Port of Genoa, Genoa

Name: Port of Genoa
Address: Genoa, Italy

#76 among attractions in Genoa

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The Port of Genoa is the most famous seaport of Italy, in competition with the ports of Marseille and Barcelona in the Mediterranean Sea. With a trade volume of 51.6 million tonnes, it is the busiest port of Italy after the port of Trieste by cargo tonnage. ()

Local name: Porto di Genova Opened: 1000 (1024 years ago)Coordinates: 44°24'15"N, 8°54'15"E

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Centro Ovest (San Benigno)Genoa Italy

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Port of Genoa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Acquario di Genova, Galata Museo del Mare, Palazzo San Giorgio, Museo di Palazzo Reale.

1.2 miE
Vast aquarium in ship-like building
Acquario di Genova, Genoa
31 min walk • Nestled in the historic port of Genoa, the Acquario di Genova stands as a premier marine center, not just in Italy but in Europe. As one of the largest aquariums on the continent, it provides a deep dive into the beauty and diversity of marine life.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Galata Museo del Mare, Genoa
30 min walk • Nestled in the historic maritime heart of Genoa, Italy, the Galata Museo del Mare proudly stands as the largest maritime museum in the Mediterranean. This emblematic institution is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by the sea and its history.
1.3 miE
Vernacular architecture, Gothic architecture, Palace
Palazzo San Giorgio, Genoa
33 min walk • The Palazzo San Giorgio, nestled within the intricate web of streets in Genoa's historic center, stands as a testament to the city's illustrious past. Constructed in 1260, this palace has served various roles throughout its existence, from a financial hub to a prison...
1.3 miNE
17th-century palace with art and frescos
Museo di Palazzo Reale, Genoa
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Genoa, the Museo di Palazzo Reale, or the Royal Palace Museum, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and artistic magnificence. This grandiose palace, once the residence of the Genoese nobility, has been transformed into a...
~190 ftNE
76m-tall stone lighthouse and city icon
Lanterna di Genova, Genoa
1 min walk • The Lanterna di Genova, or simply La Lanterna, is the iconic lighthouse that stands as a proud symbol of the port city of Genoa, Italy. With a history that stretches back to the medieval era, it is not only an essential navigational aid but also a historical monument...
1.2 miNE
Ship, Boat or ferry
Neptune, Genoa
32 min walk • The Neptune, often referred to as Il Galeone Neptune, is a majestic replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon that graces the Porto Antico (Old Port) of Genoa, Italy. This striking ship is not just a static exhibit; it is a piece of living history that transports...
1.1 miE
Shopping, Theme park, Shopping centre
Biosfera, Genoa
29 min walk • The Biosphere, commonly known as Renzo Piano's Bubble, is a glass and steel structure located in Genoa's Old Port and built in 2001. The structure, spherical in shape, with a diameter of 20 m, a total weight of 60 t and an exhibition area of about...
1.2 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa
32 min walk • Santa Maria di Castello is a church and religious complex in Genoa, Italy. Administrated for a long time by the Dominicans, it is located in the Castello hill of the city, where in the Middle Ages a bishop's fortified castle existed.
1.2 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Santi Cosma e Damiano, Genoa
32 min walk • The church of Santi Cosma e Damiano is located in central Genoa, Italy. Located at the site of an ancient oratory dedicated to the martyrs St. Cosma and Damian. The skull and tibia of the latter are presumably among the relics in the church. They were the patron saints of barbers and doctors.
1.2 miE
Church
Oratory of San Giacomo della Marina, Genoa
31 min walk • The Oratorio di San Giacomo della Marina is a small chapel or prayer-house at the dockside in Genoa, northern Italy. Erected in 1453, the oratory was rebuilt and decorated in the 17th century.
1.2 miE
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
San Torpete, Genoa
32 min walk • San Torpete is a church in central Genoa, northern Italy, dedicated to Saint Torpes. It was founded in the 11th century by local merchants. It was rebuilt in 1730 under designs conceived by Giovanni Antonio Ricca.

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Which popular attractions are close to Port of Genoa?

Nearby attractions include Lanterna di Genova, Genoa (1 min walk), Matitone, Genoa (13 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria della Cella, Genoa (19 min walk), Villa Rosazza, Genoa (22 min walk).

How to get to Port of Genoa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Port of Genoa:

Bus

Francia 1 / WTC • Lines: 3 (10 min walk)
Francia 3 / Stazione F.S. • Lines: 20, 7, N1/2, N1/61, N2 (10 min walk)

Train

Genova Via Di Francia (10 min walk)
Genova Sampierdarena (28 min walk)

Metro

Dinegro • Lines: Metropolitana (20 min walk)
Principe • Lines: Metropolitana (29 min walk)