Palazzo Gavazzi

Via Montenapoleone is the center of the most important fashion district of the world, also known as the quadrilatero della moda. The most popular fashion and jewelry brands have here luxury boutiques; in particular it is renowned the presence of all the best Italian shoemakers.

The street was built where once the roman Emperor Maximian had erected the city walls. At the end of the 18^th century the Monte Camerale di Santa Teresa, a financial organization, moved here its offices. For a short period during unstable times the bank was closed and reopened under the Napoleon’s dominion; from here the name Monte Napoleone! At the beginning of the 19^th century the street went through a heavy renovation, the richest nobles of Milan moved here their homes. Today strolling around the street it is possible to admire beautiful Palazzi like Palazzo Gavazzi, Casa Carcassola and Palazzo Melzi.