Cassina de' Pomm, Courtyard farmhouse on Via Melchiorre Gioia, Milan, Italy
Cassina de' Pomm is a traditional courtyard farmhouse in Milan with a trapezoidal layout and two stories positioned near the Naviglio della Martesana canal. The central courtyard is surrounded by buildings featuring dormer windows, originally designed to serve both residential and agricultural purposes.
Francesco Sforza established this courtyard farmhouse in the 15th century as part of Milan's apple orchard system, which shaped the region's agricultural landscape. Over subsequent centuries it developed into a residence for noble families, gradually losing its original farming purpose.
The building served as a gathering place where notable visitors to Milan met and stayed. Its name reflects the apple orchards that once surrounded the property.
The property now houses a brewery pub and office spaces, making parts of it accessible to visitors. Exploring the surrounding Naviglio canal area helps reveal the historical connection between waterways and this farmhouse.
A nearby iron bridge earned the name 'Ponte del Pan Fiss' from a candle factory that operated in the area, making it a center of local activity. This connection reveals how industry and infrastructure were interwoven in the neighborhood.
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