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Genoa is the capital of the Italian region of Liguria and the sixth-largest city in Italy. In 2015, 594,733 people lived within the city's administrative limits.


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1 - Aquarium of Genoa

The Aquarium of Genoa is the largest aquarium in Italy. Located in the old harbor area of Genoa, Italy, the 33,000-square-foot aquarium is a member organization of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria, and welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors each year.

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2 - D'Albertis Castle

The Castello d'Albertis, or D'Albertis Castle is a historical residence in Genoa, north-western Italy. It was the home of sea captain Enrico Alberto d'Albertis, and was donated to the city of Genoa on his death in 1932.

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3 - Dolphin & Whale Watching | Aquarium of Genoa

Visit the Aquarium of Genoa to experience the largest display of aquatic biodiversity in Europe. See varieties of animals like penguins, see sharks, seals, and more.

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4 - Palazzo Bianco

Palazzo Bianco is one of the main buildings of the center of Genoa, Italy. It is situated at 11, via Garibaldi. It contains the Gallery of the White Palace, one of the larger city art galleries, and together with those of its neighbors Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi, it forms part of the Strada Nuova Museums, a cluster of museums at that end of the street.

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5 - Piazza De Ferrari

Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa. Situated in the heart of the city between the historical and the modern center, Piazza De Ferrari is renowned for its fountain, which was restored in recent years along with a major restyling of the square.

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6 - Tours & Sightseeing | Portofino Day Trips from Genove

Uncover the hidden gems of Genoa, its gorgeous coastline, and the enchanting resort of Portofino. on a fun day trip that offers a front-row seat to the stunning beauty of Liguria, and a coastline teeming with awe-inspiring vistas. Your tour kicks off in Genoa, whisking you away to Portofino along the Riviera di Levante. Along the way, weave through picturesque locales such as Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Rapallo. Aboard a panoramic open-top bus, be wowed by a 60-minute visual feast as you make your way to Portofino. The friendly onboard staff will share intriguing insights into the coast and fascinating tidbits about Liguria. You'll have free rein to roam and uncover the delights of Portofino. So, dust off that camera and get ready to fall in love with the Italian Riviera!

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7 - Via Garibaldi

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi is a street in the historical centre of Genoa, in Northwestern Italy, well known for its ancient palaces. It is one of the Strade Nuove built by the Genoese aristocracy during the Renaissance.

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8 - Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno

The Cimitero monumentale di Staglieno is an extensive monumental cemetery located on a hillside in the district of Staglieno of Genoa, Italy, famous for its monumental sculpture.

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9 - Sea Kayaking in Portofino

   16 km away

Tired of lying on the beach suntanning? Do you feel you want to explore Portofino's coast from a different prospective? Experience the kayak & snorkeling tour organised by Blackwave Surf School! You can choose among different itineraries dependi...

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10 - Genoa

Genoa is the capital of the Italian region of Liguria and the sixth-largest city in Italy. In 2015, 594,733 people lived within the city's administrative limits.

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11 - Pallavicini Palace

The Palazzo Pallavicini-Rospigliosi is a palace in Rome, Italy. It was built by the Borghese family on the Quirinal Hill; its footprint occupies the site where the ruins of the baths of Constantine stood, whose remains still are part of the basement of the main building, the Casino dell'Aurora.

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12 - Boat Tours in Portofino

   16 km away

Are you looking for a relaxing activity near Genova? Get on this private boat tour and snorkelling from Recco to Portofino!  Transparent waters, blue skies, and the warm sun of Portofino. Is there any better location for a boat tour with snorkel...

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13 - Maddalena

La Maddalena is a commune located on the islands of the Maddalena archipelago in the province of Sassari, northern Sardinia, Italy. The main town of the same name is located on homonymous island.

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14 - San Vincenzo

San Vincenzo Valle Roveto is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

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15 - Surfing in Portofino

   16 km away

No need to go to Pipeline in Hawaii to surf great waves! You can find them also in Italy on the Italian Riviera! Blackwave Surf School is based near Portofino in Recco, the perfect spot to learn or to improve your level! The spot of Re...

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16 - Metropolitan City of Genoa

   16 km away

The University of Genoa, known also with the acronym UniGe, is one of the largest universities in Italy. It is located in the city of Genoa and regional Metropolitan City of Genoa, on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy.

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17 - Camogli

   17 km away

Camogli is a fishing village and tourist resort located on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino, on the Golfo Paradiso in the Riviera di Levante, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, northern Italy.

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18 - Christ of the Abyss

   22 km away

Christ of the Abyss is a submerged bronze statue of Jesus Christ by Guido Galletti, the original cast of which is located in the Mediterranean Sea, off San Fruttuoso, between Camogli and Portofino on the Italian Riviera.

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19 - Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

   22 km away

The Abbey of San Fruttuoso is on the Italian Riviera between Camogli and Portofino. It is the seat of the Catholic parish of the same name of the Vicariate of Recco-Uscio-Camogli, Archdiocese of Genoa.

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20 - Monte Tobbio

   22 km away

Monte Tobbio is a 1092 metres high mountain of the Apennines, located in the Italian region of Piedmont.

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21 - Portofino

   24 km away

Portofino is an Italian fishing village and holiday resort famous for its picturesque harbour and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors. It is a comune located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera.

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22 - Rapallo

   24 km away

Rapallo is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, located in the Liguria region of northern Italy. As of 2017 it counted 29,778 inhabitants.

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23 - Paraggi

   25 km away

Paraggi is a bay between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. Paraggi beach is a tourist attraction known for its crystal clear blue water.

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24 - Castello Brown

   26 km away

Castello Brown is a house museum located high above the harbour of Portofino, Italy. The castle's site is well suited for harbour defence, and appears to have been so used since the 15th century.

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25 - Varazze

   30 km away

Varazze is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region of Liguria, located about 30 kilometres west of Genoa and about 11 kilometres northeast of Savona in the Riviera di Ponente.

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