Neptune, Museum ship at Porto Antico, Genova, Italy
Neptune is a wooden reproduction of a Spanish sailing ship extending 65 meters in length, with multiple accessible decks, period cabins, and cannons on display. The vessel sits in the old harbor and offers visitors a direct look at how people experienced life aboard such ships.
Constructed in 1986 at a shipyard in Tunisia, the vessel was originally built as a film set before becoming a museum ship. This dual purpose shaped its development from a filmmaking tool into a public attraction.
The ship displays period cabins, storage areas, and cannons that show how sailors lived and worked on the water. Walking through these spaces helps visitors understand the daily rhythm of maritime life centuries ago.
The ship sits centrally in the old harbor between other museums and is easily reached on foot. Visitors can explore the decks at their own pace without a guide.
Beneath its wooden exterior lies a steel hull and working engine that once allowed the ship to navigate under its own power. This blend of period appearance and hidden modern engineering reveals an unusual complexity hidden from casual view.
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