Corso Italia - the main walking area of ​​Genoa. 2 This 5-kilometer road connects the city's neighborhoods Foce and Boccadasse. Before urbanization eastern suburbs of Genoa just a narrow road and hiking trails crossing the hills and cliffs where now stretches Corso Italia. This "promenade" was built after the First World War as a result of an ambitious plan for the development of a Genoese quarter Albaro approved in the 1910s. In the late 1980's - early 1990's Corso Italia has been completely rebuilt - added new sidewalks, benches and a gazebo.

Today Corso Italia - it is one of the most popular and lively streets of Genoa. Here like to walk in love couples and families with children, there are opportunities for jogging. Along the street there are numerous restaurants, bars, swimming pools and sports clubs, always filled with residents of the city. There is also a private beach. Among the interesting attractions Corso Italia may be called a beacon of Punta Vano, the Abbey of San Giuliano, built in 1282, the fortress of San Giuliano - one of the 16 ancient fortresses of Genoa, the church of Sant Antoni, the fishing village of Boccadasse and the Lido di Albaro - a famous beach resort.