Palazzo Rocca
Palazzo Rocca stands at the heart of Chiavari as a ceremonial complex that once belonged to the Costaguta, Ranieri, Grimaldi, and Pallavicini families before becoming a public asset. The building, constructed between 1629 and 1635 by the architect Bartolomeo Bianco, took its enduring name in 1912 when Giuseppe Rocca donated the palazzo and its surrounding park to the municipality. This is not just a palace but a linked museum complex: the ancient stables house the archaeological museum, while the upper floors host the civic gallery. The palace sits near the historic Piazza delle Carrozze, now tied to Giacomo Matteotti, and is entirely enclosed by the Rocca Botanical Park. Before this donation, Rocca initiated the transformation of the garden into a park in 1908, with Polinice Caccia overseeing the project. …
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