The earth, a beautiful place full of life. Trees, men, animals of all kinds, shapes and sizes. Our planet is mostly covered in water. The oceans and seas characterize it, to the point that it has been defined "the blue planet". Therefore, the need arises for places where you can get to know and study closely the legendary creatures that populate this mysterious planet, from which places such as the Genoa aquarium have arisen.
The Genoa aquarium and its history
For years, the aquarium has held the second step of the podium among the largest aquariums in the world. With over one million and two hundred thousand visitors a year it is still today third largest aquarium in Europe, after that of Moscow and Valentia. Anyone going to Genoa should visit the aquarium. In fact, in addition to being one of the main attractions of the city, and of the whole of Italy for its uniqueness, it is a truly interesting place. You don't need to be a fishing or nature enthusiast to appreciate one of the 15 species that live inside the aquarium.
Not just fish….
In spite of the name, which could easily be misleading and suggest that the structure is only dedicated to the world of fins, the aquarium has an impressive number of animals of all sizes and species inside. Birds, reptiles, fish, mammals and insects. If this is still not enough to arouse the curiosity of readers, the 25 mega tanks with sharks will take care of it, Dolphins, killer whales, turtles, penguins and seals, to set in motion the desire for discovery.
An exciting tour of about three hours that starts from the hall where some of the numerous fish that you will find in the tanks are illustrated. Despite the minimum duration of each excursion is about three hours, when you arrive at the exit, you will have the sensation of having just entered the entrance. In fact, you will be so captivated that you will not realize that you have spent all those hours inside it.
The superb Genoa that hosts the Aquarium
Defined in this way by Giovanni Petrarca, for its ability to charm and surprise anyone who comes before it at the same time, GenoVa it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. The numerous noble palaces and the wonderful villages will capture your heart. Cradled between the sea and the hills, the city "Lady of the Sea", as well as being the aquarium hosts a number of churches and monuments, second to none.
Genoa-La Spezia, round trip ...
Less than an hour by train, crossing a dream landscape, is La Spezia. Once you reach the city, following the path in the opposite direction, you will reach the unique and beautiful 5 Terre, five jewels of the finest workmanship. Places of breathtaking beauty that will remain etched in your memory for a very long time. Porto Venere is also not to be missed. From the beautiful Porto Venere you can take a boat excursion, from the sea you can better appreciate the beauty of these places. Equip yourself with a camera to capture some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Scream tan and sunglasses, the trip to Liguria is a mix of culture and fun.
