Bianco, Rosso, and Doria-Tursi... together, they form the star trio of the Palazzi dei Rolli! This refers to the former legal system where the city’s aristocratic families had to host prestigious guests in their lavish private residences during the 16th and 17th centuries. Palazzo Doria-Tursi is often seen as the crown jewel of Via Garibaldi. It made its grand entrance in Genoa in 1565, built for Niccolò Grimaldi, a man of many noble titles and the chief banker to King Philip II of Spain. Not exactly the kind of person you’d expect to go bankrupt… but, by 1593, Grimaldi’s finances had crumbled, and he was forced to sell the palace. Giovanni Andrea Doria bought it, and later passed it on to his younger son, the Duke of Tursi, hence the name. The building’s striking façade, with alternating bands of pink stone, grey slate, and white marble, features a grand entrance crowned by the coat of arms of Genoa. This palazzo, a wonderful blend of Rennaissance and Baroque elements, has also served as Genoa’s city hall since 1848. But the palace’s most captivating feature is its role in the Strada Nuova Museums complex. Alongside Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Bianco, it houses a fascinating collection of treasures. Among them are personal belongings of Niccolò Paganini, often hailed as the greatest violinist of all time, including his beloved violin, known as the “Cannone”, whose value is beyond estimation.