Spianata Castelletto Tours and Tickets
Spianata Castelletto
- If you’re visiting as part of a walking tour, wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
- Wheelchair users can easily access the scenic overlook via the historic elevator.
- Kids especially enjoy the scenic elevator ride, outdoor overlook, and adjacent park.
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The elevator that connects the Spianata Castelletto to Piazza Portello below is part of Genoa’s AMT public transportation network, and tickets cost €1.20 per person for a 1-way ride. The scenic overlook itself is free to access, and some city driving tours include a stop here to take in the view.
Yes, this scenic perch above Genoa offers the best bird’s-eye views of the city from dawn until late into the evening. The panorama stretches across the entire city to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Castelletto Levante elevator, dating from 1909, is one of the city’s most historic public elevators and a unique way to reach the overlook.
The scenic overlook is open to the public 24 hours a day, and is an especially popular spot for those who wish to take in the sunset over the city. The historic Castelletto Levante elevator that connects the Spianata Castelletto to Piazza Portello in the city center is open from 6:40am to 12am daily.
You can check out the view from the Spianata Castelletto overlook in just a few minutes, but most visitors linger for longer periods of time to snap photos and spot landmarks from the Strada Nuova palaces just below to the historic port and lighthouse on the water’s edge. The elevator makes the trip up to the top in about a minute.
The overlook (and the city of Genoa) face west towards the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the best views are at sunset. Head up to the top in the late afternoon to stake out a panoramic viewing point, or enjoy the clear morning skies by stopping by before touring the city. The skies are often hazy during the hot midday hours, making for subpar photos.