Galata – Museo del mare

The Galata - Museo del mare is a maritime museum in the Italian city of Genoa. It is the largest museum of its kind in the Mediterranean area and also one of the most modern in Italy.

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Type: Museum
Description: maritime museum in Genoa, Italy
Also known as: “Galata - Museo del mare” and “Galata Museo del Mare, Genova”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Genova Piazza Principe Railway Station and Aquarium of Genoa.

Genova Piazza Principe Railway Station

Railway station

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Genova Piazza Principe railway station is the central station of Genoa and is located on Piazza Acquaverde, occupying the entire north side of Via Andrea Doria—where the station entrance is located—in the town centre and a short distance from the Palazzo del Principe, from which it takes its name. Genova Piazza Principe Railway Station is situated 360 metres northwest of Galata – Museo del mare.

Aquarium of Genoa

Public aquarium

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The Aquarium of Genoa is the largest aquarium in Italy and one of the most significant in Europe. It is located in the Old Harbour area of Genoa, Liguria, and was designed by the architect Renzo Piano as part of the urban redevelopment project created for the Expo 1992, celebrating the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage to the Americas. Aquarium of Genoa is situated 510 metres southeast of Galata – Museo del mare.

Palazzo Balbi Piovera Raggio

Heritage site

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The Palazzo Francesco Maria Balbi Piovera is a monumental building located in via Balbi at number 6 in the historical centre of Genoa. The palace was included on 13 July 2006 in the list of the 42 palaces inscribed in the Rolli di Genova that became World Heritage by UNESCO on that date. Palazzo Balbi Piovera Raggio is situated 270 metres east of Galata – Museo del mare.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Prè and Old Harbour.

Prè

Suburb

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Prè is a neighbourhood in the old town of the Italian city of Genoa. It was one of the six sestieri of ancient Genoa. At present it is part of Municipio I of Great Genoa.

Old Harbour

Neighborhood

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The Porto Antico is the historic port area of Genoa, Italy. After a period of disuse, the area was redeveloped in 1992 and transformed into a hub for tourism, culture, and public services.