Palazzo Ducale
In this spot, where Palazzo Ducale once stood, a monumental chapter of Genoa’s history has ended. The Doge’s Palace, or Palazzo Ducale, began its life in the late medieval era and evolved through centuries of civic power, serving as the seat of the Capitano del popolo and later the Doge’s residence as Genoa’s republic consolidated its authority. Built/expanded across the 14th and 15th centuries, the complex acquired its distinctive forms under successive rulers, and by the late 18th century its Neoclassical reconfigurations—significant under architect Simone Cantoni—reflected a shift from medieval to modern civic life. The palace was once the hub of political leadership and a nucleus for diplomacy, culture, and public ceremony in Genoa. …
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