Doge's Palace, Genoa
Historical building in Genoa, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Doge's Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale) is a historical building in Genoa, northern Italy.
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Doge's Palace of Genoa | |
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Palazzo Ducale di Genova | |
General information | |
Status | Now used as a museum |
Type | Palace |
Architectural style | Neoclassical |
Location | Genoa, Italy |
Address | Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 9, 16123 |
Coordinates | 44.4075°N 8.9334°E / 44.4075; 8.9334 |
Opened | 1339 |
Client | Republic of Genoa |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Andrea Ceresola Simone Cantoni |
Website | |
Official Website of the Palace of the Doges of Genoa (in Italian) | |
Invalid designation | |
Official name | Palazzo Ducale di Genova |
Type | Non-movable |
Criteria | Monument |
State Party | Italy |
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Once the home of the Doges of Genoa, it is now a museum and a centre for cultural events and arts exhibitions. It is situated in the heart of the city, with two different entrances and façades, the main one on Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, and the second one on Piazza De Ferrari.