Spianata di Castelletto, Scenic viewpoint in Genoa, Italy
The Spianata di Castelletto stands 80 meters above sea level, offering views of the Maritime Alps, Ligurian coastline, and the city's sea of rooftops.
The glass tower elevator from Piazza del Portello to the viewpoint represents an early 20th-century architectural advancement in the city's transportation system.
Local residents gather at this elevated space during summer evenings and winter days, making it a central point for community interaction.
Visitors can reach the viewpoint through a glass elevator or walk down traditional brick paths that connect to the city center.
The observation point provides views of two distinct bell towers, Santa Maria delle Vigne and San Lorenzo, emerging from the dense urban landscape.
Location: Siena
GPS coordinates: 44.41250,8.93292
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
Genova offers numerous locations for photography, from the maritime port to hilltop viewpoints. The city features historical palaces along Via Garibaldi, the fishing village of Boccadasse, and the grand Piazza De Ferrari. Visitors can photograph medieval gates, Renaissance buildings, seaside promenades, and botanical gardens. The city's elevation changes provide multiple perspectives of the harbor and Mediterranean Sea.
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Palazzi dei Rolli
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Palazzo Bianco
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Zecca–Righi funicular
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Belvedere Luigi Montaldo
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San Siro
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Palazzo Podestà
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Palazzo della Meridiana
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Palazzo Pantaleo Spinola
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Santa Maria Maddalena
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Palazzo Pallavicini Cambiaso
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Palazzo Cattaneo-Adorno
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Palazzo Gio Battista Spinola
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Palazzo Carrega-Cataldi
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Musei di Strada Nuova
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Palazzo Angelo Giovanni Spinola
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Via Cairoli
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Palazzo Gio Carlo Brignole
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Palazzo Lomellini Baldassarre
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Palazzo Lomellino Bartolomeo
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Palazzo Francesco Borsotto
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Palazzo Albini
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Monumento ai caduti di San Vincenzo Alto
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Palazzo delle Torrette
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Ascensore Castelletto Levante
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