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Jan
Casa degli Omenoni
Two steps from Piazza della Scala, there are eight characters: they are the eight colossus, called “omenoni” sculptured by Antonio Abondio, which ornate the façade... Continue Reading
11
Jan
Palazzo Serbelloni
The huge and wide building, originally from 1600, was widen in neoclassic style at the end of 1700 by Simone Cantoni. The façade with three... Continue Reading
11
Jan
Palazzo Litta
Once property of Arese family, it was then of the Litta family who widen it in 1700 by the architect B.Bolli on the plan of... Continue Reading
11
Jan
Palazzo Reale
In 1138 on this site there was the Broletto Vecchio, the ancient Town Hall. The building became then residence of Torrioni family, Visconti family, and... Continue Reading
11
Jan
Chiostri dell’università Cattolica
Inside the Catholic University “Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore” (Piazza S. Ambrogio) there are two enchanting cloisters of Bramante style. One is Doric and the... Continue Reading
11
Jan
Rotonda della Besana
Complex of S. Michele ai Nuovi Sepolcri, also called Foppone dell’Ospedale or Rotonda della Besana. It is the most original work of the 1700 in... Continue Reading
11
Jan
Piazza Mercanti
Between Piazza Mercanti and Via Mercanti, just to the west of Piazza Duomo, a group of buildings offers a wonderful example of the architecture development... Continue Reading
11
Jan
Teatro alla Scala
The sober building rises on one side of Piazza della Scala, at the centre of which there is the monument to Leonardo da Vinci, by... Continue Reading
11
Jan
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
It is par excellence “la Galleria” (the gallery), “il salotto di Milano” (the Salon of Milan). The structure (1865-1877) was built by the architect Giuseppe... Continue Reading
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Jan
Castello Sforzesco
With the Madonna of the Duomo cathedral and the Visconti “biscione” , the Castle is another symbol of Milan. It rises on the square with... Continue Reading