Rolli Palaces and Strade Nuove Le Strade Nuove e il sistema dei palazzi dei Rolli
Imagine wandering through narrow streets that open into grand, sunlit courtyards where European royals once walked. This collection of 16th and 17th century residences represents the height of Genoa's financial power. These homes were chosen by public lottery to host state dignitaries, turning private family dwellings into palaces of diplomacy. Today, they remain a testament to the influence of Genoese merchants who shaped the aesthetic of modern European architecture. Visiting these sites allows you to walk through the same opulent halls that enchanted artists like Peter Paul Rubens centuries ago. It is an extraordinary experience to step behind these doors and see history preserved in marble, fresco, and stone.
Did you know?
The designation as a UNESCO site covers forty-two distinct palaces, though many more exist throughout the historic centre.
