Palazzo Podestà, Renaissance palace in central Genoa, Italy
The Palazzo Podestà consists of two connected buildings with multiple floors featuring stone facades and architectural elements from the 16th century.
Constructed in 1565 by architect Giovanni Battista Castello, the palace served as headquarters for city administrators and courts of justice through different periods.
The interior spaces display numerous frescoes and artworks from various periods, representing the artistic evolution of Genoa through the centuries.
Visitors can access the palace museum throughout the year, with approximately 1500 people exploring its halls and exhibitions during 2020.
The palace belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage site system of Palazzi dei Rolli, representing Genoa's historical network of aristocratic residences.
Location: Genoa
Architects: Giovanni Battista Castello
Official opening: 1565
Part of: Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli
GPS coordinates: 44.41116,8.93339
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:10
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