The lively, jumbled streets of Genoa are frequently considered to be one of the city's greatest attractions. Tourists can often find themselves lost amongst the labyrinthine passageways - but the experience is never unpleasant. In fact, often by getting lost people end up coming across hidden delights they might never otherwise expect to find.

There's plenty of not-so-hidden attractions in this idyllic and beautiful city, however. No matter what you're interested in seeing on your trip to Genoa, you won't be disappointed. From dazzling churches that reach up to touch the bright blue sky to splendiferous parks and pleasant promenades bursting with market stalls, Genoa truly has something to offer everyone.
You may want to start at the esteemed Corsa Italia, a 2.5km promenade that runs by the sea and links Genoa's Albaro quartiere to Foce and Boccadasse. The Corsa Italia makes for a fantastic short walk on a glorious summer's day and you can be sure that plenty of fun can be had along the way.

If buildings are more your bag, look no further than St Lawrence Cathedral, a Renaissance-style cathedral that is bound to make any tourist stop and stare. Following along the theme, you can find buildings of worship built honouring different periods, such as the Romanesque Church of Santo Stefano, the Church of San Donato and the Baroque Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato.

During a day out in central Genoa, stop to visit Piazza de Ferrari, the city's main square. At the heart of this historical square is an enormous, eye-catching, water fountain that is one of the best-known sites of this charming city. While you're in the area, you'll also be able to take in the mesmerising Palace of the Doges, the Genoa Opera House and, in the old city, the World Heritage street Via Garibaldi, the museum Palazzo Rosso and the Palazzo del Principe.

What's more, there are green spaces aplenty where you can take in the sun and the scenery, such as the Villetta Di Negro and gorgeous Parks of Nervi. Don't forget to check out the enormous Villa Durazzo Pallavicini in the west, where you can explore 265,000 square metres of natural space.