Castelletto (Genoa)

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The belvedere of Castelletto.
Bridge-aqueduct.

Castelletto is a residential quarter of Genoa, north-western Italy. It occupies a hilly area which, until the 17th century, it was outside the city walls.

The quarter is included in the city's Municipio I Centro Est and includes three urban units (Castelletto, Manin and San Nicola). As of 31 December 2010 (2010-12-31), they had a total population of 28,857. The name, meaning "small castle" in Italian, stems from a fort commanding the whole Genoese area, known since as early as the 10th century AD and dismantled in the late 19th century.

Main sights

  • The belvedere or spianata
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Immacolata, completed in 1904 in neo-Renaissance style
  • The Albergo dei Poveri ("Hotel of the Poor"), built in the late 17th century, a complex built as a shelter for the city's poor. It is now owned by the University of Genoa, housing its Political Sciences faculty.
  • Villetta di Negro, a hill park occupying the 16th century bastion of St. Caterina. It is home to exotic vegetation, as well as artificial caves and water falls.
  • Villa Pallavicino or Villa delle Peschiere (16th century)
  • Albertis Castle, a Gothic Revival architecture now housing the Museum of World Cultures
  • Mackenzie Castle, another Gothic Revival manor now used for exhibitions designed by Gino Coppedè (who also designed the nearby Castello Bruzzo)
  • Church of Nostra Signora di Lourdes e San Bernardo
  • Church of San Nicola da Tolentino
  • Baroque sanctuary of Madonnetta, housing Baroque artworks by Giuseppe Gaggini's school, by Giovanni Battista Paggi and by Anton Maria Maragliano. It is home to a permanent example of local nativity scene.
  • 16th century church of Sant'Anna
  • Church of San Bartolomeo degli Armeni
  • Historical aqueduct of Genoa
  • 17th century walls
  • Forte Castellaccio and Specola Towers

Sources

  • Caraceni Poleggi, Fiorella (1984). Genova - Guida Sagep. SAGEP Editrice - Automobile Club di Genova. 

Coordinates: 44°24′49″N 8°55′59″E / 44.41361°N 8.93306°E / 44.41361; 8.93306

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