genoa
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 2006
location: Liguria Region, Genoa Province
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 44.4122222222, 8.9311111111
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 1211
world heritage site: 1211
Genoa's Le Strade Nuove and the Palazzi dei Rolli, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, represent a pioneering urban planning and architectural ensemble from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This historic district features elegant streets lined with grand palaces, originally built by the city’s aristocratic families to host distinguished guests. The innovative "Rolli" system, a public lottery assigning lodging duties to these residences, highlights Genoa’s unique hospitality tradition and its status as a maritime and cultural hub.
