Milano, Italy

Pirelli Tower (Pirellone)

Pirelli Tower (Pirellone), Milano

An elegant 1950s skyscraper by Gio Ponti and engineer Pier Luigi Nervi, once the tallest building in Italy. Its slim, tapering form became a symbol of Milan's postwar revival and now houses the Lombardy regional government.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Pirelli Tower (Pirellone), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 45.48472222, 9.20138889

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