Palazzo dei Giornali, Monumental palace in Piazza Cavour, Milan, Italy
Palazzo dei Giornali is a six-story monumental building at Piazza Cavour featuring a U-shaped layout and marble facade. Grand columns and decorative elements by artist Mario Sironi define its appearance, while interior spaces logically separate office areas in front from storage zones behind.
Architect Giovanni Muzio designed the structure between 1938 and 1942 as commissioned headquarters for Il Popolo d'Italia newspaper under Mussolini. The project arose during an era when monumental architecture served as a display of state power.
The interior mosaic titled 'L'Italia Corporativa' originated from the 1936 Milan Triennale exhibition before being moved to this palace. The artwork reveals how buildings served as stages for artistic expression during this period.
Visitors can view the exterior and publicly accessible areas, including the marble facade and prominent columns facing the plaza. Those interested in seeing the interior mosaic should check ahead whether guided tours or visits are available, as not all sections remain open to the public year-round.
The basement once housed printing equipment that Hitler gave to Mussolini as a diplomatic gift. This equipment reflects the international political connections of that era.
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