Museo Palazzo Reale di Genova
The Royal Palace in Genoa, or Palazzo Reale, stands as a landmark of Baroque grandeur and civic pride, begun for the Balbi family in 1618 and later expanded under Carlo Fontana after 1677. This palace, now a state-owned museum, sits at the heart of Genoa’s royal-and-aristocratic story, reflecting the city’s power in the era of the Rolli and the republic of the Balbi, Durazzo, and Savoy lineages. From 1643 to 1655, master builders Pier Francesco Cantone and Michele Moncino renewed the project, shaping interiors that would house one of Italy’s richest decorative ensembles. In 1823 the palace passed to the Royal House of Savoy and, from 1919, became a state property, transitioning from private residence to public heritage. …
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