Trekking Serale con Astronomo al Forte Puin

Starlit Trek at Puin Fort Blends Genoa’s Military Past with Cosmic Discovery

A nighttime trekking experience in Genoa is offering visitors a rare combination of history, nature, and astronomy at the historic Puin Fort. Set within the green slopes of the Parco delle Mura above Righi, the tour invites participants to explore the city’s fortified landscape under the cover of darkness while taking in sweeping views of the illuminated coastline below.

Guided by a local expert and an astronomer, participants walk along scenic trails that once formed part of Genoa’s extensive defensive system. Along the way, they gain insight into the strategic importance of the forts that protected the Republic of Genoa, now repurposed as atmospheric vantage points overlooking the modern city.

Upon reaching Puin Fort, the experience transitions from historical exploration to celestial observation. With telescopes and guided commentary, the astronomer introduces participants to constellations, planets, nebulae, and distant galaxies, offering a structured yet accessible introduction to the night sky.

Blending trekking, cultural heritage, and scientific discovery, the tour creates a unique educational experience set against a dramatic natural backdrop. The combination of silent hillside trails, historic stone fortifications, and the vastness of the cosmos delivers a memorable encounter with both Genoa’s past and the universe above.