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Historic villa / palace, 1655
Royal Palace of Genoa
Palace in Genua, Italy
At a glance
- Period
- Early modern period, 1655
- Style
- Italian Baroque architecture
- Commissioned by
- House of Balbi
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli
- Coordinates
- 44°24′54″ N, 8°55′34″ E
- Address
- Via Balbi, 10, 16126 Genova
History and description
The Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) or Palazzo Stefano Balbi is a major palace in Genoa.
History
Construction of the present structure began in 1618 for the Balbi family. From 1643 to 1655, work renewed under the direction of the architects Pier Francesco Cantone and Michele Moncino. In 1677, the palace was sold to the Durazzo family, who enlarged the palace under the designs of Carlo Fontana.
In 1823, the palace was sold to the Royal House of Savoy. From 1919, the palace has belonged to the state.
Decor
The palace contains much original furniture and decoration. Frescoes inside include the Glory of the Balbi Family by Valerio Castello and Andrea Sghizzi, Spring changing slowly to Winter by Angelo Michele Colonna and Agostino Mitelli, and Jove establishes Justice on the Earth by Giovanni Battista Carlone. It also contains canvases by Bernardo Strozzi, il Grechetto, Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Domenico Fiasella as well as Bassano, Tintoretto, Luca Giordano, Anthony van Dyck, Ferdinand Voet, and Guercino. It contains statuary by Filippo Parodi.
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Timeline
- 1655Built
- 1919Opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Genova Piazza PrincipeTrain, nearest
500 m as the crow flies
Royal Palace of GenoaVia Balbi, 10, 16126 Genova
Porto Antico600 m
Aeroporto Internazionale di Genova - Cristoforo Colombo6.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Royal Palace of Genoa?
Royal Palace of Genoa is in Genoa, in the province of Genova (Liguria), Italy. Address: Via Balbi, 10, 16126 Genova. GPS coordinates: 44.41491, 8.92616.
How much does it cost to visit Royal Palace of Genoa?
There is an admission charge, but entry is free on the first Sunday of the month (Domenica al museo). Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Royal Palace of Genoa wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is wheelchair accessible.
How old is Royal Palace of Genoa?
Wikidata dates it to 1655.
What else is there to see near Royal Palace of Genoa?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo dell'Università (0 m away), Palazzo Balbi Piovera Francesco (100 m away), Gio Agostino Balbi Palace (100 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 6 photos
- Genova, palazzo reale, controfacciata 03 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- American Red Cross - I thru M - Professor Edoardo Maragliano, of Italian Delegation. Director of the Medical Clinic of University of Genoa, War. Dept. Inspector for the Prevention of Tuberculosis in the Italian Army - NARA - 20806202 — Unknown author Unknown author or not provided, Public domain
- American Red Cross - Vehicles - In the courtyard of the Royal Palace at Genoa American Red Cross trucks and cars used in distribution of supplies, which has been given to the American Red Cross by the Italian aut(...) - NARA - 20805276 — Unknown author Unknown author or not provided, Public domain
- Gênes, le palais royal, vue donnant (côté jardin) - btv1b530770570 — Agence Rol. Agence photographique (commanditaire), Public domain
- Genova 100 84 — FrDr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Conférence de Gênes - vue du Palais Royal - btv1b9037980f — Agence de presse Meurisse. Agence photographique (commanditaire), Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences