Cross the threshold of almost any grand doorway in Genoa, and you step into a story that has unfolded over five centuries. Behind the Renaissance and Baroque façades lining the Strade Nuove, soaring reception halls and richly decorated rooms once welcomed popes, kings, statesmen, artists, and distinguished visitors from across Europe.
This year, these storied buildings are back in the spotlight for a milestone celebration: two decades since the Strade Nuove and the Rolli Palaces were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 2026 offers a rare opportunity to rediscover a heritage unlike any other, a visionary experiment that saw Genoa’s aristocratic families open their private residences to create an extraordinary network of hospitality.
