Palazzo San Giorgio
Guide
Photo: Luca Galli from Torino, Italy · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 10–20 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A medieval palace on the old harbour with a brightly painted front, still the offices of the port authority.
A brief history
Marco Polo was held prisoner here after a sea battle, and it was here he told the stories that became his book.
Tips
- Best time
- Afternoon, then along the old port
- Cost
- Free to see
- Allow
- 10–20 min
- Free days
- Always free outside
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Good to know
- Area
- Porto Antico: The old harbour, redesigned by Renzo Piano, with the aquarium.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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