The Aquarium of Genoa isn’t just the largest aquarium in Italy – it’s the largest in Europe! Located in Genoa’s Porto Antico (Old Port), this 3,000 m2 aquarium, built inside an old ship, boasts the biggest collection of aquatic biodiversity in Europe. Meet penguins, sharks, dolphins, and more!

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.

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.

The second-tallest lighthouse in the world (if taken as a whole with the natural rock formation from which it protrudes), the Lighthouse of Genoa is an emblematic landmark of the city, and one of the area’s top cultural attractions, affording glorious views across the seas and the rooftops. Constructed in 1128, it is also the third-oldest lighthouse in the world.

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.