Genoa district, Liguria, Italy

Places to visit near Genoa

Genoa is a city in Genoa district, Liguria, Italy, home to about 580,223 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 91 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 museums. The must-see places are Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Consolazione (1 km), Museo Civico di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria (1 km) and Casa di Cristoforo Colombo (1 km).

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Genoa at a glance

Location
Genoa district, Liguria, Italy
Population
about 580,223
Coordinates
44.4048° N, 8.9444° E
Places within 50 km
195 (195 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Genoa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Genoa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Genoa

91 churches within 100 km of Genoa. The closest is Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Consolazione (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Genoa

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Genoa. The closest is Porta Soprana (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Genoa

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Genoa. The closest is Val Polcevera (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Genoa

15 museums within 100 km of Genoa. The closest is Museo Civico di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Genoa

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Genoa. The closest is Aquarium of Genoa (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Genoa

3 parks within 100 km of Genoa. The closest is Parchi di Nervi (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Genoa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Genoa
  2. 1 km Parrocchia di Santa Maria Dei Servi · church, Genoa
  3. 1 km Museo Civico di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria · museum, Genoa
  4. 1 km Porta Soprana · heritage site, Genoa
  5. 1 km Casa di Cristoforo Colombo · museum, Genoa
  6. 1 km Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Consolazione · church, Genoa
  7. 0 km Back to Genoa

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How to reach Genoa

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    Within 15 km of Genoa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Genoa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9191Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Consolazione (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4747Porta Soprana (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2525Val Polcevera (9 km)
    Museums1515Museo Civico di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Aquarium of Genoa (2 km)
    Parks33Parchi di Nervi (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lago della Busalletta (23 km)
    Beaches & coast22Faro di Punta Vagno (2 km)
    Treks22Prato Rotondo - Passo del Faiallo (32 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascata del Serpente (27 km)
    Other attractions11Santuario di Santa Caterina (36 km)

    Genoa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Genoa?

    Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Consolazione (church, about 1 km), Museo Civico di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria (museum, about 1 km), Casa di Cristoforo Colombo (museum, about 1 km), Parrocchia di Santa Maria Dei Servi (church, about 1 km), Porta Soprana (heritage site, about 1 km), Prefettura - Palazzo Doria Spinola (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Genoa?

    195 places on Spotwander: 91 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Genoa?

    Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Consolazione, about 1 km by road; Parrocchia di Santa Maria Dei Servi (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Genoa?

    Porta Soprana, about 1 km by road; Prefettura - Palazzo Doria Spinola (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Genoa?

    Val Polcevera, about 9 km by road; Monte Fasce (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Genoa?

    Start in Genoa, visit Parrocchia di Santa Maria Dei Servi, then Museo Civico di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria, then Porta Soprana, then Casa di Cristoforo Colombo, then Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Consolazione, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Genoa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

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