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Palazzo Berri Meregalli is located on the corner of Via Cappuccini and Via Vivaio, not far from Corso Venezia in Milan.It is one of the most representative buildings of Milanese architectural eclecticism, the result of Giulio Ulisse Arata's ingenious design. Between 1911 and 1913, the architect from Piacenza erected a building with Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Art Nouveau elements that cleverly combine with each other conveying a strong idea of monumentality.Looking at the facade, typical Art Nouveau features stand out with sculpted cherubs adorning the arches of the upper floors and wrought-iron elements, the work of master ironworker Alessandro Mazzucotelli, who also executed some frescoes.Upon entering, as soon as you step through the front door, you notice the mosaics and ceiling decorations, the work of Angiolo D'Andrea and Adamo Rimoldi. Attention is caught by Adolfo Wildt's marble sculpture, entitled "Victory," placed at the end of the hallway.The sculptor depicted victory as a drama, as a cry of exultation that is at once a cry of pain. He identifies it only with a face and a wing without a body, symbolizing the spiritual dimension of victory that is resolved in the ideal drive and cry.Also noticeable are some references to the style of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, which together with the other styles present denote the minuteness of the design.Palazzo Berri Meregalli was built together with two other buildings located in the area that have common elements; both are known as Casa Berri Meregalli of which the first is located on Mozart Street and the second on Barozzi Street.If you are passing through these parts come and take a look at this eclectic, elegant and mysterious building, you will love it. Then, taking four steps, you can reach the splendid Villa Necchi Campiglio, another Milanese wonder.Below you can see a video made a few months ago: as much as it is made from the outside, except for a peek from the front door, it can give you a way to grasp its essence.
