The Palazzo Serbelloni is a Neoclassical palace in the center of Milan. It was constructed for the duke Gabrio Serbelloni, to enhance the prestige of one of the most famous and glorious Milanese aristocratic families. The first floor has a Neoclassical hall, originally decorated by Giuliano Trabellesi. In 1943, air-raids destroyed extensive sections, including the famous library with its 75,000 books, and the frescoes by Traballesi.

Today, Palazzo Serbelloni is part of the attractive buildings lining Corso Venezia. It is one of the finest examples of Milanese Neoclassical architecture. It is distinctive for the fine portico on the façade, completed in 1793 by Ticino architect Simone Cantoni.

The building was involved in significant events over the course of two centuries of Italian, European and international history. The palace was used in 1796 for 3 months by Napoleon Bonaparte, and the main stateroom is dedicated to his memory with the name “Sala Napoleonica”. Other illustrious guests include the Austrian Chancellor Klemens von Metternich, Napoleon III, and king Vittorio Emanuele II Savoia.

Today, the building comprises fine monumental interiors, a lovely court, and a magnificent garden. The “Fondazione Serbelloni” uses it for the organization of prestigious events: artistic and professional functions, prize-giving ceremonies, fashion shows, exhibitions and book presentations.

If you want to book this location for an event, write us: thecrew@fashtags.it

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