Aquarium of Genoa

Aquarium of Genoa

The Aquarium of Genoa (in Italian: "Acquario di Genova") is the largest aquarium in Italy and the second largest in Europe. It is located in Genoa and was built in 1992, originally for Expo '92.

The aquarium is an educational, scientific, and cultural centre, with the aim of education with regard to conservation, management and the responsible use of aquatic environments. There are over 1.2 million visitors a year.

External links

* [http://www.acquariodigenova.it/ Acquario di Genova website] it icon
* [http://www.aquaringweb.eu/partners/aquarium-of-genoa.html AquaRing information]


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