Scala in Milano in Città Metropolitana di Milano, Lombardy, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)

Palazzo Anguissola

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2023

1. Palazzo Anguissola Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Raffinato esempio di dimora neoclassica, è realizzato da Carlo Felice Soave tra il 1775 e il 1778 per il conte Antonio Anguissola. L'architetto ticinese trasforma un edificio preesistente e vi aggiunge un giardino interno con grandi nicchie, vasi ornamentali e fontane. Nel 1817 l'avvocato Giovanni Battista Traversi, divenuto proprietario del palazzo, affida a Luigi Canonica una nuova ristrutturazione. Verso via Manzoni sono realizzati quattro corpi di fabbrica, disposti attorno a un elegante cortile quadrato con angoli smussati, di ordine dorico. La facciata principale, con basamento in granito, è dominata da un ordine gigante di lesene corinzie e conclusa da un ricchissimo fregio. Straordinari sono gli ambienti interni, decorati con stucchi, dorature, finti marmi e specchi realizzati dai più importanti artigiani milanesi dell'epoca. Dal 2011 il palazzo è una delle sedi espositive delle Gallerie d'Italia- Piazza Scala e ospita la sezione dedicata all'arte dell'Ottocento.

This refined example of a Neoclassical mansion was built by Carlo Felice Soave between 1775 and 1778 for Count Antonio Anguissola. The Ticino architect transformed an existing construction and added an inner garden with large niches, ornamental vases and fountains. In 1817, the lawyer Giovanni Battista Traversi became its new owner and asked Luigi Canonica to refurbish it once again. Four constructions were built on the Via Manzoni side, arranged around an elegant square courtyard with rounded corners in the Doric order. The main facade, with a granite basement, is dominated by a giant order of Corinthian pilasters and ends in a rich frieze. The interiors are outstanding and decorated with stuccowork, gilding, imitation marble and mirrors - all produced by master Milanese craftsmen of

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the times. Since 2011, the Palazzo has been an exhibition venue for the Gallerie d'Italia-Piazza Scala, housing its 19th-century art collection.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Milan Red-Gray Stelae series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 45° 28.091′ N, 9° 11.456′ E. Marker is in Milano, Lombardia (Lombardy), in Città Metropolitana di Milano. It is in Scala. It is on Via Alessandro Manzoni, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via Alessandro Manzoni 10, Milano, Lombardia 20121, Italy. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Schengen Area,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carlo Emilio Gadda (within shouting distance of this marker); Museo Poldi Pezzoli (within shouting

Palazzo Anguissola Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2023

2. Palazzo Anguissola Marker - wide view

distance of this marker); Federico Confalonieri (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vincenzo Monti (about 180 meters away); Roberto Veratti (about 180 meters away); Luigi Porro Lambertenghi, Silvio Pellico (about 180 meters away); San Fedele (about 180 meters away); Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milano.

Also see . . . Palazzo Anguissola (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 27, 2023.)

Palazzo Anguissola and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2023

3. Palazzo Anguissola and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.