Wasn’t Porta Volta once a bustling gateway? It was a vital part of Milan’s ancient walls. The Spanish walls to be exact built in the 16th century. Porta Volta connected the city to the Monumentale cemetery. Its importance grew after the Milano Porta Garibaldi railway station was built. This disrupted the road to Como. A new road the Comasina or Via Carlo Farini was built. It branched from Via Ceresio at Piazzale Antonio Baiamonti near Porta Volta. The old walls and gates are gone. Toll gates from 1880 remain though. Today Porta Volta is a vibrant district. It’s a cultural center with a big library. The Feltrinelli publishing house has its headquarters there. There are also lots of green spaces. A Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron designed a renewal plan. This transformed Porta Volta into the lively place it is today. The Hotel Viu is a stunning example of modern architecture. It’s nestled in this renewed neighborhood. It’s inspired by the ancient walls it stands near. Think about the history woven into this modern district. Porta Volta a reminder of the past shaping the present. This is a district that beautifully blends the old with the new. Walk around Porta Volta and let its story unfold before you.
Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno Monzese
“A timeless sanctuary,” the old woman whispered, her gaze fixed on the rows of marble within Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno