The estate dates from the 18th century, constructed by Clelia Durazzo Grimaldi (1760–1830), who created also the botanic garden. However it was her nephew Alessandro Pallavicini who created the park, designed by Michele Canzio, a theatre designer.

In 1928 the property was donated by its then owner, Matilde Gustinani, to the city of Genoa.

The park has many features such as Arc de Triomphe, a Hermit's House, and a Big Lake with a Pagoda, a Temple of Diana...

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