Welcome to the Porto Antico of Genoa - a unique destination where history, innovation, and lifestyle come together in perfect harmony. Once a bustling commercial port, today Porto Antico it’s the vibrant heart of the city, where work and leisure blend seamlessly.

Managed by Porto Antico di Genova S.p.A., the area stretches from the iconic Magazzini del Cotone to Piazza delle Feste, from the historic Porta Siberia fortress to the futuristic Waterfront di Levante, which includes the Blue Pavilion and the marina.
Few places offer such a dynamic, scenic, and multifunctional environment.

Thanks to its proximity to the airport, highways, main train stations (just a few subway stops away), and a wide selection of nearby hotels, Porto Antico is an ideal hub for any type of visitor or event.
More than just a location, Porto Antico is a true ecosystem - a place where culture meets commerce, and every visit becomes an experience to remember.
Discover the soul of Genoa in its most authentic and inspiring setting!
 

YOUR EVENT, OUR LOCATION
Porto Antico offers a wide range of versatile spaces - both indoor and outdoor - perfect for conferences, public events, product launches, exhibitions, promotional campaigns, and much more.

•  The Congress Center

Located within the historic Magazzini del Cotone-Cotton Warehouses, the Congress Center is the beating heart of Genoa’s event scene. Renovated in 1992 by Renzo Piano for the Columbian Celebrations, this stunning venue combines modern facilities with timeless charm.
Spread over four floors with breathtaking views of the city, the port and the marina, it offers 8,500 square meters of exhibition space and 12 modular meeting rooms, including a scenic 1,480-seat Auditorium with two seemingly mirror reflecting halls, rooms for 260 and 170 guests, and several smaller spaces ideal for breakouts or offices.
A flexible venue for memorable events of any scale.

Infos: centrocongressi@portoantico.it

• Outdoor Areas

Looking for a truly distinctive setting? Porto Antico’s outdoor spaces provide an exceptional urban backdrop for public events, brand activations, exhibitions, and street marketing.
Thanks to the area’s visual appeal and versatility, these areas also served as the stage for commercials, TV series, films, and photo shoots. From art exhibitions in the Porta Siberia fortress to sports events in sunlit squares or concerts under the stars - here, anything is possible.
The Arena del Mare, located at the tip of the Cotton Warehouses pier, is a spectacular open-air venue overlooking the sea. With a capacity of up to 6,000 people, it becomes a stunning stage for internationally renowned concerts and shows during the summer season.

•   Waterfront di Levante

Just a short walk away, the new Waterfront di Levante hosts the Blue Pavilion and marinas - managed by Porto Antico di Genova S.p.A.
Designed by world-renowned architect Jean Nouvel, the Pavilion stands out as a multifunctional location for fairs and highly spectacular events, business conventions, film sets and initiatives of any kind. The large cantilevered roof shelters terraces and boats moored at the quay, while the large windows of the Pavilion ensure continuity between the interior, the surrounding space and the marinas, offering a 180° panoramic view of the harbour entrance.
The Pavilion has two exhibition floors covering a total area of 20,000 square metres and a mezzanine floor with meeting rooms and offices overlooking the sea. 
An impressive venue that enhances Genoa’s role as a strategic event destination.