Palazzo Reale: Four Centuries of Artistry

Situated at Via Balbi 10 in Genoa, the Palazzo Reale has a long history that dates back to its initial construction in 1618 for the Balbi family. The palace underwent extensive renovation under the direction of Pier Francesco Cantone and Michele Moncino, and was subsequently sold to the Durazzo family in 1677, who expanded it under the designs of Carlo Fontana. In 1823, it was sold to the House of Savoy and later, in 1919, became state property. A visit to the Palazzo Reale offers a journey through time, with original furniture, decoration and architecture.

Its rich collection includes the frescoes Glory of the Balbi Family by Valerio Castello and Andrea Sghizzi, Spring changing slowly to Winter by Angelo Michele Colonna and Agostino Mitelli, and Jove establishes Justice on the Earth by Giovanni Battista Carlone, as well as canvases by Bernardo Strozzi, il Grechetto, Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Domenico Fiasella, Bassano, Tintoretto, Luca Giordano, Anthony van Dyck, Ferdinand Voet, and Guercino, and statuary by Filippo Parodi.

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