Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali (Milan)
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Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Eclectic |
Location | Milan, Italy |
Coordinates | 45°27′54.8″N 9°11′12.66″E / 45.465222°N 9.1868500°E |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Luca Beltrami |
The Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali, also known as Palazzo Venezia, is a historic building situated in Piazza Cordusio in Milan, Italy. It was converted to a luxury hotel in 2023,[1] the Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá.
History[edit]
The building was designed by the Italian architect Luca Beltrami to become the Milan headquarters of the Assicurazioni Generali insurance company. Construction began in 1897 and was completed in 1901.[2]
Description[edit]
The building is the focal point of Piazza Cordusio, a major square in the centre of Milan. It features a concave façade which accommodates a large niche with mosaics, and an octagonal cupola topped by a roof lantern.
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article113530.html
- ^ "Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali, Piazza Cordusio 2 - Milano (MI) – Architetture – Lombardia Beni Culturali". www.lombardiabeniculturali.it. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
External links[edit]
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