Rolli Days is back in Genoa. Among the novelties of this edition is the Rolli Experience to live as in the seventeenth century

On October 12 and 13, 2019, a new edition of Rolli Days arrives in Genoa, the event that opens the doors of the Palazzi dei Rolli, the historic residences of the Genoese patriciate, twice a year (in spring and fall)(here is a detailed in-depth look at the Palazzi dei Rolli). The October 2019 edition opens 34 palaces: for the occasion, after several years, the main floor of Palazzo Spinola Doria, home of the Circolo Artistico Tunnel (Via Garibaldi 6, Sunday 13 only), with its frescoes narrating the vicissitudes of the famous Genoese family, and Palazzo Agostino Pallavicino (Via Garibaldi 1), with its majestic Renaissance facade and splendid frescoes by Andrea and Ottavio Semino, will be back on view.

Then there are other novelties, starting with Palazzo Angelo Giovanni Spinola, which opens for the first time the first piano nobile with frescoes by Andrea Semino, Bernardo Castello and Lazzaro Tavarone. Still, the Rolli Days audience will be able to discover a new perspective from Piazza San Lorenzo, thanks to the opening of the atrium of palazzo Cicala, which will allow to move from the sixteenth-century painted facade of the Squarciafico palace to the baroque triumph of Francesco Maria Schiaffino’s bas-reliefs in the Scuole Pie church, while in collaboration with theLigustica Academy of Fine Arts and the Niccolò Paganini Conservatory it will be possible to enjoy the unprecedented opening of the Senarega palace, adding a valuable element to the visit of the Piazza Banchi area.

And again, an absolute novelty of this edition of Rolli Days is the Rolli Experience, dedicated to those who want to live try to spend a stay in Genoa as an ancient guest of the Republic. In fact, Genoa and its prestigious Palazzi dei Rolli will open up to participants to provide a unique experience: exclusive access to private residences with the courteous welcome of the hosts, a guided tour and storytelling of the historical events of the residence, among frescoed walls and ceilings, as well as tastings and flavors that recall the history of the Palazzi and the city, with dinner, overnight stay and special priority access to all the Palazzi that animate the Rolli Days. Basically, those who wish can stay inside the Palazzi dei Rolli palaces exactly like the guests who came to Genoa from all over Europe in the 17th century and beyond. The Rolli experience, available Oct. 12-13, includes an overnight stay in a period residence listed in the Rolli with breakfast included (availability limited subject to reconfirmation), priority access to tours of the Palazzi open on the occasion of Rolli Days, exclusive access to the private apartments of two historic Palazzi with a guided tour by a historical popularizer, accompanied by narrated tasting of traditional Genoese delicacies such as rose syrup and dry pastries, aperitif with guided tour and placé dinner at historic Genoese palace enrolled in the Rolli list, and an evening animated by figurants in period costume, all for 199 euros per person.

The October event opens with a preview, on the evening of Friday, Oct. 11, when Palazzi in Luce will be held: the windows of the Strada Nuova palaces will be opened wide again, offering a unique view of the extraordinary fresco decorations, which will stand out illuminated in the darkness of the night, until 11 pm. Palazzi in Luce is organized in collaboration with the Friends of the Ligurian Museums and Palazzo Ducale.

Also, as usual, accompanying the public on visits to the Palazzi dei Rolli will be the Scientific Divulgators who will tell the world of Genoese art, culture and events enclosed among the frescoes, decorations and extraordinary architecture open to the public. The choice of the City of Genoa, Palazzo Ducale Fondazione per la Cultura and the University of Genoa is indeed to enhance the professionalism and skills of young scholars to best accompany the experience in the Palazzi dei Rolli. In addition, guided tours led by licensed tour guides will be available as they are every year, on specific itineraries that will offer opportunities for in-depth The tours will soon be available for purchase online at www.visitgenoa.it.

Rolli Days Genova 2019 is an event promoted and sponsored by the Municipality of Genoa, Palazzo Ducale Fondazione per la Cultura, Genoa Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities - Regional Secretariat of Liguria, Rolli Association of the Genoese Republic, in collaboration with the University of Genoa (School of Humanities, Polytechnic School - Department of Sciences for Architecture). Sponsors of this edition of Rolli Days Genova: Iren Group (institutional sponsor), Esselunga, Banca Carige and Metinvest Trametal SpA (main sponsor), Spinelli Group (Sponsor). Radio Montecarlo is a media partner of the city of Genoa. For all info visit the dedicated page on the Visit Genoa website.

Rolli Days is back in Genoa. Among the novelties of this edition is the Rolli Experience to live as in the seventeenth century

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