Zecca-Righi Funicular

The Zecca-Righi Funicular is a funicular railway in Genoa, Liguria, Italy, climbing from Largo della Zecca near the city centre up to the Righi hill. It is part of the AMT public transport network, so it serves both as a practical route for residents and as one of the most rewarding short scenic rides for visitors, giving ever wider views of the city and the sea as the car ascends.

The ride is short, with the track climbing steeply through the hillside neighbourhoods above the port. At the top, the Righi area offers lookouts over the rooftops, the harbour and the Ligurian coast, and it is also the access point to the ring of forts and walking trails that crown the ridge above Genoa. Visitors can combine the ride with a stroll along the ridge, picnic spots and views, or return the same way after taking in the panorama.

Time needed depends on ambition. The ride and a look at the viewpoints take about an hour, while hiking the Righi trails can fill two to three hours. The funicular uses an ordinary AMT ticket, about EUR 2, valid for roughly 110 minutes, and many under-14s travel free on the bus network under AMT rules. The funicular runs daily on AMT hours, and fares and times should be confirmed at amt.genova.it.

Largo della Zecca is about ten minutes on foot from Genova Piazza Principe station, with the Darsena and Principe metro stations nearby. Clear afternoons and sunset give the best views and light for photography. Weekends in good weather bring more walkers and families, while weekday mornings are quieter. Visitors planning to hike should bring water and walking shoes, as the trails are unpaved in places.