The lift costed us 1.5 EUR per person. Genoa is called āthe vertical cityā and itās easy to see why when you get to the panoramic lookout - stunning views. There are some attractive Art Deco elements worth looking for too. Castelletto is a residential quarter in Genoa and the Spianata is a raised platform and walkway that offers unparalleled views of the city and harbour. Once you are at the top, you can look down to the city beneath you. The courtyard itself is a great place to relax and is shaded by a...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreA must if you happen to find yourself in the centre of Genova. My recommendation: go to Piazza Portello and take the lift (part of the public transport!) to Spianata Castelletto. Admire the spectacular view over the harbour and the gulf, embracing practically the whole city from east to west. Then walk to one (or both) of the two well-known bar pasticcerie: for an ice cream or caffĆØ e brioche in Guarino's, or for one of the famous Sicilian granite or arancini (savoury) in don Paolo's. Guaranteed...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreTop three, if not the foremost place to go in Genova for a view. There are lifts to get to the top, but also winding stair heavy streets which I wouldn't miss if you can take the challenging 'hike'.
Grab a coffee, a pastry and a newspaper from the bottom to experience it as the locals do.
Offering views to Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso and of course via Garibaldi.
TL;DR - if you go to Genova this is the most impressive and cheapest thrill....
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