HISTORY
First of all let me say it: “Royal Palace is my favorite Museum in Genoa!” Everything you see is a masterpiece: paintings, frescoes, statues, furnishings, walls, terrace mosaic, even the view! A bit of history The original owner of [...]
Genoa oldest shops, this is a Top 4. 4. Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano, 1814 The Italian oldest artisanal confectioner is in Genoa! This magnificent shop in Soziglia looks like an extraordinary museum: frescoes on the ceiling, decorated wooden moldings [...]
First of all let me say that San Lorenzo Cathedral is the most important place of worship in Genoa. History of San Lorenzo Cathedral It became a Cathedral from the ninth century, replacing the Basilica of the Twelve Apostles [...]
Maybe you’ve heard about Rolli days. It’s a weekend when Palaces open their door to visitors for free. It’ planned twice a year and it’s amazing! What’s Rolli? The word “Rolli” comes from roll, a document written by the [...]
Today I want to tell you more about the lighthouse of Genoa, in Italian LA LANTERNA. A symbol Lighthouse is the translation of the word “Lanterna” in English. But for us, our lanterna is not just a lighthouse, it’s [...]