The magnificent Genoa, or as the Italians call it Genova la Superba, is one of the largest ports in Europe, a city of shipbuilding and heavy industry, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and Nicolo Paganini, as well as a popular tourist center, declared in 2004 by the European Capital of Culture. There are many interesting sights in Genoa - the old port, medieval palaces, houses of famous personalities, as well as museums, the number of which the city can be proud of.
For tourists who want to visit as many sights of Genoa as possible and not cause a tangible blow to their wallet, there is Card Musei di Genova - a tourist map that allows you to significantly save on tickets.
Genoa - a European port and a popular tourist destination
What are the benefits of the Map of Genoa
The museum map of Genoa entitles you to free access to 21 tourist sites - the list includes the most popular museums, galleries and exhibition centers of the capital of Liguria. In addition, Card Musei di Genova holders have the opportunity to freely use city public transport, as well as receive discounts of 10 to 40% when paying entrance fees to some sights of Genoa. Five theaters that offer discounts to cardholders and bookstores at some museums also participate in the program.
With the Museum Map of Genoa, you can visit 21 tourist sites for free
Owners of Card Musei di Genova are spared the need to queue for tickets, which is important at the height of the tourist season, when the number of people wishing to see the sights of Genoa is quite large. With a map of Genoa, each museum can be visited only once.
Using the Map of Genoa
The museum map of Genoa is presented at the entrance to the museum instead of a ticket - this applies to museums included in the list for free admission. To receive the discount, the card should be presented to the cashier when purchasing a ticket to the theater or paying for a purchase in museum bookstores.
The validity period of Card Musei di Genova is counted from the moment the card is activated, which occurs during its first use.
What sights does the Map of Genoa apply to
The list of museums that Genoa Map holders can visit for free includes the famous Risorgimento Museum dedicated to the history of the unification of Italy, the Museum of Ligurian Archeology with an exhibition of unique finds, the Museum of Oriental Art E. Chiossone, the Museum of Peasant History and Culture, the Museum of the Royal Palace.
Card Musei di Genova provides free entrance to the Royal Palace
With Card Musei di Genova you can also visit the magnificent Maritime Museum, whose expositions tell about the history of world navigation, as well as famous sailors. The exposition is dedicated to Christopher Columbus, the famous Genoese, but Nazario Sauro, the submarine of the Italian Navy, the first Italian museum on the water, is most popular.
The palaces of Strada Nuova - Rosso, Bianco and Doria-Turzi, which serve as exhibition galleries, are very interesting.
Discounts can be obtained when visiting the Genoa Aquarium, Children's Town, as well as when purchasing tickets for the Bigot panoramic elevator, which rises to a 40-meter height above the promenade.
Bigo booths offer beautiful views of the city
A complete list of museums, attractions and theaters can be found on the official Card Musei di Genova website.
How much is a Genoa Map and how to get it
There are several types of Museum Maps. For tourists, the optimal acquisition of Card Musei di Genova, valid 24 or 48 hours. A regular card for a day costs 12 euros (2017), a combined card that can be used for travel in public transport - 15 euros. A 48-hour card will cost you 20 euros, and the same combined card will cost 25 euros.
Another variation of Genoa Maps is annual maps. Such a card is valid for a year, but it cannot be used as a ticket; its effect applies only to museums and sights of Genoa. The usual annual Card Musei di Genova costs 50 euros, the same student card costs 25 euros. All cards, regardless of validity period, are accompanied by a brochure with a brief description of the museums of Genoa.
Museum complex on Strada Nuova
You can purchase the Museum Map of Genoa through the Internet - on the official website, as well as in travel agencies, information centers, some museums and bookstores.
Other useful links about Genoa and Liguria:
- What to see in Genoa: 8 most interesting places
- Taxi from Genoa Airport - order online
- Genoa hotels: the best selection
- Cinque Terre: attractions of the five lands
- Portofino: climate, hotels and beaches of the dolphin port
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