Righi & Parco delle Mura
Righi e Parco delle Mura
Ride a cable railway up the ridge behind the city for panoramic views, then hike along the 17th-century walls past old forts.
The Zecca-Righi funicular takes about 15 minutes from Zecca station to Righi, at roughly 300 metres above sea level, where the viewpoint looks out over the whole city and harbour. This is the entrance to the Parco delle Mura, or Walls Park. The 17th-century new city walls run for about 20 km along the ridge, linking more than ten forts including Castellaccio, Sperone and Diamante. You can walk between them along the trail in 2 to 4 hours. The funicular is covered by the city bus ticket, and there is a restaurant at the top. Wear walking shoes and bring water.
Opening hours
Cable car approx. 06:00–24:00; fortresses mostly exterior only
Nearby sights
- Spianata Castelletto
- Strade Nuove & Palazzi dei Rolli
- Staglieno Cemetery
- Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
- Castello d'Albertis
- Musei di Strada Nuova
- Palazzo Reale
- Caruggi & Via del Campo