San Francesco d’Assisi al Fopponino church, Modern church building in Porta Vercellina district, Milan, Italy
Description
San Francesco d'Assisi al Fopponino is a modern church in Milan featuring an unusual asymmetric hexagonal shape. Eight diamond-shaped openings in the facade allow natural light to filter into the interior.
History
The renowned architect Gio Ponti designed this church in 1964 for a site with significant past use. The building rose on the grounds of a former cemetery that had served as a burial place for centuries.
Culture
The church displays works by local artists, including a large altarpiece and stained glass windows that shape its interior. These pieces reflect the connection between contemporary art and sacred space.
Practical
The church is located near the Fopponino area and is open to visitors. Plan your visit for morning or afternoon hours when the doors are unlocked.
Did you know?
Ponti designed details such as chandeliers and door handles specifically for this project and had them made by the manufacturer Olivari. These crafted elements show the care taken in planning every part of the interior.
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