GENOA AND THE AQUARIUM
““You will see a royal city, perched into an alpine hill, superb for men and walls, whose very aspect indicates it as the Lady of the Sea”” these are the words used by the great poet Francesco Petrarca to describe the city of Genoa, “La Superba” , a monumental city with a rich glorious past and at the same time a dynamic city offering fun and emotions to those willing to discover the secrets of its heart.
The spirit of Genoa lies right in its alleys, where the mix of smells, tastes, languages and different cultures has been the heart of the popular Genoese culture for over a thousand years. This fascinating side of Genoa can be discovered with a meticulous walking tour through the streets of the largest historic center in Europe.
A maze of “caruggi” (narrow alleyways) and unexpected small squares, revealing palaces and churches guarding the ancient noble families’ treasures: works of art collected and kept for centuries are now available in museums open to the public. Not to be missed and to be visited with an expert guide are Museums of Strada Nuova, the legendary UNESCO World Heritage Site “Palazzi dei Rolli”.
There is more to see and experience in Genoa: by the ancient piers of the Porto Antico stands the tourist hub of the city: restaurants, cinemas, concert halls and especially the large AcquarioVillage park: a set of attractions including the Genoa Aquarium, the Tropical Garden, the Biosphere, the Bigo, the Galata Museum of the Sea and much more. These can all be visited with the exclusive AcquarioVillage combined ticket, the perfect way to experience the most appreciated edutainment attractions in Italy.
Discover the Aquarium of Genoa, the largest aquatic biodiversity exhibition in Europe, the Galata Museo del Mare and its new thematic routes, along with all the others Costa Edutainment facilities in Genoa.
Holiday or short city break? Just visiting the the city or attending a special event? Check out our exclusive packages for Genoa and if you can’t find what you’re looking for, just give us a call, we’ll tailor one for you!
Exhibitions, Concerts, Festivals: Genoa is full of prestigious events all year around.
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INSPIRATIONS
Unbelievable Acquario
The Aquarium like you never saw it
with the most expert guides you will live a unique experience to discover the secrets and the curiosities of the animals living in the tanks. Guided for a tour of about 2 hours, you will be the protagonist of many special discoveries: you will not only enjoy the main tanks, but you will enter some of the areas closed off to the public, where the biologists take care of the animals of the Aquarium.
All About Dolphins
A boat trip to the Pelagos Cetacean Sanctuary
Sail with us on the sea mammals’ routes in the Pelagos Sanctuary and live a marvellous full-immersion in the dolphins’ world! The boat excursion departing from Genoa, from the pier next to the Aquarium, lasts 4 hours and entails the search and sighting of sea mammals in their natural habitat!
Genoa Vip Experience
Food and History in Genoa City Centre
An exclusive guided tour of Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria, Unesco Heritage with a food experience and light lunch hosted in the historical kitchens; the visit of Galata Museo del Mare, the largest maritime museum in the Mediterranean Sea. A trip between food and history of down-town Genoa.
Van Gogh Alive Experience
Genova – Magazzini del Cotone
Dal 14 aprile al 02 settembre finalmente a Genova la Mostra che vi lascerà a bocca aperta! Oltre 3.000 immagini raffiguranti i quadri di Van Gogh per una immersione totale nel colore.
Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Genova – San Fruttuoso di Camogli
L’Abbazia di San Fruttuoso è una vera oasi in uno scenario unico, stretto tra il verde del monte di Portofino e il mare azzurro del Golfo Paradiso! E’ una meta obbligata, da conciliare con un bagno nel mare cristallino che custodisce la statua del Cristo degli Abissi e un trekking lungo i sentieri del Parco di Portofino.
Pane amore e cioccolato
Genova
Questo romantico city-tour di 3 h a piedi è un viaggio nella storia, nelle tradizioni e nei sapori di Genova e vi sedurrà per l’autenticità e la bellezza di una città dal fascino autentico.
Palazzi dei Rolli,
Genova
Visita guidata ai Palazzi dei Rolli, le splendide dimore genovesi del ‘500 Patrimonio Unesco.
Si parte dall’Atrio di Palazzo Rosso in via Garibaldi 18 con la visita guidata ad alcuni Palazzi dei Rolli
Tigullio e Golfo Paradiso
Riviera di Levante
Il “MUST” della Liguria.
Nel Tigullio e Golfo paradiso si concentrano famose località mondane e borghi marinari fra i più pittoreschi al mondo: Camogli e San Fruttuoso,Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure e Rapallo, località d’eccellenza dell’ospitalità ligure.
México
Genova
La pittura dei grandi muralisti e gli scatti di vita di Diego Rivera e Frida Kahlo 23 maggio al 9 settembre 2018, Appartamento del Doge, Palazzo Ducale. 70 opere realizzate dai tre grandi maestri: José Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera e David Alfaro Siqueiros, altrimenti conosciuti come “Los Tres Grandes”.