The term CITY ON THE LIGURIAN SEA is referring to Genoa, a port city in Italy. Genoa is located on the Gulf of Genoa, which is part of the Ligurian Sea. It is the capital of the Italian region of Liguria and is one of the largest cities in Italy. Genoa has a long history, having been founded by the ancient Greeks in the 4th century BC. It was an important trading center during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and is now a major port and industrial center.