Villa del Principe, Renaissance palace and art museum in Fassolo district, Genoa, Italy
The Villa del Principe features grand halls with elaborate frescoes, period furniture, and Italian gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Admiral Andrea Doria commissioned this palace in 1521, transforming two existing villas into a residence that hosted Emperor Charles V in 1529 and 1533.
The palace contains significant Renaissance artworks, including frescoes by Perino del Vaga and Flemish tapestries depicting the Battle of Lepanto from 1571.
Visitors can explore the museum from Thursday through Wednesday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with annual closures from September through March.
The palace served as the only true court of the Genoese Republic, allowing Andrea Doria to influence politics while maintaining distance from the city center.
Location: Genoa
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Opening Hours: Vendredi-Mercredi 10:00-17:00; septembre-mars off
Phone: +39010255509
Email: info@palazzodelprincipe.it
Website: https://doriapamphilj.it/genova
GPS coordinates: 44.41611,8.91750
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:27
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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