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Aquarium of GenoavsCimitero Monumentale di Staglieno
Acquario di Genova and Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Acquario di Genova is the choice of most writers compared to Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno. Acquario di Genova comes in at #8 in Genoa with praise from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Aquarium of Genoa
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
The Guardian
Independent
Frommer's
Area Porto Antico, Ponte Spinola, 16128 Genoa
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Fodor's "Europe's biggest aquarium, second in the world only to Osaka's in Japan, is the third-most-visited museum in Italy and a must for children." Full review
Lonely Planet "Genoa's much-vaunted aquarium is one of the largest in Europe, with more than 5000 sea creatures, including sharks." Full review
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Buy tickets online to avoid long, hot queues (and harassment from street traders) in summer; a combination ticket (adult €48) gives you access to other port attractions including the Galata Museo del Mare.
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The aquarium is both modern and informative. Luminous panels describe the exhibited species and their reconstructed natural environments. " Full review
The Guardian "It’s one of the largest in Europe, with weird and wonderful marine animals, penguins and a fascinating “behind the scenes” tour to experience how an aquarium works."
Independent "The biggest in Europe and an undoubted highlight of visiting the city...aquarium’s staggering 70 tanks recreate the marine and terrestrial habitat of more than 6,000 animals belonging to 600 species."
Frommer's "The structure alone is remarkable, resembling a ship and built alongside a pier in the old harbor...more than 50 aquatic displays re-create Red Sea coral reefs, pools in the tropical rainforests " Full review
Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno Fodor's Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
P.le Resasco, Genoa
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Fodor's "One of the most famous of Genovese landmarks is this bizarrely beautiful cemetery; its fanciful marble and bronze sculptures sprawl haphazardly across a hillside on the outskirts of town." Full review
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Don't miss Rovelli's 1896 Tomba Raggio, which shoots Gothic spires out of the hillside forest.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A distinctive ambience reigns over this unusual cemetery, one of the most grandiose of Italy, with that of Milan." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A stunning cemetery famous for its extraordinarily delicate & lifelike mourning sculptures. " Full review
