Streets and Squares Lombardy

Former Piazza Maggiore is the center of the city. Here we see the main monuments, such as the Assumption Cathedral and the town hall. The square is surrounded on all four sides by rows of arches, the current structure dates from the fifteenth century

The more homogeneous architectural complex of the city and example of Renaissance "closed square";the main building is the Palazzo della Loggia, now Town Hall.

Marble floor and mosaics, arches and iron beams supporting the roof and bringing int the sunlight. Ancient and historical shops and stores in a shopping center context. Beautiful passage between Piazza Duomo and Piazza della Scala.

The most known and popular part of Bergamo Alta is Piazza Vecchia, with the Contarini fountain, the Palazzo della Ragione, the Civic Tower, which still today at 10 pm hits 100 shots - those that in the past announced the closing of the gates of the Venetian walls at night.

Piazza Montegrappa is located in the center of Varese and represents the main square of the city. Surrounded by numerous bars, a symbol of the city's nightlife, in the center there is a large and evocative fountain.

The most important town square, built by the Visconti in fourteenth century and extended northward to reach its current size, in the mid-fifteenth century. It is surrounded by interesting medieval buildings with colonnades.

Piazza delle Erbe is surrounded by buildings of considerable importance from various points of view. To the south we have the Merchant's House built in 1455 and followed the roundabout of San Lorenzo, Palazzo della Ragione, Torre dell'Orologio and finally the Palazzo del Podestà built around the twelfth century.

The main street for shopping in the city opens in Piazza della Vittoria. In addition to the many shops here you can see many Art Nouveau buildings, beautiful courtyards and palaces of the rich and noble families.

The traditional Piazza Campello in Sondrio, Valtellina, Lombardy, is home to beautiful buildings, churches and typical buildings that are worth a visit. Take a ride and admire the Collegiate S.S. Gervasio and Protasio and the beautiful Town Hall.

Beautiful medieval square which is the town's main square.Cremona's most important buildings, the Town Hall and the Cathedral were built facing each other, political power against religious power.

The splendid Piazza Vecchia in the High part of the city is the symbol of the city. There are the Ragione Palace and the Civic Tower.

Piazza martiri di Belfiore takes its name from the patriots who aimed at the unity of Italy in the Risorgimento executed by the Austrian government in the period 1852-1855 mostly in the valley of Belfiore. The monument shown in the photo is not in today's square but is close to the place of executions in the square in front of the Valletta di Belfiore. (rebuilt in 2002 after being removed from Piazza Sordello in 1933 and disassembled with the placement of the various components in various places - Palazzo Ducale -Sebastiano). Today's square is located at the confluence of various streets and allows access to the historic center.

The Virgiliana Square was built by Paolo Pozzo in 1801 on commission by Sextius Alexandre de Miollis with the aim of using it for military exercises. In the beginning, a statue depicting Virgil was made, then replaced by the current statue and inaugurated in 1927.

Piazza Mercanti is located at Piazza del Duomo in Milan. It was created in the 13th century, and has a rectangular shape. In the Middle Ages, the square was the center of city life.

Piazza Ducale in Vigevano is one of the most beautiful squares of Italy in the Renaissance style. The building began in 1492 at the behest of Ludovico il Moro and ended two years later. It's surrounded on three sides by porticos and facades are decorated with frescoes.

Piazza Sordello, originally Piazza San Pietro, built in 1300 following the demolition of some houses located on two parallel roads, is dedicated to Sordello da Goito (poet). The square was built according to the typical style of the early Middle Ages; on its left we can observe Palazzo Acerbi, Palazzo Vescovile and Ca' degli Uberti. On the right side we can observe the Palazzo del Capitano and the Domus Magna.