Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali (Milan)

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.

Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali
Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali, 2016
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General information
Architectural styleEclectic
LocationMilan, Italy
Coordinates45°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

History

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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

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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

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  1. ^ https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article113530.html
  2. ^ "Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali, Piazza Cordusio 2 - Milano (MI) – Architetture – Lombardia Beni Culturali". www.lombardiabeniculturali.it. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
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