Castles in Genoa
Castles in and around Genoa: 210 castles listed — including 7 medieval castles, 184 palaces, 1 ruin, 41 UNESCO-listed. Check what each one is, whether you can go inside, then pick the one worth the trip.
- 41 UNESCO World Heritage
- 1 castle hotels
- 1 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Albergo dei Povericastle hotel
- Albertis Castle
- Casa Littoria (Bolzaneto)
- Castle of Nervi, Genoa
- Doge's Palace
- Fort Castellaccio
- Fort Fratello Maggiore
- Forte Begato
- Forte Belvedere
- Forte Crocetta
- Forte Diamante
- Forte Fratello Maggiore
- Forte Monteratti
- Forte Puin
- Forte Quezzi
- Forte Richelieu
- Forte San Giorgio
- Forte San Giuliano
- Forte San Martino
- Forte Santa Tecla
- Forte Tenaglia
- Genoa Stock Exchange
- Gio Agostino Balbi PalaceUNESCO
- Hotel Bristol Palace
Common questions
How many castles are there in and around Genoa?
210 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Can you go inside the castles in and around Genoa?
Entry details are not confirmed yet for most of them — open each listing and check locally before you travel.
Are any castles in and around Genoa UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 41 of 210 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in and around Genoa?
Yes — 1 is a castle hotel, with historic rooms you can book.