Torre Specola

Torre Specola is a tower in Genoa, Liguria. Torre Specola is situated nearby to the castle Fort Castellaccio, as well as near the historic building Polveriera San Maurizio.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort Castellaccio and Luigi Ferraris Stadium.

Fort Castellaccio

Castle

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Fort Castellaccio is a castle, which is situated 160 metres north of Torre Specola.

Luigi Ferraris Stadium

Stadium

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The Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also known as the Marassi from the name of the neighbourhood where it is located, is a multi-use stadium in Genoa, Italy. The home of Genoa CFC and UC Sampdoria football clubs, it opened in 1911 and is the oldest stadium still in use for football and other sports in Italy. Luigi Ferraris Stadium is situated 2 km southeast of Torre Specola.

Genova Piazza Principe Railway Station

Railway station

Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Genova Piazza Principe railway station is the central station of Genoa and is located on Piazza Acquaverde, occupying the entire north side of Via Andrea Doria—where the station entrance is located—in the town centre and a short distance from the Palazzo del Principe, from which it takes its name. Genova Piazza Principe Railway Station is situated 1½ km southwest of Torre Specola.