Centro Sociale Leoncavallo, Self-managed social center in Via Watteau, Milan, Italy.
Centro Sociale Leoncavallo is a large building complex in northeastern Milan that operates as an independent cultural and social space. The facility contains performance areas, exhibition spaces, and workshop rooms used for different types of programming.
The center began in the 1970s when students and workers converted an empty industrial building into a community space during a time of social change. It has continued to operate as an independent venue shaped by local movements and activism.
The space hosts independent musicians, performers, and artists who present their work throughout the year. It functions as a gathering place for people interested in alternative culture and community-driven projects.
The center is accessible by metro and regularly open for events, with activity information posted on their digital channels. Visitors should check their website or social media to find out what is happening on their visit day.
The walls display murals and street art that have been created by local and international artists over many decades. This ever-changing collection of artwork serves as a visual record of the movements and people connected to the space.
Location: Milan
Inception: 1975
Website: http://leoncavallo.org
GPS coordinates: 45.50159,9.20773
Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:26
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