Castello Mackenzie

Castello Mackenzie is a historic mansion in Genoa's Castelletto district and is considered an example of Gothic Revival architecture. It was built between 1893 and 1905 by the Art Nouveau architect Gino Coppedè on the grounds of a former country villa, which itself stood on the foundations of Genoa's 16th-century city walls. The client was the insurance broker Evan Mackenzie, whose family lived on the estate for over two decades. After several changes of ownership and restoration work, continued by the architect Gianfranco Franchini among others, the castle was opened to the public in 2004. Today it serves as a cultural space for scientific and cultural exhibitions and has hosted the Science Festival, among other events.