Piazza Cinque Giornate, Square in Milan, Italy

Piazza Cinque Giornate is a square in Milan, Italy, located where the old Porta Vittoria once stood. It features a large monument by Giuseppe Grandi, inaugurated in 1895, and two customs barriers that are the only remains of the former gate.

The square occupies the site of the former Porta Tosa, part of the Spanish walls, which was later renamed Porta Vittoria after Italy's unification. The gate was demolished to make room for the monument, and the customs barriers were left as a reminder of the old entrance.

The name of the square recalls the Five Days of Milan, a popular uprising in 1848. The monument at its center is a focal point for commemorations, and locals often gather near it or pass through the square on their daily routines.

The square is easy to reach on foot or by public transport and serves as a starting point for exploring the surrounding streets. Visitors can walk around the monument and the remaining barriers at any time, as the area is open and accessible.

Beneath the monument lie the remains of those who fell during the uprising, moved there from a nearby church crypt in 1895. The monument itself was completed by Giuseppe Grandi shortly before his death, and he never saw its official inauguration.