Palazzo Centurione Gio. Battista, Renaissance palace in Piazza Fossatello, Genoa, Italy
Palazzo Centurione Gio. Battista is a Renaissance palace on Piazza Fossatello in central Genoa with a prominent stone facade and classical inscriptions. The facade features monumental Serlian windows arranged across each level, giving the building its distinctive architectural character.
Construction of this palace started in 1611 under architects Battista and Pier Filippo Cantone on land belonging to banker Adamo Centurione. The project was built during Genoa's period of peak power as a major trading and financial republic.
The building holds frescoes by important painters inside, including works depicting mythological scenes by Domenico Piola and Gregorio De Ferrari. These artworks reflect the artistic tradition that flourished in Genoa's wealthy homes.
The building contains both residential and office spaces today, with direct access from Piazza Fossatello in the central district. Visitors should know that parts of it remain in private use, so entering the interior may be limited or require checking ahead about access conditions.
The architects solved the site's spatial constraints by positioning the main staircase parallel to the facade rather than perpendicular. This creative arrangement allowed for better use of the interior space and shows how builders of the period adapted designs to fit difficult conditions.
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