Cascina Linterno, Monastic grange in Milan, Italy
Cascina Linterno is a two-story agricultural complex with a closed courtyard, showing typical Lombard building style. The ensemble still preserves its original irrigation systems and natural water springs that shaped daily life and farming for centuries.
The estate originated as a simple grain storage for nearby monasteries in the 12th century. Over medieval times it developed into an important supply center, with its significance first recorded in documents from 1154.
The complex served as a shared space where farmers and monks worked the land together for generations. Its layout reflects this mingled life, with rooms designed for both agricultural and religious purposes.
The site is located at Via Fratelli Zoja 194 and is easily reachable by tram or bus. The grounds with old wells and channels are walkable, but interior access is limited, making visits during warmer months more rewarding.
Francesco Petrarch, one of the most influential poets of his time, chose this farmstead as his residence and lived here between 1353 and 1361. Of his four documented homes in Milan, this is the only building that has survived to today.
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