Brief itinerary: the colors of Palazzo Arese Borromeo
Duration of the itinerary: 00:40
Your visit to the Palace is supported by panels with QR codes, allowing you to access an audio guide directly on your smartphone.
This tour, lasting approximately 40 minutes, aims to provide an introduction to the noble Arese residence of Cesano Maderno and guide you through the Palace’s main points of interest.
Itinerary stages
1 Start of the tour route
To best enjoy this itinerary, it is recommended to position yourself in the center of the square in front of the palace (Piazza Esedra) and access the materials relating to the “General Presentation of Palazzo Arese Borromeo.”
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2 The Court of Honor
Now go past the main entrance gate of the palace, position yourself in the center of the courtyard and access the materials related to the “Court of Honor”.
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3 The ground floor of the north wing
The first rooms we encounter upon entering the Palace are those of the vestibule: the decoration is limited to the vaulted ceilings, in the center of which are medallions with depictions of mythological scenes in Rococo style, with which political and cultural messages were conveyed.
In this wing is also the Nymphaeum, a small quarter entirely decorated with mosaics of white and black river pebbles with elegant, typically Baroque designs.
The visit continues to the spectacular “Gallery of the Centaurs“. Here, you can access the related extra content.
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4 Aurora Room
Upon entering the Aurora Hall, we immediately look up to admire the large ceiling fresco that seems to illuminate the space, “Aurora and the Appearance of Apollo’s Solar Chariot” painted by Montalto. We take out our smartphone again and, standing in the center of the hall, we scan the QR code for more information on the “Aurora Hall.”
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5 The Gallery of the Liberal Arts
Having reached the Piano Nobile via a passage staircase or the service elevator, we continue straight ahead: we pass through the room with portraits of the two hosts, Bartolomeo III Arese and Lucrezia Omodei, to step out into the elegant Genoese Loggia, a semi-open space with a double panoramic view: on one side overlooking the Italian Garden and the park, on the other the Noble Courtyard.
After visiting the Loggia, we return to the Palace and scan the designated QR code to immerse ourselves in the beauty of the frescoes in the “Gallery of the Liberal Arts,” one of the most beautiful spaces in the Palace.
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6 The Hall of Roman Feasts
After passing through the Gallery, we go beyond the private men’s rooms to enter the grand representative halls of the Piano Nobile. Even in these spaces, the frescoes celebrate the power, wisdom, and ingenuity of the Arese family.
After a passage room, the space opens up before us and we find ourselves in the large Salone dei Fasti Romani, a double-height hall used for celebrations. Scan the dedicated QR code to learn more about the beauty of the extraordinary cycle of frescoes that cover the walls.
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7 Grand Staircase
The route continues, leading you to discover other beautifully frescoed rooms and ends with the descent of the Honor Staircase. A final QR code awaits you to conclude the visit with our extra content.
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