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The House of Columbus
The building is on two floors; the façade was restored during the 17th century. The ground floor was used as a workshop by Columbus’s father, who dealt in wool weaving and trade. Recent excavations carried out during the restoration of the house, have brought to light the ancient foundations of a construction dating back to the early Middle Ages, probably the 6th century.
The Porta Soprana gate
In 1155, the Genoese feared an attack by Frederick Barbarossa. Therefore, they hurried to create a circuit of walls enclosing the majority of the city. The main entrance on the east side was formed by the Porta Soprana – also called Gate of St. Andrew due to the convent nearby –, while the twin Porta dei Vacca was the gate westwards. The two towers framing the access to the Porta Soprana still today bear two gravestones in Latin commemorating the event.
link to the official website
The building is on two floors; the façade was restored during the 17th century. The ground floor was used as a workshop by Columbus’s father, who dealt in wool weaving and trade. Recent excavations carried out during the restoration of the house, have brought to light the ancient foundations of a construction dating back to the early Middle Ages, probably the 6th century.
The Porta Soprana gate
In 1155, the Genoese feared an attack by Frederick Barbarossa. Therefore, they hurried to create a circuit of walls enclosing the majority of the city. The main entrance on the east side was formed by the Porta Soprana – also called Gate of St. Andrew due to the convent nearby –, while the twin Porta dei Vacca was the gate westwards. The two towers framing the access to the Porta Soprana still today bear two gravestones in Latin commemorating the event.
link to the official website
Opening hours
From May to August
- from Tuesday to Sunday
The House of Columbus: 11 am - 6 pm
The cloister of St. Andrew:Â 11.30 am - 6.30 pm
Closed: Monday
April - September - October
- from Tuesday to Sunday  Â
The House of Columbus: 11 am - 5 pm
The cloister of St. Andrew:Â 11.30 am - 5.30 pm
Closed: Monday
From November to March:
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
The House of Columbus:Â 11 am - 3 pm
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The House of Columbus and the cloister of St. Andrew: ore 10 am - 4 pm
Closed: Monday
Tickets
The House of Columbus
- Reduced € 3,00 (for everyone)
- Free 0-18 years
The House of Columbus and the cloister of St. Andrew
- Full price € 5,00
- Reduced € 3,00 (>65 anni, agreement)
- Free admission: UE citizens 0 - 18 years and to residents in the city of Genua on Sunday
Special tickets:
- The House of Columbus, the cloister of St. Andrew and S. Augustin Museum: € 8,00
Free audio guide on smartphone linking www.rivieraculture.it (Section Place).
Workshop and guided tours: info ph. +39 010 4490128
Adresse
Via di Porta Soprana, Genoa, Italia
Contacts
Coop Culture
Ph. +39 010 4490128
Ph. +39 010 4490128
