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I’ve always admired this villa

This villa, which I have long admired, is situated alongside Corso Italia in Genova.

Genova - Villa — Villa in Corso Italia, Genoa, Italy

This is the gatehouse:

Genova - Villa - Gatehouse — Gatehouse of Villa in Corso Italia in Genoa

I’ve finally got round to photographing it.

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I know nothing about the place, but the gatehouse was not in a wonderful condition a couple of years ago. It may be a house, but then again it could be an office. I did ask our Genovese friend about it, but she knows nothing.

I love the style of the place and, despite being plonked just about in the middle of a town, it has a wonderful position looking straight out over the sea.

If only I had a few million Euros to throw around.

Chad

+Alex Roe is from the UK, but has lived and worked in Milan, Italy, for many years. Alex has been interviewed by the BBC on Italy issues. He tweets news and information about Italy to over 37,000 Twitter followers via @newsfromitaly on Twitter.

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