D'Albertis Castle

Historical landmark · Genoa

D'Albertis Castle

Historical landmark · Genoa

Corso Dogali, 18, 16136 Genova GE, Italy

Highlights

Nestled in a stunning Gothic mansion, this castle showcases a captivating collection of global artifacts gathered by a sea captain, all while offering breathtaking views of Genoa's harbor.

Corso Dogali, 18, 16136 Genova GE, Italy Get directions

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@afar

"Sunset over the Mediterranean Perched high above the old port, Castello D'Albertis boasts some of the most gorgeous panoramas of the ancient town and the old port. On most days, you can spot every single cruise ship in harbor, too. While there is a public elevator (ascensore, in Italian) that takes you up (catch it on Via Balbi), you can also climb the stairs (and burn off some of your focaccia calories!). Find the stairs just after the abandoned Cathedral on Via Balbi - and then just keep walking up!"

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Alasdair Kay

Google

I'm not sure if this is a "hidden gem" or if everyone knows about it, but it was certainly quiet when we went. Surrounded by a beautiful garden with spectacular views across Genoa harbour, Castello d'Albertis was by far my favourite attraction in Genoa (and I went to the aquarium, which is also fantastic). A huge and fascinating collection of artefacts collected from around the world, with a wonderful display of modern and graphic art on the ground and first floor. The cafe was also cheap and good quality. We loved looking at the literally hundreds of oddities and learning about the man himself. A definite must-see if you're in Genoa.

tracey gardiner

Google

We saw this amazing castle from our hotel by the port and thought we would walk there. Was 38 degrees and about an hr but we got some nice pics. It’s an interesting museum, not really our thing but we decided to pay the €6 each to see inside and go to the toilet. The lady at the counter was lovely and helped us with our Italian. It was about museum with different country artefacts that albertis collected along his voyages as a sea captain. I would recommend it if you like that sort of thing and don’t mind a walk in the heat. Or go in winter 😂

Theresa Forino

Google

We actually missed our stop on the bus and got off here. I'm so glad we did. Beautiful place with great history overlooking what is considered the old Port. We spent an over an hour wondering around taking pictures.

Takahashi Hiroki

Google

Beautiful castle on the hill overlooking Genna with a superb view. Inside, there are lots of interesting exhibits from around the world and pretty architecture throughout the castle. You can also enjoy some light food and drinks at the café before or after the visit. Reasonable entry at €6 for adults. Highly recommended and definitely worth the climb!

jaima chevalier

Google

Stellar iconic institution! Don't miss the elevator that becomes a train. Under the expert guidance of its director Maria Camilla De Palma, this exquisite curated collection not only honors the world's past but also gives hope for uniting cultures in the future. Special shout out to Luca and Angela for extraordinary assistance during our visit.

The Hooting Owl

Google

Wonderful place to visit and chill. Bus routes go right up outside the door of the castle. Beautiful nature stops and fantastic views of the city below. The castle itself is very well built and has lots of cool items and paintings. Don't worry if you have bags. They can be left safely behind the main desk as you travel through the castle.

Delia Coman

Google

Very nice castle with a history behind it and also it had very beautiful landscapes.

paterjo

Google

This was a really interesting museum as it appealed to my sense of adventure and exploration. D’Albertis castle was filled with a ship captain’s collection over a lifetime of sailing around the world. He collected 1800 weapons from different cultures, collected artifacts and biological samples, and took detailed notes of his experiences. Beautiful castle, gardens, and collections, only issue I had was most of the descriptions were in Italian and I expected that to help visitors they would also post in English and German considering the likely visitors.