Villas have been one of the pillars of the social and economic history of Genoa. Since the 14th century, the villa became the symbol of the power of the aristocratic oligarchy and the wealthy merchant
Villa Saluzzo Bombrini, in the Albaro district
Garden Party in Albaro, by Alessandro Magnasco
In the midst of modern skyscrapers are ancient villas. Next to the tall towers of the Corte Lambruschini business center is Villa Saluzzo Bombrini. To the right, on the ridge of the Albaro hill, other villas stand out.
Noack, Alfred n. 0728 Genova Palazzo Doria
Albaro is an affluent residential neighbourhood of the Italian city of Genoa, located 3 kilometres east of the city centre. It was formerly an independent comune, named San Francesco d'Albaro, and was
Aerial view of Corso Italia, seafront of Albaro