Palazzo Clemente della Rovere

Palazzo Clemente della Rovere

Discover the history of the 16th-century Palazzo Clemente della Rovere in Genoa, Italy, including its ties to the Della Rovere family and the Piccardo family. The palace, now home to the General Consulate of Iceland, was built between 1580 and 1581 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Palazzo Clemente della Rovere, located in Genoa, Italy, is a 16th-century palace that was built between 1580 and 1581. The palace was one of the 163 Palazzi dei Rolli of Genoa, selected private residences that hosted notable guests during State visits. Today, the palace hosts the General Consulate of Iceland. The palace was built on the site of a 16th-century seal pen, but no information is available about the presence of seals at the time. The right-hand side of the palace still holds a 17th-century statue of Our Lady of Mercy. In the 19th century, the palace passed to the Piccardo family.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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