Parco urbano delle mura

This large green space on the hills behind the city, enclosed by the seventeenth century walls (which at 13km are the longest in the world after the Great Wall of China), is one of the Genovese's favourite spots for Sunday expeditions. You can jog or play sports on the althletics tracks in the park, or on the specially adapted sports areas, sit and read at the wooden benches and tables, follow the evocative trails around the walls, which link the different fotresses together, or even have dinner or a drink in one of the evening venues set into the old fortifications. For those who are interested in nature, there is a series of organised excursions exploring the plants and trees in the park, and tours inside the imposing city fortifications, curiosly named Forte Corcetta, Forte Tenaglia, Forte Begato, Forte Sperone, Forte Fratello Minore, Forte Diamante and Forte Castellaccio. Recently added to the tourist trail, these forts, built between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries represent only a part of the 20 or so fortresses which constituted the Genovese defences. Their rediscovery is a fascinating experience indeed, especially in the summer when the flowers in bloom and the mild temperatures are a great attraction for whoever wants to leave the city traffic behind and less than 10 minutes later, immerse themselves in nature.

Guided tours: Genova Council, Park and Forestry commission.

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