Palazzo Rosso, Genoa – Basilica of San Siro loop from Portello

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Palazzo Rosso, Genoa – Basilica of San Siro loop from Portello

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Palazzo Rosso, Genoa – Basilica of San Siro loop from Portello

01:49

6.66km

100m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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167 m

Via Garibaldi Palazzi dei Rolli

Highlight • Historical Site

Via Garibaldi is one of the most iconic streets of Genoa. Walking here you get the feeling that time has stopped, you can admire luxurious palaces and majestic gardens.

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323 m

Palazzo Rosso, Genoa

Highlight • Historical Site

The Palazzo Ridolfo e Giovanni Francesco Brignole Sale, also known as Palazzo Rosso, houses part of the art collection of the city of Genoa. The palace was completed in 1677, later than the other palaces on the Strada Nuova. This was due to the challenging location of the site, which required clearing an existing residential area for its construction.

More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Ridolfo_e_Giovanni_Francesco_Brignole_Sale

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566 m

Basilica of San Siro

Highlight • Religious Site

San Siro is one of the oldest churches in the Italian city of Genoa. It was built in the 4th century in the center of the city, today's old town. It was first named after the Twelve Apostles, but when the canonized Bishop Syrus died, his name was given to it. San Siro was the cathedral of Genoa until the inauguration of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo.

In 1006 the church was handed over to the Benedictine order and was completely converted into an abbey church. After a fire in 1580, it was restored from 1585 to 1619. Except for the facade, which was created by Carlo Barabino in 1821, it has retained this appearance ever since.

The church contains works by Orazio Gentileschi and Carlo Bonone.

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841 m

Galleon "Neptune"

Highlight • Monument

Galleon Neptune, a beautiful ship with a beautiful galleon figure, was built in Turkey for the film "Pirates" by Roman Polanski.

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3.31 km

Bigo Panoramic Lift

Highlight • Viewpoint

Next to the aquarium is this octopus-like structure made of white steel, which is said to be based on the shape of ancient hand cranes. There is even a panoramic elevator. I haven't used it, but it looks monumental enough as it is.

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3.51 km

Palace of St. George

Highlight • Historical Site

Genoa lacked a public building until 1257 when the Captain of the people Guglielmo Boccanegra decided to build one at the Ripa Maris, the economic center of the time. The Antelami Magistri who arrived from Lombardy, under the guidance of the friar Oliviero, built the building as a pier stretching out towards the waves, but the palace was the seat of the Municipality for only 2 years, until, in 1262, Boccanegra was deposed and exiled. With the transfer of the city government to Palazzo Ducale, only the headquarters of the magistracies for controlling port traffic remained here and the customs and the "Compere" offices were established there, responsible for managing the money loans made by citizens to the Municipality. Tradition has it that here, after the Battle of Meloria, Marco Polo was held prisoner and dictated his Milione to the Pisan Rusticillo. In the 15th century
The palace passed to the Banco di S. Giorgio, a very powerful credit institution that managed the public debt of the Republic and administered the taxes and overseas colonies which expanded the building in 1570 and had Tavarone fresco the façade facing the sea with S. George slaying the dragon.
The most medieval part of the building with the 5-arched portico in gray stone, with three-light and four-light windows was restored and remodeled in 1890 by D'Andrade. Today it is the seat of the port authority and can be partially visited

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4.07 km

Fountain at Piazza de Ferrari

Highlight • Monument

Piazza De Ferrari is the main square in Genoa. A large, open square with a fountain in the middle and magnificent houses around it.

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5.35 km

Genoa Brignole Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Genova Brignole station is one of Genoa's two main train stations and is located east of the city center.
From here, trains depart to destinations including the popular Cinque Terre.

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6.66 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

1.18 km

691 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

711 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

March 17, 2022,E1'-167-🇮🇹 : Genua: Piazza Principe > Brignole

E1' tag 167 | 3/17/22 | tour day 1
It's only a short stretch through Genoa - from the Piazza Principe to Brignole, but long enough for me to immigrate. After the long journey, the city is too crowded, too loud, too lively for me.
Tomorrow things really get going from Brignole.
What else was:
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