The most beautiful aquariums in Italy and how to reach them

In Italy there are many interesting aquariums, whose purpose is to breed and display animals both for public awareness and for scientific research and the safeguarding of at-risk species and biodiversity. B&B Hotels in various Italian cities suggest the main aquariums in Italy and other ideas on what to see.

Genoa Aquarium

Opened in 1992, it is Europe's largest aquarium in terms of aquatic biodiversity. The long exhibition pathway, which has been expanded and enriched over the years, includes over 70 environments inhabited by 120,000 specimens of 600 different species from all over the world. A visit to the Genoa Aquarium is an opportunity to get close to rare creatures like Manatees (which probably gave rise to the myth of mermaids), colorful ones like tropical fish, playful ones like dolphins, dangerous ones like the highly venomous stonefish, and funny ones like penguins. The visiting proposals are many, suitable for all ages, from children to adults: from "night with the sharks" (what an emotion to sleep in front of the tank where these predators roam) to dinners surrounded by shimmering jellyfish, to behind-the-scenes tours and experiences with the staff. Furthermore, tactile tanks are designed for stroking rays and other fish. The Genoa Aquarium does not only host marine creatures: inside the "A Beat of Wings" tropical garden, you can immerse yourself in the forest and observe tropical plants, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and butterflies. To visit the aquarium and the city's other beauties in complete tranquility, among the hotels in Genoa the B&B Hotel is perfect, offering many services at unbeatable prices, a short walk from the Old Port and the center.

Naples Aquarium

The Naples Aquarium is the oldest in Europe (it opened in 1874) and, despite being a more compact structure, it is very interesting because it hosts hundreds of species from the Gulf of Naples in 26 tanks of various sizes set up with volcanic stones and illuminated by natural light from above. One of the structure's prides is the tank with squid, delicate creatures very difficult to keep in captivity. The aquarium was founded by the naturalist Anton Dohrn, who wanted to give marine biologists the opportunity to work in a seaside facility complete with all the necessary equipment. The aquarium, in fact, is also an important research center, with a unique library for the richness and quality of its volumes, a museum with 3500 specimens, and a site of holotypes of new species present in the Gulf. Nowadays, the aquarium is also a rehabilitation center for turtles that get trapped in nets. To visit this aquarium, and perhaps spend a few days by the sea, the B&B hotel is, among the hotels in Naples, the ideal solution.

Trieste Civic Marine Museum

The Trieste Aquarium, housed in a former fish market dating back to 1913, is recommended for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of the fauna and marine world of the Adriatic Sea. Furthermore, the facility allows spending time observing various species of reptiles and amphibians. Among the hotels in Trieste suitable for visiting this facility and the rest of the city, the B&B Hotel Trieste is recommended for its excellent quality/price ratio.