Palazzo Isimbardi, Administrative palace in Milan, Italy.
Palazzo Isimbardi is a historic urban palace on Corso Monforte in central Milan, now serving as the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. Its three-story facade is decorated with stucco details and opens onto a large courtyard surrounded by a loggia.
The building was first constructed in the 15th century as a private residence and changed hands several times before the Isimbardi family gave it its current name. In the 19th century it passed to public administration and has been used for civic governance ever since.
Inside, frescoes and paintings by artists such as Giulio Campi and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo decorate the reception rooms, which were once used for gatherings of Milan's noble families. These rooms are still occasionally open to the public during special civic events.
Since the building functions as a government office, access inside is generally limited to official business, but the facade and courtyard can be seen from the street without any restriction. During open-door civic events, entry to some rooms may be possible.
The palazzo contains a 15th-century well in its basement, discovered during later renovation works and still preserved today. It is considered one of the few surviving elements of the original structure.
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