A high-tech viaduct station that brings a sense of 'lift' to Genoa's industrial suburbs.
Genoa Metro station.
Featured in Renzo Piano's definitive monograph, Renzo Piano: Complete Works 1966–Today.
Visitor Guide
Since 2024, the Genoa subway is free to use; take advantage of this to ride the viaduct section toward the center.
From Via Benedetto Brin at the northwest end, looking back at the station as it sits elevated on its viaduct.
Open daily; free public transit as of 2024. It is the only station in the system that is entirely above ground.
The rolling stock used here was derived from the Zurich Tram 2000, but modified for standard gauge and bidirectional running.
30 minutes
Design & Structure
Piano utilized a 'workshop' approach, engineering the station's steel-and-glass profile to minimize its visual weight on the neighborhood.
Exposed steel, glass, and concrete. The station uses the language of industrial cranes—a nod to the Bigo in Genoa’s harbor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Brin (Genoa Metro)?+
Brin (Genoa Metro) was designed by Renzo Piano and completed in 1990. It is located in Genoa, Italy.
Where is Brin (Genoa Metro) located?+
Brin (Genoa Metro) is located in Genoa, Italy. Its coordinates are 44.4281°, 8.8956°.
When was Brin (Genoa Metro) built?+
Brin (Genoa Metro) was completed in 1990. It was designed by Renzo Piano.
Can I visit Brin (Genoa Metro)?+
Brin (Genoa Metro) is a real building in Genoa that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.