Step ashore in Genoa and discover the largest port city in Italy, once a maritime powerhouse. Wander the old town, a maze of ancient streets known as caruggi, where you’ll pass by grand palaces and piazzas alongside modest homes. Don’t feel bad if you get lost — this tangle of alleyways was purposely designed to confuse intruders. Stroll along Via Garibaldi, a UNESCO-listed street, admiring Renaissance residences and the distinctive black-and-white striped façade of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo along the way. Among Genoa’s many accomplishments, it’s the birthplace of pesto, and is renowned for its focaccia, fresh seafood, and Ligurian wines.