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Bigo
Area Porto Antico, Genoa 16128 - Italy

The huge construction known as Bigo can be found in the ancient dock in the Mandraccio area of the Area del Porto Antico. It became the symbol for the 1992 Expo. It comprises a number of ‘arms’ which reach out...
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Attractions near Bigo
A selection of attractions close to Bigo:
Bigo  (< 1 Mile)
The huge construction known as Bigo can be found in the ancient dock in the Mandraccio area of the Area del Porto Antico. It became...
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National museum of Antarctica  (< 1 Mile)
The National museum of Antarctica situated in Area Expo’ Ancient Porto in the Millo quarter. Built around 1876, it shares its home with both business...
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Emanuele Luzzati Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The Emanuele Luzzati Museum opened in 2001 and can be found in the Old Port area of Genoa. On display are many different works of...
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Padiglione del Mare  (< 1 Mile)
The Padiglione del Mare e della Navigazione is sited in the heart of Genoa’s old port. It is housed in one of the old buildings,...
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The Bubble  (< 1 Mile)
The Bubble in Genoa is a structure that overlooks the Porto Antico. It was built for restoration work carried out in the city for the...
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Aquarius of Genoa  (< 1 Mile)
The Aquarius of Genoa museum is one the main tourist draws of Italy attracting millions of visitors every year. Constructed between 1989 and 1992 the...
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Palazzo San Giorgio  (< 1 Mile)
Between 1260 and 1262 when it was built, the Palazzo was the seat of the city’s power. Then it became the customs office; housing the...
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Loggia of the Merchants  (< 1 Mile)
Andrea Ceresola, nicknamed Vannone, and G. Donzello, built Saint Peter’s Loggia between 1589 and 1595, in the trade centre of the old city. The Fathers...
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Church of S. Marco al Molo  (< 1 Mile)
The Church of S. Marco al Molo was built in a Romanesque style in 1173 and is situated on Via del Molo. It underwent reconstruction...
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Loggia dei Mercanti di Banchi  (< 1 Mile)
It was to Andrea Ceresola’s design that the Loggia dei Mercanti o di Banchi was built between 1589 and 1595 at the front of the...
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Porta Siberia  (< 1 Mile)
The Porta Siberia is an ancient gate in Doric style built by Antonio Roderio to plans designed by Galeazzo Alessi in 1553. It completed the...
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Piazza Banchi  (< 1 Mile)
The Piazza Banchi has always been an important meeting place for Genovese merchants. It was originally a salt market before it became the heart of...
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Church of S.Pietro in Banchi  (< 1 Mile)
The church of S.Pietro in Banchi is near the ruined city gate, which shares its name, and the site of the old grain market. It...
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Via di Sottoripa  (< 1 Mile)
Via di Sottoripa is intended as a breakwater to protect property from the sea. It was on the strength of a decree by the Advisers...
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Città dei Bambini  (< 1 Mile)
The Città dei Bambini is the only organisation of its type in the whole of Italy and provides teaching activities and children’s games. Open to...
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Church of S.Maria delle Vigne  (< 1 Mile)
Although the Church of S.Maria delle Vigne was renovated in 1640, it still retains its wonderful bell tower, mullioned windows, octagonal spire and pinnacles. Built...
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Church of S. Luca  (< 1 Mile)
The Church of S. Luca, built in 1188 as the family chapel of the Spinola and Grimaldi families. It’s on the Via S. Luca, which...
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Palazzo Imperiale  (< 1 Mile)
The Palazzo della Famiglia Imperiale was built between 1555 and 1560 by Vincenzo Imperiale then extended by his son Giò Giacomo. The residence was renovated...
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Cathedral of S. Lorenzo  (< 1 Mile)
The Cattedrale di S.Lorenzo became the city’s cathedral in the 10th Century after it was deemed to be safer than the more primitive S. Siro...
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Treasure of San Lorenzo  (< 1 Mile)
The Museum of the Treasure of San Lorenzo is housed in the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. The museum of the Treasure represents one of the...
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