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The Column of Infamy - Genoa's Memorial to Treason
The story of Giulio Cesare Vachero. A traitor to the Republic whose house was razed and replaced by a Column of Infamy.
12/1/2025
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In Via del Campo (Old Town), look for a small square with a fountain and a stone stele. This is the Colonna Infame.
The Conspiracy (1628)
Giulio Cesare Vachero, a rich merchant, plotted to overthrow the Republic and hand Genoa to the Duke of Savoy.
- The Punishment: He was beheaded. His house was razed to the ground. His children were banished.
- The Inscription: The column states that "cursed be his memory" forever. Even in stone, Genoa does not forgive traitors easily.
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Dark Tourist
Nous sommes passionnés par les villes sous-estimées d'Italie. Ce guide aide les visiteurs à découvrir les secrets de Gênes, naviguant dans son paysage vertical avec facilité et confort.
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