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If you love Columbus Day, then Genoa, Italy, is the place to visit. The birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Genoa is also a bustling city of commerce and progress.
Everyone who visits Genoa, Italy, on Columbus Day will want to see the city’s Monument to Christopher Columbus; an intricate and strikingly beautiful monument topped by a statue of the city’s most famous resident. A long look at this centrally located monument might give the observer a chance to reflect on Columbus and his accomplishments. Genoa also boasts other examples of architectural handiwork, including La Lanterna, the city’s signature ancient lighthouse. Fans of medieval architecture will find much to like about Genoa, where this architectural style still prevails.
Just as impressive as the historical aspects of Genoa, Italy, are some of the city’s newer attractions, including its remodeled and revitalized waterfront area. They can take long strides down the Harbor Walk, for example, stopping to feast at one of the many cafes or restaurants situated along this restored trek.
One of these classy eateries might also make an ideal site for a Columbus Day party in Genoa, Italy; one complete with party supplies that include various examples of Italian wall art (a portrait of Christopher Columbus would be particularly appropriate), as well as an assortment of banners and tableware (i.e., cups, plates, napkins, etc.) colored white and red, the hues of the Italian flag. A table covering could boast a detailed image of the Italian flag, and boot-shaped drinking mugs might make another fun touch, as would some plastic or paper looking glasses and broad-brimmed, Italian-style party hats worthy of a wannabe explorer. And, of course, decorative pizza cutters are a definite must….
An amazing place to visit for Columbus Day is Genoa, Italy; the place that the great explorer called home.
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Right click to copy the the printable Columbus Day puzzle below.
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Right click to copy the the printable Columbus Day puzzle
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* Christopher Columbus is the Italian explorer who under the Spanish flag discovered the Americas.
* Columbus was a chart maker. Because of this, he became convinced that the world is spherical, round instead of flat. This belief later became the basis for his quest of finding a shorter route to Asia.
* Columbus’s voyage purpose was to find a short trade route to Asia. He was correct in his assumption of the earth being round, but he had no idea there was this large mass of two continents in blocking his path.
The first recorded celebration of Columbus Day in the United States took place on October 12, 1792.
* Organized by The Society of St. Tammany, also known as the Columbian Order, it commemorated the 300th anniversary of Columbus's landing.
* In 1971 Columbus Day was designated as the second Monday in October and is celebrated as a federal holiday.
* In many locations across the country Americans parade in commemoration of the Columbus day.
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Educational Columbus Day History Learning Guide
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