Genoa, Italy

Columbus Sister City Since 1955

Our Sister City

Relationship

On October 12, 1955 (Columbus Day), the City of Genoa became Columbus’ first Sister City. The relationship was signed into place by Mayor Sensenbrenner. This was celebrated through the gifting of the Christopher Columbus Statue that sits outside of Columbus City Hall today, an event that more than 100,000 people attended.

For over 60 years we have worked with Genoa to provide both of our cities with a greater sense of cultural enrichment through events like the bi-annual Pesto Championship, and art projects like the award winning Thousand People of Genoa.

Did You Know?

Genoa is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, and is also the home of the world’s first bank, the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, which dates back to the 12th century.

Region

Genoa is the Capital of the state of Liguria, which is located on the coast of the Gulf of Genoa.

Population

588,688

Current Mayor

Marco Bucci

Official Language

Italian

Sister City Volunteer Committee

Andrew Speicher is a fourth-year student at the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. He is currently pursuing a career in real estate development, working as an agent with Di Lusso Real Estate. With a passion for his Italian heritage, he serves as the Genoa Committee Chair for Greater Columbus Sister Cities International. His business-oriented mind makes him excited for this role, as he looks forward to strengthening the bonds between Columbus, Ohio, and Genoa, Italy through mutually beneficial initiatives. Andrew is also the founder of La Prossima, a young adult Italian organization dedicated to cultural preservation and professional development among emerging Italian-American leaders, further showcasing his commitment to fostering connections within the Italian-American community.

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