Archivio di Stato di Milano, State archive in central Milan, Italy
The Archivio di Stato di Milano occupies Palazzo del Senato, a building with a curved facade situated at 10 Via Senato. It houses extensive collections of documents spanning different periods of Milan's history.
Palazzo del Senato was built in 1608 under Cardinal Federico Borromeo and originally served as a Swiss seminary. Over time the building housed government offices under Habsburg rule and later became the Senate house for the Kingdom of Italy.
The archive holds documents that tell the story of Milan across centuries. These records show how the city and its government changed over time.
Researchers can access historical records by contacting the archive's administrative office to schedule an appointment. It is best to familiarize yourself with access procedures in advance and notify the archive about which documents you need.
The building was originally designed as a Collegio Elvetico (Swiss seminary) and kept its architectural elegance even as it changed purposes multiple times. This transformation from a religious school to a government office reflects how the city's needs shifted over 400 years.
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