Palazzo Leone Da Perego
Palazzo Leone da Perego is a historical building in Legnano. It was rebuilt in 1898 preserving some decorations of the previous medieval building of the same name. Located a few steps from the Basilica di San Magno, it has two entrances, one in via Magenta and the other in via Girardelli. It is named after Leone da Perego, archbishop of Milan who died in Legnano in 1257.D'Ilario, 1984 pag. 211. Together with Palazzo Visconti it forms the "Corte Arcivescovile". History The medieval Leone da Perego palace was probably built in the 13th century,Ferrarini, 2001 p. 101. oppure, secondo alcuni studi, nel 9th century. The building became the noble summer residence of the archbishop Leone da Perego, thanks to whom it experienced a period of splendour that lasted until the end of the 15th century. From the palace Leone da Perego ("''in nostro archiepiscopali palatio''") l'arcivescovo di Milano Francesco I da Parma, successore di Ottone Visconti e saltuariamente dimorante a Legnano, conc ...
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Palace
A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome which housed the Roman Empire, Imperial residences. Most European languages have a version of the term (''palais'', ''palazzo'', ''palacio'', etc.), and many use it for a wider range of buildings than English. In many parts of Europe, the equivalent term is also applied to large private houses in cities, especially of the aristocracy; often the term for a large country house is different. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, museums, hotels, or office buildings. The word is also sometimes used to describe a lavishly ornate building used for public entertainment or exhibitions such as a movie palace. A palace is distinguished from a castle while the latter clearly is fortified or has the style of a fortification ...
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