Porto Antico e Acquario
The old harbour turned leisure area, with the Aquarium of Genoa, one of the largest in Europe.
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Genoa: airports, things to do and where to stay
Genoa is the capital of Liguria, a great historic port with a labyrinthine old town of alleys, Renaissance and Baroque palaces and a lively waterfront.
Genoa airports
From the airport to central Genoa
Génova Cristoforo Colombo airport is about 9 km from central Genoa.
Volabus
Airport bus service to central Genoa and the Principe and Brignole stations.
Taxi
Official rank in front of the terminal. The ride to central Genoa takes about 15-20 min depending on traffic.
Genoa
Things to do in Genoa
La Lanterna
The city's historic lighthouse and its symbol, one of the oldest still in operation.
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Via Garibaldi
A street of Renaissance and Baroque palaces, part of the Palazzi dei Rolli, a World Heritage site.
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Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Genoa's cathedral, with a facade of black and white marble stripes and stone lions at the entrance.
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Which airport serves Genoa?
Genoa is served by Génova Cristoforo Colombo (GOA).
How far is the airport from central Genoa?
Génova Cristoforo Colombo airport is about 9 km from central Genoa.
How do I get from the airport to central Genoa?
From Génova Cristoforo Colombo airport you can take Volabus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Genoa?
Highlights of Genoa include Porto Antico e Acquario, La Lanterna, Via Garibaldi, and Cattedrale di San Lorenzo.
Photo credits
- Porto Antico e Acquario: Bbruno, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- La Lanterna: Tassiano Daniele, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Via Garibaldi: Mateus2019, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cattedrale di San Lorenzo: Davide Papalini, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons