Piazza De Ferrari (Ferrari Square), Genoa (must see)
Raffaele Luigi De Ferrari, Prince of Lucedio, Duke of Galliera, and senator of the Kingdom of Sardina, in 1837, acquired via Prince Oscar of Sweden all possessions that Napoleon I had granted in 1812. He was abundantly rich, Grand Officer of the Order of Italy. These are not all his honors, but enough to have the main square of Genoa named after him.
The Ferrari Square covers an area of 120,000 square feet. In the center of the square is a gigantic bronze fountain built in 1936 and designed by architect Giuseppe Crosa di Vergagni.
In 1814 The Church of San Domenico was demolished to build the Carlo Felice Theater, designed by Carlo Barabino and completed in 1827.
In 1831 the two-story Linguistic Academy took its place by the square. The square was christened Ferrari Square in 1877, one year after his passing. In 1893 Giuseppe Garibaldi, a hero of the Italian revolution appeared astride his bronze horse in front of the Carlo Felice Theater.
Four large buildings showing eclectic architectural styles appeared; New Stock Exchange Palace (Palazzo della Nuova Borsa) in 1912; the Palace of the Italian Credit (Palazzo del Credito Italiano) in 1914; and the Palace of the Liguria Region (Palazzo della Regione Liguria) in 1923.
Older buildings include the Ducal Palace, built in the 13th century and restored in 1992; it is currently a museum and palace of culture; Giulio Pallavicini Palace, built in 1586; and Agostino Spinola Palace, built in the 18th century, now Bank of Rome.
The Ferrari Square covers an area of 120,000 square feet. In the center of the square is a gigantic bronze fountain built in 1936 and designed by architect Giuseppe Crosa di Vergagni.
In 1814 The Church of San Domenico was demolished to build the Carlo Felice Theater, designed by Carlo Barabino and completed in 1827.
In 1831 the two-story Linguistic Academy took its place by the square. The square was christened Ferrari Square in 1877, one year after his passing. In 1893 Giuseppe Garibaldi, a hero of the Italian revolution appeared astride his bronze horse in front of the Carlo Felice Theater.
Four large buildings showing eclectic architectural styles appeared; New Stock Exchange Palace (Palazzo della Nuova Borsa) in 1912; the Palace of the Italian Credit (Palazzo del Credito Italiano) in 1914; and the Palace of the Liguria Region (Palazzo della Regione Liguria) in 1923.
Older buildings include the Ducal Palace, built in the 13th century and restored in 1992; it is currently a museum and palace of culture; Giulio Pallavicini Palace, built in 1586; and Agostino Spinola Palace, built in the 18th century, now Bank of Rome.
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Sight Name: Piazza De Ferrari (Ferrari Square)
Sight Location: Genoa, Italy (See walking tours in Genoa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Genoa, Italy (See walking tours in Genoa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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