Sea Life Roma

Southern Rome


Over 5000 sea creatures, 30 tanks with more than one million gallons of water, a 360-degree glass tunnel for viewing sharks and stingrays, the list goes on. Set to open in 2019, Rome's grand new aquarium has been under construction for a good chunk of the 21st century (huge new family attractions, like Rome, aren't built in a day...).


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