Strade Nuove & Palazzi dei Rolli
Strade Nuove e Palazzi dei Rolli
A UNESCO-listed Renaissance street of noble palaces, with grand mansions lining Via Garibaldi. It is a picture of Genoa's golden age.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Genoese banking families built many palaces along the Strade Nuove, today's Via Garibaldi, Via Balbi and neighbouring streets. Listed as the Rolli, these palaces took turns hosting foreign dignitaries, and the ensemble was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. Via Garibaldi is about 250 metres long, and you can glimpse palace entrance halls, courtyards and staircases from the street. Many now house banks, town halls or museums. You can stroll freely at any time. During the spring and autumn Rolli Days, more palaces open free of charge with guided tours, so check the official website for dates in advance.
Opening hours
Streets open all day; palace opening hours vary
Nearby sights
- Musei di Strada Nuova
- Spianata Castelletto
- Caruggi & Via del Campo
- Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
- Piazza San Matteo
- Porto Antico
- Genoa Cathedral (San Lorenzo)
- Aquarium of Genoa