Palazzo del Credito Italiano explained

Palazzo del Credito Italiano
Architectural Style:Eclectic
Location:Milan, Italy
Coordinates:45.4659°N 9.1871°W
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Architect:Luigi Broggi

The Palazzo del Credito Italiano is a historic building situated in Piazza Cordusio in Milan, Italy.

History

The building, completed in 1901, was designed by the Italian architect Luigi Broggi. It was inaugurated on August 25, 1902. It housed the seat of the Italian banking group Unicredit until its offices were moved in the newly built Unicredit Tower in 2013.[1]

Description

The building is situated in Piazza Cordusio, a major square in the centre of Milan, and is adjacent to the Magazzini Contratti. It features a concave façade which adapts itself to the elliptic shape of the square.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Palazzo del Credito Italiano, Piazza Cordusio - Milano (MI) – Architetture – Lombardia Beni Culturali . . www.lombardiabeniculturali.it . 2020-12-11 .