Palace of Legal Counsel

The Palace of Legal Counsels appeared in Milan’s Mercanti Square in 1562. The building was designed by architect Vincenzo Serenia around the ancient tower Napo Torriani XIII century, presumably architect Galeazzo Alessi. The tower was used as a bell tower to report important city events. The bells were later replaced by clocks. Round arches and an elegant portico are made in the architectural style of Mannerism. The facade and windows are framed by pilasters and rich jewelry made of hewn stone. On the facade of the tower in a semicircular niche is a large sculpture of St. Ambrose - patron of Milan.

In the seventeenth century, the Collegio dei Nobili Dottori, the College of Noble Doctors, was located here. It was an educational institution for future politicians and lawyers. After the XVIII century, there was a stock exchange, telegraph, bank, and since 1911 the building houses the Chamber of Commerce.

The area of the palace is 2000 square meters, on 4 floors there are 8 conference rooms, many different exhibition areas. All rooms are equipped with modern multimedia systems, audio and video equipment.