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 of 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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