Galleria Giuseppe Mazzini

Giuseppe Mazzini Gallery is Genoa's "living room", a covered walkway in the center of Genoa, near the Carlo Felice Theater and Piazza De Ferrari.
It runs parallel to Via Roma, the most elegant street in Genoa, where shops of important brands are located.
Both the Galleria Mazzini and Via Roma were built between 1870 and 1880
. Via Roma was originally the continuation of Via Assarotti, in this second part of the street it was decided to create a second row of buildings with a through tunnel interspersed with stained glass windows. In 1874 these works were declared of public utility by royal decree, leading to the opening of the Mazzini Gallery.
It is a typical example of iron architecture, a type of architectural production that spread in Europe at the beginning of the 19th century, especially in France and England, but also in Italy.

The Giuseppe Mazzini Gallery is a covered shopping gallery in the center of Genoa, near the Carlo Felice Theater and Piazza De Ferrari.
Mazzini Gallery
Galerie Mazzini towards Piazza Corvetto
Location
Condition
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region
Liguria
Location
Genoa
address
Piazza Giorgio Labo
Largo Eros Lanfranco
Via Roma
Via Ceba
coordinates
44°24′31.75″N 8°56′10.33″E
General information
Conditions
In use
construction
1870 - 1880
Use
Commercial gallery
Height
19 mNamed after the patriot Giuseppe Mazzini, it runs parallel to Via Roma, with which it was built between 1870 and 1880 on the model of the famous Parisian arcades and the Milanese Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which inspired it. It is one of the examples of the so-called iron architecture.Afternoon stroll destination for a quick pizza or aperitif. In March and April (Easter time) and in December (approx. from the 7th to the 24th), the book fair has been held here since 1926, which was founded by the historical stand owner Michele Amilcare Tolozzi, Giacomo Bertoni, Italo Muccini, Libera Traverso. In addition, the antiques fair takes place every fourth Wednesday and Thursday of the month.

The Galleria Giuseppe Mazzini is a historic shopping arcade in Genoa, Italy, named after the Italian freedom fighter Giuseppe Mazzini. Built in the 19th century in the Belle Époque style, it features a glass and iron roof. The arcade features elegant boutiques, cafes and shops and is a popular spot near Via XX Settembre and Piazza De Ferrari.