Located in Cornigliano, west of Genoa, Italy, Villa Durazzo Bombrini is one of the most iconic historic villas of western Genoa. Construction began in 1752, on a design by Pierre Paul De Cotte for Marchese Giacomo Filippo II Durazzo, featuring an imposing marble staircase and housing two paintings by Francesco Solimena, dating from around 1717. The villa underwent renovations by Andrea Tagliafichi in 1778, adding a portico to the villa. The grand first-floor salon and representative ground-floor hall containing the Solimena paintings are notable features of the interior.
Over time, the villa has been owned by various Genoese families and companies before it is now under Società Per Cornigliano SpA. Today, Villa Durazzo Bombrini serves as a hub for creative industries, with the Genova Liguria Film Commission as the main occupant. The villa is a versatile location for events in Genoa, including private parties, receptions, meetings, photo shoots, and video recordings.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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