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The Top 20 Attractions around Genova

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Genova. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Genova is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Fountain at Piazza de Ferrari

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Piazza De Ferrari is the main square in Genoa. A large, open square with a fountain in the middle and magnificent houses around it.

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Cathedral of St. Lawrence (Genoa)

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Beautiful cathedral, you can climb the tower and visit other areas of the cathedral.

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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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Lungomare Europa Cycle and Pedestrian Path

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Splendid cycle paths between Arenzano and Cogoleto and then between Cogoleto and Varazze. If traveled by bike, better equip yourself with lights and pay attention to the not exactly perfect surface.

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Teatro Carlo Felice

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The Carlo Felice theater is the city's opera house, the largest in the Liguria region and one of the best-known Italian theatres. Opera, ballet and the symphony season have found …

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Mount Reixa Summit

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The peak, like a rounded one, covered with meadows and flowers, is at the junction point of the municipalities of Genoa, Arenzano and Sassello.

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Galleon "Neptune"

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In 1986, director Roman Polanski needed an authentic Spanish liner from the period 1680 to 1710 as the location for his film "Pirates". So the ship "Neptune" was built according …

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Fort Sperone

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Forte Sperone is located on the top of Monte Peralto and is part of Genoa's network of nineteenth-century fortifications. From here you have control of both Val Bisagno and Val Polcevera.

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Basilica of San Siro

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San Siro is one of the oldest churches in the Italian city of Genoa. It was built in the 4th century in the center of the city, today's old town. …

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Giuseppe Mazzini Gallery

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Giuseppe Mazzini Gallery is Genoa's "living room", a covered walkway in the center of Genoa, near the Carlo Felice Theater and Piazza De Ferrari.
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Passo del Turchino

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Apennine pass between the municipalities of Mele and Masone, both in the province of Genoa, the Turchino is one of the symbolic climbs of the Milan-Sanremo. Since the 1950s, the …

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The Top 20 Attractions around Genova

Fountain at Piazza de Ferrari

Cathedral of St. Lawrence (Genoa)

Forte Diamante

Lungomare Europa Cycle and Pedestrian Path

Teatro Carlo Felice

Mount Reixa Summit

Galleon "Neptune"

Fort Sperone

Basilica of San Siro

Giuseppe Mazzini Gallery

Passo del Turchino

Other adventures around Genova

Most popular routes around Genova

Most popular attractions around Genova

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