San Giovanni Decollato alle Case Rotte, Medieval church building in Porta Nuova district, Milan, Italy.
San Giovanni Decollato alle Case Rotte was a church in Milan with an octagonal floor plan set within an elliptical shape. Its facade featured a three-arched portico supported by columns that created a distinctive entrance.
The building was constructed in 1390 on the remains of houses formerly owned by the Torriani family. After nearly five centuries of serving as a church, it was deconsecrated in 1874 and demolished in 1907.
The church was dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and served as a place of worship for locals who felt connected to this saint. The space attracted visitors seeking both spiritual meaning and appreciation for its artistic treasures before its closure.
The original entrance portico was preserved and relocated after demolition. Today this architectural fragment can be viewed at another location, allowing visitors to see how it was carefully saved from destruction.
In 1924 the facade was carefully dismantled and moved to the right side of Santa Maria Segreta church. This relocation demonstrates how Milan preserved architectural heritage by rescuing and reusing pieces from demolished buildings.
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