Palazzo Albini, Renaissance palace in Via Garibaldi, Genoa, Italy.
Palazzo Albini is a Renaissance palace on Via Garibaldi featuring elaborately decorated facades with stucco and frescoes. The building displays architectural characteristics typical of Genoese noble residences from this era.
The building was damaged during World War II with the upper apartments requiring extensive restoration. After the war, it was carefully rebuilt to recover its original character and beauty.
The palace reflects the power of Genoese nobility and serves today as a cultural venue for exhibitions. Visitors experience the rooms as the wealthy family once inhabited them, with furnishings and artworks spanning different periods.
The palace sits in Genoa's historic center on Via Garibaldi, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors reach it by walking through narrow, cobblestone streets typical of this old quarter.
Architect Franco Albini added a bold modern element in 1952: a suspended octagonal steel staircase within the historical rooms. This striking blend of periods often surprises visitors as they explore the interior.
Location: Genoa
Address: Via Garibaldi, 9, 16124 Genova
GPS coordinates: 44.41152,8.93253
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:30
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