Casa degli Omenoni, Milan

Name: Casa degli Omenoni
Address: Via Degli Omenoni 3, Milan, 20121, Italy

#78 among attractions in Milan

Vernacular architecture, Palace, Architecture, Historical place

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Casa degli Omenoni is a historic palace of Milan, northern Italy, located in the eponymous street of Via degli Omenoni. It was designed by sculptor Leone Leoni for himself; he both lived and worked there. It owes its name to the eight atlantes decorating its facade, termed "omenoni", which were sculpted by Antonio Abondio, most probably on a design by Leoni. Lions are a recurring theme of its decorations; in particular, a large relief placed under the cornice depicts two lions tearing a satyr into pieces. The overall style of the palace and the decorations have been noted to include several references to the art of Michelangelo. The internal courtyard, modified in 1929 by Piero Portaluppi, has a colonnade with metopes and triglyphs. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°28'3"N, 9°11'31"E

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Via Degli Omenoni 3Centro Storico (Duomo)Milan 20121 Italy

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Which popular attractions are close to Casa degli Omenoni?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Besana, Milan (1 min walk), Palazzo Marino, Milan (1 min walk), Palazzo Belgioioso, Milan (2 min walk), Palazzo della Banca Commerciale Italiana, Milan (2 min walk).

How to get to Casa degli Omenoni by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa degli Omenoni:

Tram

Teatro alla Scala • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Montenapoleone • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)

Bus

Via Monte di Pietà - Via Verdi • Lines: 61 (5 min walk)
Montenapoleone M3 • Lines: 61 (5 min walk)

Metro

Montenapoleone • Lines: M3 (5 min walk)
Duomo • Lines: M1, M3 (7 min walk)

Train

Milano Nord Cadorna (21 min walk)
Milano Repubblica (25 min walk)

Trolleybus

Viale Umbria Via Comelico • Lines: 92 (38 min walk)
Piazzale Loreto - Via Pergolesi • Lines: 92 (39 min walk)