Grande Bigo of Genoa, Observation tower in Old Port, Italy
The Grande Bigo features a glass elevator platform suspended by metal arms that rises 40 meters above the port of Genoa.
Architect Renzo Piano designed this structure for the 1992 International Exhibition, transforming the Porto Antico area into a modern public space.
The structure takes its name from traditional harbor cranes used in Genoa's maritime operations, connecting the modern design to local naval heritage.
The panoramic elevator operates every 10 minutes, carrying visitors to an observation deck with views of the harbor, city, and Ligurian Sea.
Peter Rice, known for the Sydney Opera House design, calculated the engineering specifications for this rotating observation platform.
GPS coordinates: 44.40885,8.92663
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:38
Genova offers numerous locations for photography, from the maritime port to hilltop viewpoints. The city features historical palaces along Via Garibaldi, the fishing village of Boccadasse, and the grand Piazza De Ferrari. Visitors can photograph medieval gates, Renaissance buildings, seaside promenades, and botanical gardens. The city's elevation changes provide multiple perspectives of the harbor and Mediterranean Sea.
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