Aquarium of Genoa

The Aquarium of Genoa (Italian: Acquario di Genova) is the largest aquarium in Italy. Located in the Old Harbour area of Genoa, Italy, the 33,000-square-foot (3,100 m2) aquarium is a member organization of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), and welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors each year.

Aquarium of Genoa
44°24′37.04″N 8°55′35.57″E
Date opened1992
Location Old Harbour, Genoa, Italy
Land area33,000 sq ft (3,100 m2)
Floor space(10,000 m2 (110,000 sq ft) of exhibit space)
No. of species500+
Total volume of tanks6,000,000 litres (1,300,000 imp gal; 1,600,000 US gal)
Annual visitors1.2 million+ (2008)
MembershipsEAZA
Websitewww.acquariodigenova.it/en/
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