What is the best time to visit Park of the City Walls in Genoa?

Avoid trekking during summertime due to high temperatures and sun exposure. Spring and autumn are ideal seasons for exploring the park's 617 hectares of hills, meadows, and woods without the intense heat.

How do I get to Parco delle Mura from Genoa city center?

The best access is by taking the funicular Righi or the Genova-Casella Railway, getting off at Trensasco station. Both options provide convenient entry points to the park from the city.

What are the most popular forts to visit in Park of the City Walls?

The top destinations include Forte Diamante, the park's highest and most isolated fort at 660 meters above sea level, plus Forte Begato which overlooks Polcevera Valley, and the forts of Fratello Maggiore, Fratello Minore, Puin, Sperone, and Tenaglie.

What is the history behind the Park of the City Walls name?

The park is named after the New Walls erected in the 17th century to protect Genoa and its harbour, with the area also featuring multiple military forts constructed between the 17th and 19th centuries. These fortifications remain prominent features throughout the protected natural area.

Are the hiking trails in Park of the City Walls suitable for beginners?

Most paths present no or almost no particular difficulty, making them accessible to beginners, though a minimal amount of training is still recommended. The trails wind through meadows, woods, and pastures, offering varied scenery across the 617-hectare park.

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Park of the City Walls

Name: Park of the City Walls
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Marianna Totti

Genoa

About Park of the City Walls

The Parco delle Mura (Park of the City Walls) is a Protected Natural Area of 617 hectares of hills that surrounds Genoa. It is named after the New Walls erected in the 17th century to protect the city and its harbour. Besides them, the area includes many military forts built betweeen 17th-19th centuries. There are different itineraries to follow, each of them runs through meadows, woods, pastures and remains of the area’s sheep-farming past.

The most popular destinations are Forte Diamante, the Park’s highest and most isolated fort (660 metres above sea level), Forte Begato, overlooking Polcevera Valley, Fratello Maggiore and Minore, Puin, Sperone and Tenaglie.

Most of paths presents no or almost not particular difficulty, anyway a minimal amount of training is required. I personally recommend you to not trek during summertime due to high temperatures and sun exposure.

Best access to Parco delle Mura is by funicular Righi or Genova-Casella Railway (get off at Trensasco).

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