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How to get there

The World Pesto Championship takes place in the prestigious Salone del Maggior Consiglio inside Palazzo Ducale, located in the historic center of Genoa, in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, just a few steps from Piazza De Ferrari.

By car

Genoa can be easily reached via the A7, A10, and A12 motorways, following the signs for Genova Centro.

As the historic city center is partly subject to a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL), visitors are advised to park in nearby parking facilities and continue on foot.

Nearby parking options include:

  • Autosilo Piccapietra
  • Parking Piazza Dante
  • Parking Porto Antico

From these parking facilities, Palazzo Ducale can be reached on foot in approximately 5–10 minutes.

By public transport

Palazzo Ducale is easily accessible via the public transport network operated by AMT Genova.

By train:
The main railway stations serving the city are Stazione di Genova Brignole and Stazione di Genova Piazza Principe.

From both stations you can:

  • take several bus lines heading toward the city center (De Ferrari)
  • or use the metro to the De Ferrari (metropolitana di Genova) stop.

From De Ferrari metro station, Palazzo Ducale is about a 1-minute walk away.

On Foot

Palazzo Ducale is located between Piazza De Ferrari and Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, in the monumental heart of the city.

  • from Piazza De Ferrari: about 1 minute
  • from Porto Antico: about 8 minutes
  • from Stazione di Genova Brignole: about 20 minutes

Access to the Salone del Maggior Consiglio is through the main entrance of Palazzo Ducale in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.

Where to stay

Coming from out of town?

We have arranged special agreements with partner hotels and accommodations to offer you discounted rates during the Championship!

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