Genova

Genoa (Italian: Genova; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is the capital of Liguria and the sixth largest city in Italy with a population of 608,826 within its administrative limits on a land area of 243.6 km2 (94 sq mi).
The urban zone of Genoa extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 718,896.
The urban area of Genoa has a population of 800,709. Over 1.5 million people live in the metropolitan area.
Genoa is one of Europe's largest cities on the Mediterranean Sea and the largest seaport in Italy.
Genoa has been nicknamed la Superba ("the Proud one") due to its glorious past and impressive landmarks.
Part of the old town of Genoa was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2006.
The city's rich art, music, gastronomy, architecture and history allowed it to become the 2004 European Capital of Culture.
It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and Niccolo Paganini.

Genova's Notable Births

1982 August 20

Arisa , singer (Rosalba Pippa) (born at Genova,Italy) Leo

1948 July 21

Beppe Grillo , comic, politician (born at Genova,Italy) Cancer

1962 December 29

Cristiano De André , singer (born at Genova,Italy) Capricorn

1928 November 30

Enzo Tortora , television (born at Genova,Italy) (dead 1988 May 18) Sagittarius

1940 February 18

Fabrizio De André , singer (born at Genova,Italy) (dead 1999 January 11) Aquarius

1976 September 09

Frida Scarpa , schermitrice (born at Genova,Italy) Virgo

1961 April 27

Moana Pozzi , pornostar (born at Genova,Italy) (dead 1994 September 15) Taurus

Niccolò Paganini , composer (born at Genova,Italy) (dead 1840 May 27)

1932 December 30

Paolo Villaggio , actor (born at Genova,Italy) Capricorn

1931 October 06

Riccardo Giacconi , astrofisico Premio Nobel 2002 (born at Genova,Italy) Libra

1939 November 25

Rosanna Schiaffino , actress (born at Genova,Italy) (dead 2009 October 17) Sagittarius

Genova's Notable Deaths

2009 May 08

Gianni Baget Bozzo , sacerdote, politician, journalist,writer (dead at Genova,Italy) (born 1925 March 08) Pisces