Palazzo Angelo Giovanni Spinola (Angelo Giovanni Spinola Palace), Genoa

The Angelo Giovanni Spinola Palace is a refined example of Renaissance architecture. It was commissioned in 1558 by Angelo Giovanni Spinola, a distinguished banker to Emperor Charles V and ambassador to Spain. The design was entrusted to architect Giovanni Ponzello, and the building was completed in 1576 by Angelo鈥檚 son Giulio, who later expanded it with a grand courtyard and terraced garden in the 1580s.

The palace is part of the UNESCO-listed The Rolli Palaces, once home to Genoa鈥檚 finest noble families and used to host visiting dignitaries. Its richly frescoed fa莽ade and atrium feature works by the Calvi brothers, Lazzaro Tavarone, Andrea Semino, Bernardo Castello, and others, depicting allegories from Roman history-such as Spartans, emperors, and historic battles-celebrating the Spinola family鈥檚 power and legacy.

Step inside and you鈥檒l find monumental rooms with soaring ceiling heights, a grand staircase adorned with grotesque frescoes, and an upper floor salon decorated with scenes of Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, and family ancestors-each illustrating Martial valor and dynastic pride. One particularly fresco, attributed to Andrea Semino, offers a bird鈥檚-eye view of the palace and its lush terraced gardens, evoking its original 鈥渂uilt into the hill鈥� design.

Although the palace is now privately owned and largely used as office space-currently by Deutsche Bank with limited public access-it remains a stunning example of Genoese Mannerist architecture and artistry. Visitors can sometimes join guided tours or attend occasional cultural events to glimpse its opulent interiors and marvel at the frescoed atrium.

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Sight Name: Palazzo Angelo Giovanni Spinola (Angelo Giovanni Spinola Palace)
Sight Location: Genoa, Italy (See walking tours in Genoa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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