Porto Antico
A historic harbour district remodelled by Renzo Piano, combining the aquarium, the Biosphere glass sphere, the Bigo lift, a replica 17th-century sailing ship and a harbour promenade.
Porto Antico is Genoa's liveliest waterfront area. In 1992, Piano converted the old docks into a public space. Along the quay you will find the aquarium, the Biosphere glass sphere, the Bigo panoramic lift, a replica of the 17th-century galleon Neptune (a prop from the film Pirates, which you can board), and a children's city. The boat docks offer harbour tours and whale-watching trips at sea. The promenade and restaurants are liveliest in the evening, and entry to the area is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bigo
- Aquarium of Genoa
- Biosfera
- Caruggi & Via del Campo
- Genoa Cathedral (San Lorenzo)
- Strade Nuove & Palazzi dei Rolli
- Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
- Musei di Strada Nuova