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Hotels near Piazza Dei Mercanti

General Info

The Piazza Mercanti is a historic square in the heart of the city of Milano, Italy. It can be dated back to medieval times, when it was a major crossroads and hub of activity for the vibrant city of Milano. Originally, the piazza was even broader than it is today, with no fewer than six major thoroughfares of the time opening into it. During the Middle Ages the piazza was dominated by the Palazzo Della Ragione, which was the Milanese seat of judicial government. The significant thing about the Piazza Mercanti today is that it has been and preserved in its historic state, with everything from the cobbles in the street to the stone archways being meticulously restored to how they must have appeared during the Middle Ages. The square has been cut to accommodate modern traffic, and is only a fraction of the size it once was. The Palazzo Della Ragione, which was once in the center of the piazza, is now on the southern end, effectively cutting the space in half. The six gates which led to the streets have been preserved as well, and there are shops and stalls all along the sides which are open to the public.

Written on 02/15/09 by Anonymous

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