Christopher Columbus' House, Historical museum near Porta Soprana, Genoa, Italy
Christopher Columbus' House is a two-story reconstructed building in Genoa where the ground floor once served as a wool workshop and the upper level provided living space. The structure demonstrates how medieval craftspeople combined production work and family residence in a single building.
The original medieval building was destroyed during a French bombardment in 1684. The current structure is an 18th-century reconstruction built on the site's ruins.
The house reflects daily life in a medieval trading city, where a family combined work and residence under one roof. Visitors can see how closely life was tied to wool production, the business that shaped the city at that time.
The house is located near Porta Soprana gate in the old town and is easily reached on foot. Weekday visits work best when crowds are smaller and you can explore the rooms at a comfortable pace.
The rooms contain furnishings and objects that reveal how people lived and worked during that era. Many visitors are surprised to find the workshop and living quarters directly connected without separation between business and domestic life.
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