Genoa, for which the epithet "magnificent" has been fixed from time immemorial, is located on the northwest coast of Italy, in the heart of the most picturesque region, known to tourists around the world as the "Italian Riviera" for more than a century and a half. The city, built on the seaside cliffs, descends its narrow streets to a beautiful safe harbor. For more than 2500 years, it has determined the development of Genoa, turning it into the largest port of the state.