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Aquarium of Genoa

Standing in Genoa's Old Harbour (Porto Antico), this Renzo Piano-designed aquarium opened for the 1992 Genoa Expo. Its official site describes it as the largest aquarium in Europe, displaying over 12,000 specimens across some 400 animal species, with the cetacean (dolphin) pavilion and shark tanks among its signature exhibits.

Opened
1992 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 34 years of history

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Exterior of Aquarium of Genoa
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Aquarium of Genoa basic information
TypeAquarium
LocationItalyGenoa
Opened1992 Source
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How many creatures can you see at the Aquarium of Genoa?
According to its official site, it displays over 12,000 specimens across about 400 animal species. Source
Who designed it and when did it open?
It was designed by Renzo Piano and opened for the 1992 Genoa Expo. Source

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