Palazzo Reale (Genoa)

Construction of the present structure began in 1618 for the Balbi family. From 1643 to 1655, work renewed under the direction of the architects Pier Francesco Cantone and Michele Moncino. In 1677, the palace was sold to the Durazzo family, who enlarged the palace under the designs of Carlo Fontana. In 1823, the palace was sold to the Royal House of Savoy. From 1919, the palace has belonged to the state. ==Decor==

The palace contains much original furniture and decoration. Frescoes inside include the Glory of the Balbi Family by Valerio Castello and Andrea Sghizzi, Spring changing slowly to Winter by Angelo Michele Colonna and Agostino Mitelli, and Jove establishes Justice on the Earth by Giovanni Battista Carlone. It also contains canvases by Bernardo Strozzi, il Grechetto, Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Domenico Fiasella as well as Bassano, Tintoretto, Luca Giordano, Anthony van Dyck, Ferdinand Voet, and Guercino. It contains statuary by Filippo Parodi. Gallery File:Genova-palazzo reale-esterno via Balbi1.jpg|Main facade of the palace File:Palazzo Reale (Genoa) 01.JPG|Galleria File:Risseu of Palazzo Reale, Genoa.jpg|Risseu in the garden File:Interior Palazzo Reale Genova 2015 3.jpg|Throne room File:Genovareale0001.jpg|Gardens of the Palazzo Reale File:Throne of Palazzo Reale, Genoa.jpg|Throne of Palazzo Reale File:Ornate Ceiling of the Throne Room, Palazzo Reale, Genoa.jpg|Ornate ceiling of the throne room ==See also==