GenoaNaples
City Stories Index · Italy · 2026 edition

Genoa vs Naples

Not opinions, measured walking data. On what we can measure, Naples leads 2–1. Character is a different question: Genoa is the maritime republic; Naples is the city of saints and kings.

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  • Places with a story

    spots where a route tells you what happened there

    Genoa

    36

    Naples

    60

    Naples leads

  • How often you pass a story

    metres from one story to the next; fewer is better

    Genoa

    220

    Naples

    250

    Genoa leads

  • Historical figures

    real people you meet in its stories

    Genoa

    2

    Naples

    10

    Naples leads

  • Group outings

    of every 100 plays, how many bring a group of 3+

    Genoa

    16

    Naples

    -

    Genoa leads

  • International visitors

    % of player reviews written in a foreign language

    Genoa

    87

    Naples

    -

    Genoa leads

Differences under 5% count as ties. Sample sizes and definitions on the methodology page.

What their stories are about

How many places with a story each city has per theme: Genoa in orange, Naples in blue. All bars share one scale, so lengths are comparable everywhere on the chart.

GenoaNaples
9 places
faith & churches
22 places
15 places
royalty & nobility
18 places
4 places
crime & dark history
14 places
7 places
legends & myths
12 places
9 places
guilds & trade
8 places
6 places
arts & culture
7 places
6 places
industry & modern era
5 places

Genoa scorecard

The maritime republic

Naples scorecard

The city of saints and kings

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