Rolli Palaces Guided Tour

Rolli Palaces Guided Tour

On this guided tour of the Rolli palaces, we will explore Genoa's luxurious residences built by wealthy families between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

The tour starts at 3 pm on Via Garibaldi, a historic area with a high concentration of palaces. The Palazzi dei Rolli were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. This network of private mansions was part of a lottery system for public hospitality, hosting notable visitors including kings and ambassadors. The residences, decorated to impress, were noted by artists like Rubens, who illustrated them in a collection of drawings.

During the tour, we will see lavish reception rooms, elegant decorations, works by important Genoese artists, and stunning frescoes.

We will first visit Palazzo Rosso, a 17th-century residence with rich art collections belonging to the Brignole-Sale family, followed by Nicolosio Lomellino Palace, known for its impressive frescoes and stucco decorations. Next, we will explore the Palace of Tobia Pallavicino, which currently houses the Genoa Chamber of Commerce and features works by Baroque artist Lorenzo de Ferrari.

The tour concludes with a visit to the Golden Gallery in the Palazzo di Tobia Pallavicini, known for its ornate details, and finally, the Imperial Palace to admire its beautiful decorations and frescoes.