Embriaci Tower, Genoa

Name: Embriaci Tower
Address: 2 Salita della Torre degli Embriaci, Genoa, Italy

#80 among attractions in Genoa

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The Torre Embriaci, also called Torre degli Embriaci, located in the oldest area of Genoa, where the Castello o Castrum stood. It is the only one of the numerous towers that were located in the current historic center of Genoa to have been spared by the edict of 1196 which wanted to cut all the city towers to 80 palms. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°24'22"N, 8°55'46"E

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2 Salita della Torre degli EmbriaciCentro Est (Carignano)Genoa Italy

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Embriaci Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo San Giorgio, Piazza De Ferrari, Genoa Cathedral, Palazzo Ducale.

~1180 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Gothic architecture, Palace
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~1270 ftE
Grand square used for civic events
Piazza De Ferrari, Genoa
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~810 ftNE
1100s cathedral with a frescoed interior
Genoa Cathedral, Genoa
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~1100 ftNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Palazzo Ducale, Genoa
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~1520 ftE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Casa di Cristoforo Colombo, Genoa
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~1640 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Teatro Carlo Felice, Genoa
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~1530 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Diocesan Museum, Genoa
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~1430 ftNE
Church with ornate baroque decoration
Santa Maria delle Vigne, Genoa
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~550 ftE
Medieval church with Renaissance art
San Donato, Genoa
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~1100 ftN
Church
San Pietro in Banchi, Genoa
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~220 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Embriaci Tower?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa (2 min walk), Santi Cosma e Damiano, Genoa (2 min walk), Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie al Molo, Genoa (2 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria in Passione, Genoa (2 min walk).

How to get to Embriaci Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Embriaci Tower:

Bus

Cavour / Mercato del Pesce • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)
Turati / Metro San Giorgio • Lines: 13 (5 min walk)

Metro

Sarzano/Sant'Agostino • Lines: Metropolitana (5 min walk)
San Giorgio • Lines: Metropolitana (5 min walk)

Train

Portello (13 min walk)
Zecca (14 min walk)