Top 14 Natural Monuments around Serra Riccò

Whether you choose to climb from the parking lot below the castle (moderate difficulty, about 40 minutes on a well-marked path, steps, and a walkway) or follow the "Castellani's Path" from Vobbia (about two hours, including stops), the arrival near the castle is breathtaking! Spectacular, simply! This view is worth the effort (by car) to reach the tiny village of Vobbia, which, however, is located in an area rich in natural beauty! For information, visit this wonderful website: https://www.parcoantola.it/pagina.php?id=47

Because the "Gorzente Lakes Tour" would be meaningless without the lake! Jokes aside, since much of the approach trail is rather lacking in views (mostly through a wooded valley), when you finally begin to skirt the lake, the view makes all the effort worthwhile. Be careful, because following the same trail, the descent to the bridge presents some difficulties, with slippery rocks and even some short, secured sections. Hiking boots are essential, poles are useful, but not recommended in case of snow or ice!

A barren and wild environment that is worth the effort of the challenging difference in altitude that is faced immediately at the beginning of the route, then the excursion continues along the crest on panoramic ups and downs that offer views of the sea and the surrounding peaks.

Lake Bruno, nestled in the Ligurian woods near Campomorone, is a small natural jewel that surprises with its quiet and uncontaminated beauty. Surrounded by thick trees and shrouded in green vegetation, this lake offers a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for excursions or moments of relaxation away from the urban frenzy.

The Biosphere (glass & steel dome by Renzo Piano) next to the Apuarium in Porto Antico Genoa. An ingenious design, worth seeing in the old harbor.

Villetta Di Negro, for many Genoese “Dinegro” just to save space, is a municipal park in the center of the city of Genoa, on a small hill overlooking Piazza Corvetto and Piazzale Mazzini, partially covered with the bastions, called “Luccoli”, the walls dating back to the 17th century. The villa was built at the beginning of the 19th century by the Marquis Gian Carlo Di Negro and the park was decorated both with tall trees and paths with flowerbeds leading to the main villa, from which the view extended to the sea, with the presence of numerous statues, in keeping with the classical style of the period. In the second half of the 19th century, after the death of the Marquis Di Negro, the complex was bought by the City of Genoa and the villa was used as the Botanical Garden of the University of Genoa. During the bombings of World War II, the villa was practically destroyed except for the terrace overlooking the buildings in Piazza Fontane Marose, and in the following years it was rebuilt in modern style to house the Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art. In the period between the two world wars, the garden was enriched both with alien plants and with two artificial "caves", one large and one small. In addition, the waterfall was designed by creating overhangs and pools to make the flow of water more spectacular.

Alpine environment with splendid blooms in May. View from the sea to the Po Valley; the castles of Superba, Mount Beigua in the distance and the Gorzente lakes at the foot of this mountain. Advised.

Nice observation point over the castle and one of the towers where you could once climb. Great for a souvenir photo. you must not suffer from vertigo, exposed sides and a small climb to the top must be done with care and suitable shoes.