Palazzo Ducale in Genoa rents five equipped rooms for conferences, workshops, gala dinners and cocktail receptions, with capacities from 50 to 500 guests. The palace stands on Piazza Matteotti in the historic center of Genoa, a short walk from Piazza De Ferrari, and works today as a cultural center with exhibitions and public programs.
Seminars and company events
The official site presents the rooms for conventions, conferences, workshops and presentations. The Sala Camino covers 97 square meters, with an adjoining room of 25 square meters, and seats 80 in rows for conferences and workshops. The Sala delle Donne measures 88.8 square meters and seats 50 in rows, which suits presentations and small working sessions. The Munizioniere covers 650 square meters and seats 120 in rows for conventions and workshops. For plenary sessions, the Sala del Maggior Consiglio is the largest option, with 420 seats in rows.
Weddings and receptions
The hire pages focus on cultural, congress and gala uses and do not describe wedding ceremonies. Couples should ask the events team whether a private reception is possible. For corporate receptions, cocktail formats are listed in the Munizioniere and gala dinners in three of the rooms.
Rooms and capacities
The Sala del Maggior Consiglio covers 678 square meters and holds up to 500 guests, 420 of them in rows. It is listed for exhibitions, performances, conferences and gala dinners, with basic setup, sound amplification and microphones at the speakers' table. The Sala del Minor Consiglio covers 383 square meters and holds 120 guests, with the final layout depending on how the altar area is used. It is offered for the same types of events and with the same basic services. The Munizioniere handles three formats: 120 in rows, 160 for a seated gala dinner and 220 for a cocktail. The Sala Camino and the Sala delle Donne complete the offer for smaller groups.
Catering
The room pages list gala dinners in the Maggior Consiglio, the Minor Consiglio and the Munizioniere, but they do not describe in-house catering. Ask the palace for its list of approved caterers when you request a quote.
History and setting
Palazzo Ducale was the seat of the Doges of the Republic of Genoa. The building stands at the heart of the old town and was extensively rebuilt in later centuries, giving it the neoclassical appearance visible from the piazza. It now hosts exhibitions and cultural events, so check the programme when choosing dates.
Getting there
The palace is a few minutes on foot from Piazza De Ferrari and the main streets of the old town. Genova Brignole and Genova Piazza Principe railway stations are both reachable by taxi or public transport, and Genoa's Cristoforo Colombo airport is on the western side of the city.
