Top Historical Places in Milan
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Casa Campanini
(1 Vote)Built between 1903 and 1906 by Alfredo Campanini who went on to live in the house, the building is a supreme example of the Liberty style of Art Nouveau. Elements of the style include all the usual - wrought iron gate and lift, polychrome glasses, flowery and cherry decorations on the ceiling, and caryatids of concrete. The effect is striking and very attractive. It's still a privat...Read more -
Palazzo Marino
(279 Votes)This 16th century palace was designed by architect Galeazzo Alessi and some of Milan's foremost sculptors at the time. It was built for the Genoan merchant Tommaso Marino. Since 1861, it has continuously functioned as Milan's City Hall. Check out the sculptures of Heracles and Metamorphoses (the latter by Ovid) in the courtyard. See the frescoes on the ceiling of the main hall (Salone del...Read more -
L.O.V.E.
(15 Votes)This public art monument in front of the erstwhile stock exchange, the creation of proactive artist Maurizio Cattelan, has a simple if amusing appeal. It is a giant finger. A giant middle finger to be precise. The L.O.V.E of it's name isn't romantic in nature; it stands for Liberta, Odio, Vendetta, Eternità (Freedom, Hate, Vengeance, Eternity). It is thought to be a response to the 2008 ...Read more -
Palazzo Castiglioni
(5 Votes)This art Nouveau palace was built between 1901 and 1903 and is currently being used by the Traders' Union of Milan. During the time of construction the building caused much scandal - nude female statues were incorporated into its design. These have now been removed to another palace - Villa Faccanoni. Some tour companies may be able to get you access to inside the palace, in which case you shou...Read more -
Milan Cathedral
Milan Cathedral is the largest church in Italy and is dedicated to St .Mary of the Nativity. It took almost six centuries to complete the cathedral and this is visible from the architecture of the massive church. The cathedral has five broad naves divided by 40 pillars, four side aisles, crossed by a transept which is followed by choir and apse. When you go to the roof you will be able to see s...Read more -
Monumento A Leonardo Da Vinci
Rising over the Piazza della Scala, this white Carrara marble statue is based on the design of Pietro Magni. Surrounding the statue of the great man, at the base, are the statues of four of his students - Marco d'Oggiono, Gian Giacomo Caprotti, Cesare da Sesto and Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio. Legal issues with the sculptor led to ten years passing before the statue was finally inaugurated in 18...Read more