Forte Castellaccio, Genoa

#125 among attractions in Genoa

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Forte Castellaccio is a place located in Genoa (Liguria region) and belongs to the category of forts and castles.

It is situated at an altitude of 1181 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 44°25'44"N latitude and 8°56'1"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Forte Castellaccio is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Costanzi 1 / Peralto (bus, 5 min walk), Righi (train, 11 min walk), Principe (metro, 29 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Church of St. Nicholas (church, 17 min walk), Forte Sperone (city wall, 21 min walk), Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno (cemetery, 22 min walk).

Coordinates: 44°25'44"N, 8°56'1"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Galata Museo del Mare, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Museo di Palazzo Reale, Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno.

1.1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Galata Museo del Mare, Genoa
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1.3 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa
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1 miS
17th-century palace with art and frescos
Museo di Palazzo Reale, Genoa
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Genoa, the Museo di Palazzo Reale, or the Royal Palace Museum, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and artistic magnificence. This grandiose palace, once the residence of the Genoese nobility, has been transformed into a...
0.8 miE
Graveyard with ornately sculpted tombs
Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno, Genoa
22 min walk • Nestled amidst the verdant hills of Genoa, Italy, lies the Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno, an extraordinary example of funerary art and a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This sprawling cemetery, established in 1851, is renowned not just as a final...
0.8 miN
City wall
Forte Sperone, Genoa
21 min walk • Perched high above the city of Genoa, Italy, Forte Sperone stands as a testament to the city's rich history and military past. This formidable fortress is an architectural marvel that has overlooked the Italian Riviera since its construction, which began in the 16th...
1.2 miS
European artwork in Renaissance palazzo
Palazzo Bianco, Genoa
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Genoa, Italy, Palazzo Bianco stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This elegant museum, housed in a striking white building, is renowned for its impressive collection of European art, ranging from the 12th to the 17th...
1 miS
Museum, Architecture
Villa Gruber De Mari, Genoa
26 min walk • Villa Gruber De Mari was built by the noble Genoese family De Mari in the second half of the 16th century in the suburban area between the Sant'Anna and San Rocchino walkways linking the center of the city to the New Walls, in the Castelletto neighborhood of Genoa, Italy.
1 miS
Big cathedral with frescoes and other art
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato, Genoa
27 min walk • The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato is the Catholic cathedral of Genoa, northern Italy; its decoration employed the major baroque studios and artists in Genoa in the 17th century.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Forts and castles, Gothic Revival architecture
Castello Mackenzie, Genoa
29 min walk • The Mackenzie Castle is a historical manor in the Castelletto quarter of Genoa, northern Italy. It is an example of Gothic Revival architecture.
0.9 miS
Church
Abbatial church of Santa Maria della Sanità, Genoa
25 min walk • The abbatial church of Santa Maria della Sanità is located in Salita di Santa Maria della Sanità, in the Castelletto quarter of Genoa. Originally, it was the private chapel of villa De Mari.
0.9 miSW
Museum, History museum, Forts and castles
Albertis Castle, Genoa
22 min walk • The Castello d'Albertis, or D'Albertis Castle is a historical residence in Genoa, north-western Italy. It was the home of sea captain Enrico Alberto d'Albertis, and was donated to the city of Genoa on his death in 1932.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Forte Castellaccio?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. Nicholas, Genoa (17 min walk), Forte Sperone, Genoa (21 min walk), Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno, Genoa (22 min walk), Church of San Paolo, Genoa (22 min walk).

How to get to Forte Castellaccio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forte Castellaccio:

Bus

Costanzi 1 / Peralto • Lines: 64 (5 min walk)
Costanzi / Capolinea • Lines: 40, 640 (6 min walk)

Train

Righi (11 min walk)
San Simone (11 min walk)

Metro

Principe • Lines: Metropolitana (29 min walk)
Darsena • Lines: Metropolitana (30 min walk)