The Monument exemplifies the Italian proficiency over the art of sculpture, and architecture. Witness the excellent work of Ercole Rosa in the late 19th Century, as the particularly fascinating sculpture of Vittorio Emanuele riding his horse, with the pedestal flanked with sculptures of warriors, forms the focal point of the Duomo Piazza.
Carroponte is a museum display that pays tribute to the city of Sesto San Giovanni. During the summer months, Carroponte is also a temporary venue for the Carroponte Festival. To know more about the Carroponte, do visit their website.
Situated at Via Ciro Menotti, Fontana a Pinocchio, as the name suggests, is a fountain of the fabled character Pinocchio. This fountain showcases Pinochhio as a boy looking down at his ‘puppet’ body. This fountain dates back to later half of 20th Century and boasts of being designed by the renowned sculptor, Attilio Fagioli. The fountain also consists of sculptures of the fox and cat as shown in the story of Pinocchio and has an excerpt from a poem based on the tale of Pinocchio by the famous Italian poet Antonio Negri.
Situated over Milan Cathedral, Madonnina is a statue of Mother Mary. This statue is believed to be the highest point of Milan, as in no other man-made structure measured above this statue. This statue dates back to 18th Century when it was first erected and measures 356 feet (108.5 meters). This statue has been a subject to the popular folk song of Milan and is a famous tourist attraction.
Situated in the scenic city of Milan, San Pietro dei Pellegrini is a beautiful church. This church is believed to be constructed in the 15th Century. The church has a simple exteriors and its interiors feature beautiful artworks. This church is no longer accessible to public and remains a place of interest for architecture enthusiasts.
By the walls of the Saint Ambrogio Church in Milan, it won't be difficult for one to spot a marble column with two piercing marks. As per the legend, a Devil who tried to corrupt Saint Ambrogio got kicked away and his horns got stuck in the marble column. Today this spot is visited by locals and tourists equally. It is also called the doorway to hell and you can smell sulfur when around the Devil's Column.
The Monument exemplifies the Italian proficiency over the art of sculpture, and architecture. Witness the excellent work of Ercole Rosa in the late 19th Century, as the particularly fascinating sculpture of Vittorio Emanuele riding his horse, with the pedestal flanked with sculptures of warriors, forms the focal point of the Duomo Piazza.
Carroponte is a museum display that pays tribute to the city of Sesto San Giovanni. During the summer months, Carroponte is also a temporary venue for the Carroponte Festival. To know more about the Carroponte, do visit their website.
Situated at Via Ciro Menotti, Fontana a Pinocchio, as the name suggests, is a fountain of the fabled character Pinocchio. This fountain showcases Pinochhio as a boy looking down at his ‘puppet’ body. This fountain dates back to later half of 20th Century and boasts of being designed by the renowned sculptor, Attilio Fagioli. The fountain also consists of sculptures of the fox and cat as shown in the story of Pinocchio and has an excerpt from a poem based on the tale of Pinocchio by the famous Italian poet Antonio Negri.
Situated over Milan Cathedral, Madonnina is a statue of Mother Mary. This statue is believed to be the highest point of Milan, as in no other man-made structure measured above this statue. This statue dates back to 18th Century when it was first erected and measures 356 feet (108.5 meters). This statue has been a subject to the popular folk song of Milan and is a famous tourist attraction.
Situated in the scenic city of Milan, San Pietro dei Pellegrini is a beautiful church. This church is believed to be constructed in the 15th Century. The church has a simple exteriors and its interiors feature beautiful artworks. This church is no longer accessible to public and remains a place of interest for architecture enthusiasts.
By the walls of the Saint Ambrogio Church in Milan, it won't be difficult for one to spot a marble column with two piercing marks. As per the legend, a Devil who tried to corrupt Saint Ambrogio got kicked away and his horns got stuck in the marble column. Today this spot is visited by locals and tourists equally. It is also called the doorway to hell and you can smell sulfur when around the Devil's Column.