Things to do in Genoa

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Dive into the sea and meet over 12,000 marine creatures in Italy's largest aquarium

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Explore Genoa - get up close and personal with the beauty of the city with a bus tour

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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.

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Discover a captivating waterfront district that seamlessly blends history, culture, and charm

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The Toirano Caves are a karst cave system in the municipality of Toirano, in the province of Savona, Liguria, Italy. The caves are home to ancient human and cave bear remains, as well as a cellar for some 12,000 bottles of Durin Spumante wine.

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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.

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Not far from Porta Soprana, just outside the ancient medieval walls, is the Casa di Colombo, where the discoverer of the Americas lived in his youth.

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Explore Genoa's secrets: uncover the charm of the Italian port city on a boat tour

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Explore Genoa and get access to top venues with a City Card!

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The Abbey of San Fruttuoso (Abbazia di San Fruttuoso) is a Benedictine monastery tucked away on an idyllic bay between Camogli and Portofino in the Italian Riviera. The abbey's remote location means that it can only be accessed by boat or through hiking trails, making it a hidden gem that takes some effort to unearth!