The current building was designed in the late 16th century by , but its origins date back to the late 13th century , when it was built as a seat for the Captain of the People . The palace was partially destroyed by fire in 1777 and rebuilt later by Simone Cantoni , who designed the current façade . After the end of the republic it was used before as town hall and later , till 1970 , as court . Completely renovated in the eighties , since 1992 it houses exhibitions and cultural events . In 2001 the Heads of State and Government gathered in Genoa for the G8 summit met here in conference
G8 summit
27th G8 summit
Molo (Genoa)