About
The Museo di Palazzo Reale, also known as the Royal Palace Museum, occupies a former royal residence on Via Balbi 10 in Genoa, in the Liguria region of northern Italy. It is a museum of the palace itself as much as of the works it holds, and a visit is largely a walk through rooms that were once lived in.
What you will see
- Baroque and rococo interiors, which give the palace its character and are the main reason to visit.
- Frescoed halls, decorated with painted ceilings and walls that reward slow looking.
- Period furniture, placed within the rooms so that you can picture how they were used.
- Art collections, displayed alongside the architecture and decoration.
Planning your visit
The palace suits anyone interested in the decorative arts, court life, or the history of Genoa, and it works well as part of a day exploring the old city. Via Balbi is one of the streets that link the historic centre with the wider city, so the museum fits easily into a route that also takes in other palaces and churches nearby. For current opening times, prices and any changes to the displays, you can call the museum on +39 010 2710236 before you go.
