palaces in Milan

Q: In what architectural style was Milan Cathedral built and who participated in its creation?

The Duomo was built from 1386 to 1965 in a unique style of “flammable Gothic” with Renaissance elements. The project was started by Simone da Orsenigo, continued by French and German architects, including Nicholas de Bonaventure. The main altar is made by Pellegrino Tibaldi and the bronze doors by Lucio Fontana. Inside is a nail from the cross of Christ - a relic of the IV century.

Q: Where to go in Milan with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology occupies a monastery of the XVI century with original drawings of the inventor. Park Sempione since 1807 offers playgrounds at the Peace Arch, designed by Luigi Canjola. The 1906 Civico Aquarium features 100 species of Mediterranean fish in historic display cases.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Milan: the best photo zones?

The roof of the Duomo at an altitude of 70 meters gives a panorama of the city with the Alps on the horizon. The courtyard of Pinakoteki Brera with ancient columns and a garden creates a Renaissance atmosphere. Stefano Boeri's 'Vertical Forest', a tower with 900 trees, has become an icon of modern architecture.

Q: What little-known sights of Milan are worth seeing for lovers of history?

Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio IV century keeps the golden altar of Volvinio IX century and the sarcophagus of Stilicho. The Church of San Maurizio of the XVI century hides a cycle of frescoes by Bernardino Luini – “Sistine Chapel of Milan”. The crypt of San Giovanni in Conca contains mosaics of the fifth century and remains of a Roman villa.

Q: What famous personalities are associated with the sights of Milan?

Leonardo da Vinci worked on the Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie and the hydraulic systems of the Sforza Castle. The composer Verdi made his debut at La Scala, where his personal scores are now kept. Alessandro Manzoni described the Milanese plague of 1630 in the novel “Betrothed”, the events of which unfold at the Columns of San Lorenzo.

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Palace of Justice

The Palace of Justice, located in the southeast of Milan, was built by leading architect Marcello Piacentini in 1932-1940. The mon …

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Palatine School Palace

The Palatine School Palace is located in the medieval Mercanti Market Square in Milan. It was built in the Baroque style in 1645 o …

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Senate Palace

The Palace of the Senate is a historic building in Milan, now the headquarters of the State Archives. Its history dates back to 16 …

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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 …

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Carmini Palace

The Palace of Carminati is one of the attractions of the central square of Milan - the Duomo. In the XX century, the building was …

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Borromeo Palace

The Borromeo Palace was built in the XIII century and belonged to a powerful family, from which the cardinal came. This residence …

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Mezanotte Palace

The Mezanotte Palace in Milan is the most famous work of architect Paolo Mezanotte. The Milan Stock Exchange is now located in thi …

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Litta Palace

Litta is a fine example of a Baroque palace. It was designed by architect Francesco Maria Ricini and was an important center of Mi …

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The Royal Palace in Milan

The Royal Palace is an ancient building located in the historic center of Milan. For many years, the City Council sat in the palac …

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Palace of the Italian Commercial Bank

The Palace of the Italian Commercial Bank, built in 1906-1908, is located in the historic center of Milan on Della Scala Square. T …

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Arengario Palace

Arengario Palace is located on Duomo Square in the central district of Milan. It is a complex of two symmetrical buildings, the co …

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Excursions Milan (6)

Chicken tours in Milan

Special attention should be paid to fur tours in Milan and its surroundings to famous fur factories - manufacturers, where you can …

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Photo at the monument of the seller of the sardine symbol of the city. Acquaintance with the Botanical Garden. Transition to Ep …

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The hunt for truffle and royal Barolo wine

How not to visit the famous truffle hunting center, where on November 4 was a record value of truffles and for 100.500 euros was s …

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Milan is history and modernity.

Our route will start from the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazia (where the Last Supper of Leonardo da Vinci is located) and from …

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Milan

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From Milan to Lake Como

What awaits you The idyll of tiny Varenna So that no one prevents you from falling in love with Como at first sight, first we wil …

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Climbing Mont Blanc

Ascension to the highest peak of the Alps with preliminary acclimatization on Brighthorn. Preparation and acclimatization for the …

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Shub Tur - behind a sable fur coat

We offer to buy at the factory from the manufacturer in Milan a sable coat, a sable fur coat at low prices, a mink fur coat with a …

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Tasting Italian wines with sommelier!

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