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Located in downtown Milan, the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum expresses the taste and life style of a wealthy, cultured, aristocratic Milanese family at the end of the 19th century, and is one of Europe's most important historic hous... more
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Built in 1368 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti to defend the city from attack, the castle was enlarged by military architect Magatti under the instruction of Visconti's successor Gian Galeazzo. Destroyed in 1447, Castello Sforzesco wa... more
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… local dish of saffron risotto. The Castello Sforzesco was also worth a visit with its old fortress… continue reading »
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Also known as the 'Carceri nuovi', new prisons, it started functioning in 1578. With a rectangular plan, it is based on two courtyards with four small towers at the corners. The first courtyard still conserves the Doric columns... more
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In Piazza San Babila, in front of the church of the same name, there is a tall column in sandstone on the top of which a famous lion was put in 1656, as request by the Duchy of Serbelloni. The Medieval emblem of the Porta Orien... more
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The Palazzo di Giustizia, designed by Marcello Piacentini, was built between 1932 and 1940 to replace the old palace in Piazza Beccaria and to give Justice a unified and monumental seat. Piacentini responded to the requests of... more
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Popularly known as the 'Ca' de Sass' (house of stones) due to its rusticated stone facade, it was designed by G. Balzaretto in 1868-1872 as the head office for the Cassa di Risparmio bank. Based on the Florentine Renaissance co... more
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The building, dating to around 1770, was created by architect Simone Cantoni. The design heightens the monumental character of the central part, with a three-floor façade. Opposite the entrance, a helical staircase leads to the... more
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Founded in the early Christian era, this church was renovated in the 11th century and expanded in the 13th century. It has three naves, and became a mausoleum for the Visonti family and Bernabo was buried here in 1385. A monume... more
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This rural home has partly conserved the characteristics of a noble residence. The building, designed by an unknown architect, does not reflect a unitary design: it was extended throughout the course of time from the initial s... more
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To the right of the Central Station, at the beginning of Viale Andrea Doria, this is the place to see the remains of the Cascina Pozzonbelli. The complex was built in 1498 in a Lombard, Renaissance style, probably on an ancient... more
Milan Travel Experiences
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Miserable in Milan
Katrina is now on one crutch. The funny thing is, Jordan is on the other. Jordan is so desperate to be like his big sister th... Continue reading »
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Last Weekend together
Alright, since my last entry was somewhat negative and dramatic about living with so many people, in all fairness, I need to share the wo... Continue reading »
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Morning in Milan... Evening in Florence
After Sean's night of no sleep, he wanted to get up as early as I would allow, so I opened the drapes at 7am. We went down to the breakfa... Continue reading »
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Day 28: Binasco
We let Billy sleep through breakfast while we went into the Gardaland buffet which was full of families fueling up on CocoPops and croiss... Continue reading »
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Milan: The City of Silence
The train ride today was really nice. I really didn't want to get off. We had to wake up at 6:30, which was a bummer, and catch a cab fro... Continue reading »
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