PORTA ROMANA
Porta Romana |
he arch located in Corso di Porta Romana, was placed on the ancient way to Rome. (2nd - 3rd century AD). This triumphal arch was transformed in 1162 by Barbarossa into a gate in the city walls. The Corso is characterized by many noble buildings like Palazzo Acerbi, Palazzo Annoni and Casa Bettoni (1631). In the streets around the Corso, is the famous Teatro Carcano (1803) in which the great actress Eleonora Duse performed many times. |
RAVIZZA PARK
Ravizza Park |
Parco Ravizza, a pretty Milan’s garden, takes its name from Alessandrina Ravizza, a 19th century educatress, engrossed in defence of women’s and children’s right. This park was realized between 1903 and 1905 by Francesco Tettamanzi in a classic English Style. |
BOCCONI UNIVERSITY
In Milan lies one of the most prestigious Italian University: the “Bocconi”. Founded in 1902, the Università Bocconi is unquestionably Italy’s most respected economics and business university. Its urban campus encompasses the whole neighbourhood around Parco Ravizza, and nearly 13.000 students from all over the world make Università Bocconi one of the most culturally diverse universities in Europe. |
