Royal Palace

"The Royal Palace of Milan (Italian: Palazzo Reale di Milano) served as the city’s government seat for many centuries. Today, it functions as a cultural centre, hosting international art exhibitions. Spanning 7,000 square meters, it regularly features modern and contemporary artworks, collaborating with major museums and cultural institutions worldwide. Each year, it displays over 1,500 masterpieces. Originally designed with two courtyards, these were later removed to accommodate the Duomo. The palace is located to the right of the Duomo's façade, opposite the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Its façade creates a recess in Piazza del Duomo, known as the Piazzetta Reale, or "Small Royal Square." The Hall of Caryatids, located on the main floor, was heavily damaged during World War II air raids. After the war, the palace was abandoned for over two years, during which its condition worsened and many of its neoclassical interiors were lost. "

"A must-see for any visitor to Milan, the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace of Milan) was built in the 18th century by architect Giuseppe Piermarini, and it is considered to be one of the most important examples of neoclassical architecture in Italy. For many years it was the seat of the government in the city of Milan, while today it is home to a world-class collection of art and it also hosts a variety of temporary art exhibitions throughout the year. "

"Walk the halls of this old government buildings and take in all the exhibitions and artwork."