The decline of Spain in the 17th century brought also the renewed decline of Genoa, and the Spanish crown's frequent bankruptcies, in particular, ruined many of Genoa's merchant houses.
Hispaania langus 17. sajandil tõi kaasa ka uue Genova languse ja Hispaania krooni sagedased pankrotid hävitasid eriti palju Genova kaupmehekodasid.