House of Cristoforo Colombo, Historical civil building museum in Genoa, Italy
The House of Cristoforo Colombo is a two-story building next to Porta Soprana with a workshop on the ground floor and living spaces upstairs. The museum now displays objects from medieval times and provides information about the merchant city of Genoa and its maritime activities.
The structure visible today was rebuilt in the 18th century after the original building was destroyed. The city of Genoa purchased the house in 1887 to preserve the site where Columbus lived in the middle of the 15th century.
The ground floor shows how medieval craftsmen in Genoa worked and lived, while the upper rooms convey the daily life of a wealthy merchant family of that time. This layout helps visitors understand how living and working were closely interwoven.
Visits are possible year-round, and the rooms are easy to reach since the building sits right next to the historic gate. Information panels in different languages help visitors explore the exhibition independently.
A massive wooden beam beneath the ceiling clearly divides the two stories and still shows the original separation between workshop and living area. This architectural element is one of the few authentic parts of the house.
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