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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| What we measure | Genoa | Naples | Leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Places with a storyspots where a route tells you what happened there | 36 | 60 | Naples |
| How often you pass a storymetres from one story to the next; fewer is better | 220 | 250 | Genoa |
| Historical figuresreal people you meet in its stories | 2 | 10 | Naples |
| Group outingsof every 100 plays, how many bring a group of 3+ | 16 | — | Genoa |
| International visitors% of player reviews written in a foreign language | 87 | — | Genoa |
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 & churches22 places
15 places
royalty & nobility18 places
4 places
crime & dark history14 places
7 places
legends & myths12 places
9 places
guilds & trade8 places
6 places
arts & culture7 places
6 places
industry & modern era5 places
Genoa scorecard →
The maritime republic
Naples scorecard →
The city of saints and kings