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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Genoa [2025]
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Aquarium of Genoa
4.5
/5
61 reviews
5.9
From SEK 331.00
Based on 20,516 reviews
Porto Antico | 1.6 km from downtown
Phone +3901023451
Address: Ponte Spinola, 16128 Genova GE, Italy
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Genoa
Highlights:
Touch safe marine creatures hands-on
Ocean-themed pavilion from 1992 Expo
41% positive reviews
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If you are visiting Genoa by boat, this is a great place to visit especially with kids. The aquarium is only a 10-15 minute walk from the port so no transport is needed. The third child is free so big families can get tickets too. The visit takes about 2-3 hours and it is best to check if there is a dolphin show before you go as I didn't catch one the day I went.
Run out onto the pier and mostly Mediterranean animals and fish. It's a single path access that takes you through the whole place which was nice. Only complaint was the forced photo op at the start - very pushy/can't say no easily and it was very hot in parts.
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Porto Antico di Genova
4.3
/5
27 reviews
5.0
Porto Antico | 1.5 km from downtown
Phone +39102485711
Address: Calata Falcone e Borsellino, 111, 16128 Genova GE, Italy
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Visit 17th-century Spanish galleon replica
Close-up marine life experience
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The Old Port is a lively port on the Ligurian Sea coast, with attractions such as an outdoor live music venue, a film museum and a covered seasonal ice-skating rink. The area around the port is full of waterfront shops, casual bars and restaurants, and is also home to Genoa's large aquarium and the domed floating Biosfera Zoo. There is also a marina, ferry terminal and a replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon.
Genoa is a port city with a water area of 2.3 million square meters and two breakwaters. The old port has now become a pier mainly for yachts, and there is also an eye-catching pirate ship.
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Piazza De Ferrari
4.4
/5
48 reviews
4.5
Based on 2,588 reviews
986m from downtown
Phone +390101010
Address: P.zza Raffaele de Ferrari, 16121 Genova GE, Italy
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Boutiques line the main street
12th-century maritime dominance displayed
30% positive reviews
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A square in the core of Genoa. The square is located in a very central location. Many of the attractions here are quite interesting. You can see some good hotels and attractions on the square alone. There are quite a lot of visitors here every day.
One of the core squares of the city, this is also a major square for travel enthusiasts. The hotels and visits here are very good. This square is also very good. Many unique things on the square are very interesting.
[Scenery] The scenery of the square is very beautiful
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4
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Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
4.5
/5
56 reviews
4.3
Based on 3,006 reviews
1.2 km from downtown
Phone +39010265786
Address: Piazza S. Lorenzo, 16123 Genova GE, Italy
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Rich art collections to explore
Fusion of three architectural styles
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The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is also a unique church full of history. This building is very large and it is also a good experience. The cathedral has a lot of things, and the external visit here can also see many people and good views.
Perugia Cathedral is also a very important religious institution and the largest church in the Perugia area. The interior is also quite large. The cathedral is open to the public and entry is free. The space is quite large.
No.
5
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Galata Museo del Mare
4.5
/5
7 reviews
3.9
From SEK 459.00
Based on 3,409 reviews
Porto Antico | 2 km from downtown
Phone +390102533555
Address: Calata Ansaldo De Mari, 1, 16126 Genova GE, Italy
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Landmark museum in the Port of Genoa
Enjoy beautiful views of Genoa at the terrace café
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The Maritime Museum is also quite large. There are many rich projects in the museum. You can also appreciate a lot of maritime history of Genoa in the Maritime Museum. Many of the facilities in the museum are also very simple.
Genoa is an important city of Columbus here. Under the influence of Columbus, the Maritime Museum has a lot of introductions about Columbus. Many of the ships in the museum are very exquisite and are reproduced in original proportions.
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