Palazzo Clerici

Close to the Scala there is the 18th century Palazzo Clerici, which contains one of the finest artworks in Milan: the famous fresco of Giambattista Tiepolo "The Sun's chariot, guided by Mercury, illuminates the world". As the building now houses the Institute for International Policy Studies (ISPI), the Galleria degli Arazzi (Tapestry Gallery) of which the fresco decorates the ceiling, can only be visited on appointment or on some special dates (see the ISPI website).The ISPI website also offers a virtual visit (flash player required).The tapestries in the Galleria are from Brussels and designed by Rubens, representing four events in the life of Moses.Another beautiful Tiepolo fresco may be admired at the Palazzo Dugnani.

The interior decoration is basically full of gold ornaments, which can only be described as luxury. The murals of the dome are also made in one breath, with the hanging lamps, magnificent and magnificent. The floor tiles here are in the shape of the national emblem of the time and hang on the promenade with some of the collections of oil paintings about the king.

The Clerici Palace is one of the most charming historic sites of Milan. It was built in the 16th century by the order of the famous Visconti family, which then transferred the ownership to the lombard bankers named Clerici, whom he finally took the name. As the Italian Institute for International Political Studies currently operates, you can only visit with concerted visits.