Genoa is the capital of Liguria, the most important harbour of Italy as well as centre of industry and commerce situated on the Golf of Genoa with 35 km of coast. Even Greeks, Romans, Etruscans and Carthaginians used it as a centre of exchange and communication between peoples.

2,500 years later leading politicians exchange opinions in occasion of the G8 summit in the antique harbour, in the middle of thousand perspectives and fascinating contradictions. The sea becomes a mirror reflecting the lights of Genoa, the peaks of the high mountains surrounding it and the old cranes witnesses of past times and adventurous tales.

A living place where people meet, work and have fun. The ideal location for your client's national and international events.

Magazzini del Cotone
This structure of former cotton deposits used in 1869 a few years ago was changed into a multifunctional up to date centre with all technically sophisticated facilities. The congress area in modern steel design disposes of 11 exhibition halls on 8,500 square metres o 4 floors connected with elevators and escalators.

The Auditorium and other 6 conference halls with a total capacity of more than 2,500 seats complete this convention centre. If there is still not enough space, you can also use the Cineplex with its nine fully airconditioned cinemas and integrated mega screens.

Dinner in the largest aquarium of Europe in company of five thousand water organisms quietly swimming around you - care for some fish for dinner?

Locations in this region: villas and castles, ships, excellent restaurants, museums, country estates, "Disco sotto le stelle" and much more…

Ideal destination for: congresses, trade fares, meetings, product presentations, incentives, sport and nature freaks

Airport: Genoa