Originally the seat of the Jesuit College, its construction was initiated in 1571 by Martino Bassi and continued by Francesco Maria Richini in 1615. Successive extensions of the building maintained the style of Richini's design. The building is centered on a monumental courtyard consisting of a double order, with a double staircase opposite the entrance. The façade, in pure Lombard Baroque style, has a portal which was designed by Piermarini in the 18th century. Today it houses the Brera art gallery, the Braidense national library, the Fine Arts Academy and the astronomical observatory.
Opposite the Garibaldi barracks stands the marble monument opened on 4 Nov 1928, the tenth anniversary of Vittorio Veneto, which the Milan people dedicated to those who had lost their lives in the First World War. The monument was built between 1927 and 1930 after a troubled time, according to the plans of Giovanni Muzio in collaborazione di Alberto Alpago Novello, Ottavio Cabiati and Giò Ponti. The building has an octagonal shape, is spread over three floors and a wide range of materials were used in its construction. It boasts various monuments from the 'Mausoleo di Teodorico' to the 'Rosa dei Venti di Atene'. Above the ciborium is the electric beacon which is supposedly visible for 15km. This famous monument, rebuilt after the Second World War, due to consoderable damage, is surrounded by many statues in the niches and ledges. As well as the works of Lombardi, Supino, Maiocchi and Zamboni, the Sant'Ambrogio by Adolfo Wildt stands out.
San Giovanni Battista alla Creta has completed more than three decades of its existence. It was Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini, archbishop of Milan who had initiated the establishment of this church. Also known for its geographic peculiarity, the surrounding area of this church has lot of clay or crete. The architecture is unique with bells, interesting facade, pretty pulpit, carved granite stones and a canopied entrance. There is the Holy Mass and regular services held. The church also conducts many activities for the overall welfare of the community. Please visit the website for precise timings of the mass as they differ for weekdays and holidays.
Rojo is an independent consortium established in 2001, and has art galleries around the world. It mainly hosts contemporary and modern art exhibits but also organizes events and art projects.