Palazzo Luraschi, palace in Milan
Palazzo Luraschi is a six-story palace on Corso Buenos Aires in Milan featuring stone balconies and architectural details from the late 1800s on its facade. The courtyard incorporates columns from Milan's former Lazzaretto, an old plague hospital, which were reused in the design.
Engineer Ferdinando Luraschi commissioned architect Angelo Galimberti to design this building in 1887, during a period of urban transformation in Milan. The construction represented a shift toward taller structures in this area of the city.
The courtyard features medallions showing scenes from Alessandro Manzoni's novel The Betrothed, linking the palace to Milan's literary connections. These decorative elements remind visitors of the city's relationship with one of its most important writers.
The ground floor housed various businesses throughout its history, including the restaurant Puntignam which operated from 1888 to 1940. Visitors can explore the facade and courtyard to observe the architectural features and decorative elements.
The building exceeded the local height restrictions of three stories, breaking the servitu del Resegone law that protected views of Mount Resegone from Milan's city walls. This made it a notable example of urban development challenging local regulations.
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