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Aquarium of Genoa vs Museo di Palazzo Reale
Both are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Royal Palace Museum ranks significantly better than Acquario di Genova. Royal Palace Museum comes in at #4 in Genoa with recommendations from 3 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Aquarium of Genoa
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
The Guardian
Independent
Frommer's
Area Porto Antico, Ponte Spinola, 16128 Genoa
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Fodor's
"Europe's biggest aquarium, second in the world only to Osaka's in Japan, is the third-most-visited museum in Italy and a must for children."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Genoa's much-vaunted aquarium is one of the largest in Europe, with more than 5000 sea creatures, including sharks."
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Buy tickets online to avoid long, hot queues (and harassment from street traders) in summer; a combination ticket (adult €48) gives you access to other port attractions including the Galata Museo del Mare.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The aquarium is both modern and informative. Luminous panels describe the exhibited species and their reconstructed natural environments. "
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The Guardian
"It’s one of the largest in Europe, with weird and wonderful marine animals, penguins and a fascinating “behind the scenes” tour to experience how an aquarium works."
Five of the best European city breaks with kids
May 7, 2022
Independent
"The biggest in Europe and an undoubted highlight of visiting the city...aquarium’s staggering 70 tanks recreate the marine and terrestrial habitat of more than 6,000 animals belonging to 600 species."
Frommer's
"The structure alone is remarkable, resembling a ship and built alongside a pier in the old harbor...more than 50 aquatic displays re-create Red Sea coral reefs, pools in the tropical rainforests "
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Museo di Palazzo Reale
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Via Balbi 10, Genoa
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Frommer's
"The Savoys endowed the sumptuous surroundings with ostentatious frippery."
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Fodor's
"Lavish rococo rooms provide sumptuous display space for paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and Asian ceramics."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you only get the chance to visit one of the Palazzi dei Rolli, make it this one – a veritable Versailles."
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