Borromeo Palace
Piazza Borromeo, Milano, Italy
Description:
The Borromeo Palace was built in the XIII century and belonged to a powerful family, from which the cardinal came. This residence of the Archbishop of Milan was also used for celebrations and knightly tournaments.
During the Second World War, the Borromeo Palace was damaged, after which the construction of the late Gothic underwent a number of significant changes. The courtyard deserves special attention of visitors. This part of the palace is best preserved in its original form along with the original frescoes. The facade retains brickwork with a portal of the XV century and large vaulted windows.
The palace building is decorated with the Borromeo family coat of arms, consisting of a crown and the word “humility”. An important architectural element is the central facade of red brick. There is also a beautiful arched portal made of red Verona marble and pink Candolian marble. The portal is decorated with stucco in the form of oak branches and vine.