Torre di Porta Romana, Skyscraper in Porta Romana district, Milan, Italy.
Description
Torre di Porta Romana is a 90-meter-high residential and commercial tower with 23 floors located in Milan's Porta Romana district. Four elevators serve the building's mixed-use spaces throughout its vertical structure.
History
Construction began in the late 1950s and finished in 1959 while Milan recovered from wartime damage. The building represents Italy's rebuilding phase and urban growth during that period.
Culture
The tower shapes the district's character with its modern form, showing how Milan integrated new buildings into established neighborhoods after the war. Its design reflects the idea that function and simplicity can work together.
Practical
The building sits at the intersection of Viale Angelo Filippetti and Viale Sabotino, with direct access to Milan's public transportation. Its location makes it easy to explore the neighborhood or reach other parts of the city.
Did you know?
The building stands where older Milan architecture meets modern forms, creating a striking visual contrast. This transition clearly shows how cities evolve while different styles coexist side by side.
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