Genio del Porto, Palermo

Name: Genio del Porto
Address: Palermo, Italy

#135 among attractions in Palermo

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The Genius of the Port, also known as Genius of the Pier, Genius of Palermo at the Port or Genius of the Cippo Smeriglio, is an ancient marble high relief inserted at the end of the 16th century in a memorial stone that has stood at the entrance to Via Emerico Amari, inside the Port of Palermo, since 2000.

It is the oldest of the eight iconographic representations of the Genius of Palermo.

Coordinates: 38°7'39"N, 13°21'48"E

Address

VIII Circoscrizione (Politeama)Palermo Italy

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Genio del Porto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas, Teatro Politeama Garibaldi, Teatro Massimo, Santa Maria della Catena.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Genio del Porto?

Nearby attractions include Santa Croce, Palermo (9 min walk), Port of Palermo, Palermo (9 min walk), Teatro Politeama Garibaldi, Palermo (10 min walk), Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Genovesi, Palermo (10 min walk).

How to get to Genio del Porto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Genio del Porto:

Ferry

Palermo (2 min walk)

Bus

Crispi / Amari • Lines: Mar-Maz-Pa (2 min walk)
Roma - Belmonte • Lines: 102 (8 min walk)

Train

Giachery (16 min walk)
Palermo Lolli (25 min walk)

Tram

Notarbartolo • Lines: L2, L3, L4 (31 min walk)