Piazza De Ferrari

Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa. Situated in the heart of the city between the historical and the modern center, Piazza De Ferrari is renowned for its fountain, which was restored in recent years along with a major restyling of the square. Today next to Piazza De Ferrari are numerous office buildings, headquarters of banks, insurances and other private companies, making of this district the financial and business centre of Genoa, so that the Genoese popularly refer to it as the "City" of Genoa. At the end of the 19th century Genoa was the main financial centre of Italy along with Milan, and Piazza De Ferrari was the place where many institutions were established, like the stock exchange, the Credito Italiano,[1] the branch offices of the Bank of Italy, founded in 1893. The square, dedicated to the Italian banker and politician Raffaele De Ferrari, duke of Galliera, has an irregular form due to urbanistic works which united two different urban areas. The square is about 11,000 m2 (120,000 ft2). Today's shape of the piazza took form in the first two decades of the twentieth century with the creation of the three streets which converge from east: Via XX Settembre, Via Dante and Via Petrarca; and with the creation of the four eclectic palaces. All of this was built on the area obtained through the excavation of Colle San Andrea. Monument to G.Garibaldi We can consider the square being built between 1899 and 1983.[2] The four eclectic palaces are contrasted by neoclassic examples of buildings such as the Teatro Carlo Felice and Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti. Furthermore, next to Teatro Carlo Felice two streets branch out: Via Roma (elegant street enriched by boutiques and shops), flanked by Galleria Mazzini and Via XXV Aprile. In front of the theatre is located a statue dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi, built by the Italian sculptor Augusto Rivalta in 1893. At the centre of the square, in 1936, a bronze fountain was built. It was designed by the architect Giuseppe Crosa di Vergagni[3] and it soon became one of the main symbols of the city.[4][5] During the 1990s, the square was architectonically renovated by the German urbanist and architect Bernhard Winkler and most of the attention went to the asphalt, the fountain and Palazzo Ducale. The square is now almost all for pedestrians.

A lovely and large outdoor space with multiple active water features masking the more intrusive sounds of the city. The surrounding architecture is varied and quite photogenic. Bring a piece of focaccia from one of many fine providers close by.

A spacious square which becomes beautiful and logical in December with the people coming together for the Christmas market and performances! Highly recommend to stop by and embrace the Christmas spirit of Genoa!

Nice plaza surrounded by beautiful old world buildings and statues. Perfect spot for pictures. The fountain is very nice.

Beautiful,here you can imagine how rich Genoa had been as a former port town.

This is the heart of genoa at the top of via XX settembre, looking at the fountain is very relaxing

A very beautiful and spacious central square! I highly recommend comming here, if you visit Genoa!

Enchanting outdoor plaza not to be missed! Lots of shops, cafes, and cobblestone streets to explore. Don’t forget to take in the beautifully adorned Cattedrale di San Lorenzo too.

OK, OK It's a plaza, but I has to be one of the nicest in Genova, Italy. There's a fantastic fountain, food everywhere, a post office, Banco's galore. Excellent for a midday break and ATM stop. Here's some basic information via Wikipedia: "Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa. Situated in the heart of the city between the historical and the modern center, Piazza De Ferrari is renowned for its fountain, which was restored in recent years along with a major restyling of the square. Today next to Piazza De Ferrari are numerous office buildings, headquarters of banks, insurances and other private companies, making of this district the financial and business centre of Genoa, so that Genoeses popularly refer to it as the "City" of Genoa. At the end of the 19th century Genoa was the main financial centre of Italy along with Milan, and Piazza De Ferrari was the place were many institutions were established, like the stock exchange, the Credito Italiano[1], the branch offices of the Bank of Italy, founded in 1893."

Imagine our delight in coming out of the metro to be greeted by this fountain and a gentle spray of cool water on a hot day! This famous fountain is located in Genoa's main square and is surrounded by beautiful old buildings. It is truly a popular attraction for tourists as well as locals. It is a large circular fountain by Giuseppe Crosa di Vergagni.

A splashing fountain is the centerpiece of Genoa's main square, the Piazza de Ferrari. It's ringed by magnificent buildings, including the Art Nouveau Palazzo della Borsa, which was once the country's stock exchange; and the neoclassical Teatro Carlo Felice. During our short stay in Genoa, we walked through this Piazza several times from our nearby Hotel (Bristol Palace) to Old Town Genoa. There was even a small market going on the next morning.

Another must visit place in Genoa. A gorgeous huge square with beautiful buildings surrounding the square. Some fabulous cafes and other interesting places are off this square and it's a lovely area to walk around for an hour or more. Also the main shopping street is pretty close to this square. Loved the ambience here :-))