Ghosts and Legends

It is said that in 1921, near the statue of Garibaldi placed inside the biennale gardens in Venice, a ghost in a red shirt appeared, harassing passers… Read the rest

The plate of St. John the Baptist is an object of extraordinary beauty and historical value preserved in the Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral o… Read the rest

<p>Genoa is a city rich in stories and legends, many of which are told through its monuments. One such place is Vacchero Square, located in the… Read the rest

There is a legend about a night when the spirit of the wind and the Devil took a walk through the alleys of the city. When they arrived at the Archbis… Read the rest

At No. 2 Campetto Square, or Pomegranate Palace, it is said that more than 400 years ago, a pomegranate seed rested between the second floor balcony a… Read the rest

The story of the Square of Perfect Love is a romantic legend that has its roots in the 16th century. This square is located in the heart of Genoa̵… Read the rest

The legend of the ghostly chariot from Porta dei Vacca is one of the most famous legends of Genoa. It is said that during the night of Good Friday and… Read the rest

Legend of "Saltstraumen": according to legend, the famous "Saltstraumen," one of the strongest water eddies in the world, was crea… Read the rest

the best-known legend about the founding of Alexandria tells that it was the famous Macedonian conqueror Alexander the Great who founded the city in 3… Read the rest

According to legend, a young Corsican girl was forced to marry against her will to a man she did not love. In desperation, the girl jumped into the se… Read the rest