Ancient Roman imperial palace of Milan

The former imperial palace of Milan is today an archaeological site with foundations, walls, and other remains from Roman times. These pieces are scattered across several areas in the modern city and reveal the original scale of the structure.

A Roman emperor built this palace at the end of the 3rd century as his residence when Milan was briefly one of the empire's main capitals. The construction was among the largest projects of that era in the region.

The remains show how Roman emperors lived in Milan and the building methods they employed. You can still sense today how important this place was for displaying imperial power in the city.

Parts of the palace foundations remain visible behind Corso Magenta in the city center, where information boards explain the historical context. The Archaeological Museum of Milan holds additional finds and information about this location.

Original columns from the palace were moved to the opposite side of Milan and now stand at the San Lorenzo basilica ruins, a surprising example of how Roman materials were recycled. This relocation shows how later generations integrated ancient building stones into their own structures.

Location: Milan

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.46507,9.18037

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56