Things to do in Genoa

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Dive into the sea and meet over 12,000 marine creatures in Italy's largest aquarium

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Explore Genoa - get up close and personal with the beauty of the city with a bus tour

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Learn while you play at The City of Children and Youth in Genoa

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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.

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Calling all wannabe sailors and aspiring sea captains. The Galata Museo del Mare in Genoa offers 12,000 m2 of exhibition space covering man's longtime relationship with the sea. The building itself is the oldest surviving construction in the dockyard of the old Republic. It's a worthwhile attraction for anyone interested in the ocean, immigration, and the history of Genoa.

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Discover a captivating waterfront district that seamlessly blends history, culture, and charm

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Explore Genoa and get access to top venues with a City Card!

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Not far from Porta Soprana, just outside the ancient medieval walls, is the Casa di Colombo, where the discoverer of the Americas lived in his youth.

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The Abbey of San Fruttuoso (Abbazia di San Fruttuoso) is a Benedictine monastery tucked away on an idyllic bay between Camogli and Portofino in the Italian Riviera. The abbey's remote location means that it can only be accessed by boat or through hiking trails, making it a hidden gem that takes some effort to unearth!

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Explore Genoa's secrets: uncover the charm of the Italian port city on a boat tour