Rotonda della Besana, Baroque complex in Milan, Italy
The Rotonda della Besana is a late Baroque building complex and former cemetery in Milan, Italy, built between 1695 and 1731.
Historically, the complex functioned as a cemetery for Milan's children who died from the plague.
Nowadays, it is a diversified cultural center housing exhibitions, concerts, and other events.
Visitors can enjoy a walk in its surrounding park and a break in its inner bar-restaurant.
It exhibits a circular structure paired with two separate chapels, making it one-of-a-kind.
Location: Milan
Inception: 1695
Architect: Francesco Croce
Architectural style: Italian Baroque architecture
Address: Viale Regina Margherita 20135
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap