Could a church facade be a portal to the past? Here in Milan, the Chiesa dei Santi Simone, Giuda e Callisto seems to offer just that. While the church we see today might appear unassuming, its history stretches back to the heart of the medieval period. Sadly, the Chiesa dei Santi Simone, Giuda e Callisto, as it stood in its original splendor, is gone. Deconsecrated in 1810, the building served rather mundane purposes, like being a warehouse. Imagine, behind these very walls, not sacred hymns, but the clatter of goods and the bustle of commerce. However, the Chiesa dei Santi Simone, Giuda e Callisto’s legacy isn’t entirely lost. Look closely. The facade, since 1978, serves as the grand entrance to the Teatro Arsenale. It’s as if the church, in its final act, chose to embrace the world of art and performance, a silent patron to the theatrical magic within.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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