How many secrets does Milan hold? Well, here at the Cippo con biscione, we uncover one of the city’s most enduring symbols: the biscione. This unassuming monument points to a legacy that intertwines with the powerful Visconti family. The Cippo con biscione isn’t just a stone. It’s a whisper from the 13th century. Back then, the Visconti family, with their emblem of a serpent devouring a human, rose to power in Milan. This symbol, the biscione, became synonymous with the city itself. The Visconti, known for their political prowess, imprinted this emblem on everything from their banners to the city’s architecture. Over time, the biscione evolved, the human figure often replaced by a child. Some say it was to soften the image. Others believe it represented the Visconti’s ambition: devouring their enemies yet nurturing Milan. The Cippo con biscione, standing here, is a testament to that enduring legacy. It reminds us that power, like a serpent, can be fierce yet hold the city in its coils, shaping its destiny for centuries.
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