Top Things to do in Liguria
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Top 10 Museums in Liguria, Liguria
Discover the best top things to do in Liguria, Italy including Basilica di Santa Maria di Castello, Casa Museo Jorn, All About Apple Museum, Musei di Strada Nuova, Museo di Palazzo Reale, Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Villa del Principe, Museo della Carta (Paper Museum), Galata Museo del Mare, Castello d'Albertis.
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1. Basilica di Santa Maria di Castello
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5.0 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By taymazimi - Ramsgate, United Kingdom
This is one of my favourite churches in Liguria. The rest of the abbey is not functional anymore and unfortunately is not always open to the public, but with a bit of luck you would be able to find one of the welcoming priests or lay people who work there to open the doors to the complex behind the church to see some of the best examples of 16th Century Ligurian frescoes. The complex behind this church is a true gem, but this is not to say that the church itself is anything less than that. The atmosphere of this church is very calming, so much that an atheist like me can sit in here for hours and not even realising how quickly the time has passed.
2. Casa Museo Jorn
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
3. All About Apple Museum
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
4. Musei di Strada Nuova
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4.5 based on 290 reviews
Palazzo Tursi Since 2004, the Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Tursi – the three historical, municipally-owned stately homes in the 16th-century Strada Nuova – constitute a continuous exhibition devoted to ancient art: the Museums of Strada Nuova. The Palazzo Rosso, historical residence of the Brignole Sale family, and the Palazzo Bianco, a prestigious art gallery, have been open to the public since the end of the 19th century; the Palazzo Tursi, the seat of the Municipality, hosts a museum as well as cultural and official events. Joint in a continuous exhibition path, the three buildings retain their own specific historical features and collections, transforming the Strada Nuova into a real ‘museum-street’: a masterpiece of the Genoese architectural and residential tradition, with a cultural establishment unique in size, features, quality and prestige. The Museums of Strada Nuova also provide cafeteria services and bookshops.
Reviewed By CWBuff - Abington, United States
One of numerous museums on Via Garibaldi and part of a combination ticket (I would still recommmend getting the Museum Pass though - even the 24hr one - you'll get your moneys worth on the 2nd entry) Just.... too much stuff to describe!!!! Frescoes, paintings, furniture, metal & porcelaine things - all with nice doze of history! Highly recommend
5. Museo di Palazzo Reale
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4.5 based on 1,104 reviews
Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States
Dating back to the early 1600’s when it was built for the Balbi family (subsequently owned and expanded by a succession of families), this massive home contains countless original items such as paintings, tapestries, furniture, sculptures, etc. The numerous rooms are decorated and arranged as if the homeowners will be returning shortly. The inner courtyard and garden provide a luxurious and tranquil environment. The top floor terrace offers sweeping city and port views. Each room has very informative literature (in several languages). A visit here was a step back to the golden era of Genoa’s seafaring history.
6. Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola
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4.5 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By 946lenak - Minsk, Belarus
Absolutely stunning! Definitely worth visiting even though it's not as easy to find as other palaces because it's not on Via Garibaldi but rather further in the Old Town. I would highly recommend spending time wondering around old narrow streets to get to this Palazzo as it's one of the oldest ones (the oldest?) in Genova. The interiors and the artwork are breath taking. This might be the only place in the world where you can see paintings by van Dyck and Rybens without queuing. They organize guided tours every half an hour, the male guide we had was amazing and spoke good English. The entrance fee is lower than in other Palazzos and gives you a discount to visit Museo di Palazzo Reale for just 3 EUR. If you ever come to visit Genova, this is a must-see!!!
7. Villa del Principe
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4.5 based on 264 reviews
Villa del Principe - Palazzo di Andrea Doria is the richest and most sumptuos noble household of the city of Genoa, the Villa of the only Prince Genoa ever had. It was 1529 when Andrea Doria, skilful admiral and legendary man of arms, began the constructions that would have lead to the rise of this wonderful Villa overlooking the Gulf of Genoa. To live its splendour once again it is sufficient to stroll through its halls, in wonder in front of its amazing fresco paintings and incredible tapestries.
Reviewed By CWBuff - Abington, United States
Cool and cool again. House of Admiral Andrea Doria. Nice furnishings and lots of memorabilia from the Battle of Lepanto
8. Museo della Carta (Paper Museum)
9. Galata Museo del Mare
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4.5 based on 3,174 reviews
Reviewed By A5550FKheleng - Weybridge, United Kingdom
Four floors of Genoa history. Plenty of exhibits for all ages, nearly all have an English translation. An interesting reconstruction of a 17th century galley, beautiful globes and atlases, plus a fantastic story of emigration and immigration, with photos, videos etc. See life for various passengers on board ship, there is also a submarine to visit. Do not miss the 360 degrees views of the port and the old city centre of Genoa from the two terraces on the 4th floor.
10. Castello d'Albertis
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4.5 based on 537 reviews
The Museum of World Cultures is housed in the Castello D’Albertis, home of captain Enrico Alberto D’Albertis, its creator. After travelling by sea and land between the 19th-20th centuries, the Captain’s home collects pieces of his world in a romantic setting between “Chambers of Wonder” and colonial trophies. His castle testifies to the strong fascination that the distant worlds he had visited exerted on his soul, permeated with Genoese traditions and the love for the sea, as well as curiosity about the unknown and the unventured. But there is more. At the entry of the 16th-century bastion, on which the castle was built, starts a second exhibition, where archaeological and ethnographic pieces are displayed through the dialogue with the peoples who produced them, thus giving voice to multiple perspectives and making our certainties relative. The Castello D’Albertis is not only the home of Captain D’Albertis but our own house.
Reviewed By DonBursle
Stand in the square outside Piazza Principe station, look up past the statue of Christopher Columbus and you will see the towers of Castello D’Albertis. I wondered what it was, and finding out was easier than I expected. There is a really interesting (if you're an engineer) railway/lift just along Via Balbi under Hotel Vittoria, on which you can use your bus ticket, that takes you up to just outside the entrance to the park. It’s free to wander around the small park and castle grounds and only €6 to look around the museum. The museum has two subjects: items collected by Captain Enrico Alberto D”Albertis and his son on their explorations to various parts of the world; and World Cultures. It’s quite interesting and although most of it is in Italian there are explanation cards available in various languages including English next to many of the exhibits. Whatever you make of the museum it’s worth the entrance fee just to see the view over the city and docks. There is also a café just outside the castle for a cool drink in the shade. This museum is a little off the beaten track but it is most unusual and worth a visit if you have the time.
