Forte San Martino, Military fort in Genoa, Italy
Forte San Martino is a stone fortification in Genoa positioned on high ground overlooking the city, featuring multiple entry gates and thick defensive walls. The structure spreads across the terrain with reinforced positions that take advantage of the natural slope.
The fort was constructed in 1820 when Genoa was modernizing its defenses and adapting to new military strategies. This was a time of intense fortress building across Italy as advances in military technology shaped how such structures were designed.
The fort shows how military structures were woven into Genoa's urban landscape and how locals view this site as part of their city's story. You can see how the walls and layout reflect the connection between civilian life and military protection in the nineteenth century.
Access is via Via del Forte di San Martino, and visitors can view the external structure and defenses from different angles. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended since the ground is uneven and some areas have steeper slopes.
The fort features carefully engineered connecting tunnels between its bastions that allowed troops to move efficiently between defensive positions. These underground passages reveal how thoughtfully the entire defense system was planned.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
San Martino Polyclinic Hospital
414 m
Nostra Signora del Monte
1.1 km
Villa Saluzzo Bombrini
1 km
Casa dello Studente
415 m
Villa Imperiale
814 m
Stadio Carlini-Bollesan
806 m
Palazzo del Banco di Napoli
653 m
Santa Maria del Prato
924 m
Nostra Signora del Rimedio
1.1 km
San Francesco d'Albaro Church
837 m
Piscine di Albaro
1 km
San Martino d'Albaro
589 m
Santa Chiara Monastery
662 m
Santa Sabina
534 m
San Fruttuoso Church
1.1 km
Saint Francis of Assisi church in San Martino Polyclinic Hospital
722 m
Santi Pietro e Teresa del Bambin Gesù
728 m
Villa Sauli Bombrini Doria
808 m
Santissimo Sacramento
894 m
Biblioteca Civica "Gian Luigi Lercari"
808 m
Villa Allgeyer-Fuckel
1 km
Statues of the benefactors
449 m
Church of San Rocco in Vernazza
1.1 km
Le fonti della ricerca
977 m
Statua a Bartolomeo Bosco
446 m
Simon Boccanegra Castle
820 m
Administrative palace of the San Martino Polyclinic Hospital
447 m
Scalinata Giorgio Borghese
1.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes