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 20th century masterpiece |
12 Via Moscova Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7252 4301 (L'ufficio Turistico) |
This was designed in 1919-1923 by the Studio Barelli-Colonnese, where the young Muzio also worked. The strange name is due to the perplexed reactions that the building aroused after completion. In fact, it is completely different from the architecture of its day, in that it adopts a quiet, abstract, geometric form of decoration, in which architectural orders and decor are treated as two-dimensional graphic elements. Despite the criticism at the time, today it is considered a masterpiece of Italian early 20th-century architecture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The building of Milan's famous newspaper |
28 Via Solferino Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7252 4301 (L'ufficio Turisfico) |
The building that now houses the newspaper 'Corriere della Sera' founded in 1876, was designed in 1903-04 by Luca Beltrami, an art historian, architect and one of the founders of the newspaper which he edited for a while. Subsequently heightened by Luigi Repossi and expanded in 1960-65 by Alberto Rosselli with the rotary press building in the direction of San Marco, the building replaced its original Eclectic style with a more sober and essential look. Characterised by the use of innovative construction techniques such as reinforced concrete, it is a simple rectangle in shape with a plastered brick front, and wide low arches surrounded by classical decorations. The elegant motifs with pilasters, volutes, branches and wreaths of laurel leaves with the newspaper's monogram in the centre are all elements one of the first and most successful pieces of architecture for the services' sector in Milan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neo-Romanesque 19th c. building |
8 Viale Monte Grappa Milan, Milan 20124 Italy +39 2 7252 4301 (L'ufficio Turisfico) |
After three temporary sites were set up offering meals at a low price, the Cucine Economiche (Cheap Meals) building was constructed in 1886 near the old Gabelle bridge over the Naviglio della Martesana. The building was designed by Luigi Broggi and is an example of Milanese Neo-Romanesque. The purpose of the building was reflected in its strict rationality and pure volumetry. Split on two floors (the kitchens and dining room on the ground floor and the offices upstairs), it is characterized by elegant decorative elements: the low arched doorways and windows, the alternating bands of ceramic and plaster, the simple motifs in staggered brick are an effective and remarkable example of architecture in a charitable building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A result of the revival of the monk Martin Luther. |
10 Via Pinamonte da Vimercate Milan 20121 Italy +39 026599603 |
Christian Baptist churches are part of the large evangelical family born from the revival by the monk Martin Luther who wanted to reform the church in 1500 recalling the fundamental principals of the gospel. The Christian Evangelical Baptist church affirms the supremacy of individual faith and the authority of the gospel in every religious framework. The first Baptist missionaries to take part in the evangelisation of Italy in 1863 were Edward Clarke and James Wall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Everything you wanted to know about cinema... |
2/B Via Daniele Manin Pallazzo Dugnani Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 655 4977 |
In addition to the historical and technical relics of the cinema, the museum documents the influences and themes with costumes and art. There are documents and film equipment from the evolution of cinematography machines of the 1700 and 1800s. The posters from Italian, French and American cinema from 1905 to 1930 with actors such as Dudovich and Mucha are worth having a look at. Don't miss the film and projection machine invented by the Lumière brothers dating from 1895. There is a library with museum publications, and guided tours are available. Film shows on the history of cinema are included in the visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Collection of art by Minguzzi |
11 Via Palermo Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 3656 5440 http://www.lucianominguzzi.it/ |
The Museum is located in a four storey 17th-century building. Completely renovated, it houses the works of Minguzzi on the lower floor, in the area which was once used to conserve ice. The Museum hosts sculptures, models, and works by the Bolognese Artist from the 1930s to 1997. One finds works dedicated to the themes of civilization and to the men of the "Lager" (concentration camp prisoners). A special feature are the wood panels which reproduce the door of Good and Evil from Saint Peter's Cathedral at Rome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Early 20th century residence |
28 Via Legnano Milan, Milan 20121 Italy |
Designed by Gaetano Moretti in 1903, this is an interesting example of how the International Style reached Milan in the early years of the 20th century. Built in a sober, simple style, the house consists of a ground floor in rusticated ashlar, and three other floors featuring geometric decorations in stone and graffito-work. There is a clear influence of Otto Wagner's Viennese school. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rationalist architecture |
2 Largo Guido Donegani Milan, Milan 20122 Italy +39 2 7252 4301 (L'ufficio Turistico) |
Commissioned to Gio Ponti between 1935 and 1938 the building soon became a symbol of rationalist Milan architecture between the two wars. In the shape of an H with a private opening onto Via Moscova on one floor is ideal for offices with its internal layout, furnishings and external aspect working together in perfect harmony. Externally, the green marble walls and the standardised iron and aluminium locks annonce the exxpressive clarity and attention to detail that can also be seen on the inside. The complex actually offers avant garde, typological solutions (mobile floors with individual work posts) as well as technological ones (controlled heating and inflateable posts) which Ponti took care of paying great attention to detail. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sombre stonework |
24 Via Solferino Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7252 4301 (L'ufficio Turisfico) |
This design by S.G. Locati, 1889-1890, is rather unusual for residential buildings in Milan, which generally have compact façades facing the street and larger inside courtyards. This design in fact, has two structures of different heights linked by a narrow, one-floor building which has a roofed loggia on top which leads into a garden. The two main buildings are separated for two different uses, one was used as living quarters and the other as a private studio. The sober architecture is in a 16th-century style, while the façades are completely covered in stone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Franciscan church |
2 Piazza Sant' Angelo Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 2900 3401 |
Built in 1552 commissioned by the order of the Minor Franciscans in place of the fifteent-century building, this church has one main hall, flanked by lateral chapels. The old convent complex is huge and is the seat of fundamental importance for the order, built at the time of the abolitions and completely rebuilt betweenn 1940 and 1945 by the architect Giovanni Muzio. The pictorial decoration of the lateral naves is of great importance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Originally designed |
116 Corso Garibaldi Giuseppe Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 65 4855 |
This interesting double building, is traditionally linked to the love story between Francesco Sforza and Bianca Maria Visconti. Seat of the Augustinian order, the complex was built from a complicated series of events. A first chapel was dedicated to St. Nicholas of Tolentino and modernised in a gothic style according to the will of Francesco Sforza in 1451 (now right nave) and was accompanied by a second building (left nave) similar to the first chapel. The two buildings were linked in 1484 which has led to an original double church shape. The plan, attributed to Guiniforte Solari, is a typical example of late gothic, lombard style. On the right there are polygonal chapels with a clear Solari influence. The interior has been recently restored. The convent is the most important centre of Augustinian culture in Milan. The library building still stands and is undergoing restoration as it is one of the best examples of this kind of 15th century work. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient romanic church |
7 Piazza San Simpliciano Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 (0)2 869 0683 (per concerti) |
This church features Roman architecture, partly changed by modern interventions. However, San Simpliciano has kept part of the old walls of the Basilica Virginum, which existed in the 4th century. Begun by Bishop Ambrogio and finished by his successor Simplciano as a place to keep the relics of the saints, Martirio, Sisino and Alessandro and Simpliciano himself, the structure is built using the famous latin cross design. The current building has three naves of equal height and a semicircular apse with frescoes of the Coronation of Mary, by Bergognone. This is also a popular concert venue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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