Piazza Gae Aulenti, Modern square in Porta Nuova district, Milan, Italy
The circular plaza rises 6 meters above street level and features a large reflecting pool with cascading water across multiple levels.
Inaugurated in December 2012, the square was named after Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who designed the Musée d'Orsay conversion in Paris.
The plaza functions as the centerpiece of Milan's financial district, surrounded by contemporary architecture including Italy's tallest building, the UniCredit Tower.
Located near Garibaldi railway station, the square connects to multiple metro lines and contains numerous shops, restaurants, and an Esselunga supermarket.
Three oval cascades in the central pool create a natural light system that illuminates the underground spaces while reducing noise from surrounding streets.
Location: Milan
Inception: 2012
Architects: César Pelli
Official opening: December 8, 2012
GPS coordinates: 45.48348,9.18939
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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Torre Solaria
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Torre Diamante
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Isola
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Torre Unipol
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Conca dell'Incoronata
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Bridge of Gabelle
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Casa della Memoria
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Casa Ghiringhelli
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The Corner
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Teatro Smeraldo
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Anteo Spazio Cinema
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Feltrinelli Porta Volta
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Porta Garibaldi
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Commemorative plaque for Giacomo Puccini
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Tecnimont Building
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Sede del gruppo rionale fascista “Gabriele d’Annunzio”
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Targa a Giuseppe Garibaldi all'Isola
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