Villa Simonetta, Renaissance villa in Chinatown, Milan, Italy
The Villa Simonetta features a symmetrical design with a grand portico supported by columns and ornate Renaissance architectural details on its facade.
Built in the late 15th century for Gualtiero Bascapè, the villa received its current form in 1544 when Ferrante Gonzaga commissioned architect Domenico Giunti for renovations.
The villa now houses the Claudio Abbado Civic School of Music, maintaining Milan's musical education legacy through concerts and professional training programs.
Located near Via Stilicone, the villa functions as an educational institution where students attend classes and practice sessions throughout the academic year.
The building once possessed extraordinary acoustics that could repeat sounds up to 75 times, earning it the local name 'Palace of the Echo'.
Location: Milan
Architects: Domenico Giunti
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Via Stilicone 36
GPS coordinates: 45.49143,9.16840
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:13
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