The Rolli Days: double event in autumn
Rolli Days, the appointment with the beauty of the UNESCO heritage Palazzi, doubles in autumn: 20 and 21 September and 17, 18 and 19 October 2025. Two events that capture the beauty of Genoa
The Rolli Days are the event through which Genoa celebrates its Palaces, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006. Each edition, centred around a specific theme, features tours, events, and special appointments within the residences that the most prominent Genoese aristocratic families enriched with wealth and artistic treasures during Genoa’s golden age.
The Rolli Palaces
The Rolli system comprises over 100 noble residences, 42 of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. These palaces are a precious treasure trove of art and culture, showcasing true masterpieces ranging from the late Renaissance to the Baroque period. Located in the heart of La Superba (Genoa’s historic nickname), these ancient aristocratic palaces house invaluable works: evocative architecture, courtyards, gardens, statues, galleries, and magnificent ceilings frescoed by the greatest painters of the era. In 1576, the Republic of Genoa established an official list (later called the Rolli, hence the name Palazzi dei Rolli) of prestigious palaces, requiring their owners to host state visits in rotation. The selection of a palace to host a visitor depended on the guest’s rank: the higher the nobility of the guest, the more lavish the palace had to be. The Rolli system became a model for aristocratic housing throughout Europe. Each year, Genoa celebrates these residences with the Rolli Days: weekends during which the palaces open their doors to the public, showcasing their treasures. This event consistently sets records for visitor attendance. During the Rolli Days, the Palazzi dei Rolli will host a variety of artistic performances, workshops, DJ sets, readings, talks, and much more. These free events offer a magnifying glass through which to admire and explore the beauty of these buildings, encompassing music, literature, poetry, art, gaming, entertainment, and comics. It’s a unique experience.
The dates
Rolli Days is the event with which Genoa celebrates its Palazzi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006. This year, there are two autumn dates: the first 20 and 21 September in conjunction with the 65th International Boat Show (18 to 23 September) and then 17, 18 and 19 October 2025.
Genoa and the Lords of the Sea: the title of this edition of the Rolli Days. Guided tours led by expert lecturers about the splendid Palazzi dei Rolli will tell the story of the Genoese families who contributed to Genoa’s supremacy: ‘la Superba’, ‘whose appearance alone indicates her as the lady of the sea‘, as Francesco Petrarch wrote.
To make reservations: https://landing.visitgenoa.it/
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