Beyond the sea and its characteristic narrow streets, Genoa is also a city of sweets, chocolate, and ancient confectionery traditions

Speaking of Genoa without mentioning pesto is practically impossible.

The queen of Ligurian tables, focaccia genovese — or fugassa in local dialect — is far more than just food: it’s a daily ritual for the people of Genoa, eaten in the morning dipped in cappuccino, as a mid-morning snack, or in the evening as a light bite.