Aquarium of Genoa
Explore Genoa Aquarium with 10,000+ animals from 400 species. Located on Genoa's waterfront, it's perfect for families. Book skip-the-line tickets or combo deals for a marine adventure.
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Explore a gigantic aquarium that houses over 12,000 animals in 70 different habitats.
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At your own pace and at leisure, walk past 600 different species of marine life. Discover the breathtaking beauty of dolphins, jellyfish, sharks, and more.
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Tummy growling after the exploration? Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a Genovese lunch at Tender Café or freshly baked focaccia.
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Don't miss: the Cetacean Pavilion, which offers a fun immersion into Pelagos Sanctuary, a precious protected area of the Mediterranean!
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Explore a gigantic aquarium that houses over 12,000 animals in 70 different habitats.
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At your own pace and at leisure, walk past 600 different species of marine life. Discover the breathtaking beauty of dolphins, jellyfish, sharks, and more.
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Tummy growling after the exploration? Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a Genovese lunch at Tender Café or freshly baked focaccia.
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Don't miss: the Cetacean Pavilion, which offers a fun immersion into Pelagos Sanctuary, a precious protected area of the Mediterranean!
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Visit the Aquarium of Genoa and explore more than 600 animal species.
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Walk around the largest aquarium in Europe and discover a variety of marine life.
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See creatures like sharks and sawfish and learn intriguing facts about them.
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Visit the Ice Kingdom and meet Gentoo and Magellanic penguins.
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Enjoy a delicious lunch at the fast-food bar in the aquarium.
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Visit the Aquarium of Genoa and explore more than 600 animal species.
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Walk around the largest aquarium in Europe and discover a variety of marine life.
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See creatures like sharks and sawfish and learn intriguing facts about them.
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Visit the Ice Kingdom and meet Gentoo and Magellanic penguins.
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Enjoy a delicious lunch at the fast-food bar in the aquarium.
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Explore more, spend less—this combo ticket has you covered. It seamlessly blends admission to the Genoa Aquarium (at stop #1) with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus pass.
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Submerge yourself in the expansive Aquarium of Genoa. It's home to 12,000 animals, from majestic dolphins to formidable sharks, across 70 captivating rooms.
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Discover Genoa at your leisure with buses arriving every 30 minutes, covering 22 stops across 2 routes. Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass for ultimate flexibility.
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Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, breathtaking panoramic views, and engaging audio guides. Enrich your journey further with a free walking tour.
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Explore top city highlights including the historic Old Port, the grand Piazza De Ferrari, the architectural beauty of Via Garibaldi, and the charming Boccadasse Fishing Village.
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Explore more, spend less—this combo ticket has you covered. It seamlessly blends admission to the Genoa Aquarium (at stop #1) with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus pass.
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Submerge yourself in the expansive Aquarium of Genoa. It's home to 12,000 animals, from majestic dolphins to formidable sharks, across 70 captivating rooms.
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Discover Genoa at your leisure with buses arriving every 30 minutes, covering 22 stops across 2 routes. Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass for ultimate flexibility.
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Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, breathtaking panoramic views, and engaging audio guides. Enrich your journey further with a free walking tour.
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Explore top city highlights including the historic Old Port, the grand Piazza De Ferrari, the architectural beauty of Via Garibaldi, and the charming Boccadasse Fishing Village.
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Experience a vibrant array of tropical fish, mysterious amphibians, and lively seals amidst 600 diverse species at the Aquarium of Genoa.
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Follow the routes of sea mammals along the Ligurian coast on your 4-hour cruise of the Pelagos Sanctuary.
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An expert marine biologist will help you identify the different whales and dolphins you might encounter.
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Fun fact: The Aquarium of Genoa is home to a unique species of seahorse called the Hippocampus guttulatus, commonly known as the long-snouted seahorse.
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Experience a vibrant array of tropical fish, mysterious amphibians, and lively seals amidst 600 diverse species at the Aquarium of Genoa.
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Follow the routes of sea mammals along the Ligurian coast on your 4-hour cruise of the Pelagos Sanctuary.
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An expert marine biologist will help you identify the different whales and dolphins you might encounter.
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Fun fact: The Aquarium of Genoa is home to a unique species of seahorse called the Hippocampus guttulatus, commonly known as the long-snouted seahorse.
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The Genoa Aquarium is the largest in Italy, holding a variety of digital installations and aquatic exhibits; marvel at the conservation-oriented habitats.
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See more than 5000 animals from 400 different species including bottlenose dolphins, seals, jellyfish, and more.
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Discover how fantasy cinema was born and evolved as you view cult objects at Fantacinema, like the DeLorean from Back to the Future.
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Walk amongst timeless original pieces, memorabilia, statues, articles, and posters at your own pace.
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The Genoa Aquarium is the largest in Italy, holding a variety of digital installations and aquatic exhibits; marvel at the conservation-oriented habitats.
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See more than 5000 animals from 400 different species including bottlenose dolphins, seals, jellyfish, and more.
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Discover how fantasy cinema was born and evolved as you view cult objects at Fantacinema, like the DeLorean from Back to the Future.
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Walk amongst timeless original pieces, memorabilia, statues, articles, and posters at your own pace.
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Explore 2 iconic maritime destinations in this bustling port city – the Aquarium of Genoa and the Christopher Columbus House – with special discounted tickets.
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Delve into Genoa's rich history with an optional half-hour guided tour of La Casa di Colombo, a meticulously reconstructed in the 18th-century.
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Engage with a diverse range of marine species at Genoa Aquarium and learn about crucial conservation efforts to preserve ecosystems and biodiversity.
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Did you know? The Columbus house museum holds an intriguing collection of artifacts narrating the remarkable journey of Columbus' birth in Italy to his ventures across the globe.
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Explore 2 iconic maritime destinations in this bustling port city – the Aquarium of Genoa and the Christopher Columbus House – with special discounted tickets.
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Delve into Genoa's rich history with an optional half-hour guided tour of La Casa di Colombo, a meticulously reconstructed in the 18th-century.
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Engage with a diverse range of marine species at Genoa Aquarium and learn about crucial conservation efforts to preserve ecosystems and biodiversity.
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Did you know? The Columbus house museum holds an intriguing collection of artifacts narrating the remarkable journey of Columbus' birth in Italy to his ventures across the globe.
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Save money on engaging visits to the Aquarium and Lighthouse of Genoa.
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This aquarium is the largest in Italy, and holds a variety of digital installations and aquatic exhibits; marvel at the conservation-oriented habitats.
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A unique piece of architecture and a symbol of the city, the lighthouse stands at the harbor and provides a 360-degree view.
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Explore the open-air museum, the tower and its terrace, and the 800-meter promenade at your own pace.
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Save money on engaging visits to the Aquarium and Lighthouse of Genoa.
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This aquarium is the largest in Italy, and holds a variety of digital installations and aquatic exhibits; marvel at the conservation-oriented habitats.
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A unique piece of architecture and a symbol of the city, the lighthouse stands at the harbor and provides a 360-degree view.
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Explore the open-air museum, the tower and its terrace, and the 800-meter promenade at your own pace.
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About Aquarium of Genoa
Home to over 10,000 animals, Genoa Aquarium is a marine wonderland captivating visitors with its diverse exhibits across different biomes like temperate, rainforest and tundra zones. As Europe’s largest aquarium, it offers an educational journey through underwater ecosystems, fostering conservation awareness among tourists.
Why visit Aquarium of Genoa?
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Plan your visit
The City of Children and Teens: 10am to 6pm. Last entry at 4pm.
Biosphere: Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm. Last entry at 4:30pm.
Bigo: 10am to 5pm. Last entry at 4:45pm.
Baby nappy changing stations are available inside the aquarium.
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