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The Top 20 Castles in Genoa

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Genoa. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 28, 2025

Forte Diamante

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Reachable from 4 sides, Trensasco area, Fort Diamante hut, Sant'Olcese, always passing through the hut. Then, on the other side at the base of the fort, a road that arrives …

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Forte Geremia

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Forte Geremia is a military complex built on the Bric of the same name at the end of the 19th century by the military genius of the Kingdom of Italy. …

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Castle of the Rock

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Originally the castle belonged to Opizzone della Pietra, then it passed to the Spinola family to counter Genoa and the Sforza family of Milan. In 1518 it was inherited by …

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Spinola Palace (Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria)

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Nestled in the heart of the historic center of Genoa, the Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria shows us that the Rolli Palaces are not only located directly on the triumphant Strada …

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View of Portofino Bay and the Castle

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I prefer to see Portofino from above rather than walking around a tourist-catching village. Nothing to envy to much more beautiful, characteristic and enchanting places. Personally, we go there to go elsewhere.

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Royal Palace of Genoa (Palazzo Reale di Genova)

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The castle has largely preserved the original furniture from its long history. Genoese, Piedmontese and French furniture from the 17th to the 20th centuries can be seen in the halls.

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Castello Bruzzo

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Castello Bruzzo was commissioned by the engineer Pietro Micheli to the famous architect Gino Coppedè in 1904. The building consists of a central quadrangular block in the shape of a …

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Santa Margherita Ligure Castle

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The fortress is located at the foot of a hill where the Villa Durazzo-Centurione now stands. It was built following a resolution of the Senate of the Republic of Genoa …

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Villafranca Castle Park

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This mini park is accessible from the strada delle gallerie. Unfortunately, it is quite dirty, but it nestles with pretty views and an interesting stair access on the sea side …

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View of Castello Brown

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Castello Brown is a unique location in the bay of Portovino, overlooking the legendary Piazzetta surrounded by prestigious villas. The castle is surrounded by a Mediterranean garden full of flowers, …

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The Top 20 Castles in Genoa

Forte Diamante

Forte Geremia

Castle of the Rock

Spinola Palace (Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria)

View of Portofino Bay and the Castle

Royal Palace of Genoa (Palazzo Reale di Genova)

Castello Bruzzo

Santa Margherita Ligure Castle

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