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'''The parks of [[Genoa]]''' are for the most part green areas set up by the continuity of more adjoining gardens, often surrounding aristocratic [[villas]].
The '''parks of [[Genoa]]''' are for the most part green areas comprising the gardens of aristocratic [[villa|villas]] and some adjoining open land.
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The widest park of the town is the system of the ''Parks of the [[Forts]]'' (611,69 hectares), while the most famous and renowned are the ''Parks of [[Nervi]]'', bordered by the [[Anita Garibaldi]] [[promenade]]. In the city centre, beyond the hanging gardens of the most important historic palaces, the Parks of Piazza Corvetto and the Groppallo Park are the most attended (this last one is open to the public only in particular occasions). In the West of Genoa, the Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini Park stands out.


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The largest park of the town is the system of the Parks of the Forts, while the most famous and renowned are the Parks of [[Nervi]], bordered by the [[Anita Garibaldi]] promenade. In the city centre, in addition to the hanging gardens of historic palaces, the Parks of Piazza Corvetto and Groppallo Park are the most attended (the latter is open to the public only on particular occasions).
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==Parks==

=== The Parks of the Forts ===
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==Parks of the forts==
A natural complex formed by the continuity of two parks adjoining the urban Walls and the hill area of the defence [[Forts]]. Altogether it is the major green lung of the city and of the whole Genoese urban area, as well as one of the widest urban natural areas of [[Italy]], with 611,69 hectares of total territory.
A natural complex formed by the continuity of two parks adjoining the urban walls and the hill area of the defence forts nearly encircles the city. It is one of the widest urban natural areas of [[Italy]], encompassing 611.69 hectares.
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| Urban park of the Walls || Centre-Hills || It is the major Genoa's urban park with its 87.600 m2; it is contained between the historic Walls and the forts that rise on the city hills.
| Urban park of the walls || Centre-Hills || Genoa's largest urban park, at 87.600 m<sup>2</sup>; it is contained between the historic walls and the forts that rise on the city hills.


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| Urban park of Peralto || Centre-Hills || A urban park adjoining the Righi viewpoint and towered by ''Forte Sperone''
| Urban park of Peralto || Centre-Hills || Urban park adjoining the Righi viewpoint and towered by Forte Sperone.
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=== The Parks of Nervi ===
==Parks of Nervi==
The parks of Nervi are the most renowned botanic complex of the city, adjoining the Anita Garibaldi promenade, and formed by the joining of the gardens of different historic villas. Here are included:
The parks of [[Nervi]] are best known for the botanic complex of the city adjoining the Anita Garibaldi [[promenade]], formed by the joining of the gardens of different historic villas, and include:


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| Villa Groppallo || East (Nervi) || [[Country house]] of the [[marquis]] Gaetano Gropallo, today Nervi's Library, surrounded by the 36.215 m2 park.
| Villa Groppallo || East (Nervi) || [[Country house]] of [[marquis]] Gaetano Gropallo, now houses Nervi's Library, surrounded by a 36.215 m<sup>2</sup> park.


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| Villa Serra Saluzzo || East (Nervi) || A 23.415 m2 park that surrounds the [[16th-century]] villa today base of the Gallery of Modern Arts.
| [[Villa Saluzzo Serra]] || East ([[Nervi]]) || A 17th–century villa, now houses the [[Villa Saluzzo Serra|Gallery of Modern Arts]], surrounded by a 23.415 m<sup>2</sup> park.


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| Villa Grimaldi Fassio || East (Nervi) || The park slopes towards the sea, along the promenade named after [[Anita Garibaldi]]. The characteristic rosegarden is remarkable. The villa is the base of the "Raccolte Frugone" Museum.
| [[Villa Grimaldi Fassio]] || East ([[Nervi]]) || The villa now houses the [[Villa Grimaldi Fassio|"Raccolte Frugone" Museum]]; the park slopes towards the sea along the promenade named after [[Anita Garibaldi]].


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| Villa Luxoro || East (Nervi) || It has a 8.500 m2 park which slopes up to the Capolungo cliff. In the [[20th-century]] villa the Giannettino Luxoro Museum has its base.
| Villa Luxoro || East ([[Nervi]]) || The 20th-century villa now houses Giannettino Luxoro Museum; the 8.500 m<sup>2</sup> park slopes up to the Capolungo cliff.
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=== Parks of the city's North and Centre ===
==Parks of the city's north and centre==
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| Piazza Corvetto Parks || City Centre || A green area formed by two adjoining parks, among which stands the central square. These parks at large are the most attended of the city centre, the so-called "Sunday Park". The Parks of Piazza Corvetto are:
| Piazza Corvetto Parks || Center|| A green area formed by two adjoining parks, among which stands the central square. These parks at large are the most attended of the city center, the so-called "Sunday Park". The Parks of Piazza Corvetto are:
* The Acquasola Park: projected in [[1821]] by the [[architect]] Carlo Barabino unpon the area of a medieval bastion connected to the 16th-century Walls (2 hectares and a half).
* The Acquasola Park: designed in 1821 by the architect [[Carlo Barabino]] upon the area of a medieval bastion connected to the 16th-century Walls (2.5 hectares).
* Villetta Dinegro: the two hectares park rises in the full city centre: built in the [[18th-century]] upon the San Giovanni bastion (16th-century) is the setting of [[Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art|the Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art]] , realized upon the site of the lost [[Neoclassical architecture|neoclassic]] villa of the marquis Gian Carlo Di Negro (19th-century).
* Villetta Dinegro: the 2-hectare park rises in the full city center: built in the 18th-century upon the San Giovanni bastion (16th-century), it is the setting of [[Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art|the Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art]], built on the site of the former [[Neoclassical architecture|neoclassical]] villa of the marquis Gian Carlo Di Negro (19th-century).


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| Groppallo Park || City Centre || Together with the Piazza Corvetto Parks, this is one of the main parks of the city centre (open to the public only in specific occasions).
| Groppallo Park || Center|| Together with the Piazza Corvetto Park, this is one of the main parks of the city center (open to the public only on specific occasions).


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| Giardini Reali || City Centre || Overlooking the [[Old Harbour]] [[dock]], they are the setting of the [[baroque]] [[Palazzo Reale]], in Via Balbi.
| Giardini Reali || Center || Overlooking the [[Old Harbor]] dock, located around the [[baroque]] [[Palazzo Reale]], in Via Balbi.


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| ''Palazzo del Principe'' Garden || City Centre || The Italian garden of [[Andrea Doria]]'s Palace with the characteristic [[Neptune]] Fountain, is divided up into four big flowerbeds and it comprises Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern and American plants and essences. Old Harbour area.
| Palazzo del Principe Garden || Center|| The Italian garden of [[Andrea Doria]]'s palace with the characteristic [[Neptune (mythology)|Neptune]] Fountain, it is divided into four big flowerbeds and comprises Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern, and American plants and herbs.
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| [[Palazzo Bianco]] and ''Palazzo Doria Tursi'' Gardens || City Centre || Italian hanging gardens, set between two of the most famous [[Palazzi dei Rolli]] of [[Via Garibaldi (Genoa)|Strada Nuova]].
| [[Palazzo Bianco]] and Palazzo Doria Tursi Gardens || Center || Italian hanging gardens, set between two of the most famous [[Palazzi dei Rolli]] of [[Via Garibaldi (Genoa)|Strada Nuova]].
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| Nicolosio Lomellino Gardens || Citu Centre || In ''Via Garibaldi'', they belong to the Nicolosio Lomellino Palace. They have hanging terraces and a nymphaeum with water games.
| Nicolosio Lomellino Gardens ||Center|| In Via Garibaldi, the garden has hanging terraces and a nymphaeum with water games.


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| Villa Imperiale Scassi || City Centre || Villa with a [[16th-century]] park in [[Sampierdarena]]. It still conserves part of the magnificent gardens for which it was nicknamed "La Bellezza" (The Beauty).
| Villa Imperiale Scassi || Center|| Villa with a 16th-century park in [[Sampierdarena]]. It still conserves part of the magnificent gardens for which it was nicknamed "La Bellezza" (The Beauty).


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| Fiumara Park || City Centre || It is a green area, adjoining the big [[mall]], in the central district of Sampierdarena.
| Fiumara Park || Center|| It adjoins the big pedestrian street in the central district of Sampierdarena.


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| Villa Croce || City Centre || A park situated upon the Carignano hill, overlooking the mount [[ringroad]]. Inside it is situated the 19th-century villa, built upon a previous (17th-century) building, which was donated by Andrea Croce to Genoa Municipality. Today it accommodates the Contemporary Art Museum.
| Villa Croce || Center|| A park situated upon the Carignano Hill, overlooking the mount [[ringroad]]. Inside is situated the 19th-century villa, donated by Andrea Croce to Genoa Municipality. It houses the Contemporary Art Museum.


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| Villa Gruber De Mari || City Centre || An almost 13.500 m2 park in [[Castelletto]] district, overlooking the sea ringroad and characterized by the [[Neoclassical architecture|neoclassic]] villa. It includes the [[tower]] of the original building, dating back to the 16th-century.
| Villa Gruber De Mari || Center|| An almost 13.500&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup> park in [[Castelletto (Genoa)|Castelletto]] district overlooking the sea ringroad and characterized by a [[Neoclassical architecture|neoclassical]] villa. It includes the tower of the original building, dating back to the 16th century.


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| ''Castello d'Albertis'' 's Park || City Centre || The park surrounds the castle, which dates back to the end of the [[19th-century]] and built in [[neogothic]] style. From the hills of the Montegalletto 16th-century bastion, overhanging the sea, it is possible to enjoy a complete panorama upon the [[Gulf of Genoa]]. The complex accommodates the Museum of the Cultures of the World and it is situated in the Castelletto district.
| Castello d'Albertis Park || Center|| The park surrounds the 19th-century [[neogothic]] castle. From the hills of the Montegalletto 16th-century bastion, overhanging the sea, it is possible to enjoy a complete panorama of the [[Gulf of Genoa]]. The complex accommodates the Museum of the Cultures of the World and it is situated in the Castelletto district.


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| Villa Saluzzo Bombrini Park || City Centre || It is a park of almost an hectar which surrounds the 19th-century villa, today base of the [[Conservatory]] named after [[Niccolò Paganini]], in the central [[Albaro]] district.
| Villa Saluzzo Bombrini Park || Center || This park of almost an hectare surrounds the 19th-century villa housing the [[Music school|Conservatory]] named after [[Niccolò Paganini]], in the central [[Albaro]] district.


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| Villa Imperiale (Cattaneo Terralba) || City Centre || A sixteenth-century style park which surrounds the villa, built at the end of the 15th-century for the aristocratic Lorenzo Cristoforo Cattaneo, in the San Fruttuoso district. In [[1502]] it played host to the king [[Louis XII of France]]; the complex was then passed to the Salvago family, and afterwards to the Imperiale of Sant'Angelo. It finally became property of Genoa Municipality.
| Villa Imperiale (Cattaneo Terralba) || Center (San Fruttuoso) || A 16th-century-style park surrounds the 15th-century villa of the aristocrat Lorenzo Cristoforo Cattaneo, in the San Fruttuoso district. In 1502, it hosted king [[Louis XII of France]]; the complex was then passed to the Salvago family, then to the Imperiale of Sant'Angelo, and finally became property of Genoa Municipality.


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| Wood of the Minor Friars || Hills || It is a woody area on the genoese hills of the low Valbisagno, in San Fruttuoso district; nearby rises the ancient religious complex of the ''Madonna del Monte'' sanctuary.
| Wood of the Minor Friars || Hills || In the wooded hills of low Valbisagno, in San Fruttuoso district, it is near the religious complex of the "Madonna del Monte" sanctuary.


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| ''Prato Casarile'' || City Centre || In the Northern district of Molassana, it is a green area risen upon the bed of a lake basin.
| Prato Casarile || Center|| In the northern district of Molassana, the park rises on a lake basin.
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=== Parks of the City's West ===
==Parks of the city's west==
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| Villa Brignole Sale Duchessa di Galliera || City Centre || In the district of Voltri, the 25 hectares park includes the "Palazzo Brignole Sale" ([[14th-century]] origins, widened in the 18th and 19th-century) and the Madonna delle Grazie sanctuary (160 metres sea-level) with the [[Duchess]] of Galliera family vaults.
| Villa Brignole Sale Duchessa di Galliera || City Centre || In the district of Voltri, the 25-hectare park includes the "Palazzo Brignole Sale" (14th-century origins, widened in the 18th and 19th century) and the Madonna delle Grazie sanctuary (160 metres at sea level) with the [[Duchess]] of Galliera family vaults.


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| Punta Martin urban Park || Hills || Urban park situated behind [[Pegli]]'s district.
| Punta Martin urban Park || Hills || Urban park situated behind [[Pegli]] district.


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| Villa Doria || City Centre || Situated in [[Pegli]]. It is a 115.000 m2 park which surrounds the 16th-century villa of the [[banker]] Centurione, [[Andrea Doria]]'s father-in-law; it was inhabited by the prince Gian Andrea Doria and by his descendants; it is local property as the great part of the parks and the genoese historic villas.
| Villa Doria || City Centre || Situated in [[Pegli]]. It is a 115.000 m<sup>2</sup> park which surrounds the 16th-century villa of the [[banker]] Centurione, [[Andrea Doria]]'s father-in-law; it was inhabited by the prince Gian Andrea Doria and by his descendants.


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| Mount Pennello urban Park || Hills || Urban park situated behind [[Pegli]]'s district.
| Mount Pennello urban Park || Hills || Urban park situated behind [[Pegli]] district.


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| [[Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini]] || City Centre || [[Pegli]]. Residential building and historic park, in which have their bases the Museum of Ligurian archeology and the botanical gardens created in [[1794]] and entitled to [[Clelia Durazzo Grimaldi|Clelia Durazzo Pallavicini]]. The way in the park, realized (in the 1840s) by [[Michele Canzio]] ([[stage designer]] of the [[Teatro Carlo Felice]] and brother of the patriot Stefano Canzio) for the marquis Ignazio Alessandro Pallavicini, is a sort of [[theatrical]] itinerary, articulated into a series of sceneries conceived as a [[backstage]]. In spring it is possible to watch the spectacular [[blossom]] of the "Viale delle Camelie" (the Camelias' boulevard).
| [[Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini]] || City Centre || In [[Pegli]]. Residential building and historic park in which is based the Museum of Ligurian archeology and the botanical gardens created in 1794 and belonging to [[Clelia Durazzo Grimaldi|Clelia Durazzo Pallavicini]]. The path inside the park, realized (in the 1840s) by [[Michele Canzio]] ([[stage designer]] of the [[Teatro Carlo Felice]] and brother of the patriot Stefano Canzio) for the marquis Ignazio Alessandro Pallavicini, is a sort of [[theatrical]] itinerary, articulated into a series of sceneries conceived as a [[Theater (structure)#Basic elements of a theater structure|backstage]]. In spring, it is possible to watch the spectacular blossom of the "Viale delle Camelie" (the boulevard of camellias).


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| Mount Gazzo's urban Park || Hills || Urban park situated behind [[Sestri Ponente]]'s district.
| Mount Gazzo urban Park || Hills || Urban park situated behind [[Sestri Ponente]] district.


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| Villa Rossi Martini || City Centre || In the Sestri Ponente's park (40.425 m2), which joins the 17th-century villa of the genoese family of the Lomellini, the vegetation is rich of various [[Wikt:exotic#Adjective|exotic]] and [[Mediterranean]] species. It is also site for summer theatrical representations.
| Villa Rossi Martini || City Centre || In the Sestri Ponente park (40.425 m<sup>2</sup>), which joins the 17th-century villa of the Genoese family of the Lomellini; the vegetation is rich with various [[Wikt:exotic#Adjective|exotic]] and [[Mediterranean]] species. It is also a site for summer theatrical shows.


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| Urban Park of the valley of Rio San Pietro || Valleys || A urban park situated in a little [[valley]] in Cornigliano district, recently opened, on the occasion of the requalification of the district.
| Urban Park of the valley of Rio San Pietro || Valleys || An urban park situated in a little valley in Cornigliano district, recently opened on the occasion of the renovation of the district.

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=== Parks of the City's East ===
==Parks of the city's east==

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| Villa Gambaro || City Centre || Urban park situated in Albaro's district.
| Villa Gambaro || Center|| Albaro district.
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| Villa Carrara || City Centre || A park adjoining the Gaslini [[pediatric]] hospital.
| Villa Carrara || Center || Adjoins the Gaslini [[pediatric]] hospital.
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| Villa Quartara || City Centre || Urban park situated in [[Quarto]]'s district.
| Villa Quartara || Center || [[Quarto]] district.
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| [[Monte Fasce]] and [[Monte Moro]] urban Park || Hills || Urban park situated behind the city, in the extreme East.
| [[Monte Fasce]] and [[Monte Moro]] urban parks || Hills || Situated behind the city in the extreme east.
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=== Regional Parks ===
==Regional parks==
* Natural Park of Mount Antola
* Natural Park of Mount Antola
* Natural Park of Mount Aveto
* Natural Park of Mount Aveto
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* Natural Park of Bric Tana
* Natural Park of Bric Tana
* Natural Park of [[Porto Venere]]
* Natural Park of [[Porto Venere]]
* Natural Park of Montemarcello - Magra
* Natural Park of Montemarcello&nbsp;– Magra
* Natural Park of Piana Crixia
* Natural Park of Piana Crixia

==National parks==
* Natural Park of [[Portofino]]
* Natural Park of [[Portofino]]


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== References ==
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The parks of Genoa are for the most part green areas comprising the gardens of aristocratic villas and some adjoining open land.

The largest park of the town is the system of the Parks of the Forts, while the most famous and renowned are the Parks of Nervi, bordered by the Anita Garibaldi promenade. In the city centre, in addition to the hanging gardens of historic palaces, the Parks of Piazza Corvetto and Groppallo Park are the most attended (the latter is open to the public only on particular occasions).

Parks of the forts

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A natural complex formed by the continuity of two parks adjoining the urban walls and the hill area of the defence forts nearly encircles the city. It is one of the widest urban natural areas of Italy, encompassing 611.69 hectares.

Name Location Characteristics
Urban park of the walls Centre-Hills Genoa's largest urban park, at 87.600 m2; it is contained between the historic walls and the forts that rise on the city hills.
Urban park of Peralto Centre-Hills Urban park adjoining the Righi viewpoint and towered by Forte Sperone.

Parks of Nervi

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The parks of Nervi are best known for the botanic complex of the city adjoining the Anita Garibaldi promenade, formed by the joining of the gardens of different historic villas, and include:

Name Location Characteristics
Villa Groppallo East (Nervi) Country house of marquis Gaetano Gropallo, now houses Nervi's Library, surrounded by a 36.215 m2 park.
Villa Saluzzo Serra East (Nervi) A 17th–century villa, now houses the Gallery of Modern Arts, surrounded by a 23.415 m2 park.
Villa Grimaldi Fassio East (Nervi) The villa now houses the "Raccolte Frugone" Museum; the park slopes towards the sea along the promenade named after Anita Garibaldi.
Villa Luxoro East (Nervi) The 20th-century villa now houses Giannettino Luxoro Museum; the 8.500 m2 park slopes up to the Capolungo cliff.

Parks of the city's north and centre

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Name Location Characteristics
Piazza Corvetto Parks Center A green area formed by two adjoining parks, among which stands the central square. These parks at large are the most attended of the city center, the so-called "Sunday Park". The Parks of Piazza Corvetto are:
  • The Acquasola Park: designed in 1821 by the architect Carlo Barabino upon the area of a medieval bastion connected to the 16th-century Walls (2.5 hectares).
  • Villetta Dinegro: the 2-hectare park rises in the full city center: built in the 18th-century upon the San Giovanni bastion (16th-century), it is the setting of the Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art, built on the site of the former neoclassical villa of the marquis Gian Carlo Di Negro (19th-century).
Groppallo Park Center Together with the Piazza Corvetto Park, this is one of the main parks of the city center (open to the public only on specific occasions).
Giardini Reali Center Overlooking the Old Harbor dock, located around the baroque Palazzo Reale, in Via Balbi.
Palazzo del Principe Garden Center The Italian garden of Andrea Doria's palace with the characteristic Neptune Fountain, it is divided into four big flowerbeds and comprises Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern, and American plants and herbs.
Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Doria Tursi Gardens Center Italian hanging gardens, set between two of the most famous Palazzi dei Rolli of Strada Nuova.
Nicolosio Lomellino Gardens Center In Via Garibaldi, the garden has hanging terraces and a nymphaeum with water games.
Villa Imperiale Scassi Center Villa with a 16th-century park in Sampierdarena. It still conserves part of the magnificent gardens for which it was nicknamed "La Bellezza" (The Beauty).
Fiumara Park Center It adjoins the big pedestrian street in the central district of Sampierdarena.
Villa Croce Center A park situated upon the Carignano Hill, overlooking the mount ringroad. Inside is situated the 19th-century villa, donated by Andrea Croce to Genoa Municipality. It houses the Contemporary Art Museum.
Villa Gruber De Mari Center An almost 13.500 m2 park in Castelletto district overlooking the sea ringroad and characterized by a neoclassical villa. It includes the tower of the original building, dating back to the 16th century.
Castello d'Albertis Park Center The park surrounds the 19th-century neogothic castle. From the hills of the Montegalletto 16th-century bastion, overhanging the sea, it is possible to enjoy a complete panorama of the Gulf of Genoa. The complex accommodates the Museum of the Cultures of the World and it is situated in the Castelletto district.
Villa Saluzzo Bombrini Park Center This park of almost an hectare surrounds the 19th-century villa housing the Conservatory named after Niccolò Paganini, in the central Albaro district.
Villa Imperiale (Cattaneo Terralba) Center (San Fruttuoso) A 16th-century-style park surrounds the 15th-century villa of the aristocrat Lorenzo Cristoforo Cattaneo, in the San Fruttuoso district. In 1502, it hosted king Louis XII of France; the complex was then passed to the Salvago family, then to the Imperiale of Sant'Angelo, and finally became property of Genoa Municipality.
Wood of the Minor Friars Hills In the wooded hills of low Valbisagno, in San Fruttuoso district, it is near the religious complex of the "Madonna del Monte" sanctuary.
Prato Casarile Center In the northern district of Molassana, the park rises on a lake basin.

Parks of the city's west

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Name Location Characteristics
Villa Brignole Sale Duchessa di Galliera City Centre In the district of Voltri, the 25-hectare park includes the "Palazzo Brignole Sale" (14th-century origins, widened in the 18th and 19th century) and the Madonna delle Grazie sanctuary (160 metres at sea level) with the Duchess of Galliera family vaults.
Punta Martin urban Park Hills Urban park situated behind Pegli district.
Villa Doria City Centre Situated in Pegli. It is a 115.000 m2 park which surrounds the 16th-century villa of the banker Centurione, Andrea Doria's father-in-law; it was inhabited by the prince Gian Andrea Doria and by his descendants.
Mount Pennello urban Park Hills Urban park situated behind Pegli district.
Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini City Centre In Pegli. Residential building and historic park in which is based the Museum of Ligurian archeology and the botanical gardens created in 1794 and belonging to Clelia Durazzo Pallavicini. The path inside the park, realized (in the 1840s) by Michele Canzio (stage designer of the Teatro Carlo Felice and brother of the patriot Stefano Canzio) for the marquis Ignazio Alessandro Pallavicini, is a sort of theatrical itinerary, articulated into a series of sceneries conceived as a backstage. In spring, it is possible to watch the spectacular blossom of the "Viale delle Camelie" (the boulevard of camellias).
Mount Gazzo urban Park Hills Urban park situated behind Sestri Ponente district.
Villa Rossi Martini City Centre In the Sestri Ponente park (40.425 m2), which joins the 17th-century villa of the Genoese family of the Lomellini; the vegetation is rich with various exotic and Mediterranean species. It is also a site for summer theatrical shows.
Urban Park of the valley of Rio San Pietro Valleys An urban park situated in a little valley in Cornigliano district, recently opened on the occasion of the renovation of the district.

Parks of the city's east

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Name Location Characteristics
Villa Gambaro Center Albaro district.
Villa Carrara Center Adjoins the Gaslini pediatric hospital.
Villa Quartara Center Quarto district.
Monte Fasce and Monte Moro urban parks Hills Situated behind the city in the extreme east.

Regional parks

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  • Natural Park of Mount Antola
  • Natural Park of Mount Aveto
  • Natural Park of Mount Beigua
  • Natural Park of Bric Tana
  • Natural Park of Porto Venere
  • Natural Park of Montemarcello – Magra
  • Natural Park of Piana Crixia

National parks

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