- Opened
- 1992
- Species listed
- 5
- Visitors / year
- 1.2M
About Aquarium of Genoa
The Aquarium of Genoa is the largest aquarium in Italy and one of the most significant in Europe. It is located in the Old Harbour area of Genoa, Liguria, and was designed by the architect Renzo Piano as part of the urban redevelopment project created for the Expo 1992, celebrating the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage to the Americas. The aquarium is operated by Costa Edutainment S.p.A. and is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). It attracts over 1.2 million visitors each year.
Animals you can see here
5 species from our encyclopedia are recorded at this venue. Tap one to read its profile.
Blue tangParacanthurus hepatus
Harbor SealPhoca vitulina
Humphead wrasseCheilinus undulatus
Scarlet IbisEudocimus ruber
West Indian ManateeTrichechus manatusSpecies lists come from Wikidata and may be incomplete — collections change. Check the venue's own site before travelling to see a particular animal.
Nearby venues
Other zoos and aquariums within 150 km.