Royal Palace of Milan
Palazzo Reale
A palace beside the cathedral that once housed the city's rulers and now hosts Milan's most important major art exhibitions.
The Royal Palace of Milan stands right next to the cathedral. It was once the residence of the Visconti, the Sforza, Austrian governors and rulers of the Napoleonic era. The Hall of Caryatids, damaged in World War II, keeps its scorched traces, which are striking. Today the palace is mainly used for large art exhibitions (past shows have covered Picasso, Monet, Caravaggio and others). Tickets depend on the exhibition, usually about €15–20, and popular shows are best booked online in advance. The palace courtyard is free to enter. Metro M1/M3 Duomo station.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–19:30 (until 22:30 on Thursdays); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Museo del Novecento
- Milan Cathedral
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Santa Maria presso San Satiro
- Teatro alla Scala
- Museo Poldi Pezzoli
- Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
- Quadrilatero della Moda