Palazzo Doria (Doria Palace), Genoa
Doria Palace is a dazzling example of Genoese Renaissance architecture. Commissioned by the Spinola brothers around 1563 and nearing completion by 1567, its elegant Mannerist fa莽ade and richly detailed marble portal make it a highlight of this UNESCO-listed street that once hosted the Republic of Genoa鈥檚 most important diplomatic visitors.
In the late 1500s, the palace passed into the hands of the Doria family鈥攃ousins of the legendary Admiral Andrea Doria鈥攁nd earned its current name. Opulent decorative additions continued under Carlo Doria, Duke of Tursi, in 1597, including grand loggias and an ornate clock tower by Carlo Randoni, blending pink Finale stone, grey slate, and Carrara marble into a fa莽ade statement.
While its sumptuous interior is no longer a public museum, parts of the building remain accessible behind its imposing portal. Carefully designed spatial flow鈥攆rom atrium to grand staircase to a raised rectangular courtyard鈥攄emonstrates the height of aristocratic residential design. The richly frescoed reception halls, once adorned with masterpieces by Cambiaso and Ansaldo, speak to a bygone era of ceremonial grandeur.
In the late 1500s, the palace passed into the hands of the Doria family鈥攃ousins of the legendary Admiral Andrea Doria鈥攁nd earned its current name. Opulent decorative additions continued under Carlo Doria, Duke of Tursi, in 1597, including grand loggias and an ornate clock tower by Carlo Randoni, blending pink Finale stone, grey slate, and Carrara marble into a fa莽ade statement.
While its sumptuous interior is no longer a public museum, parts of the building remain accessible behind its imposing portal. Carefully designed spatial flow鈥攆rom atrium to grand staircase to a raised rectangular courtyard鈥攄emonstrates the height of aristocratic residential design. The richly frescoed reception halls, once adorned with masterpieces by Cambiaso and Ansaldo, speak to a bygone era of ceremonial grandeur.
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Sight Name: Palazzo Doria (Doria 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)
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