Forte Sperone

Forte Sperone, which translates as "Spur Fortress," is a historic fortification at the summit of Monte Peralto in Genoa. As part of the Mura Nuove (New Walls), it marks the strategic point where the city walls meet above the valleys of the Polcevera and Bisagno. This distinctive location shaped the architecture decisively: the angular floor plan resembles the bow of a ship, which also gives the structure its name. Thanks to its commanding position, the fortress was one of the most important structures in the city's line of defense, and today it offers an impressive glimpse into the military history of this northern Italian port city.