Palazzo Melzi d'Eril, Neoclassical palace in Via Manin, Milan, Italy.
Palazzo Melzi d'Eril stands at Via Manin 23, on the street once called contrada della Calvalchina. Its ground floor is smooth ashlar with an arched entrance framed by two pilasters that rise to the main balcony of the piano nobile; bas-reliefs fill the spaces beside the arch and a figure of Hercules sits on the keystone. Upper windows carry simple rectilinear mouldings, while the interiors, richer than the facade, keep the neoclassical porticoed courtyard with an architraved loggia.
The palace was built in the 18th century and its facade was completely renovated in 1830 by Giacomo Moraglia. The design is attributed to Giocondo Albertolli. A separate Palazzo Melzi d'Eril was erected in 1483 in Vaprio d'Adda.
The palace now houses the headquarters of Fondazione Cariplo and displays artworks ranging from Tiepolo to early 20th-century pieces. Today it serves as a center where residents and visitors can encounter these works within the restored noble rooms.
The palace is located at Via Daniele Manin 23 in a central area of Milan, making it easy to reach. Visitors should note that access to the building is typically available during specific opening hours or guided tours.
The keystone of the entrance arch carries a carved figure of Hercules, framed by bas-reliefs between the pilasters and the arch. The upper windows are trimmed only with plain rectilinear mouldings, so the sculpted doorway stands out against an otherwise sober facade.
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