Palazzo Reale
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Royal Palace of Genoa was built at the behest of the Balbi family and is located in the homonymous street. Inside it is preserved original furniture from the middle of the 17th century until the beginning of the 20th century, several works and paintings by the great artists. The building is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Galleria di Palazzo Reale
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Palazzo Reale Gallery is located inside the Royal Palace of Genoa, built between 1618 and 1620 by the powerful Balbi family. Inside you can see over 200 paintings exhibited in the two noble floors, a collection of ancient and modern sculptures, such as those by Filippo Barodi, one of the most famous sculptors of the Baroque Genoese. In addition, we can also find a collection of Genoese, Piedmontese and French furniture dating back to the middle of the 17th century until the beginning of the 20th century.
Museo di Palazzo Reale
Genoa
(15 Km)
The wonderful Royal Palace has kept intact
its internal representation, with their fixed and mobile decorations. In its halls are exposed more than 100 paintings by artists such as Bassano, Tintoretto, Luca Giordano, Anthony van Dyck.
Galata museo del mare
Genoa
(14 Km)
The largest maritime museum of the Mediterranean unites the scientific and innovative approach. Its fascinating reconstructions give a very detailed life on board, of the sailing from Genoa and the evolution of the city.
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo in the center of the medieval city was erected from the 9th century. Consecrated in 1118 by Pope Gelasius II, it has an impressive Gothic façade in Genoese style. The interior preserves remarkable pictorial and sculptural works.
Lanterna di Genova
Genoa
(17 Km)
The first Genovese lighthouse, a magnificent symbol of the city of Genoa, dates back to 1128, and it is on the hill San Begnini. It is believed that in 1449 it was been guarded by Antonio Colombo, uncle of Christopher Columbus.
Palazzo Ducale
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Palazzo Ducale di Genoa is one of the main historical buildings and museums of the Ligurian capital. This frequently hosts important art exhibitions, debates and conferences. Several events often occur inside it. In 2001 the Heads of State and Government gathered here on the occasion of the G8.
Via Garibaldi
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Via Garibaldi was included among the assets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed by Bernardino Cantone, it is home to the museum path that connects the three historic municipal dwellings dedicated to ancient art. These are the famous Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Doria Tursi. Originally Strada Maggiore is now called “Strada Nuova”.
Palazzo Rosso
Genoa
(15 Km)
The third building of the complex of Strada Nuova is decorated with frescoes by the greatest Ligurian painters of the '600 and has precious furniture. In his rich gallery you can admire the works of Dürer, Veronese, Guercino, Strozzi, Grechetto, Van Dyck.
Palazzo Doria
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Doria-Tursi palace was built in 1565 by Domenico and Giovanni Ponzello for Niccolò Grimaldi. In 1597 the palace became the property of Giovanni Andrea Doria. Since 1848 the building has been home to the Genoese town hall. From 13 July 2006 the palace is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Palazzo Bianco
Genoa
(15 Km)
It is part of the Strada Nuova complex, declared World Heritage Site, where you can admire the masterpieces of European painting from '500 to '700. In addition to the Genoese and Italian artists are represented in the Flemish, Dutch and French artists.
Palazzo San Giorgio
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Palazzo delle Compere di San Giorgio - is one of the most important and well-known historical buildings in Genoa, included in the list of Italian national monuments. In 1800 it was restored by Alfredo D'Andrade. Since 1903 the building has been the headquarters of the port authority of Genoa.
Loggia dei Mercanti
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Merchants Lodge was built between 1589 and 1595, by the architect Andrea Ceresola, but the origins of the building date back to the Middle Ages, when the Fathers of the Genoese Municipality wanted a building for settle the Piazza Banchi in which the trading of goods and currencies were carried out. The structure has a rectangular plan with Doric columns that support the vault. Inside, we also find a fresco created by Pietro Sorri from the 16th century, depicting the Madonna enthroned with the Child.
Palazzo Imperiale
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Imperiale Palace is located in the market area in the historic center of Genoa. Inside you can still find frescoes by the greatest artists such as Bernardo Castello and Luca Cambiaso. The palace was included by UNESCO in the list of World Heritage Sites. Today the Ligurian Artisan Culture Center is located in the building.
Palazzo Balbi Senarega
Genoa
(15 Km)
Palazzo Balbi-Senarega is located in the historic center of Genoa and was founded by two brothers Giacomo and Pantaleo Balvo. The building contains two apartments located one above the other in order to make more effective use of the space. Baroque art is distinguished above all from the decorations of the second floor Nobile and from the garden of the building characterized by the wide Baroque spatiality and the bright colonnades. Today, the building is home to the departments of the University of Genoa.
Palazzo Gambaro
Genoa
(15 Km)
Palazzo Gambaro was built between 1558 and 1564 by Bernardo Spazio for Pantaleo Spinola. The facade of the building is very simple. Inside the building there are works by the great artists of the seventeenth century such as those of the brothers Giovanni and Giovanni Battista Carlone. The building can be visited under telephone reservation. It has long been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Palazzo Pallavicini
Genoa
(14 Km)
Palazzo Pallavicini is located in Via Garibaldi in Genoa. It was built in 1558, in an elegant style, for Count Agostino Pallavicini. In the mid-eighteenth century the structure passed to the Cambiaso family. To date, the building is owned by a bank credit institution and since 13 July 2006 it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Castello di Nervi
Genoa
(5 Km)
The Castle of Nervi was built in the 16th century and was used as a defensive construction against the great dangers for the population. The building has been restored and today hosts exhibitions and cultural days. The castle of Nervi is also home to the Combatants and Veterans Association and the ANPI.
Forte San Giuliano
Genoa
(12 Km)
Fort San Giuliano was raised between 1819 and 1836, on the coast of Genoa that went between the promontory of San Giuliano and Punta Vagno. As can be seen, the fort takes its name from the homonymous promontory. The fort was built with the aim of protecting the east coast of Genoa from the landings of enemies. The structure was composed of two barracks and surrounded by a moat. Part of the structural body was also the drawbridge that is still present with the relative drive mechanisms.
Forte San Martino
Genoa
(12 Km)
Fort San Martino is located on the hill of Papigliano. It was designed by the Savoy government in 1820 and is considered the most modern built in the early decades of the nineteenth century. Nowadays the fort is surrounded by a canal, hidden by vegetation.
Forte Santa Tecla
Genoa
(11 Km)
The Fort of Santa Tecla was built by the engineer Jacques De Sicre in 1747, on the basis where the church of Santa Tecla stood, from which it takes its name. The fort was part of the fortification work of the city of Genoa, and its structure is imposing and majestic. There is, with a courtyard, where stands the barracks divided into three floors. On the upper floors are the accommodations and a passage leading to the southern ramparts used as warehouses.
Forte Richelieu
Genoa
(11 Km)
Fort Richelieu was raised in the second half of the 18th century by the Spanish engineer Jacque de Sicre. On 16 November 1747 the fort took the name of Marshal Richelieu and work began on the construction of the complex, which immediately became a strategic point for the defense of Genoa. In the 19th century, during French rule, the structure of the fort was enlarged. The property has a drawbridge at the entrance and a central courtyard, where the two-story barracks overlook.
Forte Tenaglia
Genoa
(17 Km)
Forte Tenaglia was built between 1815 and 1836. This facility was used by German soldiers in World War II. It held this name for its architectural peculiarity, which is also called 'Opera a Horno'. The fort was abandoned immediately after World War II.
Forte Ratti
Genoa
(11 Km)
Fort Ratti or Monteratti is a military construction, dating back to the first half of the 18th century. The structure was built to protect the territory from enemies who could cross the small villages of San Martino, Albaro and Sturla and head towards the city of Genoa. The structure has a linear plan and the main bastion was divided into two wings used for kitchens and services.
Forte Begato
Genoa
(17 Km)
Fort Begato was built between 1818 and 1836. This structure takes its name from the neighboring town on which it stands. During the two wars it was used as a place for prisoners and at the end of the war as a deposit by the army. Today, unfortunately, this fort is abandoned, despite the various very expensive attempts at restoration. In addition, it is not accessible to the public, it can only be admired from afar.
Forte Sperone
Genoa
(16 Km)
Forte Sperone is part of the most important forts in Genoa and from the top of Mount Peralto dominates the whole city. Its origins date back to 1530 when the Senate of Genoa financed the construction of a Bastia, but the fort owes its current structure to the changes implemented during the 18th and 19th centuries. Over the centuries it had different functions and currently hosts theatrical events.
Forte Puin
Genoa
(15 Km)
Fort Puin is located in the city of Genoa and dates back to the early nineteenth century, it was built between 1815 and 1830, with the main purpose of defending the northern part of the city. Its construction anticipates the other strong neighbors of the area. Thanks to a restoration that dates back to the 60s, today it is in excellent state of preservation and can be visited to the public. The Fort is the property of the State Property of the Municipality of Genoa.
Forte Fratello Minore
Genoa
(17 Km)
Fort Brother Minor is a fortified building located in the province of Genoa, dating back to the mid-nineteenth century. The building consists of a square tower that is part of a bastion enclosure, through a drawbridge, which no longer exists. The fort is also remembered because during World War I, the famous poet, Ugo Foscolo, was wounded. Unfortunately, today it is in a state of neglect.
Forte Belvedere ruderi
Genoa
(18 Km)
Work on the construction of the Belvedere Fort began around 1817 and ended in 1889. It was erected for defensive purposes, in fact it was a fortified work. Over the years it had several functions, and during the fascist period it was used as a seat for dissidents. Today, unfortunately, it is in a state of neglect.
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj
Genoa
(16 Km)
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj was built between 1529 and 1533 by Andrea Doria. After Andrea's death, the building was erected by Giovanni Andrea I. The structure was renovated with a special architecture by the architect Giovanni Ponzello. The palace has been decorated by great Italian artists and is currently owned by the Pamphilj family.
La Commenda di San Giovanni di Prè
Genoa
(16 Km)
The Commenda di San Giovanni di Prè is located in the Genoese district of Prè and represents a building of Catholic worship in the Ligurian city. The structure includes two Romanesque-style churches and a three-story building called the Commenda, which identifies with the convent and the hospitable. In fact, at the time of the Third Crusade, Friar William, a member of the Jerosolimitani Knights, built the complex to use it as a shelter for pilgrims.
Padiglione del Mare e della Navigazione
Genoa
(16 Km)
The Genoa Sea and Navigation Pavilion is one of the most innovative museums in Genoa and is located on the third floor of the Cotton Warehouses, near the Aquarium. The purpose of the Museum is to tell the maritime story of Genoa and Liguria in general, starting from the sixteenth century to the early twentieth century. In fact, we find representations of vintage boats and rooms dedicated to Andrea Doria and Cristoforo Colombo. In addition, real-size plastics are also exhibited that resume the different workings in shipbuilding.
Palazzo Parodi
Genoa
(15 Km)
Palazzo Parodi is located in Via Garibaldi in Genoa and since 1845 the palace belongs to the Parodi family. The decoration of the structure is from the sixteenth century. Inside the rooms we can admire the works of Taddeo Carlone: the busts of Franco Lercari and his wife Antonia De Marini. Since 13 July 2006, the building is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Palazzo Cambiaso
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Cambiaso Palace was built in 1558, by Bernardino Cantone. It was built at the behest of Agostino Pallavicini. From the mid-eighteenth century it passed to the Cambiaso family. On 13 July 2006, it became part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building is currently owned by a bank credit institution.
Palazzo Podestà
Genoa
(15 Km)
Palazzo Podestà also known as Palazzo Lomellini is located in the historic center of Genoa. It was built between 1559 and 1565 by Giovanni Battista Castello, who belonged to one of the most powerful families in the city. The building's prospectus is decorated with stucco, the portal is in marble with Doric columns and the inscription “SAPIENTIA AEDIFICABITUR DOMUS” (the house will be built wisely). Inside, the frescoes by B. Parodi, Lorenzo De Ferrari and Giacomo Boni are preserved.
Palazzo Cattaneo Adorno
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Palazzo Cattaneo - Adorno takes the name of the last owners. Following the bombings of World War II, he underwent several restorations. Many art historians consider it one of the most beautiful and special palaces in Genoa. Since 13 July 2006, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Palazzo Spinola
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Spinola Palace was built in 1593 for Francesco Grimaldi. At the renovation it was painted in the Rococo style. In 1958 it was donated to the Italian State by the Marquises Spinola. Currently in the building is the National Gallery of Palazzo Spinola. Since 13 July 2006, the palace has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno
Genoa
(14 Km)
The Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno was conceived by the architect Carlo Barabino, but the structure was executed after his death by his student Giovanni Battista Resasco. Work began in 1844 in the area of Villa Vaccarezza in Staglieno, not very far from the town of Genoa. Resasco had the objective of maintaining the rectangular structure conceived by Barabino and aroused the admiration of contemporaries for the scenography and architecture of the Pantheon. Among the tombs we include that of Campodonico and Senator Tito Orsini.
Castello di Rapallo
Rapallo
(10 Km)
The Castle of Rapallo was built in the mid-16th century. Inside there is a small chapel that was dedicated to San Gaetano. Over time, the Castle became an important seat of state bodies and for this reason it was declared an Italian National Monument. Today the Castle is home to renowned artistic and cultural exhibitions.
Castello di Torriglia
Torriglia
(15 Km)
The castle of Torriglia was built in 1153 and belonged to the monastery of San Marziano. In the middle of the 13th century the Castle was purchased by the Doria family. Towards the end of the eighteenth century it was abandoned and from that moment only the ruins remained.
Torre di Ponente
Zoagli
(13 Km)
Zoagli was invaded several times by the Saracen pirates, until in the '500 it was equipped with sighting and defence towers that later became “sanitary towers.” The Western Tower is located on the side of the central beach and is incorporated into the Canevaro Castle, inserted in the circuit of the ancient Patrician villas of the Genovesato.
Torre di Levante
Zoagli
(13 Km)
The Tower of Levante was built in the 18th century. After its construction, the building underwent some restorations until 1800, from which it assumed its present appearance. The building has a square structure built of stone with rectangular windows. The tower has been recently restored and today it is home to artistic and cultural organizations.
Galleria d’arte moderna
Genoa
(5 Km)
This beautiful modern art gallery, opened in 1928, houses an important and impressive collection, The Wolfson Collection, a must see. There are beautiful works of art and sculptures to see and discover. Come over!
Museo dell’emigrante
Genoa
(14 Km)
The Emigrant Museum tells the story through its collection of many individuals and families, which in the nineteenth century left Italy to seek fortune in America. There are original furniture, all well-preserved, witnessing the event.
Museo Garibaldino
Genoa
(9 Km)
Who does not know Giuseppe Garibaldi?! This interesting museum is a beautiful testimony of the life and the battles won and lost by this wonderful man, known as the hero of both worlds. Worth a visit.
Ponte Monumentale
Genoa
(14 Km)
The impressive Monumental Bridge in Genoa is perfectly integrated into the surrounding modernity, it was built in the early twentieth century and it is one of the most famous landmarks. Worth a visit and a souvenir photo!
Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Camogli
(8 Km)
This fue abbey was built in front of the sea, in the heart of a bay accessible only by foot or by sea, which was built between the tenth and ninth century and today retains much of its original structures.
Museo Marinaro Gio Bon Ferrari
Camogli
(5 Km)
This is where it is told the story of Camogli and its people. It houses three hundred years of history of Marina Sailing Camogliese, of its owners, its Captains and its Sailors.
Chiesa di San Nicolò di Capodimonte
Camogli
(6 Km)
Built in the Romanesque period in slate, a local stone by the typical black color, it preserves inside traces of medieval frescoes.
Santuario N.S. delle Grazie
Chiavari
(17 Km)
Scenic shrine of the 13th century, totally painted
Castello di Montoggio - rovine
Montoggio
(182 Km)
It is a castle that belonged first to the Malaspina family and later to that of the Fieschi. The castle was shot down in 1547, currently you can see an expanse of ruins. We find a faithful reconstruction of what the building looked like on wikipedia.
Parrocchia di San Giovanni Decollato
Montoggio
(17 Km)
The seventeenth-century church, rebuilt, in its present forms, in the 17th century, houses an important picture gallery inside it. There are works by authors of the seventeenth century Genoese such as Bartolomeo Guidobono, Domenico Fiasella, Giovanni Andrea de Ferrari, Aurelio Lomi, Orazio De Ferrari, Anton Maria Piola, Giovanni Andrea Carlone.
Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Tre Fontane
Montoggio
(16 Km)
The cult building is divided into two bodies, the first includes an atrium and a cantonia, area of the church in which the singers take place, in which there is a working organ from 1894. The second body consists of three parts, naves. Inside there are about fifty paintings of folk art, presumably from the 19th century, on the altar, located in the central nave, we find a wooden statue depicting the Madonna.
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Castello
Genoa
(15 Km)
This is a monumental basilica in Genova along the Italian nunnery near the museum. It is a historical cluster that Italians respect due to the virtue of it being extra-ordinary due to presence of great history, architectural designs, and the artistic factor important to the locals.
Santuario di Santa Caterina
Genoa
(14 Km)
Genoa is well known by many due to the point of owning a Sanctuary. This is a gratifying example of why it is termed by some people as a city with artistic attractions. It has a Genoese school of 16th century, which has the urn that belongs to Santa Caterina Fieschi Ardorno. This person died in the year 1510. She later became a saint by 1737 and from her work their rose her Saint Patron as the head of all the health organizations in Italy. These included hospitals and dispensaries. People still celebrate her job on 12th September each year
Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria
Genoa
(15 Km)
This is the national gallery, where one may get to know about the existence and general introduction of the vital art works of various people. In addition, Grimaldi Spinola di Pellicceria Palace has reservations of traditional furnishings. The decoration is preserved in an incomparable glamour in an ancient mansion of a huge Genoese fraternity.
Casa Paganini
Genoa
(15 Km)
This is a house that was once the house that many termed it as the Monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie La Nuova. It is located at Piazza Santa Maria in a place called Passione. Natives understand it better in terms of the ‘House of music’ that was dedicated to Nicolo Paganini.
Castello D'Albertis - Museo delle Culture del Mondo
Genoa
(16 Km)
Following the fact that Monte Galletto sheer that extends towards the Mediterranean Sea, Castello D’Albertis (located at Corso Dogali of Genoa) offers both a great park and a museum as attractive features to tourists moving past the place
Castello Dragone
Camogli
(4 Km)
The Dragonara Castle or Castel Dragone is a defensive building in Camogli. According to some historical sources, the construction dates from around the first half of the 13th century. The original Castle, perhaps smaller than the current version, was used almost immediately as an excellent sighting and defense center of both the village and the stretch of sea in front of the cliff on the which the manor was erected.
Torre Doria
Camogli
(8 Km)
The Doria Tower was built in 1562 in honor of Andrea Doria as a sign of gratitude for protecting the village from pirates. On the main facade there is the coat of arms of the Doria family. In the twelfth century the Tower was restored by Oreste Spinola.
Teatro Stabile di Genova
Genoa
(13 Km)
The largest theater complex in Genoa was founded in 1951 and its business culture has developed among the most significant at the national level. Its seat is the Teatro della Corte that can accommodate more than a thousand spectators.
Politeama Genovese
Genoa
(21 Km)
This private theater offers to all types of interest a wide range of shows and theatrical genres, such as comedy, drama, international music, family show, dance,classical ballet, but also civic theater and contemporary prose.
Teatro della Tosse
Genoa
(15 Km)
This theater is at the former theater on Sant'Agostino, who was the first public theater and where Niccolo Paganini made ??his debut in 1795. Its performances and activitiesare moving the boundaries between the worlds of literature, painting and art.
Accademia Linguistica
Genoa
(14 Km)
The Linguistic Academy was built in 1751. In 1942, the palace suffered enormous damage from air bombings. From 1831 to 1997 it became the seat of the Berio Civic Library and the Linguistic Academy. In the academy we can find: works and language paintings from the 14th to the 19th century, collections of prints and drawings, a gypsotheque and a library for internal use. There are many well-known names that attended this academy.
Casa di Colombo
Genoa
(14 Km)
The house of Christopher Columbus was built in the 18th century. It consists of three floors with three rooms each and was renovated in 1684 also due to the bombings. The house-museum was entrusted to the Genoese Cultural Association “Porta Soprana” and is available to the public.
Villa Croce
Genoa
(14 Km)
The palace was donated to the City of Genoa by the Croce family to be transformed into a museum. In this structure there are more than 3,000 works of Italian and foreign abstract art, of some of the most important artists in this artistic field. The museum consists of three floors. On the ground floor is the bookstore, a conference room and a library. Instead, contemporary art exhibitions are preserved on the first floor. Today it is among the most visited museums in the area.
Torre della Cittadella
Chiavari
(18 Km)
The Chiavari Castle is a 12th century building. It extends on a hill and was built in order to defend the city and the valley that surround it. The structure has been subjected to expansion and upgrading work and of it has arrived well guarded and currently in good condition only the tower. Today, the property is private and is not accessible to the public.
Castello di Chiavari
Chiavari
(18 Km)
Chiavari Castle is a defensive building located in Tigullio. The castle was built between 1146 and 1147, on the hill that in the past dominated the fortified citadel of the seaside village of Chiavari, and which was defending it and the surrounding valley.
Museo "V. G. Rossi"
Santa Margherita Ligure
(9 Km)
Museo Archeologico per la Preistoria e Protostoria del Tigullio
Chiavari
(18 Km)
The Archaeological Museum of Prehistory and Protohistory of Tigullio was inaugurated in 1985 in the stables of Palazzo Rocca, located in the center of the city of Chiavari. The Museum welcomes significant materials ranging from the Paleolithic to Roman times.
Museo "L. Garaventa"
Chiavari
(18 Km)
The “L. Garaventa” Museum was inaugurated in 1997 by the Economic Society of Chiavari. He collected donations from the art collections of Professor Lorenzo Garaventa who wanted to preserve his sculptural works known in Italy and abroad. The Museum collects more than fifty sculptures, chalks and woods of classical and modern tradition.
Quadreria della Società Economica
Chiavari
(18 Km)
The Economic Society Quadreria is based on the second floor of the building of the homonymous society located in Chiavari. The exhibition hall collects about two hundred works including sculptures, drawings and paintings dated from the end of the fifteenth century to the present day. There are also works by Chiavari artists and from the Flemish school such as Frans Fracken II and the school of Quentin Metsys with his work 'Lamentation of Christ'.
Museo Storico del Risorgimento della Società Economica
Chiavari
(18 Km)
The Historical Museum of the Risorgimento of the Economic Society was created in 1979. It welcomes materials and objects from the Risorgimento era, such as the red shirts of two Garibaldini, the glass in which Giuseppe Mazzini drank and the people's hat of Garibaldi. There are also records, posters and period proclamations in the Museum.
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Chiavari
(18 Km)
The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art is located on the first floor of the Episcopal Palace of the nineteenth-century period in Chiavari. The museum was inaugurated in 1984 and houses paintings, sculptures and silver belonging to religious complexes that no longer exist. Among the most significant works of the Museum are the canvas by Andrea Ansaldo “Mystical Weddings” and the “Deposition of the Cross” by Cesare Corte of the 17th century.
Villa Imperiale di Terralba
Genoa
(12 Km)
The Imperial Villa was built between the end of the '400 and the beginning of the '500 for Lorenzo Cattaneo. It was also restructured around 1560. The building represents a typical Genoese preAlesian villa. Also very interesting is the surrounding park, which is now part of the public gardens. For a long time, it was part of the villa, one of the most important libraries in Genoa. Currently the villa is closed for restorations.
Villa Cambiaso Giustiniani
Genoa
(12 Km)
The villa was designed by Galeazzo Alessi and built by Luca Giustiniani in 1548. The building was built according to Renaissance architecture. The decoration inside the villa is in classic style. In 1921 the villa was taken by the Municipality of Genoa. It was also a Genoese noble residence and today it is the seat of the Faculty of Engineering.
Museo di Santa Maria di Castello
Genoa
(15 Km)
The construction of the museum was born of the idea of grouping all the works, without a location following the transformations of the church and the convent. The first tracks date back to 1959. The museum covers an area of 400 square meters and is divided into 12 rooms. The works on display belong both to the Castle of Santa Maria and other monasteries and convents. You can admire ancient finds, Russian icons of the 19th and 20th century, objects of use and furnishings, as well as fifteenth-century marble.
Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Villa Croce
Genoa
(4 Km)
The museum of Villa Croce is located in the district of Carignano, inside a park open to the public and was donated to the City Council by the Croce family, with the aim of being transformed into a museum. The building was built following the model of the neoclassical architectural structure and houses more than 3000 works of painting, sculpture, photography and iconography of Italian contemporary and abstract art and foreign of the '900.
Museo d'Arte Orientale "E. Chiossone"
Genoa
(14 Km)
The Oriental Art Museum “Edoardo Chiossone” has been located in Villa Di Negro since 1971. The museum houses a vast collection of Japanese and Chinese works from various eras (almost 20,000 pieces), collected by Edoardo Chiossone. In the museum you can see paintings, ceramics, musical instruments, enamels, armor, theatrical masks, etc. also note a large collection of Japanese, Chinese and Siamese sculptures.
Museo Navale
Genoa
(24 Km)
The Naval Museum of Pegli is located inside the Villa Doria Centurione in Pegli, in Genoa. The theme of the museum's exhibition is certainly the relationship with the sea. This is reflected through geographical maps, paintings, drawings, naval models, construction and navigation tools which testify to the particular forms of commerce, navigation, fishing and fishing Genoese shipbuilding of the Xll and 16th century.
Civico Museo Biblioteca dell'Attore del Teatro
Genoa
(14 Km)
The Actor Library Museum was founded in 1966, as part of the Teatro Stabile in Genoa and established in 1971. The goal was the historical and critical study of the theater and the condition of the actor from the 18th century onwards. The library contains 38,200 volumes, of which part are on theatrical topic and a part on Italian and foreign cinema. For each theatrical text of the various works of the library there is also a filing by author, by topic and by title. The archive is open to the public.
Museo dell'Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti
Genoa
(14 Km)
The Museum of the Ligurian Academy of Fine Arts was inaugurated in 1980 by the initiative of Gianfranco Bruno. The most substantial collection is the material found from the nineteenth century until the middle of the twentieth century, at the request of the Marquis Marcello Durazzo. Inside there are exhibition halls, several paintings by famous artists such as Domenico Piola and Ansaldo and there are also artistic productions such as those of Rayper and Luxoro.
Villa del Principe
Genoa
(16 Km)
The Villa del Principe is located in the center of the city and is an ancient three-storey building. Previously it was the private residence of Prince Admiral Andrea Doria, today it is one of the city's main historic buildings. The rooms are furnished with furniture from the period of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, instead the gallery exhibits a cycle of tapestries from the sixteenth century. Observing the interior of the palace, we notice the influence of Spanish art, due to economic and political relations with Spain.
Civica Galleria di Palazzo Rocca
Chiavari
(18 Km)
The Civic Gallery of Palazzo Rocca is located in the interior rooms of Palazzo Rocca di Chiavari. The Palace built during the 17th century houses in its noble floor objects of seventeenth-century art and paintings from the Genoese and Flemish schools. In fact, we observe paintings by artists such as Orazio de Ferrari, Domenico Piola and Jan Roos. The Museum is characterized by its large multitude of Chiavari chairs called “chiavarine”.
Museo di Architettura e Scultura Ligure di Sant'Agostino
Genoa
(14 Km)
The museum of Sant'Agostino is located at the premises of the cloister of an Augustinian convent dating back to 200 in Genoa. The exhibition consists of sculptures in stone, wood, marble and metal. In addition, you can find ceramics, elements of architectural sculpture, various works of pictorial art consisting of frescoes, etc. The sculptures represent a long period ranging from the 2nd century to the VII century. The collections are composed of works donated, purchased, transferred or inherited from individuals and city religious institutions.
Galleria Nazionale Palazzo Spinola
Genoa
(15 Km)
The Palazzo Spinola is the custodian of the historical, artistic and ethno-anthropological heritage of Liguria. The museum was founded with the paintings, furniture, ceramics, silver, books and engravings which the marquis Spinola in 1958 donated to the State.
Museoteatro della Commenda San Giovanni di Pré
Genoa
(14 Km)
The ancient Ospitale of the Commenda, which dates back to 1180, is today a special structure that takes us on a journey through time. Historical records become a show, the characters come to life, thanks to sophisticated technologies and the Theater of Sound.
Galleria Palazzo del Principe
Genoa
(16 Km)
The villa of Admiral Andrea Doria is the most important symbol of the city. In his gallery, as well as furniture, tapestries and portraits, you can admire an extended cycle of mythological frescoes and stucco, painted by Perin del Vaga for Andrea Doria.
Museo del Jazz G. Dagnino
Genoa
(15 Km)
The “G.Dagnino” JAZZ Museum is a center for record research. It has a very rich collection which includes twelve thousand pieces. The museum was founded in 2000. In addition to research, he carries out listening guidance, various conferences, consultation of texts, seminars, etc. the center is active on different fronts.
Teatro Carlo Felice
Genoa
(14 Km)
One of the main theaters of Genoa and one of the most important in Italy was founded'800. It is located downtown, near Piazza De Ferrari. In addition to the Recital and other events, in the season of opera are held spectacles such as ballet and the symphony.
Centro storico
Camogli
(6 Km)
The city of Camogli is cited for the first time in a document in the third century before Christ. The Via Aurelia favored economic development in a natural habitat that is not entirely hospitable. Here you can admire numerous attractions, monuments and sights.
Monastero di San Prospero
Camogli
(3 Km)
The Benedictine Monastery of San Prospero was founded in 1883 by Abbot Don Giovanni Schiaffino. Currently the Monastery is inhabited by Fathers. In addition to some paintings of the late nineteenth century, an important library is preserved in the Monastery.
Santuario di Nostra Signora del Boschetto
Camogli
(4 Km)
The sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boschetto is a religious building located in the Gulf of Paradise in Camogli. A place of worship for the believers of the area, it was built in the place where according to popular tradition the Madonna to Shepherdess Angela appeared. A first chapel was then built, followed by the construction of the current sanctuary and convent between 1612 and 1631.
Piazza Cavour
Rapallo
(10 Km)
Piazza Cavour is the heart of the city of Rapallo where there are numerous trendy bars and bars. From here start several streets that make up the historic center.
Galleria Guidi & Schoen
Genoa
(14 Km)
Castello di Bogliasco trasformato
Bogliasco
(3 Km)
Palazzo Negrone
Genoa
(14 Km)
Palazzo Negrone is located in Piazza delle Fontane Marose. It was created by Antonio Barabino at the end of the 18th century, for the Marquis Negrone. On 13 July 2006, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Arteflex
Genoa
(12 Km)