Genova Trip Overview
The guide awaits you at the Genova Principe station to go up with the historical rack railway up to the hill of the Port of Genoa. Get off at the Granarolo terminus, a quiet hamlet characterized by small villas, forts and historic powder magazines and known for a fantastic unusual panorama over the city of Genoa.
From here begins an easy walk that takes you on the traces of the Roman road, the Via Postumia that connects Genoa to Aquileia in a distance of about 930 km. Descend along an ancient brick paving and reach Bolzaneto.
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Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Starts: Genova, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Genova, Liguria, Italy
The guide awaits you at the Genova Principe station to go up with the historical rack railway up to the hill of the Port of Genoa. Get off at the Granarolo terminus, a quiet hamlet characterized by small villas, forts and historic powder magazines and known for a fantastic unusual panorama over the city of Genoa.
From here begins an easy walk that takes you on the traces of the Roman road, the Via Postumia that connects Genoa to Aquileia in a distance of about 930 km. Descend along an ancient brick paving and reach Bolzaneto.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Railway Principe – Granarolo, Piazza del Principe, 4, 16126 Genova GE, Italy
Use a historic means of transport, the famous red cogwheel train that will take you up to the hill of the port of Genoa and admire the panorama of all of Genoa in the background.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Granarolo, 16127 Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
You will arrive at the terminus, in the hamlet of Granarolo, an oasis of tranquility characterized by historic villas, forts and ancient powder magazines. From here it will be possible to relax in front of the panorama of Genoa.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Salita Granarolo, 16127 Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
Leaving Salita Granarolo, the Roman route of the Via Postumia begins. A walk through meadows and panoramic views to then admire some ancient ruins.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bolzaneto, Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
After the walk through the brick paving, you will arrive in Bolzaneto, a small village known for an artisan chocolate workshop.
Duration: 1 hour