Designing Villa delle Peschiere: Renaissance Architecture in Genoa
Villa delle Peschiere is one of the most significant Renaissance buildings in Genoa and Italy. Its references to classical canons and Roman villa models make it a unique site, offering visitors a complete experience of 16th-century architecture, with its citations from antiquity, numerous structural innovations, and overall harmony in design. This tour is dedicated to the architectural features of Villa delle Peschiere, its function as both a leisure and a representative building, and its relationship with Genoa’s extensive villa system.