Pegli: Park, Archaeology and Maritime Collections

Pegli brings together several themes that appeal to different interests when choosing a travel destination: the historic Villa Durazzo Pallavicini park, the Museo di Archeologia Ligure, maritime collections and beach access. If you are looking for a hotel in Pegli, it helps to sort out these priorities in advance. That way, you can plan your trip around what interests you most.

Park and archaeology at Villa Durazzo Pallavicini

The historic Villa Durazzo Pallavicini park was designed and created by Michele Canzio in 1840. The year it was created and the name of its designer give the park a specific historical connection and make its design a subject in its own right for trip planning. If you are interested in historic gardens and parks, you can also explore Pegli through this history.

The Museo di Archeologia Ligure is housed in Villa Durazzo Pallavicini in Pegli. This brings together two different areas of interest in one place: the history of the park and archaeology. The distinction is useful when choosing what to see on your trip, if you are weighing up whether you are more interested in historic park design or archaeology.

The variety of plants is another attraction in its own right: the garden at Villa Durazzo Pallavicini is rich in rare plant species. If botanical diversity is a particular consideration when choosing a destination, this adds to the villa’s historical and archaeological appeal.

Maritime collections in Pegli

The Museo Navale di Pegli is currently closed to the public. As this status may change, check before planning a visit. The museum houses maritime collections at Villa Doria Centurione, including valuable maps, paintings and drawings, as well as ship models and instruments used in shipbuilding and navigation. It also holds documentation on historic shipyards and maritime trades. The collection thus offers different ways to explore maritime history, from maps and images to models, instruments and records of shipyards and crafts.

Getting there and beach access

You can reach the Museo di Archeologia Ligure by bus routes 1 and 2, by the Navebus ferry bus from Porto Antico to Molo Archetti di Pegli, or by train from Genova Principe and Brignole stations to Genova Pegli station. These connections use different modes of transport and starting points. Routes and timetables may change, so check both before travelling.

For beach access, there is a specific reference point for travelling by train: according to a municipal statement from 2026, the beach entrance is 160 m from Genova Pegli station. You can factor the distance between the station and the beach entrance into your trip planning.

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