Top Genoa Skip-the-Line Tours

Visit the ancient fortifications, the nineteenth-century gate of Genova da Ponente and the Lanterna, symbol of the city since 1128. Enjoy the view of the city from the panoramic terrace of the lighthouse which, after the tower of Hercules in La Coruna, is the oldest still operating in the world. At 77 meters high, it is the tallest lighthouse in the Mediterranean and the second in Europe. The monument dates back to at least 1128, according to the most widespread date by historians, almost 9 centuries of history that make her the second oldest lighthouse in the world still functioning. The reconstruction of 1543 only partially affected the upper part of the tower. At that time it was on the walls and leads to the west of the city while today, inside the fortifications, there is a museum on the history of the Lantern and which illustrates how a lighthouse works. In 2001 a pedestrian walkway was built to make the Lantern more accessible by connecting the Ferry Terminal to the lighthouse with a section that runs along Via Milano.

Located on the promontory of Capo di Faro, the Lanterna, with its 77 meters of height, is the tallest lighthouse in the Mediterranean, second in Europe. The current construction dates back to 1543 but it is said the first construction dates back to 1128. A multimedia museum has been set up inside the fortifications which collects stories and testimonies about Genoa and its province. On the pedestrian path of the park you will find a first panoramic terrace, after the 800 meters walk you will be able to climb up to the symbol of Genoa and enjoy a magnificent view of the port.