Rotonda della Besana, Baroque complex in Milan, Italy
The Rotonda della Besana features an octagonal portico surrounding a garden and central church building with classical architectural elements and symmetrical design points.
Built between 1695 and 1732, this former cemetery contained an underground network of catacombs that held approximately 150,000 burials from the Ospedale Maggiore.
The central church, now deconsecrated, serves as an exhibition space and houses the MUBA children's museum, offering educational programs and cultural activities.
Located at Via Besana 12, the complex opens daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and visitors can reach it using tram lines 9, 12, 23, or 27.
The structure's lobate design includes a system of hidden crypts beneath the portico, which remain sealed and inaccessible to the public today.
Location: Milan
Inception: 1695
Architects: Francesco Croce
Architectural style: Italian Baroque architecture
Address: Viale Regina Margherita 20135
GPS coordinates: 45.45976,9.20514
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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