The Royal Palace is located on the right side of the façade of the Duomo of Milan, facing the Galleria of Vittorio Emanuele II. It was originally designed as a structure of two courtyards, and later part of it was demolished for the construction of the Duomo. The façade of the building is located in a recessed part of the Piazza del Duomo. The neoclassical style of the Royal Palace of Milan was designed by Giuseppe Piema. In addition to viewing the exquisite decorations in the Royal Palace, 1,500 works of art are displayed in the 7,000-square-meter palace every year. The exhibition hall displays the masterpieces of Botero, Kandinsky, Bocconi, Barra, Monet and the legacy of the Milanese school of Bohemianism. Today the Royal Palace has become an ideal place for holding modern art exhibitions and fashion events.
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Show More ReviewsOriginally built in the Middle Ages, the Piazzetta Reale was designed as a double-courtyard structure. Part of it was demolished during the construction of Milan Cathedral, and the current buildings surround the ancient courtyards, forming a recessed square (Piazzetta Reale). The core building: The Hall of Caryatids on the ground floor is a reconstruction after the fire of 1776 and the only part completely preserved from the bombing of 1943, although the original neoclassical interior was destroyed. The overall style was designed by architect Giuseppe Piema, reflecting neoclassical characteristics.