Comprehensive itinerary: The strength and values of a family

To better enjoy this itinerary, it is recommended to position yourself in the center of the square in front of the building (Piazza Esedra) and access the materials related to “Piazza Esedra”.

After taking a few steps forward, reach the portico of the main entrance of the Palace and from there access the “General presentation of Palazzo Arese Borromeo”.

Now go past the main entrance door of the building, position yourself in the center of the courtyard, and access the materials related to the “Honor Courtyard”.

The first rooms we encounter upon entering the Palace are those of the vestibule: the decoration is limited to the vaulted ceilings, at the center of which are medallions depicting mythological scenes in Rococo style, through which political and cultural messages were conveyed.

The first fresco is that of the “Sala di Semele” (Semele Room), where we invite you to scan the QR code to explore the different layers of meaning in the painting.

In this wing is also the “Ninfeo” (Nymphaeum), a small area entirely decorated with mosaics made of white and black river pebbles featuring elegant, typically Baroque designs.

It is one of the symbols of the Palace, and to admire it fully, you can access the QR code with related extra content.

The visit continues to the spectacular “Galleria dei Centauri” (Gallery of the Centaurs). Here too, you can access the related extra content.

Upon entering the Aurora Room, 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 pick up our smartphone and, standing in the center of the room, access the in-depth QR code for “Aurora Room.”

Beyond the Aurora Room, you will find two smaller but equally interesting rooms: the “Volcano Room” and the “Monarchy Room.”

Take the time to pause in each of them to listen to the extra content.

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.

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 Hall of Roman Triumphs, a double-height room used for celebrations. Scan the dedicated QR code to learn more about the beauty of the extraordinary cycle of frescoes covering the walls.

The route continues, leading you to discover other beautifully frescoed rooms, including the “Boscareccia,” where it’s worth pausing and using the QR code to learn more.

The path goes on to the “Sala delle Rovine” (Room of the Ruins), where, besides the QR code, we recommend taking some time to admire Pierluigi Ghianda’s desk.

Next, you’ll find the “Stanza della Covetta,” a room with an irregular shape due to the need to leave space for the tower. The usual QR system lets you find out more.

The visit ends with the descent of the Grand Staircase of Honor. One last QR code awaits you to conclude the experience with our extra content.