Palazzo Reale

Beautiful historical palace in Genoa with elegant rooms, impressive architecture, and a lovely view from the terrace. The place gives a real sense of the city’s rich history and royal atmosphere. Definitely worth visiting if you enjoy art, history, and classic Italian palaces.

I really enjoyed visiting the Royal Palace in Genoa. The atmosphere is amazing—it truly feels like stepping back in time when you walk through the beautifully decorated rooms. I was especially impressed by the details and the garden overlooking the port. It’s an elegant and peaceful place, definitely worth a visit if you’re in the city. Too bad only first floor was opened to visit. 🥰

Large palace of which the construction began in the 17th century by clever financier Stefano Balbi. When the Durazzo family bought the palace around 1678 they enlarged and beautified it. Early 18th century large stairwells and a terrace was added making it one of the biggest buildings in Genoa. In 1824 it became the Royal Residence for King Vittorrio Emanuelle I who put a royal stamp on the building. The 2nd floor with impressive decorated rooms is open to visitors. You can see the original frescoes, stuccoes, paintings, sculptures, furniture and ornaments that belonged to the noble and royal families who lived in the palace. At the back is a terrace from which you can see the harbour.

Absolutely worth it. Never seen such amazing sculptures and the design is extraordinarily beautiful. The paintings are amazing as is the tapestry. The sculpture room stuck with me though, and it was by far one of the most beautiful rooms I ever saw such a beautiful room with all the white and gold designs. Go there if you're in Genova, and I promise you won't regret it. Go and admire the art and history of the pallatzo

“Rude security guard damages palace reputation & visitor experience” I am writing this comment to express my deep disappointment regarding a recent encounter with a female security staff member at the Palazzo Reale di Genova. While appreciating the stunning beauty and historical significance of the Palace, my visit was severely marred by the unnecessarily rude and confrontational manner of one of your guards. The staff member in question was a middle-aged woman with short brown hair and black-rimmed glasses. I was merely taking a few personal photos/selfies to commemorate my visit—a standard, harmless activity for any tourist. This guard approached me and aggressively questioned my actions, asking: "Why do you need to take so many photos of yourself?" She then escalated the situation by bringing up unrelated and unsettling stories about previous visitors being prosecuted for photography inside the palace. I have traveled extensively and visited dozens of palaces and historical sites across over different European countries, including renowned venues like the Palace of Versailles. This is the first time in all my travels that I have encountered such an unwarranted and aggressive reaction from staff regarding simple, non-intrusive personal photography. This behavior is completely unacceptable and creates a hostile environment for paying guests. Tourists visit historical sites to appreciate them, and taking a few photos is a fundamental part of the modern museum experience. It is truly no wonder that the palace seemed relatively empty of visitors during my time there. If this is the standard of visitor interaction, it actively discourages people from entering and enjoying this magnificent national treasure. I urge the management of the Palazzo Reale to immediately address the customer service standards of its security personnel, particularly the guard in question, to ensure all guests are treated with the respect and courtesy they deserve.