Castello d'Albertis
Castello d'Albertis
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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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.
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JJJC_Family
Virginia793 contributions
Jun 2022
You often see one of these in bigger cities - a sort of hybrid conglomeration of buildings added to each other, newer and older and stuffed with things to make a museum. In this case it's a lightweight museum of world cultures based on what the owner of the castle did, apparently an explorer and collector of artifacts. From that perspective, it's mildly interesting. The older building, itself, was more interesting, a hodgepodge of rooms and styles. The view from the parapet wasn't bad, but not nearly as good as I had hoped. I don't believe it's the fault of the site, bur rather that the view of Genoa, itself, is not that scenic. If you go to the cafe, check your bill before you pay. It appears we got overcharged, but we only realized it after paying the bill and we were too tired to argue the point.
We did not realize that there was a funicular up and supposedly where it gets off there is a good view. Too bad. It appears we were near the station to go up and that would have probably have been cheaper and better than the cabs we took up and down. Oh well.
The bottom line is that this wasn't bad, but it is not a must see, either ( you could say the same for Genoa, itself ). If you have time to fill, it can be a mild diversion.
We did not realize that there was a funicular up and supposedly where it gets off there is a good view. Too bad. It appears we were near the station to go up and that would have probably have been cheaper and better than the cabs we took up and down. Oh well.
The bottom line is that this wasn't bad, but it is not a must see, either ( you could say the same for Genoa, itself ). If you have time to fill, it can be a mild diversion.
Written June 22, 2022
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Il Mago N
Genoa, Italy165 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Pleasant cultural experience. Affordable for everyone. It allows you to visit one of the symbolic buildings of Genoa: a neo-Gothic castle transformed into a museum house by Captain Enrico Alberto D'Albertis. An explorer who, from every country visited, brought with him objects, trophies, memorabilia. With which he filled the castle, making it unique. Easily accessible, in a few minutes, even by public elevator, the museum amazes and allows you to make, ideally, the "journey of the world" in a short time. Careful preparation. Adequate information available to the visitor. Friendly staff. Economic admission: five euros, with concessions and exemptions. I suggest to visit in advance the website www.museidigenova.it and to include the castle D'Albertis in an itinerary that includes several cultural stops, to discover the Genoese heritage.
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Written November 17, 2024
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LOUKAS Z
Ymittos, Greece589 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
I have no words for this museum. First the building, an art nouveau neo-gothic tower in a prominent position in the city. The collection inside is amazing: strange objects from the travels of the collector and explorer D'Albertis, musical instruments, artefacts, works of art from all over the world, very impressive rooms with distinct decorations (Gothic rooms, Ottoman room) and very interesting rooms with Indian, Arabic and Chinese traditional medicine. I confess that for the first time in Europe I see such a complete museum with American, Asian, African and other exhibits. I really liked it, it has a lot of ethnological and anthropological interest. The shop is too expensive, too bad. I visited on a Thursday, which is open until late, with the Genoa Museums Card (15 euros), it is included. It is worth visiting on foot with the unique Montegaletto cable car-elevator (it starts on rails and becomes an elevator). I will remember the visit!
Written August 15, 2023
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TravelEmmPee
London, UK252 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
We saw the castle from the viewing platform at the aquarium and were intrigued so decided to investigate further. We had read that there was a special elevator which was part train and part lift, but we were unable to find the start, perhaps it was closed? The castle itself was impressive to behold, clearly a labour of love and with a fun mixture of medieval and more modern styles from the outside. Inside was even more elaborate with richly decorated rooms and objects from all over the world, no doubt the result of a good amount of opportunist acquisition! I particularly liked: the bright blue ceiling with stars; the "mermaid" in a jar; the room that was decorated to look like it was a cabin on a ship; and the views across Genoa.
Written October 26, 2022
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A18
93 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
A must see if you visit Genoa.
Reachable by the free lift on via Balbi, an experience in itself.
Beautiful castle, both externally and internally.
There are finds and souvenirs of a man who made his life a continuous journey.
It's a shame that there are some restorations underway at the moment, but it absolutely should be visited.
It is also included in the list of museums that can be visited by purchasing the €15 daily Museum card.
Reachable by the free lift on via Balbi, an experience in itself.
Beautiful castle, both externally and internally.
There are finds and souvenirs of a man who made his life a continuous journey.
It's a shame that there are some restorations underway at the moment, but it absolutely should be visited.
It is also included in the list of museums that can be visited by purchasing the €15 daily Museum card.
Written September 22, 2023
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Sylvain G.
Lugrin, France193 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
This castle is located on a hill, rather far from the center or from the coast. So you shall go by public transport or by car, as the walk is rather strenuous.
There is a very nice garden, free of charge, with a great sightseeing on the city and the coast.
There is a very nice garden, free of charge, with a great sightseeing on the city and the coast.
Written August 9, 2020
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Lisa R
Manchester, UK1,243 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
I got the ascensore balbi up the hill (entrance on via balbi, next to the big pharmacy on the corner) which was free.
The castle is almost directly in front as you come out of the station and I had a lovely wander around the grounds of the castle (free). The views across the city are great from up there. Instead of going in the castle I had a drink and some focaccia from the castle cafe and sat outside enjoying the views instead.
A lovely (and cheap!) way to spend an hour.
The castle is almost directly in front as you come out of the station and I had a lovely wander around the grounds of the castle (free). The views across the city are great from up there. Instead of going in the castle I had a drink and some focaccia from the castle cafe and sat outside enjoying the views instead.
A lovely (and cheap!) way to spend an hour.
Written November 13, 2022
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Lucia P
Valsamoggia, Italy1,540 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Beautiful castle in neo-Gothic style, in a dominant position, richly decorated and full of special collections!
It is located right in front of the exit of the convenient Montegalletto - Balbi / Dogali elevator.
Captain Albertis has travelled extensively and collected objects and testimonies from all over the world, so here you can find everything!
Very cheap ticket, well worth the visit.
Here there are often exhibitions of various kinds, at the moment (October 2024) there is a room completely dedicated to the artist and illustrator Franco Matticchio, memorable!
There's a permanent by photographer Douglas Beasly.
Beautiful garden outside.
It is located right in front of the exit of the convenient Montegalletto - Balbi / Dogali elevator.
Captain Albertis has travelled extensively and collected objects and testimonies from all over the world, so here you can find everything!
Very cheap ticket, well worth the visit.
Here there are often exhibitions of various kinds, at the moment (October 2024) there is a room completely dedicated to the artist and illustrator Franco Matticchio, memorable!
There's a permanent by photographer Douglas Beasly.
Beautiful garden outside.
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Written November 7, 2024
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Luciano U
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Apr 2024 • Family
The castle is a must visit!!!!! Simply wonderful even if in this period there is a lot of work to redo the look. The bar service is absolutely not up to par. Unaffordable prices!!! We had 5 aperitifs plus 3 pieces of cake at the "modest" price of 102 euros!!!!! I'll leave it up to you all to judge!!!
Written April 30, 2024
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Angelo G. Valle
Genoa, Italy636 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
After too many years in which it remained closed, it was finally rearranged and reopened by the Municipality of Genoa in 2004. It displays the collections of Captain D'Albertis, a decidedly original character, and others acquired over the years by the Municipality. Particular attention to the ethnographies of the Americas; there are also sections dedicated to the music and medicine of different peoples. It can be reached with the Montegalletto lift, the only one of its kind in the world
Written April 27, 2024
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Buon pomeriggio , vorrei sapere quanto si impiega a visitare il castello ? Grazie
Written November 4, 2023
Does anyone know where Castle Fuoriorario is?
Written August 7, 2017
It looks like it isn't somewhere different but refers to extended opening hours for Castello D'Albertis on Thursday evenings to 10pm until 10th September.
Written August 22, 2017
non è presente un parcheggio riservato e anche nelle vicinanze non è sempre facile trovare un posto auto. E' possibile parcheggiare in corso Firenze e poi raggiungere a piedi il castello, se non si hanno difficoltà motorie, dal corso è possibile vedere un bel panorama sulla città.
Written October 18, 2016
Ho letto che il giovedì sera ci sono aperture straordinarie
vorrei sapere come funziona ?
c'è un ingresso da pagare ? all'interno si può fare un'apericena e a che prezzo indicativamente ?
cordialità
isabella
Written June 30, 2016
L'ingresso la sera costa 6 euro e ti fanno fare il giro dei passaggi segreti del Castello. Ancora non sono riuscita ad andare, ma sembra molto interessante. L'aperitivo non è compreso nel prezzo e non so quanto possa costare. Prova a scrivere una mail al castello!
Written July 13, 2016
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