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Aquarium

Ponte Spinola, Area Porto Antico

A naturally exciting experience awaits you at Europe’s largest marine park: 71 tanks, 800 species, and over 10,000 specimens set against the incomparable backdrop of the Gulf of Genoa.

www.acquariodigenova.it

Palazzo Ducale

Piazza Matteotti, 9

Since 1339 the Doges’ residence, it is a venue of excellence for major events and prestigious activities.

www.palazzoducale.genova.it

The system of the “Palazzi dei Rolli” – Part of Unesco’s World Heritage List

Various sites

The wonderfully ornate and very original private residences belonging to the city’s aristocratic families which, in 1576, started to host the distinguished guests of the Republic of Genoa.

www.rolliestradenuove.it

Via Garibaldi e i Musei di Strada Nuova

Via Garibaldi

In the splendid Via Garibaldi (sec. XVI) (aka Strada Nuova or "The golden street"), there is an extraordinary museum corner, with the “Strada Nuova museums”: Palazzo Bianco, Rosso e Tursi.

MUMA Galata Museum of the Sea

Calata de Mari, 1

The sea world gets spectacular and innovative in the heart of the Port area: with more than 10.000 square meters of show area the MUMA is the largest museum about the sea in the Mediterranean region. The reflecting, modern glassiness of the building architecture suggests clear, pure water transparence to the visitor mind.

San Lorenzo Cathedral

Piazza San Lorenzo

Built about 1098 then widened, the San Lorenzo cathedral is dedicated to San Giovanni Battista, city patron and hosts two beautiful Museums: Museo del Tesoro and Museo Diocesano.

Palazzo Reale

Via Balbi, 10

Noble class residence, “reggia sabauda”, with the splendid Museo Nazionale in the centre of the manumental Via Balbi (sec. XVII). Evocative garden and terrace.

www.palazzorealegenova.it

Palazzo del Principe Doria

Piazza del Principe, 4

Built in sec. XVI for the famous Andrea Doria, Admiral of the emperor Charles V, the palace is practically the only royal palace of Genoa, which was for long time a Republic.

Palazzo del Principe

Belvedere Luigi Montaldo

Spianata di Castelletto

Gorgeous "terrace" hanging on the Historical center district, with fabolous view on the city and the port. Get there with the liberty style lift for an extra emotion.

Museums and Gardens in Nervi

Via Capolungo, Genova Nervi

Historial villas, with relevant modern art museums in a landscape of gardens and extraordinary natural beauties.