Travel Guide Casella

Just on the back of the city, a former railway with reduced gauge (il trenino di Casella) penetrates into the interior and winds slowly for 25 km on a mountain path. Between scattered houses and pine forests you will discover characteristic villages, fortresses and ancient sanctuaries. At every stop, you can get off the train. From Campi, it leaves the ancient fortresses of Genoa (www.forti-genova.com). In Sant'Olcese, enjoy the famous sausage (salumificio parodi). From Sant'Olcese Tullo the Botanique botanical trail, led by the instrument brigade volunteers. At the beginning of Piazza Manin, from 2 € to 3 € per person for a single journey (www.ferroviagenovacasella.it).