Genoa or turin
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Genoa or turin
We will take the train from either genoa or turin to nice. We are trying to keep our train ride down to 4-6 hours to nice. So we are looking at best options. We have narrowed down to genoa or turin. I've heard genoa is a bit rough around the edges. But we could dat trip to Milan (wife has been but I haven't hence why Milan isn't a primary option). If there are other thoughts please do help. If not some input on genoa or turin would be great.
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maybe by default genoa is the more realistic option. give us a day trip to milan and to CT.
is genoa as gruff as all the reviews make it seem? we've been to 4-5 other italian cities and have always loved the charm and people.
is genoa as gruff as all the reviews make it seem? we've been to 4-5 other italian cities and have always loved the charm and people.
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"is genoa as gruff as all the reviews make it seem?"
Not sure what reviews you are referring to but I found Genoa to be very nice, lovely people, great food and a nice compact centre with good architecture. It also has a good nightlife and is cheap.
Hotel Cairoli is great if you go to Genoa.
Two things I noticed that didn't put me off whatsoever but may put off others were quite a few African immigrants and some prostitutes.
Not sure what reviews you are referring to but I found Genoa to be very nice, lovely people, great food and a nice compact centre with good architecture. It also has a good nightlife and is cheap.
Hotel Cairoli is great if you go to Genoa.
Two things I noticed that didn't put me off whatsoever but may put off others were quite a few African immigrants and some prostitutes.
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These might help:
I spent a few days in Turin; very interesting city; easy to cover on foot. Excellent museums, excellent food:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...nd-bicerin.cfm
We stayed at the GH Sitea; they often have good "deals," as do other hotels, as this is a big business city.
http://www.grandhotelsitea.com/
About Genoa:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/30/tr...ours.html?_r=0
I spent a few days in Turin; very interesting city; easy to cover on foot. Excellent museums, excellent food:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...nd-bicerin.cfm
We stayed at the GH Sitea; they often have good "deals," as do other hotels, as this is a big business city.
http://www.grandhotelsitea.com/
About Genoa:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/30/tr...ours.html?_r=0
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Turin - would love to do. but with a baby with us...6-7 hours by train will seem like forever.
Genoa - seems like a compromise really w/ options to CT or Milan for a day trip. i've heard its got some seedy parts. i've been to a fair amount of european cities and nothing bothers me. but with a small one with me...my way of thinking has shifted to her safety/comfort. and now being distracted with her...makes me a bigger target than previously. i'm a first time dad so very paranoid! lol
Genoa - seems like a compromise really w/ options to CT or Milan for a day trip. i've heard its got some seedy parts. i've been to a fair amount of european cities and nothing bothers me. but with a small one with me...my way of thinking has shifted to her safety/comfort. and now being distracted with her...makes me a bigger target than previously. i'm a first time dad so very paranoid! lol
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How about staying in Camogli instead of Genoa? It's a lovely town with a beach, a harbor with fishing boats, and the town has lots of character. There is also a public boat to take you to spots along the coast. The train station is right in town. Check google images and you can see how beautiful the town and surrounding area are.
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Camogli is a nice suggestion - - and in that vein Sta. Margherita Ligure isn't much further and has more shops & restaurants - - a classy place - - both are beautiful. As is Turin - - a real gem (here are my piccies: http://www.flickr.com/photos/douglas...7632250101195/ )
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Absolutely Genova. It's a unique Town with so much charm and history. Plus there is the beach - boccadasse is just wonderdul. Here's a blog about Genova and Liguria that's great http://bit.ly/1hIMS7q