Musei di Strada Nuova translates to English as the Strada Nuova Museum in Genoa. The Strada Nuova is a collection of three museums in adjoining buildings. They are the largest museum group in the city of Genoa, housing a collection of ancient art. Palazzo Bianco (The White Palace), Palazzo Doria, and Palazzo Rosso, which were […]
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Genoa’s Medieval Churches are filled with beautiful Renaissance Art. You don’t have to visit a museum to see great art in Genoa; it’s often available in the city’s medieval churches for free (or sometimes for a small fee). Most of the art in Medieval Churches is frescoes, which are painted directly on the walls, making them
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The Doge Palace was the home of the “supreme” leader in Genoa. Doge roughly translates to the word “Lord” in the city-state construction of the medieval period in northern Italy. The Doge was the central authority figure. Both the city states of Venice and Genoa used the term. Initially, a Doge was “elected” by the
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