Genoa is a town in north-western part of Italy on the Ligurian Sea, the Gulf of Genoa, Ligurian Apennines, at the foot, is the capital of the province with the same name and the region of Liguria. Ancient etymology of the name of this city indicates the origin of the Celtic, where he had a similar expression to mean "entry". Genoa is a large cultural center and the largest Italian seaport.