Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini
A 19th-century Romantic garden in Pegli, west of the city, where a theatrical 'three-act' route links lakes, temples and pavilions.
Designed by the architect Carlo Canevari for the Marquis Pallavicini in the 1840s, this garden is laid out like a play, with a prologue and three acts. Along the way you encounter a hermit's hut, a Chinese tower, a Gothic castle, a small lake and the Temple of Diana, and it is regarded as one of the most beautiful gardens in Italy. Admission is about €10. The garden may close on Mondays. Allow roughly 1.5–2 hours for the visit. Take a regional train from Genova Brignole or Principe to Pegli station; the garden is a short walk from the exit.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (shorter in winter; closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Lanterna di Genova
- Galata Museo del Mare
- Castello d'Albertis
- Palazzo Reale
- Biosfera
- Aquarium of Genoa
- Bigo
- Porto Antico