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Livorno Aquarium

Highlights

Encounter over 2,000 aquatic creatures including sharks and sea turtles.

Explore themed tanks that replicate environments from around the world.

Enjoy interactive exhibits specially designed for children.

Discover historical marine scenes featuring shipwrecks and ancient seas.

Accessible location with detailed opening hours and easy public transport access.

Acquario di Livorno is Tuscany’s aquarium and a natural detour for anyone based in Florence, about an hour and a quarter away by train. Its tanks move from the Mediterranean’s own coastline out to the reefs of the Caribbean, all inside a restored seafront building with its own rooftop terrace.

About Acquario di Livorno

Address: Piazzale Mascagni, 57127 Livorno (LI), Italy

Built: 1937, by engineer Enrico Salvais with Luigi Pastore

The aquarium first opened as part of Livorno’s grand seafront promenade, was badly damaged during the Second World War, and closed entirely in 1999. It reopened in July 2010 under Costa Edutainment.

It’s named after Diacinto Cestoni, a 17th-century naturalist.

Why Visit Acquario di Livorno?

The Mediterranean Sea Tank

Home to red snapper, sea bass, grouper and sea bream, this large tank recreates the Tuscan archipelago’s own waters around a simulated Roman shipwreck resting on the seabed.

The Pelagos Sanctuary Tank

This tank follows the seabed between Livorno and Piombino, part of the Pelagos Sanctuary, a marine protected area Italy shares with France and Monaco.

A Caribbean Reef

Kept at a steady 25°C, this tank recreates a Caribbean reef with moray eels, lookdown fish, Atlantic spadefish, queen triggerfish and doctorfish.

The Panoramic Terrace

Housed within the restored 1928 Mascagni Terrace, with its 4,100-baluster balustrade and checkerboard floor, the rooftop terrace looks out over Livorno and the islands of the Tuscan archipelago.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours:

Daily Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Last Admission: 5:00 PM (one hour before closing)

Acquario di Livorno runs on a seasonal calendar rather than one fixed timetable. It opens daily to the public through the main season, while during the school term public opening generally narrows to weekends and public holidays, with weekdays largely booked out for school and group visits.

Because daily visitor numbers are capped, booking your ticket online ahead of time is worth doing.

Address and How Do I Get There?

Address
Getting There

Acquario di Livorno sits on Piazzale Mascagni, directly on Livorno’s seafront and right in front of the city’s Terrazza Mascagni promenade.

Address:

Piazzale Mascagni, 57127 Livorno (LI), Italy

Nearby Landmarks:

- Terrazza Mascagni promenade (adjoining)

- Fortezza Vecchia, a 16th-century fortress

- Venezia Nuova, Livorno’s historic canal district

Things To Know Before Visiting

Most visits take around 90 minutes from the entrance to the panoramic terrace.

Personal photography is fine inside, but flash and camera lights are not.

Tickets are single-entry, so it’s worth planning to see everything in one visit.

Booking online ahead of time is recommended, since daily visitor numbers are capped.

Terrazza Mascagni and Livorno’s historic canal district are both a short walk from the entrance.

Additional Info

Facilities
Accessibility

Facilities at Acquario di Livorno

Coin-operated lockers are available for a small fee, with no time limit on their use.

The aquarium doesn’t have its own restaurant or cloakroom, but the adjoining Surfer Joe’s Diner is on hand for food right next door.

Tickets can be bought online in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Acquario di Livorno

Where is Acquario di Livorno located?

It’s on Piazzale Mascagni, right on Livorno’s seafront, in front of the city’s Terrazza Mascagni promenade.

Is Acquario di Livorno a good day trip from Florence?

Yes, Livorno is around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes from Florence by direct train, or roughly 1 hour 20 minutes by car, making the aquarium a straightforward day trip.

What is the aquarium’s most distinctive feature?

The Mediterranean Sea tank, built around a simulated Roman shipwreck and stocked with species native to the Tuscan archipelago.

Who was the aquarium named after?

Diacinto Cestoni, a 17th-century naturalist known for early experimental work in marine biology.

How long has the aquarium been open?

It first opened in 1937, closed for over a decade from 1999, and reopened in its restored form in 2010.

How long should I plan to spend inside?

Around 90 minutes covers the full route through the tanks and the panoramic terrace.

Can I re-enter after leaving?

No, tickets are single-entry, so it’s worth planning to see everything in one visit.