Palazzo di San Giorgio
Palazzo di San Giorgio
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backpacker31
Boynton Beach, FL5,500 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
As I was walking through the porticos of the old buildings facing Genoa’s port, I came across this colorful building. After taking some time to admire the lovely frescoes on its exterior, I ventured inside. Unfortunately, this is not open to the public - it is some sort of Port Authority. The stairs leading up were quite impressive. The kind lady at the front desk did confirm that Marco Polo was once housed as a prisoner here.
Written February 11, 2020
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JJJC_Family
Virginia808 contributions
Jun 2022
Our hotel was by the waterfront and by serendipity this was, too and along the path we took to the cathedral and so we saw it ( at least the outside, as the building has been converted to an office building dealing with the port). Neat. The images are imaginative and interestingly done and just plain fun. I ended up seeing all sides and I must say that for something I wasn't planning on seeing due to time constraints, I'm glad we happened upon it. It is one of those oddball places you always remember you saw and part of what makes a trip memorable.
Written June 22, 2022
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Ashby de la Zouch, UK724 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
The Genoese played a massive part in the history of Istanbul where they built the famous Galata Tower. To celebrate getting one over on the Venetians, they built identical Palazzi in both Istanbul and Genoa. The Istanbul one has mainly disappeared, but the Palazzo San Giorgio has many Eastern touches - not least the fine tiles visible inside
Written February 10, 2017
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AnnArborMHT
Genoa, Italy1,677 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
Palazzo di San Giorgio can only be visited in the downstairs area now. The upstaris is only open for conferences and they have closed it to visitors as it's now offices for the Coast Guard. As you enter the front doors, turn to your left, into the office; let them know you would like to visit the courtyard; takes just a few minutes, but it is pretty.
Written October 11, 2012
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organante
Madrid, Spain141 contributions
Oct 2019
This buildiong has an ancient history: on its base, marco Polo was kept in jail. The rooms are nice, well mantained,
Written October 9, 2019
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Abu_Uwais_
Muscat, Oman122 contributions
Aug 2019
We passed by Palazzo di San Giorgio twice during our stay in Genoa. We came to know that it is one of the most relevant and well-known historic buildings in Genoa. It took 3 years to build this palace. During the second half of the 13th century, in this palace Marco Polo was held prisoner.
Written August 14, 2019
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Harvey81
Stafford, UK155 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
The port authority headquarters - a beautifully decorated Renaissance facade, with St George battling with the dragon, prominently over the front entrance. It was built originally in 1260 and there are parts of the older architecture at the back of the palace.
It stands almost in the shadow of the elevated highway which passes over the old port of Genoa. Well worth a visit if only to admire the exterior painted walls.
It stands almost in the shadow of the elevated highway which passes over the old port of Genoa. Well worth a visit if only to admire the exterior painted walls.
Written January 30, 2016
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milko z
Genoa, Italy201 contributions
Oct 2015
is immediately in the front of the old port in Genova, is the place where the port authority is seated. in the front you can see the symbol of Genoa, Saint George that kill the dragon, but you have to know the in the back of the palace there where the middle-age prisons where the "million", the travels memory by Marco Polo, has been written when he was imprisoned.
you can visit Palazzo San Giorgio for free
you can visit Palazzo San Giorgio for free
Written October 26, 2015
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AnnArborMHT
Genoa, Italy1,677 contributions
Jan 2011
If you are strolling Porto Antico or headed to the Aquarium, you might consider a brief stop at Palazzo San Giorgio, the building with the magnificently painted façade depicting Saint George and the Dragon. Build in 1260 and extended in 1570, it currently houses the Port Authority of Genoa and hosts special exhibitions. It’s open daily, just enter via the front door and climb the steps. There is one beautiful room used for lectures, conferences and meetings and a second often used for special exhibitions. Exit down the opposite side staircase into a beautiful courtyard…you might spend about 10 minutes for your visit, but it’s worth the quick stop. There are no elevators.
Currently running from November 2010 to April 30th 2011 is a very interesting and dramatic (blood red walls and dark lighting) exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the birth of Raffaele Rubattino in 1810. He was a business man, entrepreneur and patriot; his birth coincides with the sesquicentennial of the Unification of Italy. (Sounds dull?...but it’s not!) He increased trade routes, transitioned shipping from sailing ships to steamships and formed the first transatlantic shipping company, thus the exhibition has a nautical theme, with several ship paintings, models and maps of ports in Italy and France. Also incorporated in the exhibition is “The Treasure of Pollux” a ship that sank in 1845 with gold jewelry, coins, ceramics and memorabilia which is being shown for the first time. There is a video replaying the crash of the Pollux and aftermath. It’s a beautifully displayed exhibit and anyone with even just a passing interest in Genoa’s history, shipping and retrieved treasures from the sea, will enjoy a visit here. It is closed on Monday. Open Tues-Sunday from 10:30-6:30pm and Free! See www.raffaelerubattino.it and use Google to translate. Enjoy! If you would like other ideas on how to organize your visit to Genoa, feel free to contact me.
Currently running from November 2010 to April 30th 2011 is a very interesting and dramatic (blood red walls and dark lighting) exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the birth of Raffaele Rubattino in 1810. He was a business man, entrepreneur and patriot; his birth coincides with the sesquicentennial of the Unification of Italy. (Sounds dull?...but it’s not!) He increased trade routes, transitioned shipping from sailing ships to steamships and formed the first transatlantic shipping company, thus the exhibition has a nautical theme, with several ship paintings, models and maps of ports in Italy and France. Also incorporated in the exhibition is “The Treasure of Pollux” a ship that sank in 1845 with gold jewelry, coins, ceramics and memorabilia which is being shown for the first time. There is a video replaying the crash of the Pollux and aftermath. It’s a beautifully displayed exhibit and anyone with even just a passing interest in Genoa’s history, shipping and retrieved treasures from the sea, will enjoy a visit here. It is closed on Monday. Open Tues-Sunday from 10:30-6:30pm and Free! See www.raffaelerubattino.it and use Google to translate. Enjoy! If you would like other ideas on how to organize your visit to Genoa, feel free to contact me.
Written January 17, 2011
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary1,618 contributions
Oct 2019
It's a beautiful building with colourful frescos at the port. (My favourite one is St. George fighting with the dragon). The building became the Bank of Genoa in 1407, so it's the oldest bank-building in Europe. Unfortunatelly there's an ugly concret motorway nearby, but try not to notice it. Just look at the palace!
Written November 4, 2019
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