Santa Croce Church, Catholic church in Città Studi, Milan, Italy
Description
Santa Croce Church is a Catholic church building in Milan's Città Studi neighborhood, designed in a revivalist style that draws from medieval religious architecture. The interior contains multiple chapels arranged to accommodate worshippers in different prayer spaces.
History
The church was built in 1913 under architect Cecilio Arpesani's direction as part of the Città Studi neighborhood's urban development. Its construction reflected the early 20th-century trend of reviving medieval church design principles.
Culture
The church serves as a gathering place for the Catholic community in eastern Milan, anchoring neighborhood life through regular worship and celebrations. Its presence shapes the character of the Città Studi district and remains central to local religious practice.
Practical
The church is located near Piazza Aspromonte in the Città Studi area and remains open to visitors throughout the day. Regular mass services occur during weekdays and weekends, so plan visits around these scheduled times.
Did you know?
The facade displays carefully executed details drawn from medieval church architecture, intentionally reproduced to create a historical connection. Visitors can observe how early 20th-century architects adapted and modernized older building techniques for contemporary use.
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