Sights in Genoa

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SightsClosed Mondays, Sundays

Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale)

A baroque palace with a hall of mirrors and a hanging garden overlooking the port, a few minutes' walk from the cruise terminals. Closed on Mondays and most Sundays.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 11 min walk from the Stazione Marittima, Ponte dei Mille

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Genoa Aquarium

One of Europe's largest aquariums, on the old harbour, with dolphins, sharks and a tropical hall. Open every day; booking a time slot helps on busy days.

⏱ 2 h 00 visit🚶 12 min walk from the Stazione Marittima, Ponte dei Mille

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Via Garibaldi & the Strada Nuova museums

A street of Renaissance palaces listed by UNESCO, with paintings, frescoes and rooftop views in Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Tursi. On Mondays only Palazzo Rosso opens.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 19 min walk from the Stazione Marittima, Ponte dei Mille

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San Lorenzo Cathedral

A striped black-and-white Gothic cathedral in the heart of the old town.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 21 min walk from the Stazione Marittima, Ponte dei Mille

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Piazza De Ferrari & the Doge's Palace

Genoa's grand central square with its big fountain, next to the Doge's Palace, which hosts exhibitions.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 24 min walk from the Stazione Marittima, Ponte dei Mille