Palazzo Ayrolo Negrone (Ayrolo Negrone Palace), Genoa
The Ayrolo Negrone Palace is a remarkable example of Renaissance-Baroque architecture. It belongs to the esteemed group of Rolli Palaces鈥攈istoric residences that once accommodated visiting dignitaries during the Republic of Genoa and are now recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The palace we see today is the result of centuries of architectural evolution. Its origins date back to around 1560鈥�62, when it was created by combining two houses鈥攐ne originally built for the Spanish ambassador Francesco De Ugarte. In the early 1600s, under Gio Tommaso Ayrolo, the two wings were reunited, and by 1657 it came under the care of the Negrone family.
While expansions continued鈥攕uch as 18th-century fa莽ade renovation by Antonio Barabino and addition of dual marble portals in 1870鈥攖he interior's crowning glory remains the 17th-century gallery frescoed by Giovanni Battista Carlone. Illuminated by large windows, this hall depicts scenes from the Aeneid in vivid color and perspective-enhancing design.
Although still privately owned and not regularly open to the public, the Ayrolo Negrone Palace offers a fascinating glimpse into Genoa鈥檚 aristocratic grandeur. Visitors can admire its richly decorated fa莽ade, twin entrances, and ornate windows from the Fontane Marose Square鈥攁nd occasionally gain insider access during special guided tours or cultural events that reveal the ornate frescoed gallery and splendid decorations inside.
The palace we see today is the result of centuries of architectural evolution. Its origins date back to around 1560鈥�62, when it was created by combining two houses鈥攐ne originally built for the Spanish ambassador Francesco De Ugarte. In the early 1600s, under Gio Tommaso Ayrolo, the two wings were reunited, and by 1657 it came under the care of the Negrone family.
While expansions continued鈥攕uch as 18th-century fa莽ade renovation by Antonio Barabino and addition of dual marble portals in 1870鈥攖he interior's crowning glory remains the 17th-century gallery frescoed by Giovanni Battista Carlone. Illuminated by large windows, this hall depicts scenes from the Aeneid in vivid color and perspective-enhancing design.
Although still privately owned and not regularly open to the public, the Ayrolo Negrone Palace offers a fascinating glimpse into Genoa鈥檚 aristocratic grandeur. Visitors can admire its richly decorated fa莽ade, twin entrances, and ornate windows from the Fontane Marose Square鈥攁nd occasionally gain insider access during special guided tours or cultural events that reveal the ornate frescoed gallery and splendid decorations inside.
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Sight Name: Palazzo Ayrolo Negrone (Ayrolo Negrone Palace)
Sight Location: Genoa, Italy (See walking tours in Genoa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Genoa, Italy (See walking tours in Genoa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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