The Republic of Genoa (Ligurian: Repúbrica de Zêna [ɾeˈpybɾika de ˈzeːna]; Italian: Repubblica di Genova; Latin: Res Publica Ianuensis) was a medieval and early modern maritime republic from the years 1099 to 1797 in Liguria on the northwestern Italian coast.

The historic center of Genoa is the core of the old town organized in the maze of alleys (caruggi) of medieval origin that runs - from east to west - from the hill of Carignano (Genoa) to the Genova Piazza Principe railway station, close to what was once the Palazzo del Principe, residence of Admiral Andrea Doria.

2024年10月15日 · This article delves into the rich and multifaceted history of Genoa, tracing its evolution from ancient times through the height of its naval and commercial power in the Middle Ages, to its role in Italian unification and beyond.

Genoa was one of the European capitals of the Middle Ages; a port city, dominating the Mediterranean between the time of the First Crusade and the end of the thirteenth century. It is a fascinating and complex story that can be read in history books or …

2024年10月13日 · The Republic of Genoa was a medieval and early modern maritime republic from the 11th century to 1797 in Liguria on the northwestern Italian coast. During the Late Middle Ages, it was a major commercial power in both the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Between the 16th and 17th centuries it was one of the major financial centers in Europe.

Through the Middle Ages Genoa controlled Sardinia, Corsica, and a number of other places as well as the area around Genoa itself. During the early Crusades, Genoa also conquered some land around Jerusalem, in Greece, in Sicily, and in North Africa. In theory, Genoa remained inside the Holy Roman Empire, and the Christian bishop ruled the town.

During the Middle Ages, Genoa was an independent and powerful republic (one of the so-called Repubbliche Marinare, with Venice, Pisa, and Amalfi). Genoa was the most persistent rival of Venice, and like Venice its nominal republic was presided over by a doge (see Doges of Genoa).

Although a beautiful town, well built in solid stone, and endowed with imposing palaces, Genoa was not even the centre of a particularly active artistic life. The cultures met because of the very nature of the city, its essential functions.

2011年5月20日 · Abstract: The Merchant of Genoa is a study of the Genoese engagement in the affairs of the eastern Mediterranean during the late Middle Ages. In particular, the dissertation examines Genoa’s involvement in three crusades following the fall of the first kingdom of Jerusalem as well as the role played by Genoese in commerce and in the re ...

2024年1月17日 · Throughout 2024, Genoa transforms into the Capital of the Middle Ages: a major cultural event focused on the historical period that marked the beginning of the political and commercial rise of the Superb in Europe and the Mediterranean.