Geography
It is part of the district of Bolzaneto, in Valpolcevera municipality, of which is a separate hamlet, located on the ridge a hill at the right bank of the torrent Polcevera.
In the past most people were farmers (the most famous product was the Polcevera white wine, also produced today, although in limited quantity).
Today Murta is a residential area with many small villas built along the side of the hill.
Read more about this topic: Murta (Genoa)
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