PIZZA LINA BO BARDI

A night pic from one of the last massive block renovation in the area called by locals PORTA NUOVA.The TORRE DIAMANTE (2010-2012) on the right.The place was named PIAZZA LINA BO BARDI.
 

VIETNAM PAVILION

Details from the VIETNAM PAVILION during EXPO MILAN 2015.
 

THE STRONGHOLD

The court stronghold inside the SFORZA'S CASTLE (1360-1499).
 

BRERA ACADEMY

One of the city landmarks,and,a must see for everybody in the city,BRERA FINE ARTS ACADEMY (est. 1776).
 

QATAR

The QATAR PAVILION during the EXPO MILAN 2015.
 

TORRE SOLARIA

143 metres tall,is the highest residential unit in Italy.The TORRE SOLARIA was built between 2010-2013.
 

PIAZZA ADRIANO OLIVETTI

Located in the south part of the city.The square is named to the great engineer,entrepreneur,politician,industrialist and philantropist ADRIANO OLIVETTI.
 

HIGHWAY

A junction from the first highway buil worldwide as officially certified by "world road congress".The LAKE'S HIGHWAY.
 

UNIMIB

The university of Milano-Bicocca has its origins from the splitting of the UNIVERSITY OF MILAN overcrowded from the 90's.Estabilished from 1988 it was ranked by Times Higher Education ranking of the best 100 universities under 50 years old as number 21 worldwide.The UNIMIB is the acronymous of University of Milano Bicocca.The Bicocca is the block of the city where the university is located.
 

PIAZZA LINA BO BARDI

A photo from a rainy mid winter afternoon from the part of the city called PORTA NUOVA.Here's from the square named to the italian architect LINA BO BARDI.The DIAMOND TOWER,BNP PARIBAS headquarter on the left,in the middle PIRELLI TOWER and SAN GIOACCHINO church.
  

SFORZA'S CASTLE

The city castle in the afternoon.Built between 1360 and 1499 by FRANCESCO SFORZA the duke of milan,the SFORZA'S CASTLE was in use since 1862.
 

PORTA NUOVA

A capture from the last block in the city renewed with a lot of higrises built in recent years.In the middle THE UNIPOL TOWER (2019-2023).
 

CAVALCAVIA EUGENIO BUSSA

An early morning view from the bridge named from march,25th,1996 EUGENIO BUSSA.The RAINBOW TOWER in the far.
 

THE TRAMWAY

The last tramway model entered in service since 2002.The 7500-7600 series made by ANSALDO BREDA nowdays HITACHI RAIL ITALY.
 

GIUSEPPE MEAZZA STADIUM

Ranked one the best 3 stadium in the world.Built in 1926 and renewed for the FIFA WORLD CUP 1990.Originally and even nowdays called by locals SAN SIRO because the only landmark closer was San Siro alla Vepra church.In 1980 was renamed Giuseppe Meazza in memory of a great Milanese football champion who played for F.C. INTER and A.C. MILAN in the 1920s-40s.
 

APPENNINI

Milan is surrounded by mountains chains from est to north to west.In this picture the APPENNINI and on the right the VELASCA TOWER (1961).
 

MILANO HIGHRISES

Some highrises from the past and from the recent years.TORRE SOLARIA (2014),PALAZZO LOMBARDIA (2011),CITY HALL TECHNICAL SERVICE TOWER (1966),TORRE DIAMANTE (2012),PIRELLI TOWER (1958),TORRE BREDA (1958).
 

MILANO SKYLINE

From one of the many city rooftop you can  see many of the city landmarks,here's the SFORZA'S CASTLE main tower,the RAI ANTENNA,national public broadcasting company of Italy,and the TORRE BRANCA.
 

MONVISO

Well known for the pyramid like-shape during clear day you can see THE MONVISO from one of the city rooftop.
 

TORRE DIAMANTE

One of the last highrises built in Milan shining  in the city skyline.THE DIAMOND TOWER (in italian Diamantone or Torre Diamante),2010-2012.
 

THE STADIUM

The football stadium of the city from the ground.The construction began in 1925.Originally named SAN SIRO STADIUM,because the only waypoint closer was the San Siro alla Vepra church.In 1980 was named in the memory of the player Giuseppe Meazza,The inaugural match on 19,sept,1926 the F.C. INTER defeat A.C. MILAN 6-3.
 

ASCENT TO THE ARK

One of the most beautiful place in the city to visit is the SAN MAURIZIO AL MONASTERO MAGGIORE CHURCH,full of frescos.Here's the "Ascent to the Ark" by AURELIO LUINI .
 

WIDE HORIZON

The lasts lights of the day from a must see in the city.THE DUOMO DI MILANO ROOFTOP.
 

THE ROYAL VILLA

Built between 1790 and 1796,is a neoclassical style as the residence of Ludovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso.From 1921 THE VILLA REALE host the Modern Art Gallery.
 

SAN BABILA

A typical night downtown view from a central area just in the heart of the city called SAN BABILA.
 

QUARTO OGGIARO

An ancient station part of the city railway system.The QUARTO OGGIARO RAILWAY STATION opened in 1879 and was renewed in 1991.
 

FONDAZIONE PRADA

Since 1985 is an instutition devoted to art and culture.In 2015 the FONDAZIONE PRADA opened a permanent facility in Milan.
 

THE OLD CUSTOM

One night picture inside the green area called SIMPLON with the old custon.
 

PALAZZO LOMBARDIA

Just simply architectural details from  regional government headquarter,PALAZZO LOMBARDIA (2007-10).
 

REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

A view from the square built from 2007-10 part of the regional government headquarter just from PALAZZO LOMBARDIA.
 

PIAZZA GAE AULENTI

Upper view round highrises from one of the last square made in the city named PIAZZA GAE AULENTI.
 

TOWERS

Three of the lasts big towers built in the city called SOLARIA,SOLEA and ARIA tower.
 

IBM STUDIOS

Located in Piazza Gae Aulenti.As multi functional space for big corporation previuosly as UNICREDIT BANK PAVILION from august 18 was rented to IBM.Named IBM STUDIOS.
 

VITTORIO EMANUELE II

Roll out June,24th 1896.Commissioned by the King of Italy UMBERTO I to commemorate his father VITTORIO EMANUELE II in 1878.The monument represent the king brake suddenly the horse and turn to spur his soldiers to assault the enemies during the battle of SAN MARTINO,the last battle of the second independence war of Italy.
 

TORRE VELASCA

Built in the 1950s.The tower is part of the first generation of modern architecture.The VELASCA TOWER has a peculiar and characteristic mushroom-like shape.
 

ACADEMY OF BRERA

Academy of Fine Arts of Brera,founded in 1776 by MARIA THERESA I of AUSTRIA.Is a state run public academy of fine arts.
 

PALAZZO DELLE SCINTILLE

Grounbreaking 1923,is a multi purpose space hosting sports and work as COVID 19 vaccine center to trade fair and exhibition.The PALAZZO DELLE SCINTILLE now part of CITYLIFE new residential block.
 

PORTA GARIBALDI

A typical deep night view from the part of the city named PORTA GARIBALDI.
 

LA MARTESANA

The histrory of this canal begins on June 3,1443.The project aims to deviate the ADDA RIVER with a canal for irrigation.Here's the NAVIGLIO DELLA MARTESANA.
 

PIAZZA DELLA SCALA

Conected the main square of milan PIAZZA DEL DUOMO by the GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II pedestrian passage.PIAZZA DELLA SCALA is a relatively recent addition to the plan of milan's centre.
 

DUOMO DI MILANO

Dating back 1365 the first stone was posed as onf of the most beautiful architecture in the world this is the Milan Cathedral ( DUOMO DI MILANO ). Dedicated to the nativity of ST. MARY.Just finished after 579 years in 1965.
 

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 4

A lazy december night from downton with CHRISTMAS LIGHTS from one of the more exclusive street of the city named VIA GESU'.