Lanterna di Genova
Standing about 77 metres tall, it is one of the world's oldest lighthouses still in use and a symbol of the city. Visitors can climb it for views over the harbour.
The surviving lighthouse tower dates from 1543 and, including its rock base, stands about 117 metres high. It is one of the tallest lighthouses in the Mediterranean and one of the oldest still in service, and is seen as a symbol of Genoa. You can reach it via the roughly 800-metre Lighthouse Trail along the harbour. The base houses the Lighthouse and City History Museum. On weekends and public holidays, visitors can climb to the first platform, which involves more than 170 steps, for views over the harbour and city. Opening hours are limited, so check before you go.
Opening hours
Weekends and holidays approx. 14:30–18:30 (check website)
Nearby sights
- Galata Museo del Mare
- Biosfera
- Bigo
- Aquarium of Genoa
- Porto Antico
- Palazzo Reale
- Caruggi & Via del Campo
- Castello d'Albertis