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 Bramante and Muzio |
1 Largo Fra Agostino Gemelli Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 7 2341 http://www.unicatt.it/ |
In Largo Agostino Gemelli next to the Piazza Sant'Ambrogio and the Tempio della Vittoria the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is housed. The building which emerged from the remains of the former Sant'Ambrogio monastery, was designed by Bramato in 1497. The two splendid cloisters of the four required by renaissance architecture were built under the direction of I due splendidi Cristoforo Solari, whilst the majestic refectory, today the main school room, dates back to the 16th century which holds the vast fresco by Callisto Piazza of the 'Weddings of Cana'. With the suppression of the monastery in 1797, this large building became a army barracks and military hospital until 1921 when the Catholic University was founded. Its current aspect is the work of Giovanni Muzio who worked on this large site between 1929 and 1949: as well as restoring the cloisters and building the entrance to the building with brick paraments, he designed the two boys' colleges on Via Necchi, with class rooms overlooking Via Lanzone, the Psychology institue and the refectory. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Trains, boats and more......... |
21 Via San Vittore Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 481 6885 |
The main nucleus that developed around two twin cloisters was built by an ancient Benedictine Monastery which passed to the Olivetani order in 1500. Restructured with the help of Lombardi industrialists, it has housed the Museum since 1953. The Museum has developed in three buildings and three distinct parts: Monuments, Rail Transport, and Maritime Transport, including sections dedicated to fabric production, metallurgy, motors, transport, telecommunication, astronomy and information. Located in the same building that hosts the Museum of Science and Technology, it conserves history and technology of naval art over the century. Included are mercantile ship models, warship models, relics, models on the evolution of the Italian Navy from the XV Century. Special interest: the Venetian "Bucintoro" and the "tenda rossa" (red curtain) from the polar expedition with the "Italia" blimp driven by General Nobile. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A conventional convent? |
Via Cappuccio Milan, Milan 20123 Italy |
This ancient convent for nuns in the Umiliate order was founded in the second half of the 12th century on the site of the Roman arena. Of the original building, all that remains is the 15th century courtyard (restored in 1920), a typical example of claustral architecture of that period. The Umiliati order was suppressed by Carlo Borromeo in 1571 because it did not adhere entirely to the indications decreed by the Council of Trent. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Greek Orthodox Church |
19 Via Romolo Gessi Milan, Milan 20146 Italy +39 2 498 9323 |
The Orthodox Church is the Catholic Church of the east and professes the Orthodox Catholic faith. The word orthodox is of Greek origin and means honest faith, honest praise. Orthodox Christians are Catholic Christians from the Undivided Church before the schism of the west, at a time when the east and west were still united in a single faith. The Orthodox faith, once limited to a few countries in eastern Europe is now present in almost all western countries. The Greek Orthodox Church is the youngest of the Orthodox churches and is present in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Sweden and was founded by the Church of true Orthodox Christians in Greece. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Linked to the Italian Buddhist Union (UBI) |
9 Via dei Crollalanza Milan, Milan 20143 Italy +39 2 5811 2232 http://www.monasterozen.it/ |
The Zen Ensoji monastery is linked to the Italian Buddhist Union, or UBI. Near to the Enso-Ji monastery is the Il Cerchio association which is linked to the practice and teachings of Dharma according to Zen traditions. The association holds Zazen sessions, sometimes Sesshin and Dharma meetings led by the maestro Zendo Tetsugen who is the temple's spiritual leader. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Leonardo di Vinci gallery |
21 Via San Vittore Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 48 5551 http://www.museoscienza.org |
Founded in 1953, this museum includes 28 distinct galleries dedicated to all aspects of science and technology, including the spectacular collection on the creations of Leonardo da Vinci. From transportation to astronomy to modern high technology, the scope of this museum ranks it among the most important in the world. A fascinating look into the physical sciences. Admission: EUR 8, EUR 6 (under 18 & students). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Attractive canal that passes through the city |
4 Alzaia Naviglio Grande Milan, Milan 20144 Italy +39 2 8940 9971 http://www.navigliogrande.mi.it/ |
Digging of the Naviglio Grande was begun in 1177. It was extended as far as Milan in 1257 when it flowed into the Darsena. It was one of the first canals in Milan and was one of the most important engineering works to be carried out in Lombardy during the Middle Ages. A branch of the Ticino near Tornavento, the Naviglio Grande enters Milan after about 50 km. For centuries it performed a fundamental role in the city's economy by connecting it to the great canal network in Lombardy (it was this way that the large pink marble blocks used for the construction of Milan cathedral entered the city). Today it has lost almost all its commercial value. Exiting the Darsena along the towpath of the Naviglio Grande, you will see the large residential buildings with fenced courtyards from the early 1900s, arts and crafts workshops, old barges (now turned into bars), the many areas that are undergoing urban renewal, and, further out, the country villas of the nobility (particularly between Abbiategrasso and Robecco sul Naviglio). Make a quick stop near Vicolo Lavandai, the ancient shelter with wooden beams that covers the communal wash-house. It is an image of a Milan from the past. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Eclectic nobiliary abode |
36 Via Giosuè Carducci Milan, Milan 20123 Italy |
A typical example of work by the Coppedè brothers, the building was constructed in 1915. Contained in a basically cubic volume, it is distinctive for its 'Guelph'-type tower opposite the Medieval city gate. On the corner, a large enclosed loggia houses a bar-café, while the entire building is decorated with inserts in artificial stone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Another way into the city |
41 Via Giosuè Carducci Milan, Milan 20123 Italy |
This was built in 1939 by Gino Chierici, in imitation of a defensive gate in the ancient walls dating to 1171. The original materials were re-used in the two towers of different heights. The tabernacle with saints Ambrogio, Gervasio and Protasio were sculpted by craftsmen from Campione, coming from the hospital of Sant'Ambrogio founded by Galeazzo II Visconti, in the mid 15th century. Today the building houses the 'Museo della Pusterla', with a permanent exhibition of criminology and antique weapons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beer, anyone? |
Piazza Antonio Cantore Milan, Milan 20123 Italy |
Designed by S.G. Locati from 1895-1896 for Pietro Reininghaus from Graz, a beer brewer and importer, this building is a free interpretation of late 19th century Viennese architecture. The brief provided by the owner included a large public beerhouse on the ground floor, on the façade towards the piazza, with rooms on the mezzanine floor, and a café-theatre covered by a large canopy in iron and glass alongside the main building, which is still visible inside the offices of the Banca Popolare di Milano. On the outside, the façade consists of a stone basement mounted by three floors built in brick, and a contracted top floor which was added after the Second World War. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Archeological remains |
Viale Sant' Ignazio da Laconi Milan, Cagliari 09123 Italy +39 70 65 2956 http://www.anfiteatroromano.it/ |
Milan's Roman amphitheatre, built between the first and second centuries B.C., was one of the old town's most imposing buildings; on festive occasions around 35,000 people would congregate to watch the bloody spectacles. Christianity put an end to the pagan festivities and at the end of the 4th century the amphitheatre began to be demolished and the stone was used for other buildings, some of which has been found in the foundations of the nearby Basilica of San Lorenzo. From the immense building of elliptic plans with aces of 155 and 125 metres and with the main body over 30m high only traces of the concrete foundations remain that support the elliptic structure that surrounded the games area. The rest, which will soon form part of an archaeological park that will allow a more closer visit are currently visible from the railings along via De Amicis. A brief pause here will allow you to appreciate the exceptional dimensions of Milan's public roman building now hidden by centuries of construction and demolition that have characterised the city's building works. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church alongside the canal |
Via San Cristoforo sul Naviglio Milan, Milan 20144 Italy |
In a suburban area, along the left bank of the canal, is the church of S. Cristoforo. This building is formed by two adjoining constructions which are still identifiable. The one on the left, dates possibly from the end of the 7th century and the ducal chapel was added to it in 1398 at the request of the duke on the time of a long famine. This is one of the most typical examples of Gothic Lombard style both inside and outside. The paintings from the fifteenth and early sixteenth century are particularly interesting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Next to Sant'Ambrogio |
Piazza Sant'Ambrogio Milan, Milan 20123 Italy |
Opposite the Garibaldi barracks stands the marble monument opened on 4 Nov 1928, the tenth anniversary of Vittorio Veneto, which the Milan people dedicated to those who had lost their lives in the First World War. The monument was built between 1927 and 1930 after a troubled time, according to the plans of Giovanni Muzio in collaborazione di Alberto Alpago Novello, Ottavio Cabiati and Giò Ponti. The building has an octagonal shape, is spread over three floors and a wide range of materials were used in its construction. It boasts various monuments from the 'Mausoleo di Teodorico' to the 'Rosa dei Venti di Atene'. Above the ciborium is the electric beacon which is supposedly visible for 15km. This famous monument, rebuilt after the Second World War, due to consoderable damage, is surrounded by many statues in the niches and ledges. As well as the works of Lombardi, Supino, Maiocchi and Zamboni, the Sant'Ambrogio by Adolfo Wildt stands out. Review © 2007, Wcities |