porto antico
Genoa, Italy
The Porto Antico (Italian for Old Harbour) 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. Today, the Porto Antico consists of a series of interconnected quays that form a waterfront promenade covering over 230,000 square meters. It is home to numerous attractions, including: The Aquarium of Genoa The Galata Museo del Mare The Biosphere, a glass and steel spherical structure The Bigo, a panoramic lift with a design inspired by shipyard cranes The management of the area is divided into sections. Two are operated under state concession by the companies Porto Antico di Genova S.p.A. and Marina Porto Antico S.p.A., while a third section is managed directly by the Municipality of Genoa.
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