Albertis Castle, Gothic Revival castle on Montegalletto hill, Genoa, Italy
The five-floor Castello d'Albertis stands at the peak of Montegalletto hill, offering extensive views of Genoa's harbor and the Mediterranean Sea.
Built between 1886 and 1892 by architect Alfredo d'Andrade, the castle incorporates foundations from 13th-century fortifications and 16th-century defensive structures.
The Museum of World Cultures within the castle exhibits ethnographic collections from five continents, including Mesoamerican artifacts and African weaponry.
The castle museum contains ramps and elevators for accessibility, while offering guided tours and educational programs throughout its exhibition spaces.
The castle houses Captain d'Albertis's collection of sundials gathered during his global expeditions, displayed in Gothic Revival style alcoves.
Location: Genoa
Inception: 1892
Architects: Alfredo d'Andrade
Official opening: 1892
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Floors above the ground: 5
Website: https://www.museidigenova.it/it/castello-dalbertis-museo-delle-culture-del-mondo
Address: Corso Dogali, 18 16100 16100
Phone: +390102723820
Email: castellodalbertisgenova@comune.genova.it
Website: https://museidigenova.it/it/castello-dalbertis-museo-delle-culture-del-mondo
GPS coordinates: 44.42031,8.92291
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:32
Genova offers numerous locations for photography, from the maritime port to hilltop viewpoints. The city features historical palaces along Via Garibaldi, the fishing village of Boccadasse, and the grand Piazza De Ferrari. Visitors can photograph medieval gates, Renaissance buildings, seaside promenades, and botanical gardens. The city's elevation changes provide multiple perspectives of the harbor and Mediterranean Sea.
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