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Genoa Aquarium is a spectacular structure. Its tanks, containing approximately four million litres of water, make it unique in Europe. These tanks reproduce the natural habitats of the Mediterranean Sea and the World’s oceans and at same time respect their biological equilibrium. The technological and aesthetic solution adopted are among the most advanced in the world, and the 50 tanks, four of wich are oceanic, house over 1000 different species

The Major Attractions are: the Penguins, the Red Sea Tank, the Seals, the Coral, Sharks and Dolphins

How to get there

from Conference Centre: Volabus to Stazione P.Principe and then normal bus, or Sheraton shuttle.

by car: “Genova Ovest” mortoway Exit, take the overground to “Piazza Cavour” exit.

by train: from “P.Principe” Station (bus n.1-3-7-8-38); from “Brignole” Station (bus n.12-15).In front of the Acquarium you could visit the Pirate Galleon used on Roman Polansky’s movie, or take a look to the first Genoa Port-Crane (based on water pressure). You could also take the boat service to S.Margherita where you will board a “Submarine” for an unique journey of one hour and half to a depth of 50 m; large portholes will permit you to admire the beautiful flora and fauna of Portofino.




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Cats, dogs and other animals here on Italy’s northwest coast now have new beach to frolic away from the summer heat. Genoa’s beach for animals opened Friday near in the suburb of Vesima, just past the Jauna municipal beaches. It is the first public beach in the region for pets.

There are other beaches for pets in Liguria but they are all private.

The Vesima beach is equipped with water fountains and hoses as well as a distributor of shovels and plastic bags for those needing to to clean up after their pets.

“The Vesima beach is dedicated to domestic animals. It is an experiment aimed at meeting the needs of the many people who every summer do not know where to bring their pets,” explained the municipal councillor for animals Maria Rosa Zerega.

“We have calculated that one out of four families in Genoa have at least dog or a cat. So Vesima beach plays a social function and is also an alternative to abandoning animals,” she added, referring to Italians who abandon their pets when going on holiday.

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boomp3.comFrom the 10th - 14th of September 2008 “VELE D’EPOCA 2008″ historicalyachts built befor 1950 will sail along the Ligurian coast and meet in the port of Imperia .Since 8 years this event is taking place and in the mean time it has become the most important of its kind in the Mediterrenean .

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Manchaster United star Wayne Rooney and his girlfriend Coleen McLoughlin are planning their wedding in the most chic Riviera area Santa Margherita Ligure, near Portofino . Located in the province of Genoa, on the Italian Riviera, its small harbor is considered to be among the most beautiful of Mediterranean ports.

The ceremony is scheduled this Thursday in Villa Durazzo, Santa Margherita Ligure, where also Rod Stewart and his new wife Penny Lancaster got married.

The celebrity couple chose two of the most outstanding gardens of Liguria as venues for their civil ceremony, Villa Durazzo and the religious blessing, La Cervara Abbey ( dating back to 1300) on top of a cliff with a breathtaking view of the sea .

La Cervara Abbey was founded by Benedictine monks in 1361 and it houses one of the rare monumental gardens in Liguria with pergolas and terraces built perpendicularly to the sea of Portofino. Among the botanic rarities there are a secular pepper tree and a purple wisteria which are several centuries old.

Villa Durazzo is a 17th century residence built by the Durazzo Marquises and it is set in the midst of a 19th century Romantic park with Mediterranean and exotic plants and a gracious formal garden recently rediscovered and promoted. One of the most outstanding features of this villa and garden is the terrace which displays decorations and arabesques in white and black stones and a great collection of palm trees and cycas.

Both gardens together with 24 other magnificent gardens are now part of a new initiative “A sea of gardens” recently launched by the Councillor for Tourism of the Liguria Region, Ms Margherita Bozzano. This is the first regional circuit of historical and modern, public and private gardens which can be visited and that will no doubt increase interest in this lovely part of Italy already known for its world famous seaside resorts and impeccable standards of hospitality.

The mega yacht ” Alysia ” has been chartered for the 3 days celebration and the couple has organized 5 private jets to take the 64 guests from the UK to Nice and then, on the yacht, to Portofino .

The choice of venue and other details have been kept secret, but some details have leaked out. The cost of the wedding is estimated to be in the region of £5m.

Guests will be given a box containing a butterfly to release at the wedding.The British-born designer Georgina Chapman owns the Marchesa designer label which has designed the wedding gown. Costing up to £200,000, the dress is thought to include pearls and crystals.The bride made six trips with her mother to the city for wedding dress fittings.

Coleen and Wayne are both staunch Catholics. Coleen has chosen to fly her local parish priest out from Croxteth, Liverpool, to oversee the ceremony.

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1. Put a large saucepan of water on to boil. Finely chop the pancetta, having first removed any rind. Finely grate both cheeses and mix them together. Beat the eggs in a medium bowl, season with a little freshly grated black pepper and set everything aside.

2. Add 1 tsp salt to the boiling water, add the spaghetti and when the water comes back to the boil, cook at a constant simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until al dente (just cooked).
3. Squash the garlic with the blade of a knife, just to bruise it. While the spaghetti is cooking, fry the pancetta with the garlic. Drop the butter into a large wide frying pan or wok and, as soon as the butter has melted, tip in the pancetta and garlic. Leave these to cook on a medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the pancetta is golden and crisp. The garlic has now imparted its flavour, so take it out with a slotted spoon and discard.

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   Keep the heat under the pancetta on low.When the pasta is ready lift it from the water with a pasta fork or tongs and put it in the frying pan with the pancetta (see left). Don’t worry if a little water drops in the pan as well (you want this to happen) and don’t throw the rest of the pasta water away yet.

5. Mix most of the cheese in with the eggs, keeping a small handful back for sprinkling over later. Take the pan of spaghetti and pancetta off the heat. Now quickly pour in the eggs and cheese and, using the tongs or a long fork, lift up the spaghetti so it mixes easily with the egg mixture, which thickens but doesn’t scramble, and everything is coated. Add extra pasta cooking water to keep it saucy (several tablespoons should do it). You don’t want it wet, just moist. Season with a little salt, if needed.

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   Use a long-pronged fork to twist the pasta on to the serving plate or bowl. Serve immediately with a little sprinkling of the remaining cheese and a grating of black pepper. If the dish does get a little dry before serving, splash in some more hot pasta water and the glossy sauciness will be revived.

    

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