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| Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali | |
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 Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali, 2016 | |
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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 / 45.465222; 9.1868500 |
| 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, the Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá.
History
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.
Description
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
- 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
Media related to Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali (Milan) at Wikimedia Commons