La Superba, La Dominante, Aurea Città - "the Proud", "the Ruler", "Golden City" are names often used for Genoa. Uniquely situated like an amphitheater between the northern Mediterranean coast and the steeply rising Apennines, this once powerful and glorious free maritime republic was later, thanks to Giuseppe Mazzini and Garibaldi, a stronghold of republican and libertarian thought. Today's often underestimated capital of Liguria is also the capital of Giallo, Italian crime literature. Its historic center - the largest contiguous old town in Europe - combines vibrant life, diverse culture, and labyrinthine streets behind bright squares and magnificent boulevards, the Strade Nuove, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2006. This volume features authors such as Giorgio C., who represent Genoa's literary tradition.