Royal Palace of Milan
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The Royal Palace of Milan was the seat of government in the Italian city of Milan for many centuries. Today, it serves as a cultural centre and it is home to international art exhibitions.
Royal Palace of Milan, façade
The Royal Palace and its inner courtyard, as seen from the roof of the Duomo, across its marble spires
Portrait of Maria Theresa of Austria by Anton von Maron, displayed in the Palazzo Reale to celebrate her contributions to the city of Milan
The neoclassical grand staircase of the building
House of Savoy
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The House of Savoy is a royal house that was established in 1003 in the historical region of Savoy, which was originally part of the Kingdom of Burgundy and now lies mostly within southeastern France.
Royal Palace of Milan
…enjoy the palazzo for less than a year, though: following the events that led to the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861, it became one of the Savoy monarch's royal residences, even if it was not often occupied once the capital was moved to Florence. Umberto I preferred the Royal Villa of Monza to…
Hautecombe Abbey, where many of the dukes are buried