Musei di Strada Nuova
A museum complex linking three palaces on one ticket, with works by Van Dyck and Rubens and Paganini's violin.
The Musei di Strada Nuova comprises three palaces on Via Garibaldi: Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Tursi. Palazzo Rosso preserves 17th-century Baroque frescoes and Van Dyck portraits, and its roof terrace overlooks the Old Town. Palazzo Bianco holds paintings by Caravaggio, Veronese and other Italian and Flemish masters. Palazzo Tursi is the city hall and displays Paganini's famous violin, known as 'Il Cannone'. A combined ticket costs about EUR 9 to 12, and the museums are closed on Mondays. Allow 2 to 3 hours. Access to the roof terrace sometimes requires joining a guided tour.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–18:30 (check website)
Nearby sights
- Strade Nuove & Palazzi dei Rolli
- Spianata Castelletto
- Piazza San Matteo
- Genoa Cathedral (San Lorenzo)
- Palazzo Ducale
- Caruggi & Via del Campo
- Teatro Carlo Felice
- Chiesa del Gesù