Bilocale in Via Erpidio Berno

The Ligurian Apennines rise immediately north of the city; local summits within about 15 km include Monte Fasce and Monte Figogna. Genova fronts the Ligurian Sea on the Golfo di Genova; the municipal coastline includes promenades and small pebble beaches in districts such as Boccadasse, Nervi and Corso Italia. The Bisagno River runs through the city from the Apennines to the sea. There are no alpine ski lifts within 15 km; the surrounding hills are served by local roads, trails, funiculars and hillside paths. The municipality contains a large commercial port with ferry and cruise terminals and extensive shipyard and logistics areas. Genova Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) lies within the municipal area on the western side of the city. The historic centre is one of Europe's largest medieval centres and the Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The urban fabric is dense and steep, with many narrow streets (caruggi), public elevators and funicular links between harbour and hillside neighbourhoods. The area is known for its maritime history, shipbuilding, the Aquarium of Genova, and local cuisine such as pesto alla genovese.