Clerici Palace, Milan

Built in the early 18th century for Giorgio Antonio Clerici, an important figure in the diplomatic corps of the Spanish government, this extension of the previous building can be attributed, at least in part, to Francesco Croce. The characteristic feature of this palazzo is the notable difference between the decoration of the façade, with its asymmetric prospect and that of the interior. Inside, a courtyard with a portico on the entrance side and that opposite leads to another, smaller courtyard. On the right, the three-flight monumental staircase, with vault frescoed by Bortoloni, leads up to the first floor with the famous tapestries gallery' frescoed by Gian Battista Tiepolo. It was used as the residence of the Archduke's family from 1773 to 1778. Today the building is the seat of the Superintendency of the Environmental and Architectural Heritage of Lombardy.

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