The one-time home of the Doges of Genoa, the monumental Palazzo Ducale is now a public museum and a center for all things cultural in the city, with regular special events and art exhibitions throughout the year.
Check out what's on during your visit, and make sure you don't miss something when you're in town next.
The Biosphere is a stunning glass sphere close to Genoa's Aquarium in the Old Port. Known affectionately as 'The Glass Bubble' it was designed by superstar architect Renzo Piano for the July 2001 G8 Meeting.
This tropical paradise is home to over 150 species of plants, as well as a rainforest that protects numerous birds, butterflies, and reptiles.
The Bigo Panoramic Lift is part of the Aquarium, situated in the middle of Genoa's Porto Antico. Bird's eye views of the harbour and everyday life will put your Genoa time (and maybe your whole life) into perspective.