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|Giovedì, Marzo 5, 2026Genova, Italia – Porto Antico, Piazza Caricamento & Piazza De Ferrari
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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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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.
L'autore
Foodie Historian
Siamo appassionati delle città sottovalutate d'Italia. Questa guida aiuta i visitatori a sbloccare i segreti di Genova, navigando il suo paesaggio verticale con facilità e comfort.
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Sottoripa
Food
Medieval
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