Torre Velasca
Torre Velasca is one of Milan’s most distinctive architectural landmarks, rising near the historic centre with a bold profile that blends post‑war modernism and medieval inspiration. Designed by the BBPR collective and completed in 1958, the tower stands 98 metres tall and is instantly recognisable for its mushroom‑like silhouette, echoing the defensive towers of Lombardy’s past. Built during Milan’s post‑war reconstruction, it symbolised the city’s ambition to merge innovation with continuity, creating a vertical form that respects the surrounding urban fabric. Today, Torre Velasca remains a powerful example of Italian brutalism and has recently undergone restoration to reopen as a mixed‑use complex, reaffirming its role as a dynamic presence in the city’s skylinedesignboom. Its unique shape and cultural significance make it a compelling stop for anyone exploring Milan’s architectural heritage.
Milan ItalyTorre Velasca is an iconic brutalist skyscraper located in central Milan at Piazza Velasca, between Corso di Porta Romana and Via Larga, just 500 meters south of the Duomo cathedral and steps from the Missori metro station on line M3. Rising 106 meters with its distinctive mushroom-shaped upper structure, it anchors the historic city center near the University of Milan's main headquarters. Nearby landmarks include the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Teatro alla Scala, and Museo del Novecento, with the Navigli district, Brera art area, and Castello Sforzesco all within a short walk, alongside vibrant shopping on Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
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