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Twice a year Genoa<\/a> throws open the doors of its aristocratic palaces: during the Rolli Days, the frescoed halls, courtyards and gardens of the 16th- and 17th-century noble residences can be visited, almost all of them for free. The autumn 2026 edition runs from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October and marks twenty years since the Palazzi dei Rolli<\/a> were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme is \u201cLiving change\u201d: the visits are led by science communicators who explain the palaces through their architecture, engineering and everyday life. Over forty sites open, including palaces, churches, museums and places normally closed to the public.<\/p>\n

Opening times and booking<\/h2>\n

Each site has its own hours. The most common pattern is Friday 3\u20137pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am\u20137pm, but several palaces open only at the weekend and some on a single day: always check the page of each palace in the official programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Most palaces are free, but you must book on rollidays.happyticket.it<\/a>: choose the palace and time slot, then show the confirmation email at the door, on your phone is fine. Booking opened on 6 October and the popular slots go quickly, so book before you travel.<\/p>\n

Sites with a ticket<\/h3>\n

A few places charge a small fee or have their own rules. Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Spinola, both National Museums, cost \u20ac2 (free under 18, but even free entry must be booked online). Villa del Principe costs \u20ac7, the Albergo dei Poveri \u20ac5, the Teatro Carlo Felice \u20ac2 and Palazzo della Meridiana \u20ac3 for its hall, gallery and garden. The climb onto the restoration scaffolding of the Basilica of Santa Maria Immacolata is also paid (\u20ac12, booking required, closed shoes).<\/p>\n

What to see: the palaces not to miss<\/h2>\n

Via Garibaldi, the Strada Nuova<\/h3>\n

This is the heart of the Rolli and the place to start. At number 18 is Palazzo Rosso, at number 11 Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Tursi, the city hall: together they form the Strada Nuova Museums (open Friday 3\u20136pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am\u20136pm). On the same street Palazzo Tobia Pallavicino (number 4) and Palazzo Lercari (number 3) also open.<\/p>\n

Via Balbi and the Royal Palace<\/h3>\n

Palazzo Reale, at number 10 Via Balbi, was once a residence of the House of Savoy: state rooms, a Hall of Mirrors and a hanging garden overlooking the port. Palazzo Balbi and the former Jesuit College, now part of the University, open on the same street.<\/p>\n

Palazzo Spinola and Villa del Principe<\/h3>\n

Palazzo Spinola, in Piazza di Pellicceria, houses the National Gallery with its original furnishings; on Saturday 17 it stays open until 11pm. Villa del Principe, Andrea Doria\u2019s residence near Piazza Principe station, is one of the largest in the city.<\/p>\n

New for 2026<\/h3>\n

For the first time you can walk the panoramic walkways of the Basilica of Carignano and the historic aqueduct, on walks of about three and a half hours on Saturday and Sunday at 9am and 3pm (starting from Piazza Suppini).<\/p>\n

Tours in English<\/h2>\n

Several palaces offer slots in English: Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Tursi, Palazzo Lercari and Palazzo Cattaneo Della Volta. They are booked on Happy Ticket like the other visits. The city also runs guided walking tours of about three hours from the tourist office at Via Garibaldi 12 (\u20ac14, reduced \u20ac12, free under 12), with an English-language departure on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Events, children and accessibility<\/h2>\n

On Sunday 18 at 6pm Palazzo Tursi hosts the free concert \u201cPaganini ai Rolli\u201d; the Paganini Orchestra plays at Palazzo Doria Carcassi on Saturday and Sunday at 5.30pm. Children have Rolli Kids activities over the weekend. In the programme, sites accessible to visitors with reduced mobility are marked with a symbol: among them Palazzo Spinola, Palazzo Reale, Palazzo Bianco and Tursi and Palazzo Tobia Pallavicino.<\/p>\n

Getting around<\/h2>\n

All the palaces are in the old town and easy to visit on foot. Via Balbi and Villa del Principe are a short walk from Genova Piazza Principe station; for Via Garibaldi the handiest metro stop is De Ferrari. For the weekend the AMT transport company sells the MetDaily Eventi ticket: \u20ac15 for one person for two days, \u20ac24 for two people, valid on buses and the metro. The tourist office at Via Garibaldi 12r is open daily 9am\u20136.20pm.<\/p>\n

Between visits, stop for focaccia or trofie with pesto: our guide to what to eat in Genoa<\/a> has the local specialities.<\/p>\n

A little history: what are the Rolli?<\/h2>\n

In 1576 the Republic of Genoa, which had no royal palace, drew up an official list, the \u201crollo\u201d, of the private houses best suited to host kings, cardinals and ambassadors on state visits. The houses were ranked by grandeur and guests were assigned by lot. The lists were updated until 1664. Since 2006 the Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with 42 palaces on the list.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions about the Rolli Days<\/h2>\n

When are the October 2026 Rolli Days?<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 2026. On Friday most palaces open only in the afternoon; on Saturday and Sunday the usual hours are 10am\u20137pm.<\/p>\n

Are the Rolli Days free?<\/strong><\/p>\n

At most palaces yes, with compulsory booking on rollidays.happyticket.it. A few sites charge: Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Spinola \u20ac2, Villa del Principe \u20ac7, Albergo dei Poveri \u20ac5.<\/p>\n

How do I book?<\/strong><\/p>\n

On rollidays.happyticket.it choose the palace and time, then show the confirmation email at the entrance. For Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Spinola tickets are bought online from the National Museums box office.<\/p>\n

Which palaces should I see if I am short of time?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Focus on Via Garibaldi (Palazzo Rosso, Bianco and Tursi, Tobia Pallavicino) and add Palazzo Reale on Via Balbi: they are close together and give a good idea of the Rolli system.<\/p>\n

Are there tours in English?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes: Palazzo Rosso, Bianco and Tursi, Lercari and Cattaneo Della Volta have slots in English, bookable on Happy Ticket, and the city\u2019s walking tour has an English departure on Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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