Palazzo Doria-Pamphily
Doria-Pamphily Palace

ADDRESS: Via San Benedetto 2


Also called The Prince palace, it is a huge building once owned by the Doria family (of course). It was built at the end of the XVI century, just outside the city walls. The idea was to give a demonstration of the power and wealth of the family. 

The decoration was committed to Perin del Vaga: its frescoes are still there.

In the picture, a roman sarcophagus in the entry hall.

Sarcophagus
Park Let's try to imagine how the original complex looked like. The palace had a big park (now very reduced) which reached the sea, where, in a private harbour the private fleet of the prince docked. Furthermore, the full hill behind the palace was part of a second park, where an enormous statue stood, showing the prince as Jupiter. Actually, it should have been impressive, certainly worth of an emperor: Charles V was hosted in the palace.


The Palace is only open on Saturday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 
 


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