The Palace of the Doges of Genoa ("Palazzo Ducale" in Italian) is one of the most important historical buildings of the Ligurian city.
Once the home of the Doges, it is now a museum and a centre for cultural events and arts exhibitions. It is situated in the heart of the city, with two different entrances and facades, the main one on Piazza Matteotti, and the second one on Piazza De Ferrari.
The first parts of the Palace were built between 1251 a...
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The Palace of the Doges of Genoa ("Palazzo Ducale" in Italian) is one of the most important historical buildings of the Ligurian city.
Once the home of the Doges, it is now a museum and a centre for cultural events and arts exhibitions. It is situated in the heart of the city, with two different entrances and facades, the main one on Piazza Matteotti, and the second one on Piazza De Ferrari.
The first parts of the Palace were built between 1251 and 1275, during the flourishing period of the Republican history of Genoa, while the Torre Grimaldina (also named "Torre del Popolo" - Tower of the People) was completed in 1539.
The Palace of the Doges was restored in 1992, in occasion of the celebrations of Christopher Columbus and the 500th anniversary of the colonization of America.
On the main floor, the so called Piano Nobile, are the frescoed halls of the Maggior and Minor Consiglio, where many public events take place.
In July 2001 the Palace hosted the G8 Summit, which was attended...
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