Molo Nuovo

Molo 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.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Aquarium of Genoa and Lighthouse of Genoa.

Aquarium of Genoa

Public aquarium

Photo: Stillyna, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.

Lighthouse of Genoa

Monument

Photo: Tassiano Daniele, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Lighthouse of Genoa, known as La Lanterna, is the main light serving the Port of Genoa. Besides being an important aid to night navigation in the vicinity, the tower serves as a symbol and a landmark for the city of Genoa.

Matitone

Government building

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The Matitone is a high-rise office building in the San Teodoro district of the San Benigno area in Genoa, Italy. Built between 1987 and 1990, and inaugurated in 1992, the tower stands at 109 m tall with 26 floors.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Harbour and Sottoripa.

Old Harbour

Neighborhood

Photo: Ambroise Louis Garneray, Public domain.

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.