Martino Longhi the Younger, a name synonymous with Baroque grandeur in Rome, surprisingly found his final chapter unfolding not amidst the Eternal City’s splendor, but here at the Cà de Lunghi in Milan. The Longhi family, a dynasty of architects spanning three generations, left an indelible mark on Rome’s cityscape. Martino the Younger, inheriting the mantle from his father Onorio and grandfather Martino the Elder, continued this legacy. He contributed to iconic structures like San Carlo al Corso and crafted the striking facade of Santi Vincenzo ed Anastasio in Piazza di Trevi. His work ushered in the Baroque style, with its dynamic and layered facades. However, in 1656, Martino the Younger returned to Milan, the region of his family’s origins. Cà de Lunghi became his unexpected retreat, a stark contrast to the bustling Roman scene. The exact details of his life and work at Cà de Lunghi remain a bit of a mystery. What kind of projects did he undertake in this rustic setting? Did he envision grand designs for Milan, only to find a different path? Cà de Lunghi stands as a quiet testament to a renowned architect’s return to his roots, a hidden gem in Milan’s architectural tapestry, inviting us to imagine the final chapter of Martino Longhi the Younger’s story.
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