Could this unassuming chapel hold the weight of thousands of souls? Right here, nestled at the beginning of Via San Michele del Carso, stands the Cappelletta del Fopponino. Don’t let its size fool you. This small chapel, built in 1640, whispers tales of a time when Parco di Via San Michele del Carso wasn’t a park, but a grim reminder of Milan’s mortality. Parco di Via San Michele del Carso, you see, stands on what was once a vast burial ground. During the devastating plagues of the 16th and 17th centuries, thousands in Milan succumbed to the disease. The ill-fated, along with condemned prisoners, found their final resting place in a “fopponino” – a small ditch, just outside the city walls. The Cappelletta del Fopponino, with its simple altar and ossuary holding the skeletal remains of plague victims, became a place of mourning and prayer. Imagine the heartbroken souls seeking solace within these walls, praying for the departed. It’s a stark contrast to the tranquil park we see today, a testament to Milan’s resilience and ability to transform tragedy into a place of serene remembrance.
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