Palazzo Annoni, Italian Baroque palazzo in Porta Romana district, Milan, Italy.
Description
Palazzo Annoni is a Baroque building featuring a lengthy facade with rusticated stone at the base and tall windows topped by rounded and triangular pediments. The interior courtyard displays Tuscan columns that support the elegant proportions of the entire structure.
History
Francesco Maria Richini designed the building in 1631 for Paolo Annoni, a silk merchant looking to establish a grand residence in Milan. The project emerged during an era when wealthy families competed through architecture to demonstrate their status and influence.
Culture
The palace served as a cultural hub in the 18th century, attracting people interested in art and books to view its collections. The rooms reflected the tastes of wealthy families who used such spaces to display their knowledge and refinement.
Practical
The building sits at Corso di Porta Romana 6 in central Milan and is easily accessible by public transport. Today portions serve as residences and offices while original architectural features remain visible throughout the structure.
Did you know?
The building emerged from an informal competition between the wealthy Annoni and Acerbi families whose properties sat side by side on the same street. This competitive drive led both families to commission impressive works that still define the neighborhood today.
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