Villas and Palaces
Since the 16th century on Murta hill were built many villas and palaces, used as summer residences by rich and noble Genoese families. Most of these palaces still exist and now, restructured, have become luxurious houses.
Among them the best known is Villa Clorinda, which belonged to several rich Genoese families (Bonarota, Doria and Costa) and today is a luxury residence.
In 1747, during the Austrian occupation of Valpolcevera, it became the headquarters of the invaders' army.
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