Casa Fontana-Silvestri, Milan

Name: Casa Fontana-Silvestri
Address: Corso Venezia 10, Milan, 20121, Italy

#71 among attractions in Milan

Vernacular architecture, Palace, Architecture, History museum

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Casa Fontana-Silvestri is one of the few Renaissance buildings surviving in Milan, Italy. The main structure dates back to the 12th century, but its current form is due to a thorough modification that were made at the end of the 14th century, in a style that mixes Renaissance and Gothic elements. ()

Local name: Casa Fontana Silvestri Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 45°28'5"N, 9°11'57"E

Address

Corso Venezia 10Centro Storico (Duomo)Milan 20121 Italy

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Casa Fontana-Silvestri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Via Monte Napoleone, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, Contemporary Arts Pavilion.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa Fontana-Silvestri?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Serbelloni, Milan (2 min walk), Via della Spiga, Milan (2 min walk), Palazzo Visconti di Modrone, Milan (3 min walk), Palazzo Taverna, Milan (4 min walk).

How to get to Casa Fontana-Silvestri by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa Fontana-Silvestri:

Bus

C.so Venezia - Via Senato • Lines: 61, 94 (1 min walk)
San Babila M1 • Lines: 61 (2 min walk)

Metro

San Babila • Lines: M1 (4 min walk)
Palestro • Lines: M1 (7 min walk)

Tram

Via Manzoni Via Pisoni • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Montenapoleone • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Train

Milano Porta Venezia (19 min walk)
Milano Repubblica (22 min walk)

Trolleybus

Dateo • Lines: 92 (23 min walk)
Viale Piceno - Via Archimede • Lines: 92 (23 min walk)