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 Fascinating abbey complex |
Strada Consortile Del Mirasole Opera Milan, Milan 20090 Italy +39 (0)2 7252 4301 (L'ufficio Turistico) |
On the main road before the hamlet of Opera we find the Mirasole complex: founded by the Umiliati (humbled) order at the beginning of the 13th century, this is one of the most complete examples of religious settlements based on agricultural activities of craftsmanship. When the Order was dissolved the complex was confiscated and passed firstly to the 'Collegio Elvetico' (now the 'Archivio di Stato') and since 1797 it has belonged to the 'Ospedale di Milano'. With the setting up of the 'Friends of Mirasole Association,' in 1998, restoration works began on the complex in order to turn it into a cultural centre. The abbey, strangely for a complex around Milan, has maintained the original characteristics of the original 14th century building. Inside the monastic complex we find a large agricultural courtyard. In the north-west corner we find the church dedicated to Maria Assunta containing a single nave with pannelled ceiling side by side with a beautiful 13th century belfry. At the side of the church we find some of Milan's best preserved 15th century cloisters with loggia, surrounded by low agricultural buildings and stables. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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10 Via Montenapoleone Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7600 5290 |
Gym for sporty types with Cardiofitness, aerobics, swimming, modern dance, body building, free weights, stretching, and water aerobics for pregnant women. Personal trainers and preparatory gymnastics for all sports. The biggest and largest gym in the city. Other venues include; via Raffaello Sanzio, 39 and Piazza Della repubblica, 1/a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful residence of the Borromeo family |
Via Rocca Milan, Varese 21021 Italy +39 331 93 1300 |
Angera fort stands on the spur of a rock that overlooks Lake Maggiore and for this reason has been a stronghold for control of commercial traffic along the lake since Roman times. The fort was probably built over a more ancient Roman fortification around the year 1000. First it was owned by the Bishops of Milan, then by the Visconti family towards the end of the 13th century, and from 1449 by the Borromeo family who made it into their main residence and a symbol of their political orientation. The imposing north-west tower forms the oldest part of the castle to which were added the Scaliger Wing, the 16/17th c. Borromea Wing, and the Visconti residence in the 13th and 14th centuries (frescoes from 1300 are still extant). The Doll Museum was opened in the Scaliger Wing in 1988. It contains an extraordinary collection of toys, dolls, books and clothes for young children from the 17th c. until the 1940's. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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