Portrait Milano: Ferragamo's Monastic Revival

The Ferragamo Group's Portrait Collection achieved its crowning jewel with the 2024 revival of Portrait Milano, transforming a 16th-century monastery into Milan's most coveted luxury destination. The former Archiepiscopal Seminary, Europe's oldest seminary dating to 1565, has been meticulously regenerated while preserving its historical grandeur and spiritual serenity.

Throughout centuries, these hallowed halls hosted Pope Pius XI, Italian royalty including the House of Savoy, and literary luminaries like Alessandro Manzoni. Today's guests follow in the footsteps of modern dignitaries such as the Swedish royal family and various heads of state who have already graced its 73 exquisitely appointed rooms and suites.

Renowned Italian architecture firm Lissoni & Partners masterminded the interior design, creating spaces that harmonize Renaissance architecture with contemporary Italian elegance. The minimalist luxury approach employs neutral palettes punctuated by Ferragamo's signature touches and custom furniture celebrating Italian craftsmanship.

The hotel's Beefbar restaurant showcases Michelin-starred Chef Riccardo Giraudi's refined meat-centric cuisine, while the 10 L'Aperitivo bar dazzles under celebrated mixologist Matteo Di Ienno, whose botanical-inspired cocktails have revolutionized Milan's aperitivo scene.

The magnificent central courtyard houses exclusive boutiques from Italian fashion houses, including Maria Ferragamo's debut concept store of innovative, upcycled jewelry and accessories, creating a sophisticated retail piazza that honors the building's legacy as a gathering place for Milan's elite.