April 15 — Stones That Tell the Sea: Genoa and 500 Years of Made in

April 15 — Stones That Tell the Sea: Genoa and 500 Years of Made in Italy

On the Made in Italy Day, Genoa presents an event focused on the relationship between stone materials, local craftsmanship and monumental sites. The meeting highlights traditional techniques and artisanal practices that made the city a Mediterranean reference from the 16th to the 18th century.

Why attend: to learn about Genoa's historic marble workers, understand the risseu pavements that adorn Ligurian villages, and see how these skills still contribute to the enhancement of monumental heritage.

• When: 15 April 2026, 3:00 PM
• Where: Palazzo della Borsa, via XX Settembre 44, Genoa
• Who it’s for: institutions, associations, local businesses, monument enthusiasts and craft history lovers

The day illustrates how stonework shaped the urban identity: from craftsmen who produced marble elements for civic and religious buildings to pebble pavements that tell the city’s maritime ties.

Main topics and highlights:

• Presentations on historical stone-working techniques and monument conservation;
• Revival and promotion of the risseu as a distinctive territorial feature;
• Dialogue among institutions, artisan enterprises and associations ahead of the 2028 commemorations for 500 years of the Republic of Genoa.

Attending offers a practical perspective on monumental heritage: learn about raw materials, techniques and the human stories that keep monuments alive. Please check for any access or registration requirements before the event.

Practical info: arrive a few minutes early. Add the event to your calendar to make sure you don’t miss it.