Piazza Duca d'Aosta

Originally called Piazzale Stazione Centrale, the square featured a large garden with vehicular and tram traffic circulating around it.

In 1931, with the demolition of the old station, the project for the redevelopment of Piazza della Repubblica began, which since 1924 was destined to become the new access point to the historical city.

Among the most significant buildings are the Bonaiti and Malugani houses by Muzio (1935-36) and the Torre Turati (1963-68), symmetrical to the tower by Luigi Mattioni.

The current appearance of Piazza Duca d'Aosta is the result of the winning project of the competition announced in 1988 by the Metropolitana Milanese and the Municipality of Milan.

The project, by architects Antonio Zanuso, Carlo Chambry and William Pascoe, contributed to modernizing the area and making it more functional.