Forte Richelieu, Genoa

Name: Forte Richelieu
Address: Genoa, Italy

#126 among attractions in Genoa

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Fort Richelieu is a fort located on the Camaldoli hill, a watershed between the Quezzi and Sturla stream valleys; with Fort Monteratti to the north, Fort Quezzi to the west, and the forts of Santa Tecla, San Martino, and San Giuliano to the southwest, it formed an effective defensive sector protecting the northeast of the city of Genoa.

Coordinates: 44°25'17"N, 8°59'30"E

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Forte Richelieu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forte Monteratti, Forte di Santa Tecla, Torre Quezzi, Forte San Martino.

0.9 miN
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