At 77 meters high, it is the highest lighthouse in the Mediterranean and the second highest in Europe. The Lanterna is the lighthouse of Genoa symbol of the city. The monument dates back at least to 1128, according to the most widespread date by historians, and is perhaps already 9 centuries almost of history that make her the second oldest lighthouse in the world still functioning. The reconstruction of 1543 only partially affected the upper part of the tower. At that time it was on the walls and leads west of the city while today, inside the fortifications, there is a museum on the LANTERNA that illustrates how a lighthouse works. In 2001 a pedestrian walkway was built to make the Lanterna more accessible to the inhabitants by connecting Ferry Terminal to the lighthouse with a section that runs along Via Milano. The entrance includes access to a 172-step staircase leading to the first rooftop terrace, from which you can enjoy views of the city and the port.