Velasca Tower
The Velasca Tower is one of the most iconic buildings in Milan, a symbol of post-war Italian architecture. Built between 1956 and 1958 by the BBPR studio (Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers), the tower stands at 106 meters high, dominating the urban landscape with its distinctive shape. Inspired by medieval towers and Lombard castles, the structure […]
Church of Santa Maria Segreta
The church of Santa Maria Segreta, located in Milan, is a significant example of Italian neo-Baroque architecture from the early 20th century. The current church, built between 1912 and 1918 according to the design of architect Augusto Brusconi, stands on a site that has seen the presence of religious buildings since the Middle Ages. The […]
La Scala Theater
The Teatro alla Scala in Milan, commonly known as La Scala, is one of the most famous and prestigious opera houses in the world. Inaugurated on August 3, 1778 with the opera “L’Europa riconosciuta” by Antonio Salieri, the theater was built according to the neoclassical design of architect Giuseppe Piermarini, to replace the Teatro Regio […]
Church of Santa Maria near San Satiro
The church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro, located in the bustling heart of Milan, just a few steps from the Duomo, is a masterpiece of the Renaissance that enchants with its architectural ingenuity and its rich history of anecdotes. Built between 1476 and 1482 according to the design of the great architect Donato Bramante, […]
Church of Santa Maria alla Porta
The church of Santa Maria alla Porta, located in the heart of Milan, represents an extraordinary example of Baroque architecture and religious history of the city. Its origins date back to the 12th century, when a church was built near Porta Vercellina, one of the gates of the Roman walls of Milan. However, the current […]
Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli near San Celso
The church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli near San Celso is one of the most extraordinary examples of Renaissance architecture in Milan, as well as a place of great religious devotion. Its history has deep roots, dating back to the 4th century, when a chapel was built on the site where it is believed that […]
Church of Santa Maria della Passione
The church of Santa Maria della Passione, located in the heart of Milan, is one of the largest and most important religious buildings in the city, a monument that reflects the richness and complexity of the Lombard Renaissance. Its construction began in 1486 at the initiative of the Lateran Canons, with the initial project entrusted […]
Church of Saint Alexander in Zebedee
The church of Sant’Alessandro in Zebedia, located in the center of Milan, is a Baroque gem that tells centuries of history and devotion. The church, dedicated to Saint Alessandro, a Roman soldier and Christian martyr, was built by the Barnabite fathers starting in 1601 and completed in 1658. Its construction was made possible thanks to […]
Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio
The Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio, located in the Ticinese district of Milan, is one of the oldest and most important places of worship in the city. Its origins date back to the 4th century, when, according to tradition, Bishop Eustorgio I received the relics of the Magi as a gift from Emperor Constantine, which were transported […]
Basilica of San Nazaro in Brolo
San Nazaro in Brolo, also known as the Basilica Apostolorum, is one of the oldest churches in Milan, with a history deeply intertwined with the religious, political, and artistic events of the city. Its foundation dates back to the 4th century, when Saint Ambrose, bishop of Milan, decided to build a church dedicated to the […]
