The Roman god of new beginnings and change, Janus has two faces. Just like its namesake deity, picturesque Genoa has two faces – one that faces the alps and one that faces the Ligurian Sea.
Portofino is a port in Genoa along the Italian Riviera that attracts tourists from far and wide, but it isn’t exactly touristy. Besides old churches, a statue of Jesus erected underwater to protect seafarers, and a 16th century castle that offers a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea, there isn’t too much to see or do in Portofino, except kick back and enjoy la dolce vita.
Named after the dolphins (“Portus Delphini”, hence the portmanteau ‘Portofino’) that like to visit it, this colourful harbor has