Virtual tour of the Palace

Look at how   the Palazzo originated and was transformed over five centuries of history; enter its rooms to admire its work of art in this 3D reproduction.

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  Palazzo Isimbardi from the 1500s to the present day  (English version)

From its origins to the present. A reproduction of the palazzo's origins, its development through the centuries, and the history of its owners, the rural dwelling that became the headquarters of the Province of Milan in 1935. 

  Visit the Palazzo  (part 1)
Visitors are greeted at the entrance in Via Vivaio by the bas-relief works of Salvatore Saponaro representing allegorical scenes   of the province and its territory, continuing through the main 16th century courtyard  and the most ancient part of Palazzo Isimbardi , visiting its most significant spaces. 

  Visit the Palazzo's artistic heritage  (part 2)

A brief yet exhaustive itinerary providing a look at the Province of Milan's important artistic heritage, comprising works ranging from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
A focal point of the tour is the canvas by Gianbattista Tiepolo "Apotheosis of Angelo della Vecchia in the Sign of the Virtues   on the ceiling of the Sala Giunta.

  Complete tour
During the Renaissance, the location in which Palazzo Isimbardi now stands was considered Milan's most appealing garden (the Viridarium - from whose name Via Vivaio derives), with elegant stately country residences.
One of these villas, enlarged and transformed over the centuries by its various owners, was acquired by the Province of Milan to turn it into its main offices. 

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