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Palazzo dell'Ambrosiana

Seat of learning

Houses the Gallery and Library, two very important institutions in the city. Founded by Federico Borromeo as a centre for counter-reform culture, it gradually accumulated numerous collections of art and books. From the first nucleus, facing Piazza S. Sepolcro, the institution expanded to occupy the entire block.

Feature of interest: The immense collection of the library includes the Codice Atlantico by Leonardo da Vinci.

Neighborhood:Downtown
Address:Piazza S. Sepolcro
Milan, 20123
Nearest train:MM1 Cordusio