Porto Antico

Molo Vecchio Crociere lets you disembark in Porto Antico, the most fascinating way to enter the city. The first landing place of the early inhabitants was located here more than 2000 years ago. Today, Genoa presents its first beauties here.

The Columbus Celebration of 1992 inspired a huge project of urban restoration and renovation, restoring to the city an ancient source of pride: the area containing the Porto Antico (Old Port), the Acquario, and the museum-rich Strada Nuova. Today this area stands as a testimony to Genoa.

Renzo Piano redesigned the oldest part of the port, with the idea of “restoring the sea to Genoa”. Thus was born a large venue for cultural events, conventions, museums, exhibitions, shows, and entertainment.

Tourists and locals both enjoy beautiful walks along the sea, venues for festivals and concerts, the panoramic Bigo elevator, the Città dei Bambini, the ice skating rink, a multi-theatre Cineplex, the Acquario, and so much more.

La Bolla is a glass sphere 20.5 meters in diameter, which holds a miniature rainforest, including native plant and animal life.
 

Appointments

MYBA Charter Show
One of the most important exhibitions in the world dedicated to charter professionals and superyachts. Dream boats and exclusive services on show in the area of Porto Antico, along the same quay as Molo Vecchio Crociere.
WHERE: Marina Molo Vecchio, Genoa
WHEN: 2nd – 6th May 2011
WEBSITE: http://www.mybashow.com/
 

GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
One of the most important shows in the world dedicated to recreational boating. More than 2300 yachts are put on show, in pavilions, open air areas and 100,000 square metres of space in the water. Along side the latest models of yachts, motorboats and inflatable rubber dinghies there are exhibitors of technical materials and accessories.
WHERE: Fiera Internazionale di Genova
Piazzale J. F. Kennedy, 1
16129 GENOVA Tel. + 39 010 53911 Fax + 39 010.5391270
WHEN: 2nd - 10th October 2010
WEBSITE: www.genoaboatshow.com