Palazzo Doria Tursi (Doria Tursi Palace), Genoa
Doria Tursi Palace serves as Genoa鈥檚 city hall and is the grandest palace on Via Garibaldi. Commissioned in 1565 by wealthy banker Niccol貌 Grimaldi鈥攏icknamed 鈥渢he Monarch鈥� for his multitude of noble titles and his role as a financier to King Philip II of Spain鈥攖he palace spans three historic lots and includes two grand gardens flanking the main building. Architects Domenico and Giovanni Ponzello designed its imposing fa莽ade and majestic double-arched courtyard, making it a stellar example of Genoese Renaissance and Mannerist architecture.
In 1597, after Grimaldi鈥檚 financial troubles, the palace was acquired by Giovanni Andrea Doria for his son Carlo, Duke of Tursi. The additions鈥攎ost notably the ornate street-facing loggias and marble portal鈥攂ring Baroque flair to the structure, integrating Finale stone, slate, and Carrara marble in its design. In the early 19th century, it was purchased by the Savoy monarchy; architect Carlo Randoni added the elegant clock tower, and by 1850 the palace had become the seat of Genoa鈥檚 municipal government.
Today, Palazzo Doria Tursi is a key part of the Strada Nuova Museums complex鈥攁longside Red Palace and White Palace 鈥攁nd is a UNESCO-listed Rolli Palace. Inside, visitors can explore richly decorated rooms featuring Genoese paintings of the 17th and 18th centuries, Canova鈥檚 famed Penitent Magdalene, collections of coins and ceramics, and the splendid Paganini Room, which houses Niccol貌 Paganini鈥檚 legendary 鈥淭he Cannon鈥� violin.
In 1597, after Grimaldi鈥檚 financial troubles, the palace was acquired by Giovanni Andrea Doria for his son Carlo, Duke of Tursi. The additions鈥攎ost notably the ornate street-facing loggias and marble portal鈥攂ring Baroque flair to the structure, integrating Finale stone, slate, and Carrara marble in its design. In the early 19th century, it was purchased by the Savoy monarchy; architect Carlo Randoni added the elegant clock tower, and by 1850 the palace had become the seat of Genoa鈥檚 municipal government.
Today, Palazzo Doria Tursi is a key part of the Strada Nuova Museums complex鈥攁longside Red Palace and White Palace 鈥攁nd is a UNESCO-listed Rolli Palace. Inside, visitors can explore richly decorated rooms featuring Genoese paintings of the 17th and 18th centuries, Canova鈥檚 famed Penitent Magdalene, collections of coins and ceramics, and the splendid Paganini Room, which houses Niccol貌 Paganini鈥檚 legendary 鈥淭he Cannon鈥� violin.
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Sight Name: Palazzo Doria Tursi (Doria Tursi Palace)
Sight Location: Genoa, Italy (See walking tours in Genoa)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Genoa, Italy (See walking tours in Genoa)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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