Lighthouse of Genoa (La Lanterna), Genoa: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

La Lanterna is a lighthouse on the western edge of Genoa’s harbor, standing 77 meters tall on a rocky promontory, the tallest lighthouse in Italy and one of the oldest still operating. The current structure dates to 1543, replacing a medieval tower documented since 1128. The lantern’s beam reaches 53 kilometers out to sea. Visitors climb 172 steps to the first terrace for views across the port and the Ligurian coastline, and a museum at the base traces the lighthouse’s history and Genoa’s maritime past. is just one of many options in Genoa. Major attractions worth considering include Aquarium of Genoa, Genoa Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo), and Genoa Via Garibaldi (Via Giuseppe Garibaldi).