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Torre Velasca Milano, History and Future
Torre Velasca found home in the city centre of Milano since the late fifties of the last century.
The unusual aesthetics were always debated (not only) by the citizens of Milano.
The British newspaper Daily Telegraph, for example, in 2012 listed Torre Velasca among the ugliest buildings in the world. However there are also different opinions that recognize its uniqueness and its representativity of the “mood” of Milano and Italy at that time.
Like it or not, Torre Velasca is an icon of Milano. 106 meters tall it was one of the earliest towers in the skyline of Milano.
It is an example of so-called “Brutalist Architecture” and this is interesting because this architectural movement is very unusual in Italy.
A deep renovation is in progress since 2020. The re-opening is expected in 2024.
In addition to private homes and offices, the re-opening is supposed to also deliver public areas like business areas, a penthouse hotel, luxury restaurants with a view, wellness areas and more.
Recently the tower is also communicating with the city thanks to a projection system that is writing messages on the tower through the light, for example during Christmas time.
HOW TO GET THERE:
- Metro Line 3: “Missori” stop
- Or a short walk from Piazza Duomo
🚂 Milano Central Railway Station: “La Nascita” Installation
In front of the train station until May 1st, 2024
🚶🏼♂️Milano on foot: walking from City Life to Porta Nuova
An alternative 45 minutes stroll in Milano
🚶🏼♂️Milano on foot: walking from Piazzale Loreto to Piazza Duomo
A 45 minutes stroll in Milano
⛷️ Milano – Cortina Winter Olympic Games village ready by July 2025
Announced to be ready by July 2025
🪑 Milano Design Week 2024: coming soon April 15-21
Milano, April 15-21 2024. Most important Design event worldwide.
🔒 Love or vandalism? Love locks on the bridges of Milano’s Navigli Canals
Locals and tourists use to put thousands of love locks on these bridges
🐲 Chinese New Year celebration in Milano is a big event
Thousands of people enjoys the event by the Chinese community
⚙️ “Leonardo da Vinci” Museum Milano: Science & Technology
National Museum of Science & Technology: tickets from just €10
🏗️ Milano Metro 4: targeting December 2024 for the completion
8 stops already operational, 13 being completed
🥧 Carnival sweets in Milano: chiacchiere and tortelli, crumbly or soft?
Most common sweets for Carnival time in Milano
🏙️ Torre Velasca Milano: history and future of an (ugly?) icon in the city centre
Not the highest tower of Milano, however one of the most iconic. Reopening soon after renovation.
🩰 Guided tour of La Scala theatre & museum: experience Milano’s historic opera house
Visit Teatro alla Scala and its Museum. One of the most important opera houses in Italy and in the world
✈️ 2023: All-time record year for tourism in Milano, 8.5 millions of visitors
One million tourists more than the the previous record in 2019
✅ Official Milano Pass: skip-the-line attractions and 3 days of public transport, 100% mobile
The ultimate official Milano Pass
🚇 Visit Milano by Metro, a smart (and green) choice
A smart and green way to move around in Milano
🚇 How to buy Metro tickets in Milano: 5 ways
From physical tickets to contactless pay as you go. For Metro and any other public transport.
🤩 The rooftops of Duomo: walk among the 135 spires
Panoramic view over Milano, walking among the 135 spires of Duomo. Get tickets for the rooftops of the Milano Cathedral
🚌 Milano by Hop-On Hop-Off bus: explore more of the city
Through 4 lines and 4 itineraries you can see the best of Milano, but also less usual points of interest. With audio guide
🐂 A little good luck ritual in Milano: the bull of the Galleria
Close your eyes and turn 3 times with your right foot heel on his balls and… good luck!
🎨 Pinacoteca di Brera: masterpieces from 13th to 20th century
Art Gallery opened in 1809 thanks to Napoleon Bonaparte
😋 Cotoletta and Risotto: iconic food of Milano
We tried Cotoletta and Risotto: Iconic food of Milano in Da Vinci Navigli area
🥧 Panettone: A Christmas icon of Milano that is getting international
A Christmas icon of Milano
🏛️ Monumental Cemetery of Milano: an open-air museum
A big necropolis of impressive artistic graves. Open to visits and guided tours also available.
🍔 Fast food…Italian style, in Milano
Some options if you are looking for take away or home delivery fast food in Milano
🛎️ Palazzo Venezia becomes a luxury hotel in Milano, Piazza Cordusio
Opening December 1st, 2023 as Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá
🏛️ Gallerie d’Italia Milano: museum in Piazza della Scala
In Piazza della Scala, few steps from La Scala Theater and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
🎻 Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala: presentation of the 2024 musical season
2024 musical season has been presented at La Scala Theater of Milano on September 15th
🛥️ Milano Boat Tour: Da Vinci’s Navigli from a different perspective
Take a one-hour boat ride along the Navigli and admire views of this famous area the city from the water
🚗 Sharing Mobility in Milano: car, scooter, bike, moto sharing
Car sharing, bike sharing, scooter sharing, moto sharing are part of the city culture since few years now.
🚋 Trams of Milano: historical heroes of the public transport
Trams are key players of the public transport of Milano
🤩 Full experience of the Milano’s Cathedral: 3 tours
3 Things to do to full experience the Cathedral of Milano
🐲 The Green Dragons of Milano: over 600 public fountains in the city
Hundreds of public little fountains here and there in the city offer free drinking water to citizens and visitors
🏛️ Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio, the Patron of the city
One of the oldest churches of Milano, considered the second most important of the city after the Duomo
🗼Torre Branca: full panoramic view over Milano
360 degree view over Milano from Branca Tower, located in the heart of Parco Sempione
🏛️ Palazzo Marino, City Hall of Milano since 1861
Palazzo Marino is a 16th-century palace and it is the City Hall of Milano since 1861. Free guided tours available.
🚀 Metro line 4: Linate city airport to Milano city center in 15 mins
Metro Line 4 is the newest subway of Milano connecting Linate Airport to Milano city center (Piazza San Babila) in less than 15 minutes. Operating since July 4, 2023
🧱 3 Iconic buildings of Milano made with Lego bricks
Duomo Cathedral, Vertical Forest and Unicredit Tower in Porta Nuova Piazza Gae aulenti made with Lego bricks. Where to see them.
🧑🍳 Mercato Centrale: food hall in Milano central train station
Mercato Centrale is a food hall inside the huge building of the central train station of Milano, opened in 2021
🚍 Milano public transport: your credit card is your ticket
Since April 2023 in Milano it is possible to pay for public transport directly onboard
👜 East Market: Milano vintage market
East Market is a vintage market that happens in Milano about once a month, since 2014
🎷 Milano Duomo rooftops at sunset with music
Thursday June 1st, 2023 was the first event of 2023. We were there and experienced it.
⚔️ Tour of the walls of Milano Sforza Castle
Castello Sforzesco is a castle in the heart of Milano city center, within walking distance from the Duomo.
🌳 Vertical Forest, Bosco Verticale: a tower of trees in Milano
Two residential towers near Porta Nuova district, hosting over 2.000 arboreal species
🌇 Milano Duomo Terraces: extra openings in the evening with music
Extra openings in the evening with music
🌲 The hill of Parco Lambro: a nice view from a city park
The hill of Parco Lambro: a nice view of the city from the park
🏰 Castello Sforzesco: castle in the heart of Milano
Castle in the heart of Milano, at a walking distance from Duomo
🏙️ Piazza Gae Aulenti & Porta Nuova: futuristic Milano
One of the most futuristic urban areas of Milano and Italy.
🥾 A new walking trail from Milano to the sea in Liguria
A new walking trail connecting the center of Milano to the sea of Liguria
⛷️ 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano: olympic village under construction
Video of the progress of the olympic village construction site in Milano as of August 2023
🖼️ Museo del 900′: gallery with a view of Milano Cathedral
Museo del 900′: Art gallery with a view of Duomo
🍔 Meal on the go in Milano: ready food in city markets
Ready food available in many city supermarkets of Milano is a smart option for a meal on the go.
🚂 Galleria dei Mosaici: art exhibitions in Central Train Station
An exhibition venue in Central Train Station, few steps from the train tracks
🇨🇳 Chinatown of Milano: Via Paolo Sarpi
Via Paolo Sarpi. One of the largest Chinatown in Europe
🫣 Middle Finger statue: Piazza Affari, Italian stock exchange
Middle Finger Statue: Right in front of the Italian Stock Exchange. It’s called L.O.V.E.