Around the DoriaWhat to see
We are in the centre of Genoa, near Piazza de Ferrari
The Porto Antico and the historic Portoria district are home to many of the city’s main points of interest.
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Aquarium of Genoa700 metres from the hotel
One of the symbols of the city, attracting millions of visitors a year. First aquarium in Italy in terms of size and first in Europe in terms of animal species, the Genoa Aquarium is within walking distance of theHotel Doria!
Old Port700 metres from the hotel
Genoa’s old port coincides withRenzo Piano’s Expo: in addition to the Aquarium, you will find the Children’s and Young People’s Museum, a 2.000 square metres, with 50 multimedia and interactive exhibits; the Biosphere, with more than 150 species of plant and animal organisms; the Bigo, the panoramic lift; and theIsland of Barges, with its floating benches!
Ducal Palace350 metres from the hotel
Palazzo Ducale Fondazione per la Cultura, seat since 1339 of the first Doge of the Republic of Genoa, is today the main centre of cultural production and important art exhibitions. The medieval layout, extended in different historical phases, is characterised by its two striking facades, the Renaissance facade on Piazza De Ferrari and the neoclassical facade on Piazza Matteotti.
Palazzi dei Rolli300 metres from the hotel.
From Via Luccoli to Via Garibaldi you can admire the sumptuous aristocratic palaces, where in the time of the Republic, great personalities on state visits were officially received who contributed to spreading Genoa’s fame in European culture. Palazzo Franzone, Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Gerolamo Grimaldi, Palazzo Lercari-Parodi, Palazzo Cattaneo-Adorno or Palazzo Doria Tursi are just some of the late Renaissance and Baroque palaces in Genoa that have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as the ‘Rolli di Genova’.
The shopping streets250 metres from the hotel
Via Roma, with its entrance from Galleria Giuseppe Mazzini, is home to the city’s best-known and most historic clothing shops, as is Via XX Settembre, which overlooks Piazza De Ferrari and is also home to numerous bars and restaurants.
Carlo Felice Theatre350 metres from the hotel
The Carlo Felice Theatre, clearly distinguishable by its imposing and striking neoclassical pronaos, is located on the side of Piazza De Ferrari. Built on the site of the old Carlo Felice, the new theatre, designed by Aldo Rossi, recovers the 19th-century structure that was bombed during the last war. With a repertoire ranging from the early 18th century to Contemporary Music, theGenoa Carlo Felice Theatre Orchestra ranks among the best in the Italian panorama and today hosts the Opera, Symphonic and Ballet season.
