Added: 03/31/2006 |
The Italian Riviera Resort - Get Ready to be Pampered!Comprising two coasts: the more resort-oriented Riviera di Ponente, also referred to as Setting Sun; and the more colorful, fishing-village Riviera di Levante, known as the Rising Sun, the Italian Riviera is a fascinating mix of scenic villages and fashionable resorts, the majority of which continue to charm visitors by gentle ways and promenades. The capital of the province, as well as the largest city in the area, Genoa has established itself as one of the most historic places in the country that has much to offer to everyone.
With its exciting combination of old and new, squalor and sheer sophistication, Genoa is a diverse and multilayered city, seen as an ideal
destination for the Italian Riviera vacation. But first and foremost, it is a port city that performed various functions in different times. In the Roman Empire it was an important marine center, while in Renaissance Europe Genoa was recognized as one of the largest and wealthiest cities. It is also home of Christopher Columbus, whose house can be still found at as section of the medieval walls.
Currently Genoa is regarded as an important tourist destination, boasting a wide range of Italian Riviera resorts and hotels, finest restaurants and entertainment venues. Some of the most attractive options for your stay in the city include Agnello d'Oro, Barone, Best Western Hotel Metropoli, Bristol Palace and Cairoli.
Rating with the most renowned Italian Riviera Resorts, Best Western Hotel Metropoli offers modern amenities combined with the elegance and gracious ambiance of the old city. Guest rooms feature businesslike contemporary furnishings and with double pane windows, providing an oasis of peace and quiet in the buzzing city. The recent innovations include the newly refurbished bathrooms equipped with double sinks, heated towel racks and hair dryers. Visitors can take advantage of the following hotel facilities: limited room service, laundry service, non-smoking rooms, concierge, bar and Internet connection in lounges.
Sitting on the main shopping street, just one block off main central piazza of Genoa, Bristol Palace is a well-favored Italian Riviera resort, offering all comforts and calms in this chaotic city. The majority of guest rooms are modestly sized, with a mix of ancient and modern pieces. Available on-site are a range of facilities, including a bar, Italian restaurant, bike rental, tour deck and car-rental deck, in-room massage, concierge, limited room service, dry cleaning, laundry service, babysitting and non-smoking rooms.
Whenever you decide to explore the cultural side of Genoa, consider Cairoli, a pleasant family-run Italian Riviera resort that places you amidst all of the city's major attractions, notably Stazione Principle, Via Garibaldi, Palazzo Rosso and Piazza San Marco among others. Clustered around Via Garibaldi are a variety of some of Italy's most renowned museums, the Galleria di Palazzo Rosso and the Galleria di Palazzo Bianco.
The city also has two major venues for culture: Teatro della Corte, hosting dance events and concerts; and Teatro Carlo Felice, home to Genoa's opera company.
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