Palazzo Balbi Piovera Francesco, Renaissance palace in Via Balbi, Genoa, Italy
The palace displays a monumental staircase supported by arches and cross vaults, leading to expansive reception halls decorated with detailed frescoes.
Built between 1657 and 1665 by architect Pietro Antonio Corradi for Francesco Maria Balbi, the palace underwent major renovations under Edilio Raggio in 1870.
The building features frescoes by Luigi Gainotti depicting Genoese merchant activities and Cesare Viazzi's artworks celebrating Italian unification and the House of Savoy.
The palace currently houses the Faculty of Letters of the University of Genoa and maintains regular opening hours for visitors interested in its architecture.
The palace belongs to the Palazzi dei Rolli system, a network of noble residences designated to host distinguished guests during state visits to Genoa.
Location: Genoa
Architects: Pietro Antonio Corradi
Part of: Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli
Address: Via Balbi, 6
GPS coordinates: 44.41463,8.92704
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:24
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