Museum
Aquarium of Genoa
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The Aquarium of Genoa, located in the historic Porto Antico area, is a premier marine attraction spanning over 27,000 square meters. It houses more than 12,000 animals from 600 species, including sharks, dolphins, penguins, and tropical fish. The aquarium is designed as a journey through different aquatic ecosystems, from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and the Pacific. Visitors can walk through a transparent tunnel surrounded by sharks and rays, observe playful dolphins in a large pool, and marvel at colorful jellyfish. Interactive exhibits and educational displays make it engaging for all ages. The facility also includes a biodiversity pavilion and a tropical greenhouse. Its location by the old harbor adds to the charm, with nearby restaurants and shops.
Don't miss
- Walk through the shark tunnel for an up-close view of these predators.
- Watch the dolphin show in the large outdoor pool.
- Explore the tropical greenhouse with exotic plants and free-flying birds.
- See the colorful jellyfish exhibit with changing lights.
- Visit the touch pool to interact with starfish and rays.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Aquarium of Genoa
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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