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Square · Gênova, Liguria
Piazza De Ferrari
Genoa’s main square, with the large bronze fountain from 1936, the Palazzo Ducale, the Teatro Carlo Felice and the Palazzo della Borsa.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Piazza De Ferrari
Piazza De Ferrari is Genoa’s central square and the city’s meeting point. The name honors Raffaele De Ferrari, Duke of Galliera, who donated a large sum for the expansion of the port in the 19th century. In the centre stands the bronze fountain inaugurated in 1936.
Around it are some of the city’s most important buildings. The Teatro Carlo Felice, Genoa’s opera house, opened in 1828, was destroyed by bombing in World War II and rebuilt. Beside it is the Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti. The Palazzo della Nuova Borsa, from 1912, is an example of the liberty style, the Italian Art Nouveau.
One side of the square is the lateral façade of the Palazzo Ducale, the seat of the doges of the Republic of Genoa from the 14th century. Today the palace is a cultural centre with temporary exhibitions, events and the Grimaldina tower; the main entrance is on the nearby Piazza Matteotti.
From the square depart Via XX Settembre, a shopping street with arcades, and the alleys that descend to the historic centre. A few steps away is the Porta Soprana, a gate of the old medieval walls.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20 minutes in the square; 1 to 2 hours if you visit an exhibition at the Palazzo Ducale.
Best time
At any time; in the evening the fountain is usually illuminated. For the Palazzo Ducale, check the programme and opening hours before you go.
How to get there
De Ferrari metro station is on the square itself. From Brignole station it’s about a 15-minute walk along Via XX Settembre.
Tip
The courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale can be crossed between Piazza De Ferrari and Piazza Matteotti, on the way to the cathedral.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Piazza De Ferrari
What is there to see around Piazza De Ferrari?
The Palazzo Ducale, the former seat of the doges, the Teatro Carlo Felice, the Accademia Ligustica and the Palazzo della Borsa. Porta Soprana and the cathedral are a few minutes’ walk away.
Is the Palazzo Ducale open to visitors?
Yes. Today it is a cultural center with temporary exhibitions and events. Check the program before you go.
Is there a metro station at the square?
Yes. De Ferrari metro station in Genoa is located on the square itself.