About
Palazzo Rosso, also known as the Red Palace, is an art museum in Genoa, on the Italian coast of Liguria. It occupies a 17th-century baroque palace on Via Garibaldi 18, in the city's historic Strada Nuova district, where a number of grand palaces stand side by side.
What you will see
The museum is known for its collection of paintings by Van Dyck and Veronese, alongside works by other masters. The rooms also keep period furnishings, so the visit is as much about the building and its interiors as about the artworks on the walls. Many visitors find that the setting helps them picture how a wealthy Genoese family once lived.
What kind of visit it makes
- A slow visit suited to art lovers and anyone interested in baroque architecture
- A good stop for a rainy or hot day in the city, since the rooms are indoors
- A chance to combine art with a walk along the nearby palaces of Via Garibaldi
The museum can be reached on foot from the city centre. Before you go, call the museum on +39 010 2759185 to check current arrangements, as details may change.
Around the museum
Genoa's old town, its harbour and its network of narrow streets are all within easy reach, so a visit to Palazzo Rosso fits naturally into a longer day of exploring the city and the wider Ligurian coast.
