Palazzo Reale (Genoa)

The Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) or Palazzo Stefano Balbi is a major palace in Genoa.

Decor

The palace contains much original furniture and decoration. Frescoes inside include the Glory of the Balbi Family by Valerio Castello and Andrea Sghizzi, Spring changing slowly to Winter by Angelo Michele Colonna and Agostino Mitelli, and Jove establishes Justice on the Earth by Giovanni Battista Carlone. It also contains canvases by Bernardo Strozzi, il Grechetto, Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Domenico Fiasella as well as Bassano, Tintoretto, Luca Giordano, Anthony van Dyck, Ferdinand Voet, and Guercino. It contains statuary by Filippo Parodi.Шаблон:Cn

History

Construction of the present structure began in 1618 for the Balbi family. From 1643-1655, work renewed under the direction of the architects Pier Francesco Cantone and Michele Moncino. In 1677, the palace was sold to the Durazzo Family, who enlarged the palace under the designs of Carlo Fontana.

In 1823, the palace was sold to the Royal House of Savoy. From 1919, the palace has belonged to the state.

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Aleksandra Garbacz
9 October 2017
What a magnificent building! For 6 euros only you get to feel like a princess! Spectacular and beautiful garden. Best to come for sunset view. Dogs are allowed if carried on hands and in outdoor area.
Pierluigi Schena
2 November 2013
Very attractive! Take a look to the amazing mirrors gallery... You have to visit!
Merit
7 March 2015
Best museum in Genoa, make sure you check their gardens
Derek Wilson
2 April 2023
Did the first Sunday of the month free ticket thing. It can’t not be worth it at that price!
Nigel
11 March 2019
On some Sundays admission to the palace (not the exhibitions) is free.
Chiara G
1 October 2016
Questo posto è meraviglia pura, sia all'interno che all'esterno, con il suo enorme terrazzo con vista sul porto e il mare di Genova
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Via Balbi, 10, 16126 Genova, Italy Get directions
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Thu-Sun 9:00 AM–7:00 PM

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