Rotonda della Besana, Milan

Name: Rotonda della Besana
Address: Via Enrico Besana, 12, Milan, 20122, Italy
Telephone: +39 02 5501 1404

#117 among attractions in Milan

Church, Baroque architecture, Architecture, Art gallery

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The Rotonda della Besana is a late baroque building complex and former cemetery in Milan, Italy, built between 1695 and 1732 and located close to the city center. The complex comprises a lobate hectagonal colonnade portico enclosing a garden and the deconsacrated church of San Michele ai Sepolcri. The portico was designed by architects Francesco Croce and Carlo Raffaello Raffagno, while the church was designed by Attilio Arrigoni. Although originally a cemetery, over time the Rotonda has been adapted for a number of other uses; today, it is a leisure area and a venue for cultural events. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 45°27'35"N, 9°12'19"E

Address

Via Enrico Besana, 12Centro Storico (Guastalla)Milan 20122 Italy

Contact

+39 02 5501 1404

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rotonda della Besana open?

Rotonda della Besana is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 11:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Rotonda della Besana?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria della Pace, Milan (5 min walk), Palazzo di Giustizia, Milan (6 min walk), Chiesa di San Pietro in Gessate, Milan (8 min walk), San Barnaba, Milan (8 min walk).

How to get to Rotonda della Besana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rotonda della Besana:

Tram

Viale Monte Nero - Via Spartaco • Lines: 9 (3 min walk)
Viale Monte Nero - Via Bergamo • Lines: 16, 9 (5 min walk)

Bus

Viale Monte Nero - Via Spartaco • Lines: 84, 84/ (3 min walk)
Via Besana - Via Podgora • Lines: 84, 84/ (4 min walk)

Metro

Crocetta • Lines: M3 (14 min walk)
Porta Romana • Lines: M3 (15 min walk)

Trolleybus

Via Arconati • Lines: 92 (16 min walk)
Piazza Emilia • Lines: 92 (16 min walk)

Train

Milano Dateo (20 min walk)
Milano Porta Vittoria (24 min walk)