Palazzo Reale is the exhibition heart in the center of Milan, a structure of the Municipality of Milan that for years has been planning, designing, and managing major art exhibitions for the general public. The origins of Palazzo Reale are very ancient and its history is intertwined with that of Milan and those who have governed it. From the Sforza to Napoleon, from the plague to the bombings, there are many characters and events that have influenced the structure and functions of the Palace, a mirror of the strong powers that have alternated in governing the city and changing its face over the centuries, making it the most prestigious space for major art exhibitions in Milan that we know today. Tracing the history of Palazzo Reale means reading the changes that have involved one of Italy's most important cities and its inhabitants.