Christopher Columbus (31 October 1451 - 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonizer. Born in the Republic of Genoa, under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. Сolumbus established settlements on the island of Hispaniola and initiated the permanent European colonization of the New World. Begin your personal voyage to Columbus New World with our tour!