I heard many times that the capital of Liguria is not safe… especially foreign people say so!!! What is more, some people even gave up to visit this city because they are afraid they would be robbed in Genoa!!! Genoa has more than My digression, I thought about the Bronx in New York. It is true, that in this city you can find some places that are better to avoid. The place, that is considered less safe at all is quarter named Begato. It is a low-income housing quarter where live many immigrants.
It is also situated very far away from the old town of Genoa. An average tourist can be interested in a city centre. Well … when you are in the old town you should pay attention to some places. The old town of Genoa that is one of the biggest, medieval old towns in Europe has some zones where you should be careful. I want to underline that during the day those streets are full of persons, Italians and tourists.
What is more, I stroll there alone with my Nikon that attracts attention and I have never had problems before. Of course, you have to be careful, pay attention to your bags etc.
It is worth to see and photograph these streets cause they are very cool and authentic. However, when you go along them you will see the narrow, dark vicoli that join the main streets.
I want to underline, that in the old town you will find many places that are very lively and are opened very long. Thank you for this information, I am a mature woman who will be living in Genova for 6 months from June. I will attend Italian language school and have a couple of options re accommodation. Could you tell me if this is a good place to stay and go into Via Caffaro daily? Hello Gabriella, it is a very nice and tranquil part of Genoa.
