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Experience the UNESCO heritage at Palazzo Donghi

Palazzo Donghi Genova
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Genoa is an amazing city with both a unique history and a promising future. A true visit to Genoa is accompanied by an overnight stay in the historical city centre. All sights and experiences are within hand reach. Palazzo Donghi is a UNESCO heritage site and is only 50 metres away from the San Lorenzo Cathedral. The Palazzo was built in 1618 and was recently renovated by Prof. Architect Valter Scelsi. A stay at the Palazzo Donghi will transform your visit to Genoa into a historical journey through the city’s rich cultural heritage.

Staying at Palazzo Donghi

ACCOMMODATIONS

False Mirror Apartment

False Mirror Apartment

The False Mirror Apartment is on the mezzanine under the royal quarters. It even has the typical arched ceilings. At one stage it was the concierge living area.

This space houses 4 adults and has been designed to be playful, arty and tasteful by Prof. Architect Valter Scelsi. It has all the apartment facilities with a fitted kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and lounge area.

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Suite Palazzo Donghi

Suite

If you prefer travelling in style and are looking for comfort and luxury, you’ll love our Suite. Enjoy a king size bed under a canopy of historical frescoes.

Find a large (bigger than Italian standard) designer bathroom with a walk-in shower and a free standing bath.

A personal bar, coffee machine, fridge and lounge area guarantee an unforgettable evening after your day in Genoa.

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Noble Apartment Palazzo Donghi

Noble Apartment

This apartment is our pride and joy. The noble and royal quarters have ceilings that are up to 6.5 metres with unique antique frescoes.

The combination of large historical spaces and a modern luxurious design, transforms your stay at the Palazzo Donghi into a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

The architect

Valter Scelsi is an architect and researcher who lives and works in Genoa.
He’s an Associate Professor in Architectural and Urban Composition at the University of Genoa, and has lectured at many schools in Italy and abroad. He has been a member of the Board of the Doctorate at the Department of Architecture and Design at the University of Genoa since 2017. From 2001 to 2011 he worked at Sp10, the architecture office he co-founded.

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Valter Scelsi
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RICH HISTORY

Entrance Palazzo Donghi

The history of Palazzo Donghi

The Palazzo was built in the beginning of the 17th century by Gio Andrea Cicala. Four medieval houses had to be torn down for the project. The build, entrusted to architect Bartolomeo Rosso, started in 1618 and finished a year and a half later.
In the mid-17th century the Palazzo was sold to Gio Antonio Donghi, a wealthy paper producer. It stayed in the Donghi family until 1895, when it was bought by Antonio Gallino, who split the Palazzo up into apartments and sold it off from 1920.

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Genoa

Let's go!

Genoa is the unequivocal pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. It has more to offer than can be discovered in a lifetime. From a rich heritage to historical buildings, mountains, sea, nature and good food, … Genoa has it all. Palazzo Donghi is located in the city centre and offers the Genoa fan a stylish and comfortable stay. Our extra services make your visit to Genoa an even more unforgettable experience.