Prefettura - Palazzo Doria Spinola, Genoa

Name: Prefettura - Palazzo Doria Spinola
Address: Genoa, Italy

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Prefettura - Palazzo Doria Spinola, Genoa

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The Palazzo Doria-Spinola or Palazzo Antonio Doria is a palace located in largo Eros Lanfranco in the historical center of Genoa, Northwestern Italy. The palace was one of the 163 Palazzi dei Rolli of Genoa, one of those selected private residences where notable guests of the Republic of Genoa were hosted during State visits. On 13 luglio del 2006 it was added to the list of 42 palaces which now form the UNESCO World Heritage Site Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli. The palace now hosts the Prefecture of Genoa and the seat of the Province of Genoa. It is possible to visit the areas of the building which are open to the public. ()

Local name: Palazzo Doria-Spinola Coordinates: 44°24'36"N, 8°56'14"E

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Centro Est (Piccapietra)Genoa Italy

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Which popular attractions are close to Prefettura - Palazzo Doria Spinola?

Nearby attractions include Church of Santa Marta, Genoa (2 min walk), Palazzo Clemente Della Rovere, Genoa (2 min walk), Villetta Di Negro, Genoa (3 min walk), Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art, Genoa (3 min walk).

How to get to Prefettura - Palazzo Doria Spinola by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prefettura - Palazzo Doria Spinola:

Bus

Roma / Corvetto • Lines: 18, 18/, 20, 34, 35, 35/, 36, 36/, 37, 39, 40, 606, 607, 618, 634, 635, 640, 641, N1/2, N1/61, N2 (1 min walk)
Corvetto / Piaggio • Lines: 34, 36, 36/, 606, 634 (2 min walk)

Train

Portello (5 min walk)
Magenta (8 min walk)

Metro

De Ferrari • Lines: Metropolitana (7 min walk)
San Giorgio • Lines: Metropolitana (12 min walk)