Sotto Ripa, or Ripa Maris, is one of the oldest streets in Genoa, located in the heart of the historic center. Once directly overlooking the sea, it was an important commercial hub, frequented by merchants and sailors. Today, its medieval arches house shops and restaurants, keeping alive the ancient charm of a port city rich in history and traditions.

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The porticos of the "Ripa Maris", later called Sottoripa, are the oldest public porticos known to exist in Italy: they were in fact begun between 1125 and 1133 on the …

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Elevation 10 m

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Saturday 14 March

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Location: Genova, Genoa, Liguria, Italy

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