Palazzo dell'Ambrosiana, Italian Baroque palace in central Milan, Italy.
The Palazzo dell'Ambrosiana occupies a complete city block near the Roman Forum site, featuring two distinct entrances on Piazza Pio XI and Piazza San Sepolcro.
Cardinal Federico Borromeo initiated the construction of Palazzo dell'Ambrosiana in 1609, with architects Lelio Buzzi, Fabio Mangone, and Alessandro Tesauro contributing to its design.
The palace houses the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, one of the first public libraries worldwide, along with the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana art gallery and an art academy.
The Palazzo dell'Ambrosiana maintains regular visiting hours, with guided tours in multiple languages and specialized audioguides available for exploring the art collections.
Excavations beneath the palace cellars revealed sections of the ancient Roman forum pavement, connecting the building directly to Milan's Roman past.
Location: Milan
Architectural style: Italian Baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.46340,9.18572
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:31
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