House of Cristoforo Colombo, Birth house and museum in Cogoleto, Italy.
The House of Cristoforo Colombo is a three-story stone building in Cogoleto featuring a restored 1650 fresco on its facade with inscriptions about Columbus's achievements. Inside, the rooms display exhibits related to the family and their maritime connections.
The Columbus family owned the house in the 15th century and were active in maritime trade, as documented records show from 1449 onward. The building was later restored and decorated with frescoes to preserve the family's history.
The house displays paintings and documents that show how the Columbus family lived and worked in the maritime world. Visitors can understand their place in the seafaring community of the time.
The house is easy to reach on foot and has rooms you can explore at a comfortable pace. Guided tours are offered in multiple languages to help you understand the exhibits better.
Inside the house, researchers discovered an ancient portrait of Columbus painted by Giovanni Battista Croce, now preserved by Ligurian art authorities. This artwork offers a rare depiction from the period that is seldom seen elsewhere.
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