Monument to Sandro Pertini, Memorial monument in Croce Rossa Square, Milan, Italy
The Monument to Sandro Pertini is a cube-shaped postmodern structure in Croce Rossa Square. It features marble modules arranged as a grand staircase leading to an upper viewing platform, while the ground level includes stone benches and two rows of mulberry trees that frame the pedestrian pathway.
The monument was commissioned by the Municipality of Milan and completed in 1990 to honor former Italian President Sandro Pertini. Architect Aldo Rossi created a design that helped shape postmodern architecture in Milan's urban landscape.
The monument uses Candoglia marble, the same stone as Milan Cathedral, linking modern design to the city's architectural tradition. Visitors notice this connection immediately when seeing the bright marble blocks that structure the work.
The site is located in a public square that is easy to reach on foot and inviting for visitors to spend time. The broad steps accommodate visitors of different mobility levels wanting to explore the viewing platform, and the trees provide shade on warm days.
A triangular bronze-framed opening in the back wall channels water into a basin, adding movement to the geometric form. This subtle feature shows how Rossi combined practical and visual elements within a single design.
Location: Milan
Inception: 1990
Architects: Aldo Rossi
Creator: Aldo Rossi
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 45.47030,9.19235
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
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