The Genovesa Door

The Genoese Porto Vecchio is one of the last remaining artefacts of the Genoese empire in the city. Indeed, the Genoese did not stay for long in this area, repelled by the living conditions. Being the city built on water, mosquito-borne epidemics often helped repel the enemy. It is easy to find when you stroll along the historic streets of the city. You should stop to see both sides of the door, which are very different from one another. The view seen through the door is also captivating ... you can see the salt which gave Porto Vecchio its nickname of "Salt City" when the marshes were transformed