Aquarium, Genoa

Favorite thing:
Besides the dolphins, sharks and the many different types of fish, you can also watch a 3D movie at the Aquarium. The entrance to the movie is included into the price of your ticket. When I was here they showed a 3D movie called 'Krakken'. I was hoping on a 3D movie with actual pictures of tropical fish in the ocean. But I got very much disappointed. 'Krakken' is a animation which tries to give you an idea what life under the sea be like in 10 million years. The special effects in the movie are good, but the story didn't excite me at all. It felt like it was a children's movie and if I had known this before I wouldn't have gone to watch it. Be aware though, it's not suitable for too young children either! One little kid was crying because the scenes of a big ugly fish going after the cute little 'krakken' was too scary for her.

In the picture you can see a dolphin playfully swimming around. Hahaha, it's hard to take a picture of them though! They are really fast! But here is slowed down a little bit to pose for a picture :-)

Favorite thing:
The aquarium is open a lot, so it's not that difficult to plan it in your time schedule while visiting Genoa. The hours are rather confusing as they differ which day of the week it is and also which months. You can find a good overview of the opening times on the official website of the aquarium : Opening times

The entrance fee is 12.50 euro per person. When I visited in October 2003 it was so very quiet, no line-ups and no waiting time to get inside. But by looking at the queuing system in front of the aquarium I suspect that it can get very busy here. So when you plan to go during the high season this might be something to take into consideration.

If you want more more info on the aquarium please take a look at their website : Genoa aquarium

Favorite thing: You may walk freely over the decks and feel like an old sailor...

...but you may easily realize, this is just an artificial ship that has not a lot of the features you might need, when sailing on the open sea !
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Fondest memory: The pirate-ship is also a nice place for a view on the port and the old houses built on the port.

A few years ago this " highway on feet " was simply put in front of their houses and it is one of the most frequented streets in Genua today.

Favorite thing: GENOVA in italian,Gênes in french;it is the capital city of the region LIGURIA ,1 million people with the suburbs(sampierdarena,voltri...);you have to visit the aquarium,it is the biggest in europe

Fondest memory: I was in a restaurant with my former wife,who was trying to speak italian with the waitress;after a while the waitress asked my mexican wife:hables espanol?------the waitress was from colombia!

Favorite thing: Under the deck you may see :
lots of cannons,
a prison with a spooky scelleton of a prisoner, who was obviously forgotten in there
the cabin of the captain
the hammocks of the sailors

Favorite thing: Go to the Genoa Aquarium - it's an excellent way to spend a day, especially if the weather outside is not so good.

Favorite thing: go see the harbour and the acquarium ... dont forget to taste some good local dishes!!