Liguriastyle.it is the first multi-purpose centre in Liguria entirely dedicated to the highest expressions of the Ligurian handicraft intended both as manufactured items and agro-food products. It is located in the heart of Genoa’s historic centre, in the wonderful premises of the second main floor of the Imperial Palace, one of the most prestigious of the Rolli Residencies where, between the 1500s and 1600s, sovereigns and dignitaries of the main European states were hosted.
LiguriaStyle.it is the place where attention to beauty is palpable: the ceilings still unveil Cambiaso’s frescoes, every single detail is taken great care of in order to guarantee the maximum emotional impact. Safeguard of the environment and attention to children are also amongst the centre’s priorities: all corners and sharp edges are padded and lights are activated by movement sensors, thus guaranteeing at the same time, an evocative game of lights and shades and good energy savings.
LiguriaStyle.it is a dynamic and multi-purpose space designed not only to provide the visitor with a comprehensive and unique experience of the Ligurian excellence handicraft, but also to offer a meeting point for artisans who, here, are able to find new incentives and opportunities to share their thoughts and feelings with the public.
A hand needs all its five fingers to be able to create, likewise LiguriaStyle.it has developed its five souls which are:
The Cultural Centre, where it will be possible to attend courses, workshops and meetings with the artisans. A handicraft research and document filing unit shall also be active. To find out more about all the scheduled events and read all the relevant news subscribe to our newsletter or click here.
Museum tour on the local handicraft to discover the origin and originality of some of the products that best identify the Ligurian land, as well as on the traditional tools and working techniques. To find out more about all the exhibited items click here.
Display and sale of typical artistic quality handicraft products. LiguriaStyle.it is the landmark for quality shopping: jewellery, valuable goldsmith’s creations, boat furnishings, artistic ceramics, hand-painted glass, fashion accessories, valuable fabrics, tailoring works and so much more to discover. To find out more about all the products on sale, click here.
Display and sale of regional enogastronomic products. A rich display and sale of products such as pesto, a selection of wines and oils, entirely edible chocolate sculptures and much more. To find out more about all the products on sale, click here.
Place of excellence. The Imperial Palace represents one of the most beautiful noble residences, where throughout the 1500s and the 1600s, emperors, princes and dignitaries of the main European courts were hosted. In 2006, 42 Palaces belonging to the Rolli System were recognized, along with the Strade Nuove, as world cultural heritage by UNESCO.
THE CENTRE AND ITS ROOMS
