Palazzo di Prospero Visconti

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Palazzo di Prospero Visconti, Renaissance palazzo in Milan, Italy.

The palace features a central ashlar portal with the Visconti coat of arms and ornate windows with triangular tympanums at each level.

Construction of Palazzo di Prospero Visconti started between 1589 and 1591 under architect Giuseppe Meda with input from Pellegrino Tibaldi.

The upper floor windows display carved busts representing members of the Visconti family along with Spanish monarchs Filippo II and Philip III.

Located at Via Lanzone 2 in Milan's Porta Ticinese district, the palazzo maintains its original facade despite World War II damage.

The building includes a balcony on the piano nobile that extends over the street, providing views of the surrounding neighborhood.

Location: Milan

Architects: Giuseppe Meda

Architectural style: Renaissance in Lombardy

GPS coordinates: 45.46080,9.17924

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:38

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