Villa de Mari, Villa in Palmaro district, Genoa, Italy.

Villa de Mari is a 16th-century residence located on a hillside in the Palmaro district of Genoa, displaying typical architectural features of that period. The structure incorporates both residential elements and reinforced components that reflect the dual purpose of noble dwellings in that era.

The Pinelli family erected the villa in the 16th century; a first restoration in 1580 added the still-visible tower. In 1634 Filippo Maria Pinelli commissioned architect Bartolomeo Bianco to enlarge it. By 1736 it belonged to Ambrogio Negrone and from 1798 to the De Mari family. The two side wings date from the 18th century, the tower battlements and interior frescoes from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The building reflects the architectural tastes of Genoese noble families, blending local building traditions with Renaissance design elements. Visitors can see how this combination shaped both the exterior and interior spaces.

The property sits on a hillside in the Palmaro district and is reachable on foot, though the slope requires some effort. Visiting during daylight hours is recommended so you can see the surroundings clearly and the area at its most lively.

The villa is the annual venue of the Sagra dell'Acciuga, the anchovy festival, and musical events are held in its chapel under the name "Amici di Villa De Mari". Volunteers from the Amici di Villa De Mari and the Comitato per Prà restored the gardens and chapel from 2006, funding upkeep through neighbourhood festivals and concerts.