Visit the Oceanarium
If you want to see marine life in conditions as close to nature as possible but do not want to do any diving or snorkeling, then come to the oceanarium of Genoa. The locals call it an aquarium. It was built in the Old Port in 1992. It has the shape of a ship. The total area of its 70 tanks is 6 million liters.
The central Via XX Settembre street is the busiest shopping street of Genoa. It is a continuous series of boutiques and shopping pavilions. Stores of famous world brands are located there. … Open
Unusual Ferris Wheel IL Bigo
There is an unusual Ferris wheel Il Bigo in the Old Port of Genoa. It was established in 1992. It is a panoramic elevator that looks like a spider. The Ferris wheel consists of several arrows. It is on the largest of them that the elevator with one booth moves. It has a length of 40 meters. You need to pay 3 euros for the opportunity to see the beauty of Genoa from a height. You will be in a slowly rotating booth and enjoy a magnificent view of the city, its surroundings, the bay, port, ships, and coastal cliffs. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Genoa is the capital of Liguria province, Italy. This is a port-city that has a great economic importance for whole country. La Lanterna lighthouse built in the port of Genoa is one of the … Open
Journey to the Statue on the Seabed
One of the most popular attractions of Genoa is located on the seafloor in the Abbey of San Fruttuoso. This is a statue called "Christ of the Abyss". Its height is 2.5 meters. It was created in 1954 by the sculptor Guido Galletti in memory of the deceased friend of the driver Duilio Marcante. You will get to the place where the statue is installed by boat. You will pay 30 euros. This amount includes renting a mask and fins.
You will be able to look at it if you are an experienced diver. You will have to go on a fascinating journey to a depth of 17 meters. If you are a beginner, hire an instructor. His services cost 80 euros. You will take a scuba dive under his guidance. You will see this amazing sculpture and representatives of the local fauna: octopuses, moray eels, and sea bass.
In Genoa, it is easy to find suitable entertainment for young travelers. One of the main attractions of the city is the Acquario di Genova. This aquarium is one of the largest in Europe and … Open
Excursion to the Genoese Lighthouse
The symbol of Genoa is the lighthouse La Lanterna. It was built in 1128. It reaches 117 meters in height. You can get inside this attraction on weekends and holidays. There is a museum here. You will pay 6 euros for admission. You will also have the opportunity to climb to its top by 375 steps to see the beauty of the Genoese Harbor.View the City from a Height
You can climb the unusual Ferris Wheel IL Bigo, which is located in the Old Port of Genoa, to see the city from a height. You will also be able to admire the city from a height if you visit the observation deck. It's called the Belvedere Luigi Montaldo. You will climb to it by a special elevator with large windows. It was created in 1910. You will look at the city blocks here. You can also enjoy views of the city and the beauty of the sunset if you use the Sant'Anna funicular. You will pay 0.7 euros per ticket. It will take you from Portello square to Corso Magenta. You will buy a ticket for it at any kiosk that sells cigarettes and newspapers.
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