This tower is one of Genoa’s oldest and most evocative landmarks. From the top, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views, a panorama recently returned to the public after the building underwent a meticulous restoration. Yet beyond these weathered walls lies a story of power, intrigue, and secrets.
For centuries, the cells inside the Grimaldina Tower held prominent prisoners, rebels, and political dissidents, leaving behind stories, legends, and marks that can still be seen today. What dark history is hidden within La Grimaldina? And what connection could this medieval tower possibly have to one of the greatest musicians of all time?