Vascello Neptune: A Cinematic Voyage
Explore a stunning 17th-century galleon replica, built for the big screen, now a captivating maritime museum in Genoa's historic Porto Antico.
The Vascello Neptune is a captivating replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon, originally constructed in Tunisia for Roman Polanski's film 'Pirates' in 1986. Docked at Genoa's Porto Antico, it offers visitors a glimpse into maritime history and cinematic artistry.
A brief summary to Vascello Neptune
- Porto antico, Molo Ponte Calvi, Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, 16124, IT
- +390102476608
- Monday 10 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Visit on weekdays to avoid large crowds and have a more intimate experience exploring the ship.
- Combine your visit with a walk around Porto Antico to enjoy the waterfront views, shops, and cafes.
- Check for guided tour times to enhance your visit with historical insights and behind-the-scenes information.
Getting There
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Walking
From Genoa's city center, such as Piazza De Ferrari, walk towards Via XX Settembre. Continue to Via San Lorenzo, turn left, and walk to the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. Head down Via di Porta Soprana until you reach the waterfront, then follow the path to Porto Antico. Vascello Neptune is located at Molo Ponte Calvi.
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Public Transport
From Genoa Piazza Principe train station, take bus number 35 towards Via Vannucci and get off at Gramsci 2/Metro Darsena. Alternatively, take bus number 1 from Marittima/Principe Fs to Piazza Caricamento. You can also take the subway towards Brignole and stop at San Giorgio. From any of these stops, it's a short walk to Vascello Neptune. A single bus/subway ticket costs €2.00 and is valid for 110 minutes.
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Taxi/Ride-share
From Genoa Piazza Principe train station, a taxi or ride-share to Vascello Neptune at Porto Antico typically costs between €8-€10 and takes approximately 4 minutes. Taxis are readily available at the station.
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