Royal Palace Museum Geona

The Palazzo Reale or Palazzo Stefano Balbi is a major palace in Genoa. 

History

Construction of the present structure began in 1618 for the Balbi family. From 1643-1655, 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.

Address: Via Balbi, 10, 16126 Genova GE, Italy
Opened: 1655
Hours: Opens 8:30AM Mon
Construction started: 1618
Architectural style: Italian Baroque architecture