Location: Castelletto
Top Things to do in Castelletto
6 Museums in Castelletto That You Shouldn't Miss
Wandering the narrow caruggi alleyways of Genoa is a bit like solving a medieval labyrinth. In the heart of the Italian port city lies Piazza de Ferrari, a main square with a beautiful fountain and a perimeter lined with historic buildings, including the Palace of the Doges the Teatro Carlo Felice, which was destroyed during WWII and subsequently rebuilt. The seaside neighborhood of Boccadasse is vision of pink and yellow buildings that brighten up this lovely fishing village.
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1. Musei di Strada Nuova
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4.5 based on 290 reviews
Palazzo Tursi Since 2004, the Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Tursi – the three historical, municipally-owned stately homes in the 16th-century Strada Nuova – constitute a continuous exhibition devoted to ancient art: the Museums of Strada Nuova. The Palazzo Rosso, historical residence of the Brignole Sale family, and the Palazzo Bianco, a prestigious art gallery, have been open to the public since the end of the 19th century; the Palazzo Tursi, the seat of the Municipality, hosts a museum as well as cultural and official events. Joint in a continuous exhibition path, the three buildings retain their own specific historical features and collections, transforming the Strada Nuova into a real ‘museum-street’: a masterpiece of the Genoese architectural and residential tradition, with a cultural establishment unique in size, features, quality and prestige. The Museums of Strada Nuova also provide cafeteria services and bookshops.
Reviewed By CWBuff - Abington, United States
One of numerous museums on Via Garibaldi and part of a combination ticket (I would still recommmend getting the Museum Pass though - even the 24hr one - you'll get your moneys worth on the 2nd entry) Just.... too much stuff to describe!!!! Frescoes, paintings, furniture, metal & porcelaine things - all with nice doze of history! Highly recommend
2. Centro di documentazione per la Storia, l'Arte e l'Immagine di Genova
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
The DOCSAI centre is located in the annexes of the Palazzo Rosso, the least visible of the three buildings of the complex constructed for the Brignole-Sale family between the 17th and 18th century. The DOCSAI Centre (Documentation Center for the History, Art and Image) of Genoa consists of three sections: - Art History Library - Cartographic and Topographical Collections - The Photo Archive and GenovaFotografia
3. Musei di Strada Nuova - Palazzo Rosso
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4.5 based on 412 reviews
Reviewed By riotactuk - London, United Kingdom
Designed by the architect Pietro Antonio Corradi and built between 1671 and 1677, today it is one of Genoa's most important historical palazzos and art galleries. Maria Brignole Sale, Duchess of Galliera, bequeathed the family palazzo to the city in 1874 and her collection of painting constituted the core of what would become the collection open to the public. Today it includes works by Van Dyck, Reni, Veronese, Guercino, Dürer, Strozzi and others.
4. Musei di Strada Nuova - Palazzo Bianco
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4.0 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By heatherrU6553DQ - South Salt Lake, United States
This was a great introduction to Genoa, particularly the artists & artwork. Fascinating & beautiful! The patterned pebble-work outside was the first like it I had seen. Very peaceful & not crowded.
5. Musei di Strada Nuova - Palazzo Doria Tursi
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4.0 based on 92 reviews
6. Piccolo Museo del Padre Santo di Genova
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