Between 1447 and 1859…

The Arcade designed and built by architect Giuseppe Mengoni links the two central squares: Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Scala. In the Second World War bombing caused destruction. Then it was restored.

• The Arcade designed and built by architect Giuseppe Mengoni links the two central squares: Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Scala. In the Second World War bombing caused destruction. Then it was restored.

• The “galleria” is a wonderful building that dominates the square with its triumphal arch. Today it is a center for both cultural and social activities with its book and record shops, giant cafés, and famous restaurants.

• Other particularities are the 4 mosaics on the floor

Between 1447 and 1859…

• Between 1447 and 1859…

• The old little fortress called 'Porta Giovia' was built from 1360 to 1370 along Milan's medieval walls. Galeazzo II Visconti decided to have this fortress built basically as a defence. After Filippo Maria Visconti’s death in 1447 the fortress was demolished.

• Three years later, in 1450, general Francesco Sforza became Duke of Milan. The Castle was rebuilt on the ancient foundations of the Visconti Castle.

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THE EGYPTIAN COLLECTION

• In the “Castello Sforzesco” dungeon is hosted the Egyptian collection showing usages and customs of the fascinating people of the Nile.

• This is the map of the musuem:

The first room is dedicated to the funeral cult with papyri and wood sarcophagi sculptured and painted

• The first room is dedicated to the funeral cult with papyri and wood sarcophagi sculptured and painted

SANTA MARÍA DELLE GRAZIE

• The church is in gothic style. The presbytery was built by Bramante and on the left there is the wonderful chapel of the “Madonna delle Grazie” with pictures of the XV century. In the church you can also see an ancient vestry.

Next to the church is situaded the refrectory where Leonardo da Vinci painted the “The Last Supper”.

This is the end of the presentation on Milan. Thanks for your attention!