Piazzale Loreto: A Square With Dark History Gets a Makeover and New Meaning

| Sun, 05/14/2023 - 17:00
Piazzale Loreto photo render / Photo: Loreto Open Community

Piazzale Loreto in the north of Milan is an eyesore of the excessive cementificazione of Italian cityscapes. An intersection of seven major thoroughfares, it is a no-man’s land of bad air and bad memories, a blemish on the landscape of the city, a non-place.  

But it’s soon getting a makeover, one that will make the space pedestrian-centric and bring the piazza into the present, leaving the collective memory of past events behind and making it consistent with a great

Unlock the full story

Elevate your experience by becoming a Premium Member today and unlock limitless access to our exclusive Italy intelligence along with a host of members-only perks:

  • Unlimited access to premium digital content

  • Weekly newsletters exclusively crafted for members

  • Bellissimo quarterly digital magazines

  • Buongiorno monthly newsletters

  • Access to a collection of eBooks and mini-guides

  • Exclusive monthly offers and downloads

  • An ItaliaPass Primo membership providing savings of $249+ on your Italy trip

Immerse yourself in the richness of Italy with unparalleled benefits and insights for less than the cost of a cappuccino per week!

Location