Rolli Palaces Guided Tour

On this guided tour of the Rolli palaces, we'll explore luxurious Genoese residences built by affluent families between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, during the city's Golden Age.

Rolli Palaces Guided Tour

The tour will commence at 3 pm on Via Garibaldi, a historic area in Genoa's old town known for its high concentration of palaces.

The Palazzi dei Rolli were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. This collection of private mansions was part of the "Rolli", a system of public hospitality, with residences required to host notable visitors through a public lottery. These palaces hosted dignitaries, including kings and ambassadors, and were admired by artists such as Rubens.

During the tour, participants will observe lavish reception rooms, exquisite decorations, works by notable Genoese artists, and beautiful frescoes.

First, we'll visit Palazzo Rosso, a 17th-century residence with art collections attributed to the Brignole-Sale family. We will explore its intricately decorated rooms.

Next, we will proceed to the Nicolosio Lomellino Palace, also known as Palazzo Podestà, and admire its stunning frescoes and stuccos.

The tour will continue to the Palace of Tobia Pallavicino, or Palazzo Carrega-Cataldi, home to significant works by Genoese Baroque artists.

We will conclude by visiting the Golden Gallery in the Palazzo di Tobia Pallavicini, noted for its opulence, followed by the Imperial Palace, renowned for its impressive frescoes.