Royal Palace of Genoa, Baroque palace and history museum in Genoa, Italy
Description
The Royal Palace of Genoa is a Baroque building with grand halls, decorated rooms, and an extensive art collection spread throughout. The structure features multiple staircases, galleries, and outdoor gardens that give visitors different areas to explore.
History
The palace was built in 1655 for the Balbi family and changed hands several times before becoming a Savoy residence in 1824. Each owner left their mark on the building, contributing to its current appearance and collection.
Culture
The palace shows how aristocratic families lived in Genoa, with furnishings and artworks from different periods on display. Visitors can see how rooms were used for both formal gatherings and daily life.
Practical
The palace is accessible to visitors with wheelchair access provided through the main exhibition areas and gardens. Plan enough time to move through the different rooms and view the extensive art collection at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
The Hall of Mirrors stands out with its elaborate frescoes and gilded stucco work that showcase 17th-century Italian craftsmanship at its finest. This highly decorated room reveals the technical skill and attention to detail that artisans invested in the most important spaces.
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Genoa blends Renaissance architecture with views of the sea and mountains rising behind the city. In the streets of the old town, palaces from the 16th and 17th centuries stand with frescoed interiors and marble portals. The harbor stretches along the coast, where old cranes sit beside modern...
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