The most beautiful natural sites to discover Genoa

The powerful maritime republic did not only deploy its military force on the sea. Vigilant, it took care, in the 16th century, to build ramparts on its northern front, punctuated by thirteen fortresses (i Forti), built between the 17th and 19th centuries, to accommodate the garrisons. Today, this huge facility has become an urban nature park of more than 870 hectares, which you can visit freely on foot and by bike. This defensive arsenal of the city can only be fully grasped by boat. Guided excursions are regularly organised by the tourist office.