Genoa - Via Balbi Palaces 
West of the church of the Santissima Annunziata in Genoa is the beginning of Via Balbi, laid out by Bartolomeo Bianco in the early 17th century and lined with splendid palaces. To the left of the university stands the church of San Carlo (sculpture of 1650).
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Atrium
In the atrium are six bronze figures (The Virtues) and six bronze reliefs (The Sufferings of Our Lord) by Giovanni da Bologna (1579).
Palazzo Balbi-Senarega
On the left (No. 4) stands the Palazzo Balbi-Senarega (1620 onwards) with a fine courtyard, from which there is a view of the orangery. No. 5 (on right) is the Palazzo dell'Università, begun in 1634-50 as a Jesuit college, with the finest courtyard and gardens in Genoa.
Palazzo Durazzo-Pallavicini
On the right of Via Balbi (No. 1) in Genoa is the Palazzo Durazzo-Pallavicini (c. 1620), with a Rococo entrance hall and a fine staircase of 1780.
There is a garden with a small lake by Canzio, who also designed Palazzo Durazzo-Pallavicini. It contains a number of exotic plant species.
There is a garden with a small lake by Canzio, who also designed Palazzo Durazzo-Pallavicini. It contains a number of exotic plant species.
Palazzo Reale
Opposite to Palazzo dell'Università is the Palazzo Reale (begun 1650), with fine staircases, large balconies and a richly decorated interior (pictures, tapestries). From 1822-24 it was the residence of the House of Savoy-Piedmont. View of the harbor and Piazza Statuto from the beautiful garden terrace.
