Genoa, the largest seaport in Italy, nicknamed la Superba ("the Proud one") due to its glorious past and impressive landmarks, is located on the coast of Ligurian Sea. Founded probably by Etruscans, and subsequent occupied by Greeks, Romans, Ostrogoths, Lombards, and Franks, Genoa emerged before 1100 as an independent city-state. It become one of the so-called Maritime Republics, with Venice, Pisa, and Amalfi.
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