Church of San Marco al Molo
Sitting next to the sea, San Marco al Molo has survived pirates and WWII bombings, and it still stands as a guardian of the Porto Antico.
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Palazzo Lercari-Parodi: Secrets of a Genoese Renaissance Palace
A bloody legend, a hidden self-portrait, 500 years of history. Palazzo Lercari-Parodi is one of Genoa’s most fascinating UNESCO palace.
Embriaci Tower, a monument that survived the Middle Ages
Discover the history of Genoa’s Torre dei Castro or dei Embriaci, the only medieval tower to survive the 1196 height restriction.
Pier Francesco Sacchi: The painter who brought Lombardy to Genoa
Pier Francesco Sacchi, a Lombard painter who made Renaissance Genoa his home and left barely a dozen paintings, each one a small masterpiece.
Luca Cambiaso: The artist who squared the Renaissance and founded the Genoese School
Luca Cambiaso, founder of the Genoese school, pioneer of candlelight painting, and one of the Renaissance’s most underrated figures. His frescoes are all over Genoa.
Church of San Rocco sopra Principe
Explore the Church of San Rocco in Genoa: a hidden gem with stunning Renaissance stuccos and masterpieces from across the city.
Sanctuary and Convent of Nostra Signora del Monte
Discover the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Monte: a 10th-century site turned Baroque masterpiece with 500 years of history and city views.
The San Matteo church and cloister, soul of the Doria family medieval enclave
Discover the Doria family medieval enclave in Genoa. Explore the San Matteo church, its cloister, and the history of this powerful dynasty.