Castelletto viewpoint
Genoa’s most famous viewpoint, reached by the Art Nouveau lift from Piazza Portello: rooftops, port and lighthouse.
- Where
- GenoaGenova
- Address
- Belvedere Montaldolift from Piazza Portello), Genoa
- Opening hours
- Always open
- Tickets
- Freethe lift uses a public transport ticket
- Visit time
- 30 minutes
Genoa is full of panoramic points but one of the most beautiful is definitely Spianata Castelletto.
In this place once stood the fortress of Castelletto which was, in fact, leveled in 1849. This explains the origin of the name.
This square in the historic center can be reached via a wonderful Liberty-style lift, which can be taken from Piazza Portello, or alternatively with a beautiful panoramic road. (The exact address is Belvedere Montaldo)
From here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Genoa: from above, with the roofs, domes and towers of the historic center and with the ancient port as a backdrop.
This quiet place is ideal for taking wonderful photographs and for resting on the benches in the shade of the trees, after traveling the length and breadth of the city.
Where it is
Castelletto viewpoint is in Genoa (Genova).
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