Palazzo Domenico Grillo, Renaissance palace in Piazza delle Vigne, Genoa, Italy
Palazzo Domenico Grillo is a Renaissance palace located at Piazza delle Vigne in Genoa, showcasing extensive frescoes and architectural details including fluted columns, balustrades, and decorated vaults spanning multiple levels. The building occupies five floors and now operates as a hotel with 25 rooms while also hosting exhibitions and cultural events.
Construction of the palace began in 1545 and received architectural improvements from Giovanni Battista Castello in 1560. These enhancements shaped the Renaissance character that defines the building today.
The building is part of the Palazzi dei Rolli, a network of noble residences that once hosted distinguished visitors during the Republic of Genoa. These palaces reflected the wealth and influence of Genoese merchant families.
The palace is accessible to visitors as it operates as a hotel with public spaces for exhibitions and events. The layout spreads across multiple floors, so plan time to explore and use stairs or elevators to navigate.
Workers discovered previously unknown frescoes on the second floor during renovations in 2011, expanding the palace's artistic collection. These hidden artworks reveal that original Renaissance paintings remained concealed beneath plaster and later additions.
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