Piazza Mercanti

Piazza Mercanti is a charming small square situated in the vicinity of Piazza Duomo. Overlooking the square are a group of buildings serving as a perfect example of Milanese architecture ranging from the Medieval ages to the 17^th century. One of the more dominate buildings surrounding Piazza Mercanti is the 13th century Palazzo della Ragione which dates back to Milan’s communal age.  A few of the other significant buildings include: the elegant 14th century Loggia degli Osii which was commissioned by Matteo Visconti and decorated in black and white marble, the 15^th century Casa dei Panigarola (Palace of Notaries) and  the 17th century Palazzo delle Scuole Palatine (Palace of the Palatine School) . Also near Piazza Mercanti at via Mercanti 2, you will find the 16th century Palazzo dei Giureconsulti; a building commissioned by Giovanni Angelo Medici, aka. Pope Pius IV.