The biggest aquarium in Europe features sharks, dolphins and hundreds of other beautiful fish. The Aquarium’s 59 tanks reproduce marine and terrestrial habitats from throughout the world and provide a home for more than 6000 creatures belonging to 600 different species. The Aquarium has a mission to increase public awareness of environmental problems.
As well as the acquarium there are the following things to see;
- The Biosfera – a structure of glass and steel with a diameter of 20 metres. It is a botanical garden accommodating tropical plants and animals.
- Centre for children – the first big centre in Italy dedicated not only to play but also science and technology for children aged 2-14 years.
- Maritime Museum – dedicated to man and the sea.
Opening Times: these vary considerably go to the www.acquario.ge.it website for this (click on he heading at the top of the page, Pianifica tua visita and then click on Prezzi)
Journey Time – approximately 2-3 hours by car from Como (as long as traffic flow is good) and is a distance of approximately 190km.
