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7 April 20258 December 2024

The beautiful square of Soziglia in the historic center of Genoa

La bella piazza di Soziglia nel centro storico di Genova

The beautiful Piazza di Soziglia in the historic center of Genoa.
In the heart of the historic center of Genoa, among narrow streets and ancient buildings, lies the evocative Piazza di Soziglia. This corner of the city is a true treasure chest of history and traditions, a place where the past and present blend together in a unique atmosphere.
Piazza di Soziglia has been one of the city's main markets for centuries. Until the 17th century, the square was bustling with commercial activity, with stalls and shops selling all sorts of goods. In the 18th century, the square became a social center, hosting the city's most popular cafes. Even today, walking through the square, you can admire the ancient cafes and confectionery shops that preserve the furnishings of the time.
The square is surrounded by historic buildings that tell the rich history of Genoa. Among these, historic shops stand out, such as the Romanengo confectionery, founded in 1780, and the Klainguti pastry shop, loved by the famous composer Giuseppe Verdi. There is no shortage of votive shrines, including that of Mater Salutis and that of San Giovanni Battista, which add a touch of sacredness to the place.
Piazza di Soziglia is also an important crossroads of noble streets. From here, streets branch off such as Via Luccoli, one of the most elegant streets in Genoa, which leads to Piazza Fontane Marose, where splendid Rolli palaces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, overlook. This connection between the different parts of the historic center makes the square an obligatory point of passage for anyone who wants to explore the city.
Visiting Piazza di Soziglia means immersing yourself in the history and culture of Genoa. Every corner of the square tells a story, every building preserves traces of a glorious past. Whether it's taking a break in one of the historic cafés, admiring the ancient architecture or simply strolling through the alleys, Piazza di Soziglia offers a unique and unforgettable experience.

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The beautiful square of Soziglia in the historic center of Genoa – La belle place de Soziglia dans le centre historique de Gênes – La hermosa plaza de Soziglia en el centro histórico de Génova – A bela praça de Soziglia, no centro histórico de Génova – Der wunderschöne Platz Soziglia im historischen Zentrum von Genua – Quảng trường Soziglia xinh đẹp ở trung tâm lịch sử của Genoa

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29 March 202520 March 2025

The facade of the Nicolosio Lomellini palace in Genoa

La facciata del palazzo Nicolosio Lomellini a Genova

The facade of the Nicolosio Lomellini palace in Genoa.
One of the most beautiful and famous streets in Genoa is certainly via Garibaldi, home to many of the Rolli palaces.
One of the palaces is the one I photographed in this article: Palazzo Podestà (or Nicolosio Lomellini) from the name of the last owner, Andrea Podestà.

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The façade, where the strong presence of Bergamasco is perceived, is enlivened by a rich stucco decoration, with winged female herms, to support the string course of the ground floor; ribbons and drapes to hold up, on the first floor, trophies of arms; garlands and masks crowning the windows, with classical figures within oval medallions, on the second. Even in the festive stucco apparatus of the oval-plan atrium, the intervention of Bergamasco is evident, who was able to introduce the suggestions of the most up-to-date Mannerist culture to Genoa.
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The facade of the Nicolosio Lomellini palace in Genoa – La façade du palais Nicolosio Lomellini à Gênes – La fachada del palacio Nicolosio Lomellini en Génova – A fachada do palácio Nicolosio Lomellini em Génova – Die Fassade des Nicolosio Lomellini-Palastes in Genua – Mặt tiền của cung điện Nicolosio Lomellini ở Genoa

17 March 202510 March 2025

A small portico of the small port of Genoa Nervi

Un piccolo portico del porticciolo di Genova Nervi

A small portico of the small port of Genoa Nervi.
One of the seaside villages that over time have been incorporated into the city of Genoa is Nervi.
This is a small portico ideal for protecting the bassi (those rooms on the ground floor used as cellars and storage rooms) and the boats during stormy seas.

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A first urban settlement arose in the current area between the Roman bridge and the small port and already in the first decades of the Christian era a station for stopping and changing horses was mentioned in an area considered strategic and as a point of embarkation to and from goods going to and from the Bisagno and Fontanabuona valleys.
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A small portico of the small port of Genoa Nervi – Un petit portique du petit port de Gênes Nervi – Un pequeño pórtico del pequeño puerto de Génova Nervi – Um pequeno pórtico do pequeno porto de Génova Nervi – Ein kleiner Portikus des kleinen Hafens von Genua Nervi – Một cổng nhỏ của cảng nhỏ Genoa Nervi

14 March 20257 March 2025

The interior of the church of San Luca in the heart of Genoa

The interior of the Church of San Luca in the heart of Genoa.
In the heart of the historic center of Genoa, the Church of San Luca represents a jewel of the Genoese Baroque. Founded in 1188 by Oberto Spinola, the church was rebuilt in the 17th century, maintaining its historical and artistic charm.
The interior of the Church of San Luca is a riot of art and decoration. The works of Domenico Piola, Filippo Parodi and Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, known as Grechetto, adorn the walls and altars. Piola, a master of fresco, created vivid and detailed scenes that capture the eye and the imagination.
Among the most significant works is the Adoration of the Shepherds by Grechetto, a masterpiece that illuminates the high altar. The sculptures of Filippo Parodi, including the Immaculate Conception and the Deposed Christ, add a three-dimensional dimension to the beauty of the church.
The interior decoration is an extraordinary example of harmony between architecture, painting and sculpture. The trompe-l’œil techniques used by Anton Maria Haffner create optical illusions that expand the space and add visual depth.
Today, the Church of San Luca continues to be an active place of worship, linked to the noble Spinola family. Every member of the family, wherever they are in the world, maintains a special bond with this church, which represents an important piece of their history and identity.

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L'interno della chiesa di San Luca nel cuore di Genova

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The interior of the church has a Greek cross plan with a single nave slightly elongated and ending in a semicircular apse. The marble high altar is the work of Daniello Solaro (1649), also the author of the numerous marble ornaments that enrich the temple. The vaults and walls of the church feature a cycle of frescoes, created in the last decade of the seventeenth century by Domenico Piola with the collaboration of his son Paolo Gerolamo and the quadraturist Antonio Maria Haffner, author of the frames and painted architecture.
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The interior of the church of San Luca in the heart of Genoa – L’intérieur de l’église de San Luca au coeur de Gênes – El interior de la iglesia de San Luca en el corazón de Génova – O interior da igreja de San Luca, no coração de Génova – Das Innere der Kirche San Luca im Herzen von Genua – Nội thất nhà thờ San Luca ở trung tâm Genoa

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– https://www.spinola.it/chiesa-di-san-luca/

5 March 20255 March 2025

The plaque of Vico dei Griffoni in Genoa

The plaque in the alley called dei Griffoni in the historic center of Genoa.
Walking through the alleys of the historic center of Genoa I always find something interesting to photograph.
This is a plaque written in Latin and placed at the beginning of Vico Griffoni that can be seen walking along via al Ponte Calvi.

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In fact, due to missing parts and a deep crack, the text is difficult to decipher:
Facvltas Concessa M.co Philippo Cattan Q . Io Iacob / Collocandi in vitro (…) ine Hvivs Vicvl – / Rastra Ferrea ad Ipsi (…) ingressvm Noctv / Prohibendvm Sit ad Beneplacitvm Ill.m / Magvs. Patrvm Commvnis et cvm Onere / ea Divrnis Temporibvs Aperiendi Habita / Pro Caeteris Relatio (…) ad Decretvm Con / Die 25 Ian: 1686.
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The plaque in the alley called dei Griffoni in the historic center of Genoa – La plaque de Vico appelée dei Griffoni dans le centre historique de Gênes – La placa de Vico llamada dei Griffoni en el centro histórico de Génova – A placa em Vico chamada dei Griffoni no centro histórico de Génova – Die Gedenktafel in Vico namens dei Griffoni im historischen Zentrum von Genua – Tấm bảng ở Vico có tên dei Griffoni ở trung tâm lịch sử của Genoa

26 February 202523 February 2025

Venti Settembre street seen from Piazza De Ferrari

Via Venti Settembre vista da piazza De Ferrari a Genova

Venti Settembre street seen from Piazza De Ferrari in Genoa.
The beginning of Via XX, the straight main street in the center of Genoa. The street starts from the beautiful Piazza De Ferrari and, thanks to its arcades, has become the main attraction for tourists looking for shopping (all the famous shops are here).

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What is September 20, the date of the XX Settembre streets? On that day, in 1870, the Italian army took Rome after the breach of Porta Pia: it was the end of the Papal State.
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The street called Venti Settembre seen from the square called De Ferrari in Genoa – La rue Venti Settembre vue de la place De Ferrari à Gênes – La calle llamada Venti Settembre vista desde la plaza llamada De Ferrari en Génova – A rua chamada Venti Settembre vista da praça chamada De Ferrari em Génova – Die Straße namens Venti Settembre vom Platz namens De Ferrari in Genua aus gesehen – Con phố có tên Venti Settembre nhìn từ quảng trường De Ferrari ở Genoa

18 February 202520 March 2025

The beautiful San Lorenzo in Genoa

La bellissima cattedrale di San Lorenzo a Genova

The beautiful cathedral of San Lorenzo in Genoa.
If I'm in the center of Genoa I always try to pass in front of the cathedral to admire its beauty.
In fact, I have several posts and photos of this splendid church and I always try to enhance its magnificence in my shots.

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If you are interested, this is the official website that updates you on Catholic initiatives and liturgies: chiesadigenova.it.

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Saint Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of Rome, where he was martyred in 258 during the persecution ordered by the Roman Emperor Valerian in 257. The Catholic Church venerates him as a saint. Since the 4th century, Lawrence has been one of the most venerated martyrs in the Church of Rome. Constantine I was the first to build a small oratory on the site of his martyrdom. This building was enlarged and embellished by Pelagius II (579-590).
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The magnificent Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Genoa – La magnifique cathédrale de San Lorenzo à Gênes – La magnífica Catedral de San Lorenzo en Génova – A magnífica Catedral de San Lorenzo em Gênova – Die prächtige Kathedrale San Lorenzo in Genua – Nhà thờ tráng lệ San Lorenzo ở Genoa

15 February 20254 February 2025

Grimaldi Palace of the Meridiana in Genoa

Palazzo Grimaldi della Meridiana a Genova

Palazzo Grimaldi della Meridiana in Genoa.
Palazzo Grimaldi della Meridiana, located in Genoa, is a splendid example of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Built in the 16th century, the palace is part of the Rolli of Genoa, a system of noble residences registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Here are some key facts about Palazzo Grimaldi della Meridiana:
The palace was built in 1543 by order of Gerolamo Grimaldi, an important member of the Grimaldi family, one of the most influential families in Genoa. Over the centuries, the palace has undergone various alterations and restorations that have enriched its architecture and interior decorations.
The palace features typical Renaissance architectural elements, with the addition of later Baroque decorations. The interiors are decorated with frescoes and stuccoes by famous artists such as Luca Cambiaso and Giovanni Battista Castello.
The palace is famous for its garden and the large sundial on the facade, from which it takes its name. The sundial is a testimony to the scientific and astronomical interest of the period.
Today, the Palazzo della Meridiana hosts cultural events, exhibitions and ceremonies. It is also possible to visit it to admire its splendid rooms and works of art.
As one of the Rolli palaces, the Palazzo della Meridiana was part of the aristocratic residences that, during the Republic of Genoa, were required to host dignitaries and visitors passing through the city on behalf of the State. This unique system was recognized by UNESCO as part of the world heritage in 2006.
The Palazzo della Meridiana is a significant example of the cultural and historical heritage of Genoa, testifying to the wealth and influence of the city's noble families over the centuries.

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Palazzo Gerolamo Grimaldi – also known as Palazzo della Meridiana – is a building located in Salita di San Francesco at number 4 in the historic center of Genoa, included on July 13, 2006 in the list of forty-two palaces registered in the Rolli of Genoa that became World Heritage Sites by UNESCO on that date. It was built between 1536 and 1544 by the Genoese banker Gerolamo Grimaldi Oliva, who had become rich in Portugal and Spain where he managed the collection of taxes in Cordoba and Granada.
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The Grimaldi Palace of the Meridiana in Genoa – Le palais Grimaldi della Meridiana à Gênes – El palacio Grimaldi della Meridiana en Génova – O palácio Grimaldi della Meridiana em Génova – Der Grimaldi della Meridiana-Palast in Genua – Cung điện Grimaldi della Meridiana ở Genoa

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7 February 202531 January 2025

Alley of the House of Mazzini in the historic center of Genoa

Vico Casa di Mazzini nel centro storico di Genova

Vico Casa di Mazzini in the historic center of Genoa.
Just behind the Museum of the Risorgimento, where the birthplace of Giuseppe Mazzini is located, there is this small alley (which connects via Lomellini with via Cairoli) closed by a gate.

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The Museo del Risorgimento – Istituto Mazziniano is a museum complex in Genoa, established in 1934, entirely dedicated to the events of the Italian Risorgimento and, in particular, to some leading figures of that specific moment in Italian history closely linked to the Ligurian capital, such as Giuseppe Mazzini, Giuseppe Garibaldi and Goffredo Mameli, author of the Canto degli Italiani, the Italian national anthem. Located in via Lomellini 11, it is housed in the ancient Palazzo Adorno (15th century), in what was the birthplace of Mazzini; it was restored in 2005 and reopened to the public to coincide with the bicentenary of the birth of the great thinker.
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Alley of the House of Mazzini in the historic center of Genoa – Vico della Casa di Mazzini dans le centre historique de Gênes – Vico della Casa di Mazzini en el centro histórico de Génova – Vico della Casa di Mazzini no centro histórico de Génova – Vico della Casa di Mazzini im historischen Zentrum von Genua – Vico della Casa di Mazzini ở trung tâm lịch sử của Genoa

2 February 202528 January 2025

A creuza in the seaside village of Genoa Nervi

Una creuza nel borgo marinaro di Genova Nervi

A creuza in the seaside village of Genoa Nervi.
The creuze are these beautiful little streets that start from the sea and go up the Ligurian villages.
They are almost always with rounded stones on the sides and red bricks in the central part.
This creuza, which toponically is called via Giovanni Caboto, starts from the small port of the beautiful Genoa Nervi.

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A first urban settlement arose in the current area between the Roman bridge and the small port and already in the first decades of the Christian era a station for stopping and changing horses was mentioned in an area considered strategic and as a point of embarkation to and from goods going to and from the Bisagno and Fontanabuona valleys.
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