Weekend in Turin or Genova?
I live in Lyon an plan on spending a long "romantic/relaxing" weekend (3-4 days) in Italy with my gf.
The thing is I want to get there by train, which means I'm pretty limited in my choice: the city needs to be close to Lyon/France.
I know I can't get further than Turin (Torino) or Genoa (Genova), so I'm trying to decide between those 2 destinations (or another?). Is there a clear difference in "tourism experience/quality" between those 2 cities? Is there a clear choice for a first time in Italy?
I'm open to other cities as well as long as they are closer to Lyon, and they are big/distractive enough for 3-4 days.
I'm asking this on objective standards. I know for example that Napoli is not a very classic touristic destination when opposed to Roma or Venice.
I hope my question is specific enough and objective enough not to get closed.
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How many days do you need in Genova?
Genoa is a stop-over, most of the people stay one day or two\u2026and then leave. That's a pity because this city has a lot to offer. If you have 3 or 4 days available, you will have the chance to see different thing every day. Having said that, I have tried to sum up all you can see in Genoa in two days.Is Turin or Genoa better?
Turin has a more northern European (French) feeling to it whereas Genoa is a bit gritty/Italian feeling. Although not as much as I expected. Genoa was much more refined and elegant than I thought it would be and in that way was actually similar to Turin - both have arcaded shopping streets, nice palazzos, etc.How many days should I spend in Turin?
It is possible to see Turin's highlights in one rushed day, but to really appreciate the city you'll need three days or more. On the tightest schedule, you could spend a morning in the Palazzo Reale and cathedral, grab lunch, coffee and chocolate at Caff\xe8 Baratti & Milano, then take in the Mole Antonelliana.Is Genova Italy worth visiting?
It's well worth a visit, as it is one of Italy's most important (and tallest) lighthouses, and is claimed to be the world's third oldest lighthouse still in operation. Inside, a Multimedia Museum will walk you through the history of the lighthouse and Genoa's maritime history.The most UNDERRATED city in Italy - Genoa (Genova)
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