EXPERIENCES AND ACTIVITIES
Discovering Genoa and its Surroundings
The Wonders of the Superb
Activities, Experiences and Advice
Visiting Genoa always guarantees pleasant surprises for both those who are there for the first time and those who already know it a little. Genoa has a thousand faces, a thousand souls, and although at a glance its historic center seems to be gathered in a thin strip of land between the sea and the heights, at every turn it somehow manages to amaze even the Genoese themselves.
The first impact with Genoa certainly concerns the Porto Antico area (with the Aquarium, Galata Museo del Mare and Bigo panoramic elevator) and Via Garibaldi, also known as Strada Nuova with its imposing Palazzi dei Rolli (many of which house the city's most important museums). The heart of the historic center is definitely Piazza San Lorenzo with its imposing cathedral, which is ideal as a starting point for exploring the city with its Palazzo Ducale, which is always at the forefront with the exhibitions it hosts, and Piazza De Ferrari, which is overlooked by both Palazzo Ducale and the Carlo Felice Theater and from which the main shopping arteries depart.
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The Palazzo Ducale
A visit to Genoa's Palazzo Ducale is the perfect idea for a special weekend dedicated to art. The Palazzo Ducale is the true artistic heart of Genoa: international exhibitions, timeless masterpieces, and a unique journey through history and creativity. An unmissable destination for art lovers. And after a day exploring artistic wonders, Genoa's historic center offers strolls, ice cream parlors, and evocative views to complete an unforgettable mini-vacation.
THE LARGEST IN EUROPE
The Aquarium of Genoa
The precious treasure chest of biodiversity: with its 27,000 square meters, 70 tanks and more than 12,000 animals of 600 different species, the Genoa Aquarium is the largest exhibition of aquatic fauna in Europe.
A journey of discovery of underwater life among dolphins and sharks, penguins and manatees, jellyfish and seals, tropical fish and Antarctic animals awaits visitors to the Genoa Aquarium.
VIA GARIBALDI UNESCO SITE
The Palazzi dei Rolli
The Palazzi dei Rolli in Genoa are splendid noble residences built between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
They were part of a unique system by which the Republic of Genoa hosted illustrious figures in private residences.
Today they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represent one of the most fascinating symbols of the city.
THE LARGEST IN EUROPE
The Aquarium of Genoa
The precious treasure chest of biodiversity: with its 27,000 square meters, 70 tanks and more than 12,000 animals of 600 different species, the Genoa Aquarium is the largest exhibition of aquatic fauna in Europe.
A journey of discovery of underwater life among dolphins and sharks, penguins and manatees, jellyfish and seals, tropical fish and Antarctic animals awaits visitors to the Genoa Aquarium.
THE "CAPITAL" OF TIGULLIO
Chiavari
A town of ancient seafaring traditions, it still reveals in many clues its economy strongly linked to the sea: boatyards, ship sheds, artisan workshops specializing in woodworking and fiberglass, and embarkations for tourist cruises. Its most famous attractions are precisely the marina and the waterfront promenade, but Chiavari is not the typical seaside resort that lives only in the summer months. On the contrary, it is a dynamic town, bustling with activity, fortunately still on a human scale: credit perhaps to its lovely medieval-style historic center, with arcades and splendid nineteenth-century buildings, to which the mild climate of the Riviera lends valuable assistance.
