Palazzo Rosso (Red Palace), Genoa
Palazzo Rodolfo e Gio Francesco Brignole Sale, otherwise simply referred to as Palazzo Rosso (Red Palace, named so for the distinguished red color), is located at Via Garibaldi, number 18. Built between 1671 and 1677, this was not one of the original 163 Palazzi dei Rolli of Genoa, as the last such list was established in 1664, ten years before the palace was completed.
The construction was commissioned by brothers Rodolfo and Giovanni Francesco Brignole Sale to the Genoese architect, Pietro Antonio Corradi. He proposed a U-shaped plan, with two noble floors, to accommodate two separate residences for each of the brothers. After the death of Rodolfo, Giovanni employed some of the top artists of 17th-century Genoa to decorate the whole building.
In 1746 the current appearance of the facade was defined, characterized by lion protomas marking the architraves of the windows of the two noble floors, depicting a rampant lion under a plum tree, called “brignòle” in Genoese dialect.
The rich art collection, gathered over the years inside the palace, includes the works by the likes of Antoon van Dyck, Guido Reni, Paolo Veronese, Guercino, Gregorio De Ferrari, Albrecht Dürer, Bernardo Strozzi and Mattia Preti. In 1874, the last descendant of the family, Maria Brignole Sale De Ferrari, the Duchess of Galliera, bequeathed the palace along with its art collection to the city of Genoa.
The World War II bombings brought serious damage to the property. In the 1990s, however, based on the historical descriptions, the building was fully restored to its 18th-century splendor.
Today, the distinguished palace forms part of the Strada Nuova Museums, together with Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Doria Tursi.
The admission fee is Eur 7 on all days, except Sunday.
The construction was commissioned by brothers Rodolfo and Giovanni Francesco Brignole Sale to the Genoese architect, Pietro Antonio Corradi. He proposed a U-shaped plan, with two noble floors, to accommodate two separate residences for each of the brothers. After the death of Rodolfo, Giovanni employed some of the top artists of 17th-century Genoa to decorate the whole building.
In 1746 the current appearance of the facade was defined, characterized by lion protomas marking the architraves of the windows of the two noble floors, depicting a rampant lion under a plum tree, called “brignòle” in Genoese dialect.
The rich art collection, gathered over the years inside the palace, includes the works by the likes of Antoon van Dyck, Guido Reni, Paolo Veronese, Guercino, Gregorio De Ferrari, Albrecht Dürer, Bernardo Strozzi and Mattia Preti. In 1874, the last descendant of the family, Maria Brignole Sale De Ferrari, the Duchess of Galliera, bequeathed the palace along with its art collection to the city of Genoa.
The World War II bombings brought serious damage to the property. In the 1990s, however, based on the historical descriptions, the building was fully restored to its 18th-century splendor.
Today, the distinguished palace forms part of the Strada Nuova Museums, together with Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Doria Tursi.
The admission fee is Eur 7 on all days, except Sunday.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Genoa. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Palazzo Rosso (Red Palace) on Map
Sight Name: Palazzo Rosso (Red Palace)
Sight Location: Genoa, Italy (See walking tours in Genoa)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Genoa, Italy (See walking tours in Genoa)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Genoa, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Genoa
Creating your own self-guided walk in Genoa is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Rolli Palaces Walking Tour
The Rolli di Genova – or, more precisely, the Rolli degli alloggiamenti pubblici di Genova (Italian for "Lists of the public lodgings of Genoa") – were first established in the Republic of Genoa in 1576. Originally, these official lists included private palaces and mansions belonging to the most distinguished local families, which - if chosen through a public lottery - were obliged... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Genoa Introduction Walking Tour
Petrarch, an Italian poet of the early Renaissance known as the "father of humanism," called Genoa "La Superba" (The Proud One). Genoa is deservedly proud of her maritime glory and unique architecture.
From the 11th century until the late 18th century, the city became a leading economic and military power in Europe. It was one of the wealthiest cities in the world through... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
From the 11th century until the late 18th century, the city became a leading economic and military power in Europe. It was one of the wealthiest cities in the world through... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles