Musei di Strada Nuova

Welcome to the Musei di Strada Nuova, a unified museum complex that encompasses three of the most magnificent palaces on this historic street: Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, and Palazzo Tursi. Together, these buildings house one…

We begin our tour in one of the most celebrated spaces of Palazzo Rosso: the 'Sala dell'Autunno', or the Autumn Room. This room is part of a suite named after the four seasons, each featuring spectacular ceiling frescoes that…

As we move through Palazzo Rosso, we enter one of its most fascinating and unusual spaces: the 'Loggia delle Rovine', or the Loggia of Ruins. Originally an open-air balcony, it was later enclosed to become a gallery. …

We transition to Palazzo Bianco, specifically the gallery dedicated to Flemish and Dutch masters. This collection is a direct reflection of Genoa's historic role as a major trading partner and financial backer of Northern Europe. …

Continuing through Palazzo Bianco, we encounter the works of the great masters of the Italian Seicento. One of the most iconic paintings in the collection is Guido Reni's 'Saint Sebastian'. …

No exploration of Genoese art would be complete without a close look at Bernardo Strozzi, often called 'Il Cappuccino' because of his early career as a monk. Strozzi is the most important Genoese painter of the early 17th…

As we conclude our tour of the Musei di Strada Nuova, we must consider the work of Luca Cambiaso, particularly his revolutionary 'Nocturnes'. Cambiaso was the most influential Genoese artist of the 16th century, and his late work…

Our exploration of the Musei di Strada Nuova has come to an end. We have walked through the grand halls of Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, and Palazzo Tursi, witnessing the extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage of Genoa. …

Our exploration of the Musei di Strada Nuova has come to an end. We have walked through the grand halls of Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, and Palazzo Tursi, witnessing the extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage of Genoa. …