Genoa Then and Now - Historical Photo Comparison

Genoa has reinvented itself multiple times. From a maritime republic to an industrial hub, to a tourist city.

The Port

Look at the image above.

• Then (1940s): A working industrial port, closed off from the city by walls and customs.
• Now: The Porto Antico is an open plaza, accessible to everyone, thanks to the 1992 redesign.

The Transport

Early buses vs. Modern ones.

• In the 1950s, the buses were icons of the post-war boom. Today, the red open-top buses offer a leisure perspective rather than just utility.

The Lanterna

• The Lighthouse has stood watch through sailing ships, steamships, waterplanes, and now mega-cruise liners.