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Why did Azzone Visconti, the powerful Lord of Milan, dedicate the San Gottardo al Corso to a saint known for curing gout? San Gottardo al Corso, tucked away near the Duomo, whispers stories of power, faith, and a touch of vanity. Built in the 1330s as a ducal chapel, it was meant to showcase Visconti’s power. The church, designed by Francesco Pecorari, boasts Milan’s first public clock atop its exquisite hexagonal bell tower. But the dedication? Azzone, plagued by gout, sought solace in Saint Gotthard of Hildesheim, healer of the ailment. Inside, the church houses Azzone’s own grand tomb, crafted by Giovanni di Balduccio. Look closely. You’ll see Azzone lying on his deathbed, forever immortalized in marble. A faded fresco, attributed to the Giotto school, depicts the Crucifixion, a glimpse into 14th-century artistry. San Gottardo al Corso stands as a testament to Azzone’s ambition, a blend of faith and pragmatism, forever echoing with whispers of his reign.

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