Musei di Strada Nuova
Palazzo Lomellini Baldassarre
Palazzo Rosso
Palazzo Bianco
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The Historical and Cultural Treasures of Genova

Jenny Multilingual

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Jenny Multilingual

Welcome to Genova! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 9 stops on a route of 1.47km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

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2 hours

Walking Time

1.47 km

Distance

9

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Tour Stops

Musei di Strada Nuova
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Musei di Strada Nuova

A museum complex comprising three palaces, housing a unified collection of artworks from the 15th to 20th centuries, featuring paintings by Gerard David, Paolo Veronese, Caravaggio, and Antonio Canova, as well as ceramics, numismatic items, and a collection of Guarnerius' instruments.

Palazzo Lomellini Baldassarre
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Palazzo Lomellini Baldassarre

A Baroque palace built in 1562 for Baldassarre Lomellini, featuring stunning frescoes by Andrea Semino and Roman stories, as well as a neoclassical renovation in the 18th century by Charles De Wailly.

Palazzo Rosso
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Palazzo Rosso

A specialised museum, Palazzo Rosso is a house museum featuring a rich art collection, including works by renowned artists such as Antoon van Dyck, Guido Reni, and Guercino.

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Palazzo Bianco
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Palazzo Bianco

A museum of European painting from the 12th to 17th centuries, featuring works by local and international artists such as Barnaba da Modena, Luca Cambiaso, Rubens, Van Dyck, and Caravaggio. The gallery also hosts temporary exhibitions and events.

Palazzo della Meridiana
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Palazzo della Meridiana

A 16th-century palace with a 18th-century façade, featuring a sundial and a reconstruction of the south façade with a covered forepart, loggia courtyards, and gardens. The palace underwent several renovations, including a Neo-Renaissance adaptation and a stained-glass skylight covering the courtyard.

Genoa Cathedral
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Genoa Cathedral

A Roman Catholic cathedral in Genoa, dedicated to Saint Lawrence, and the seat of the Archbishop of Genoa, consecrated by Pope Gelasius II in 1118 and built between the 12th and 14th centuries.

Treasure of the Cathedral of Genoa
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Treasure of the Cathedral of Genoa

A museum of the treasures of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, featuring a collection of around 50 objects, including sacred ornaments, jewelry, and other artifacts, displayed in a unique underground space with a remarkable architectural design.

Jazzmuseum of Genoa
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Jazzmuseum of Genoa

The Jazzmuseum of Genoa is a museum of modern art dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music, featuring a vast collection of over 10,000 records, CDs, and other jazz-related materials.

Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti
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Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti

A tertiary academy of fine arts, the Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti was founded in 1751 and features a museum with works by renowned artists, including Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Giuseppe Abbati, and others.

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  • GPS-guided navigation
  • Professional audio narration
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Why Choose This Tour

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Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

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