Walking from Lighthouse of Genoa to Genoa Cathedral
in Palazzo De Mari Stefano, Italy
Turn-by-turn directions
- ▶Set off33 m26 s
- ↰Take a sharp leftTight corner - watch for cyclists cutting it close.61 m49 s0.09 / 3.77 km · 2%
- ↗Turn slight right36 m29 s0.13 / 3.77 km · 3%
- ↱Hang a right96 m1 min0.23 / 3.77 km · 6%
- ↑Carry straight onto Passeggiata della LanternaLong stretch ahead - photo break, phone check, or just look around.448 m6 min0.67 / 3.77 km · 18%
- ↑Continue as the road bends135 m2 min0.81 / 3.77 km · 21%
- 💧First quarter done. If it's hot, a sip of water now beats a gulp later.
- ↱Turn right at the end of the road192 m3 min1.00 / 3.77 km · 27%
- ↑Turn straight at the end of the road320 m4 min1.32 / 3.77 km · 35%
- ↰Take a left123 m2 min1.44 / 3.77 km · 38%
- ↰Take a left32 m25 s1.48 / 3.77 km · 39%
- ↱Turn right at the end of the road178 m2 min1.65 / 3.77 km · 44%
- ↰Take a left184 m2 min1.84 / 3.77 km · 49%
- ↖Turn slight left onto Viadotto Cesare Imperiale23 m18 s1.86 / 3.77 km · 49%
- 🏁Halfway. Good moment to refill water or grab a quick coffee if you see one.
- ↰Hang a left onto Viadotto Cesare Imperiale302 m4 min2.16 / 3.77 km · 57%
- ↱Turn right onto Viadotto Cesare Imperiale22 m18 s2.19 / 3.77 km · 58%
- ↰Turn left onto Via Marinai d'Italia85 m1 min2.27 / 3.77 km · 60%
- ↖Hang a slight left232 m3 min2.50 / 3.77 km · 66%
- ↱Hang a right onto Via Marino Boccanegra170 m2 min2.67 / 3.77 km · 71%
- ↰Turn left onto Largo Paolo Emilio Taviani8 m6 s2.68 / 3.77 km · 71%
- ↱Carry on along Largo Paolo Emilio Taviani15 m12 s2.69 / 3.77 km · 71%
- ↱Hang a right onto Calata Simone Vignoso4 m4 s2.70 / 3.77 km · 72%
- 🪜Three quarters. Legs may start protesting - the next bench is fair game.
- ↰Carry on along Calata Simone Vignoso211 m3 min2.91 / 3.77 km · 77%
- ↱Carry on along Calata Simone Vignoso30 m24 s2.94 / 3.77 km · 78%
- ↱Turn right onto Via Antonio Gramsci36 m28 s2.98 / 3.77 km · 79%
- ↰Take a left37 m29 s3.01 / 3.77 km · 80%
- ↱Hang a right166 m2 min3.18 / 3.77 km · 84%
- ↰Turn left onto Via al Ponte Calvi at the end of the road5 m4 s3.18 / 3.77 km · 84%
- 📍Almost there. Look up - you should be able to spot the destination soon.
- ↱Turn right onto Via di SottoripaUse this stretch to catch your breath if the next turn looks busy.269 m4 min3.45 / 3.77 km · 91%
- ↰Take a left onto Via al Ponte Reale40 m32 s3.49 / 3.77 km · 93%
- ↱Carry on along Piazza Banchi19 m15 s3.51 / 3.77 km · 93%
- ↱Carry on along Piazza Banchi25 m20 s3.54 / 3.77 km · 94%
- ↰Turn left onto Via dei Conservatori del Mare166 m2 min3.70 / 3.77 km · 98%
- ↱Turn right onto Archivolto di San Giovanni il Vecchio65 m52 s3.77 / 3.77 km · 100%
- ↰Turn left onto Piazzetta di San Giovanni il Vecchio at the end of the road8 m6 s3.78 / 3.77 km · 100%
- ↱Carry on along Piazzetta di San Giovanni il VecchioTight corner - watch for cyclists cutting it close.2 m1 s3.78 / 3.77 km · 100%
- 🏁Arrive at destination
Local-script names show how they're signposted. The ≈ line shows a rough Latin transliteration to help with pronunciation. Times assume a steady ~5 km/h walk; add 15-20% in summer heat, on hills, or in crowds.
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Frequently asked questions
›How long does it take to walk from Lighthouse of Genoa to Genoa Cathedral?
About 50 minutes at a steady 4.5 km/h walking pace. Add 15-20% in summer heat, on hills, or if you stop for photos.
›How far is Lighthouse of Genoa from Genoa Cathedral on foot?
The walking route is 3.77 km following pedestrian paths. The straight-line distance is shorter but ignores buildings and one-way streets.
›Is this walk suitable for casual walkers?
This 3.77 km route is an longer walk - bring water and pace yourself. The pedestrian path uses footpaths and side streets where possible, so it's safer than walking along main roads.
›What streets does the route pass through?
The route in Palazzo De Mari Stefano passes through Passeggiata della Lanterna, Viadotto Cesare Imperiale, Via Marinai d'Italia, Via Marino Boccanegra and others. Street names are signposted in the local language.
›What's the best time of day to walk this route?
For the best atmosphere on this stretch of Palazzo De Mari Stefano, the day walking video gives the most accurate preview of light and crowds. In general, early morning or sunset minimises midday heat and gives softer light for photos.
›Is the walking route free?
Yes - planning, viewing the route, and using our directions are all free. Watch out for paid entry to any specific landmark on the route (museums, archaeological sites) - those are separate from the walk itself.
›Can I reverse the route and walk from Genoa Cathedral back to Lighthouse of Genoa?
Yes - the same path works in reverse with the same distance and walking time. Some one-way streets only affect drivers, not pedestrians.
Walking pace assumed at about 5 km/h on level ground - hills, crowds, and stops will slow you down.
Walking-route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors via FOSSGIS OSRM (data licensed under ODbL). Landmark data from Wikidata (CC0).


