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Biosfera by Renzo Piano
Built in 2001, the Biosphere is a VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
futuristic glasshouse containing
all sorts of tropical plants, from Practical Information
mangroves to rubber and cocoa Map 5 A2. Tel 010 248 57 11.
∑ costaedutainment.it
trees, as well as numerous types
of ferns, some of which are Museo Nazionale dell’Antartide:
extremely rare. There are Tel 010 247 06 53. Open 10am–
butterflies and chameleons, too. 6pm Tue–Sun. & ∑ mna.it
Boat trips: Consorzio Liguria
Via Mare. Tel 010 265 712.
∑ liguriaviamare.it
Golfo Paradiso: Tel 0185 772 091.
∑ golfoparadiso.it Biosfera:
Tel 010 234 56 59. Open Apr–
Sep: 10am–7pm; Oct–Feb:
10am–5pm (to 6pm Mar). &
Città dei Bambini: Tel 010 234 56
35. Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun.
& ∑ cittadeibambini.net
La Lanterna: Tel 349 280 94 85.
Open 2:30–6:30pm Sat, Sun & hols.
∑ lalanternadigenova.it
Il Bigo: Open Mar–Oct: daily;
Nov–Feb: Sun & public hols. &
∑ acquariodigenova.it

. Aquarium
Another work by Renzo Piano, the
Aquarium is the largest of its kind in
Europe and attracts more than one
million visitors a year (see pp66–7).

La Lanterna
This is the symbol of Genoa, and the
oldest working lighthouse in the world.
The original lighthouse, dating from the
12th century, was destroyed by Louis
XIII’s French army. It was rebuilt in its
current form, with two superimposed
towers, in 1543, and its beam has a
reach of 52 km (33 miles). There is a
superb view from the top, for those
who can bear the 375 steps. In 2006,
the Museo della Lanterna opened in
the adjacent fortifications.

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