Mackenzie Castle

Genoa, Italy

The Mackenzie Castle is a historical manor in the Castelletto quarter of Genoa. It is an example of Gothic Revival architecture. The castle was built on a pre-existing country villa, in turn located on the site of the 16th century Genoese walls.

Built in 1893-1905, it was designed in Gothic revival style by Art Nouveau architect Gino Coppedè under commission by Evan Mackenzie, an insurance broker, whose family lived here for 26 years.

In 1956 it was declared a national monument. Thirty years later it was acquired by American collector Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. The restoration works he commissioned remained unfinished, and in 2002 the castle was sold to the Cambi auction house which commissioned the restoration to architect Gianfranco Franchini. The manor was opened to the public in 2004 and is now used as a public space for scientific or cultural exhibitions.

References:

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Palaces, manors and town halls in Italy

Address

Mura di San Bartolomeo 16, Genoa, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1893
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Italy

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Edgar Agosto (2 years ago)
Awesome structure

José Angel Villarreal González (3 years ago)
Please read before visiting: this is not a museum. This should not be under the "things to do in Genoa" on Google. When I got there I was told that it's an auction house, not a museum. I did take pictures outside and on surrounding areas with beautiful views.

Mario Scalini (5 years ago)
Lovely impressive building in perfect neo gothic style.

Ursus Ursa (6 years ago)
Cambi art auctions

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