Museums and Heritage
Liguria’s heritage spans from the maritime power of Genoa to the coastal religious landmarks of the Cinque Terre. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Palazzi dei Rolli—including Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Bianco—which showcase Renaissance and Baroque opulence. Key sites include the 12th-century Genoa Cathedral, the iconic Lanterna lighthouse, and the Galata Museo del Mare, illustrating the region's seafaring legacy. Beyond the city, the 14th-century Gothic churches in Monterosso and Vernazza highlight the architectural history of the Italian Riviera.
A Genoa Cathedral
Genoa Cathedral or Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Lawrence is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Italian city of Genoa.
B Lighthouse of Genoa
The Lighthouse of Genoa, known as La Lanterna, is the main lighthouse serving the Port of Genoa.
C Red Palace
The Palazzo Brignole Sale or Palazzo Rosso is a house museum located in Via Garibaldi, in the historical center of Genoa, in Northwestern…
D Royal Palace
The Palazzo Reale or Palazzo Stefano Balbi is a major palace in Genoa.
E Galata Museo del Mare
The Galata - Museo del mare is a maritime museum in the Italian city of Genoa.
F House of Christopher Columbus
The Christopher Columbus House in Genoa, Italy, is an 18th-century reconstruction of the house in which Christopher Columbus grew up.
G Doge's Palace Genoa
The Doge's Palace is a historical building in Genoa, northern Italy.
H Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
A 13th-century Ligurian Gothic church featuring a distinctive facade of alternating white marble and green serpentinite bands. The interior houses a 14th-century baptismal font and an intricate rose window above the main portal.
I Chiesa di Santa Margherita di Antiochia
Built in 1318 in the Ligurian Romanesque style, this church sits on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea. It is characterized by its 40-meter octagonal bell tower and an interior featuring three aisles and a dark stone finish.
J White Palace
Palazzo Bianco is one of the main buildings of the center of Genoa, Italy. It is situated at 11, via Garibaldi.
K Palazzo Doria-Tursi
The palazzo Doria-Tursi or palazzo Niccolò Grimaldi is a building on Via Giuseppe Garibaldi in the historic town centre of Genoa.
L Mackenzie Castle
The Mackenzie Castle is a historical manor in the Castelletto quarter of Genoa, northern Italy.
M Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria
The Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria, also known as Palazzo Francesco Grimaldi, is a palace located in piazza di Pellicceria in the…
N Villa Principe
The Villa del Principe, Palazzo del Principe, or Palace of Andrea Doria in Fassolo is one of the main historical suburban villas of Genoa,…
O Museum of Natural History Genoa
The Museo Civico di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria is a natural history museum in Genoa, northern Italy.
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