Forte Puin

This is one of the best-preserved forts of those that formed the 19th-century defence system of the city of Genoa.

Located in a spectacular setting overlooking the entire Parco delle Mura, the fort has been used for several years now by Genoa Town Council as an observation point to spot wildfires.Puin Fort also serves as a shelter and meeting/resting place for school groups and hikers.

References:

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Castles and fortifications in Italy

Address

Via delle Baracche, Genoa, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1815-1830
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

More Information

www.visitgenoa.it

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

carla vaccaro (3 years ago)
Grazie a coloro che si occupano del suo ripristino. Ha necessità di ulteriori ristrutturazioni

Andrea Carillo (4 years ago)
One of the small forts of Genoa! Wonderful location, run by a group of volunteers who try to make it useful to the citizens! They organize many events for all ages! Recommended!

rachel Y Dos (4 years ago)
For a starter like me who walked from the Baita to Righi's Park and going to Forte Puin was breathtaking but rewarding with such a wonderful panorama.. Now Im starting to love hiking

Daniele Cicali (4 years ago)
L'ho incontrato per caso in un romanzo giallo, "Un piede in due scarpe" di Bruno Morchio. In questo forte isolato giungono dopo una salita impervia lo psicologo Bruno Morchio e la bella Marvhesa. Dunque ho deciso di vederlo. Stupendo. Anche e soprattutto per il panorama mozzafiato.

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