Genoa's Palazzi dei Rolli
Vico Angeli, Genoa, Liguria 16100, Italy
Liguria, Italy
MUSEUM
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PALACE
EST. 1500
EST. 1500
1500s–1600s
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Genoa's Palazzi dei Rolli.
The Palazzi dei Rolli comprise dozens of Renaissance and Baroque noble palaces along Via Garibaldi and neighboring streets, retaining original facades, courtyards, staircases, and painted galleries, though interiors vary in preservation and some house later alterations. Individual palaces remain privately owned, held by families, banks, or the municipality, while the ensemble is recognized as a World Heritage Site. Access varies by building, with some open as museums or municipal offices and others accessible only for special events.
About Genoa's Palazzi dei Rolli
The Palazzi dei Rolli were private palaces built by Genoese noble and merchant-banking families from the mid-sixteenth to the seventeenth century, listed on an official roll for hosting state visitors on rotation. Their owners included prominent families such as the Doria and Spinola. The system showcased Genoa's mercantile wealth and its status as a European banking center.
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