Il Grande Bigo is the pair of cigar-shaped booms in the picture. One set supports the tent roof you see on the right.. The other carries a cable-car passenger lift from the dock where you can get a panoramic view of the city. Buy your tickets at the aquarium at the port.
Genoa Picture: The Refurbished Port of Genoa Genoa's Harbor has always been a center of international commerce
From Martha Bakerjian, About.com
Genoa's Port was refurbished in 1992 to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage.
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