Parco della Lanterna

The project for the Parco della Lanterna, which encompasses the lighthouse symbol of the city of Genoa, represents a unique opportunity to restore an area of great historical and cultural significance to the city, currently affected by the intertwining of port infrastructures. This new 6-hectare park redefines the relationship between the city, port, sea, and Lanterna, evoking Genoa’s past while shaping a vision for its future.

With the construction of the new subport tunnel, a large public park integrated with the surrounding urban spaces will be created, featuring terracing, observation points, and natural landscapes reminiscent of the long-lost bastion system. A green walkway will connect Via Sampierdarena and Villa Pallavicino Gardino to a new square in the east, providing access to the park. The main pathway, with a gentle slope, will wind through clearings and terraced areas shaded by a Mediterranean forest, equipped for play, sports, and relaxation, ultimately reaching the expansive clearing at the foot of the Lanterna.

The vegetation design pays homage to Genoa’s historic parks and gardens, reinterpreting them in a modern way to offer a multisensory, high-quality experience. The diverse flora will create a pleasant microclimate, reducing the heat island effect and providing ample shade in equipped areas, making the park enjoyable even during the hottest months. The planned natural system will be rich and varied, serving as a biodiversity oasis and adding value through ecosystem services, thanks to the use of nature-based solutions for irrigation, drainage, and park maintenance.