Nestled within Genoa's heart, the Palazzo De Mari stands tall, a relic of the city's artistic and architectural legacy. Built in the 16th century, it's been linked to the De Mari family since 1588 - a connection clearly marked by the estimo. But who was the Prince Acquaviva of Naples, holder of the palace in 1798, nephew to the current owner Stefano? The answer, as ever, draped in mystery.The palace once boasted a grand atrium and a 19th-century renovated atrium, labeled with a plaque reminding us of a Resistance episode.
The exterior, frescoed in quadrature, makes for a sharp contrast to the quiet courtyard within, holding a porticoed staircase, partly concealed. Divided into private flats, it's the monumental flat on the piano nobili that steals the show, with two frescoed salons.The first hall showcases Episodes from Ancient History, thanks to Bernardo Castello, while the second beckons the supernatural, with Tobiolo and the Angel, attributed to Giovanni Battista Carlone.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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