Genoa Itinerary for 3 Days : Ultimate Genoa Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Aquarium of Genoa

Ticket Price: 18 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Spinola Bridge | Porto Antico Area, 16128, Genoa, Italy

Genoa Aquarium (GenoaAquarium) is the largest aquarium in Italy and one of the most important aquariums in the world. It was built for the 1992 World Expo. It is an educational, scientific research and cultural center. It was completed on October 15, 1993. After completion, it was officially opened to the outside world and expanded in 1998. The aquarium covers an area of 10,000 square meters and has 71 aquariums. A total of 4 million liters of water are stored in these 71 large-scale aquariums, in which more than 600 species of marine animals and plants live. Among the many marine creatures, the larger ones include sharks, seals and penguins. Many aquariums in the Genoa Aquarium try to restore the marine environment in the real world, among which the marine environment of the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Amazon River and the Indian Ocean is restored as much as possible. One of the distinctive ones is the Caribbean coral reef. The Genoa Aquarium was designed by two architects, Ranzo Piano and Piet Chemeyev. Many people say that the appearance of the aquarium is like a batch of cargo containers lined up neatly on a ship. The expansion in 1998 was the addition of a 100-meter-long boat behind the aquarium, which was connected to the Genoa Aquarium by a channel. The wall on the deck of the boat is actually a virtual aquarium, and visitors will hear the sound of the huge waves as they pass by.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Palazzo Rosso.

Palazzo Rosso

Opening Hours: Open on Fri,Sun,10:00am-7:30pm;Open on Mon-Thu,9:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 9 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Via Garibaldi 18, 16124, Genoa, Italy

The interior of the Crimson Palace is luxuriously decorated, with marble statues, mirrors, chandeliers made of Venetian glass, rich and ornate frescoes and extraordinary statues in the room, and a 17th-century puppet show dressed in the world's national costumes. Its interior is also an art gallery, displaying many works by Flemish painters such as van de Gogh and Deura, as well as others including Quito Reni's San Sebastino and Guerquino's Klee. Opera's masterpiece.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Grand Hotel Miramare is the best places.

Grand Hotel Miramare

Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Santa Margherita Ligure, Grand Miramare Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Take advantage of the hotel's free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage. All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home, and some rooms come with television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating. Entertain the hotel's recreational facilities, including outdoor pool, massage, kids club, garden. Convenience and comfort makes Grand Miramare Hotel the perfect choice for your stay in Genova.

Day 2 | Morning

La Biosfera

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-2/29,10:00am-5:00pm;Open from 3/1-3/31,10:00am-6:00pm;Open from 4/1-9/30,10:00am-7:00pm;Open from 10/1-10/31,10:00am-6:00pm;Open from 11/1-12/31,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Ponte Ambrogio Spinola SNC, 16128, Genoa, Italy

Biosphere refers to the ecosystem located in the port. One is a large glass sphere, designed by master architect piano, which houses tropical plants, butterflies and birds, forming a mini biosphere; the other is a panoramic elevator, which lifts visitors to 200 meters in a transparent cylinder the height of. The elevator allows disabled people to ride.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting La Biosfera, don’t forget pay a visit to Palazzo Bianco.

Palazzo Bianco

Ticket Price: 9 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Via Garibaldi 11, 16124, Genoa, Italy

The appearance of the White Palace is white, and the origin of the name can be understood by comparing it with the red palace opposite. Its interior has become a gallery with a collection of Genoese and Flemish paintings of the 17th and 18th centuries. Among them, the works of Van Dyck are more prominent. Like other northern Flemish painters, many of the portraits of Genoese royals left by Deckard used simple colors, but the expressions of the characters were full of personality, which attracted the attention of many audiences.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino is the best places.

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino

Belmond Splendido Mare is located in Portofino Piazzetta Square. Free WiFi is available throughout. All air-conditioned, rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms feature a balcony with sea views. The Chuflay Restaurant, located in the Piazzetta, offers regional specialties and a selection of fine wines. A bar is also available. Guests have also access to facilities of the Belmond Hotel Splendido, located on a verdant hillside, which include a free outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre with sauna, and a wellness centre. A free complimentary shuttle connects the property with Belmond Hotel Splendido. Transport to Genoa Airport, Rapallo Railway Station, and Santa Margherita Railway Station can be organised on request.

Day 3 | Morning

Galata Museo del Mare

Opening Hours: Open from 11:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 12 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Calata de Mari, 1, 16126 Genova GE, Italy

The Galata Museum of the Sea (Galata Museo del Mare) in Genoa has four floors and is divided into 23 exhibition halls, plus a beautiful panoramic terrace. There is a cafe on the terrace, where you can eat ice cream, sunbathe and rest. The museum building itself is a reconstruction of an old castle. The collision of old and new materials makes the exhibition halls rich and interesting. From the outside, it looks like a glass box of the new era, and the inside does have thick stone walls and arcades full of classical flavor. The main exhibition contents of the museum are all related to navigation, and the exhibits are rich and varied.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Galata Museo del Mare, you can head to Piazza De Ferrari, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Piazza De Ferrari

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Piazza de Ferrari ， 16121 Genoa

Ferrari Square is still the city center. The main road of the square is covered with various boutiques and buildings of different styles, reflecting the beauty, anxiety and loneliness of the whole city. There are many attractions around the square. The Ducal Palace is the residence of the governor of the city-state of Genoa, and the next building to the west is the Gothic San Lorenzo Cathedral. The front is made of black and white marble.

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