Palazzo Arese Borromeo, 17th-century noble palace in Cesano Maderno, Italy.

Palazzo Arese Borromeo is a 17th-century baroque palace in Cesano Maderno, north of Milan, organized around a large inner courtyard. A covered arcade in the Genoese style runs along the inner sides, while the gardens behind the building contain paths, fountains, and old outbuildings.

The northern wing was built in the 16th century by Bartolomeo il Vecchio. Giulio I Arese began expansions around 1620, and the main block was built between 1654 and 1670 for Count Bartolomeo III Arese, president of the Senate of Milan under Philip IV and Charles II of Spain. The Borromeo name came through inheritance, not marriage: the estate passed from father to son until the line ended, and the palace was confiscated by the Austrians in 1849 and used as a barracks.

The painted ceilings and wall frescoes inside were made by Milanese artists of the 17th century and show mythological scenes alongside everyday figures. Walking through the rooms, visitors can follow the stories painted directly above them, which makes the decoration easy to read and enjoy.

The palace is open to visitors on weekends, when both guided tours and free exploration of the grounds are usually available. The garden paths are long and mostly unpaved, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.

The icehouse is entirely underground, shaped like an inverted truncated cone lined with exposed brick. It stands 5.6 metres high and holds 210 cubic metres, entered through a door near the top. A vaulted brick walkway with storage niches surrounds the basin, and a barrel-vaulted cellar for casks lies ten metres below.