Museums open on Monday in Genoa

The Galata Museum (Galata - Museo del Mare) is the largest museum of its kind (that focuses on the Mediterranean) and is located at the Porto Antico in Genoa in the Palazzo Galata. In addition to the replica of a full-size Genoese galley, the museum features interactive exhibition spaces that illust

The church of Santa Maria di Castello is a Catholic religious building in the historic center of Genoa, on the hillside in the district of Molo. It is one of the oldest Christian places of worship in Genoa and one of the most intact Romanesque buildings in the city. The Museum of Santa Maria di Cast

Formerly a private residence of the Prince Andrea Doria, today this villa called Villa del Principe serves as a museum. A monumental fountain adorns its small garden.

The Aquarium of Genoa (Acquario di Genova) is the largest aquarium in Italy. The 3,100 sqm aquarium that includes 70 tanks containing a total of 6,000,000 liters is located in the old harbor area of Genoa. The tanks reproduce the habitat of numerous fish and reptiles. Highlights in the aquarium are

The Diocesan museum of Genoa (Museo Diocesano) is a religious museum in Genoa that is housed in the old residence of the canons of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. The museum can be accessed through the cloister of San Lorenzo which was built in the 12th century. The museum houses objects from the dioc

Cine Ciak International museum of Cinema (Cine Ciak - Museo Internazionale del Cinema) is a museum on cinema in Genoa. The museum houses a collection of statues, memorabilia, original documents and posters, all from over 70 movies.

Museo Biblioteca dell'Attore (The Museum of the Actor Library) is a museum in Genoa. It is one of the only Italian Theater and Performing Museums. The museum holds a remarkable collection of objects that relate to the history of theater and cinema.