Palazzo Lercari-Parodi (Lercari-Parodi Palace), Genoa
Lercari-Parodi Palace, often referred to as the Franco Lercari Palace, is a Renaissance monument. Commissioned between 1571 and 1578 by Franco Lercari鈥攁 powerful banker and one-time governor of the Republic of Genoa鈥攖he palace was an expression of his immense wealth and status. Its inclusion in Genoa鈥檚 prestigious Rolli system from 1576 marks it as a first-class venue for hosting official guests.
What makes this palace unique is its architecture. The ground floor features diamond-point ashlar masonry, while the upper levels originally featured open loggias similarly depicted in Peter Paul Rubens鈥� 17th-century engravings of Genoese palaces. The richly ornamented portal is flanked by two male telamons carved by Taddeo Carlone, humorously depicted with broken noses鈥攁 nod to an ancestral legend involving Megollo Lercari鈥檚 vengeance.
The interior is just as captivating. The first 鈥渘oble floor鈥� is graced with frescoes by Lazzaro and Pantaleo Calvi鈥攍andscapes and biblical scenes鈥攁longside a stunning Luca Cambiaso fresco depicting episodes from the myth of Niobe. Upstairs, a grand fresco of Megollo Lercari鈥檚 building of the Genoese trading post in Trebizond鈥攁 masterwork of Genoese Mannerism鈥攕till resonates with historic pride.
Though still privately owned by the Parodi family since 1845, Palazzo Lercari-Parodi opens to the public during Rolli Days and special events.
What makes this palace unique is its architecture. The ground floor features diamond-point ashlar masonry, while the upper levels originally featured open loggias similarly depicted in Peter Paul Rubens鈥� 17th-century engravings of Genoese palaces. The richly ornamented portal is flanked by two male telamons carved by Taddeo Carlone, humorously depicted with broken noses鈥攁 nod to an ancestral legend involving Megollo Lercari鈥檚 vengeance.
The interior is just as captivating. The first 鈥渘oble floor鈥� is graced with frescoes by Lazzaro and Pantaleo Calvi鈥攍andscapes and biblical scenes鈥攁longside a stunning Luca Cambiaso fresco depicting episodes from the myth of Niobe. Upstairs, a grand fresco of Megollo Lercari鈥檚 building of the Genoese trading post in Trebizond鈥攁 masterwork of Genoese Mannerism鈥攕till resonates with historic pride.
Though still privately owned by the Parodi family since 1845, Palazzo Lercari-Parodi opens to the public during Rolli Days and special events.
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Sight Name: Palazzo Lercari-Parodi (Lercari-Parodi 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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Walking Tours in Genoa, Italy
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles