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01 | PALAZZO DI BRERA - via Brera 28.
Imposing 17th century building with majestic portal. In the courtyard, a bonze of Napoleon by Canova.
Home to the Pinacoteca (art gallery), the Art Academy and the Braidense Library.
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02 | PALAZZO CLERICI - via Clerici 5.
Splendid 18th century aristocratic residence with lavish tapestry gallery.
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03 | PALAZZO MARINO - piazza della Scala 2.
The Municipal Building since 1860, it is the only in the city with four façades.
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04 | CASA DEGLI OMENONI - via Omenoni 3.
Six colossal men (omenoni) adorn the façade of this small 16th century palace.
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05 | PALAZZO BELGIOIOSO - piazza Belgioioso.
Built by Piermarini, a characteristic example of Milanese Neoclassicism.
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06 | CASA DEL MANZONI - via Morone 1.
The home where writer Alessandro Manzoni lived and died in 1873.
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07 | PALAZZO TRIVULZIO MUSEO POLDI PEZZOLI via Manzoni 12
Entirely reconstructed in the 1700s. Note the contrast between the sobriety of the façade and the opulence of the portals.
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08 | PALAZZI BAGATTI VALSECCHI
via S. Spirito 7 e 10.
Charming buildings built in the late 19th century by the Bagatti Valsecchi brothers in imitation of the noble palaces of the 1500s.
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09 | PALAZZO DUGNANI - via Manin 2.
Frescoed by Tiepolo and once the scene of lively high society parties, this 17th century aristocratic residence now houses the Film Museum.
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10 | VILLA REALE - via Palestro 16.
Stunning Neoclassical villa, now home of the Modern Art Gallery and the Contemporary Art Pavilion. The park, open to the public, was one of the first English gardens in Italy.
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11 | PALAZZO DEL SENATO - via Senato 10.
Built in the 1600s, this was the Senate building during the Napoleonic period (the mailbox in the façade is the oldest in the city). At the entrance, a Mirò statue.
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12 | CORSO VENEZIA 7
Splendid Art Nouveau building and entrance door.
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13 | CORSO VENEZIA 11
Magnificent Baroque portal and spacious colonnaded courtyard in this archiepiscopal seminary.
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14 | CASA FONTANA SILVESTRI - corso Venezia 10.
One of the oldest homes in Milan, some say by Bramante. Interesting sloping roof and graceful courtyard.
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15 | PALAZZO SERBELLONI - corso Venezia 16.
One of the most important buildings in Milanese Neoclassicism. Figures such as Napoleon and Metternich have stayed here.
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16 | PALAZZO SAPORITI - corso Venezia 40.
Grandiose Neoclassical architecture characteristic of the Napoleonic period. The very theatrical façade has a huge portico for observing street life.
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17 | PALAZZO CASTIGLIONI - corso Venezia 47/49.
Excellent example of Art Nouveau architecture, dated 1903.
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18 | VIA MALPIGHI 3
Façade with wonderful Art Nouveau mosaics. Notable balconies with wrought iron decorations.
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19 | VIA MALPIGHI 12
Original Art Nouveau building. Across the street, check out the façade of the local public library.
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20 | VIA PISACANE
Important examples of Art Nouveau architecture from number 12 to 22. Look carefully at the portals and balconies.
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21 | CASA ALESSIO - via De Bernardi 1.
Entrance door from 1904.
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22 | VIALE MAJNO 18
Very unusual façade.
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23 | CASA BERRI MEREGALLI - via Cappuccini 8.
Surprising mixture of styles.
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24 | CASA FIDIA - via Melegari 2.
Unique example of Eclecticism in Milan. Scenes from Michelangelo Antonioni’s Story of a Love Affair were filmed here.
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25 | PALAZZO DIOTTI - corso Monforte 31.
Majestic Neoclassical building.
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26 | CORSO MONFORTE 32
On the corner of via Conservatorio, a fine example of Art Nouveau by architect Campanini.
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27 | CASA CAMPANINI - via Bellini 11.
Also by Campanini, one of the most lovely examples of Art Nouveau in Milan. Extraordinary balconies.
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28 | CASA PARRAVICINI - via Cino del Duca 2/4.
A tiny building, pure 15th century, where man of letters, Giovanni Berchet, was born.
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29 | PALAZZO BOLAÑOS - via Cino Del Duca 8.
Perfect example of a Rococo home. Besides the façade, a spectacular courtyard (difficult to access) and an elegant nymphaeum.
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30 | PALAZZO DEI GIURECONSULTI - piazza dei Mercanti
Its beautiful 16th century façade enriches the whole square, including the 13th century Palazzo della Ragione, the façade of the 1644 Palatine schools and the 14th century Loggia of the Osii.
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