Sottoripa Guide - Genoa's Medieval Food Arcades

Explore Sottoripa (1135 AD). The oldest portico in Italy is home to historic fry shops, spice merchants, and the soul of the port.

12/15/2025

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Historical photo of the Caricamento area and Sottoripa arcades

Step off the bus at Caricamento and turn your back to the sea. Those dark arches? That is Sottoripa.

1135 AD

Begun in 1135, it is the oldest public portico in Italy. It was the waterfront bazaar where Marco Polo walked.

Smells and Tastes

It is a sensory overload.

Friggitorie: Carega is legendary for fried squid in paper cones.
Gran Ristoro: A tiny sandwich shop with endless lines.
Spices: Exotic spice shops that have been there for generations. It is chaotic, multicultural, and unmistakably Genoese.

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Foodie Historian

Nous sommes passionnés par les villes sous-estimées d'Italie. Ce guide aide les visiteurs à découvrir les secrets de Gênes, naviguant dans son paysage vertical avec facilité et confort.

Sottoripa Guide - Genoa's Medieval Food Arcades

1135 AD

Smells and Tastes

À propos de l’auteur

Foodie Historian

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