27. Quadronno, Palestro, Guastalla

Originated with a religious vocation, this area was characterized almost exclusively by churches and monasteries until the XVIII century. It started its principal development in the XVIII century, when it changed to an elegant and neoclassical atmosphere which can be still breathed nowadays. In the early XX century, thanks to the development of the city, it lived a new expansion season, which watched arising some of the most beautiful buildings of the city, an example of the best Liberty style in Milan: the Palazzo Castiglioni and the houses of Cappuccini and Barozzi street.

This area is meant for families and those who love living in refined residences, with large tree-lined avenues surrounded by the beauties of the city centre.

You will get into the numerous cultural institutions and churches with a big monumental and historical relevance.

An elegant and green central area with pubs for all ages.

This area is meant for those who want to be surrounded by an elegant and aristocratic atmosphere in the city centre, admiring the artistic details of the terrace’s ornaments and the ones of the neoclassical facades.

It is meant for those who move by public transportation, passing through the big gardens by walking, and at the same time want to have the car at hand. It has also an interesting cultural life thanks to the many museums, like the MuBa Museum, the Museo Storia Naturale and the Planetario.

In this area you will not find modern residential buildings, neither big malls nor large pedestrian areas.

Here the multi-ethnic style is not common and it is difficult to find alternative and creative spaces with a hipster spirit.

Real Estate market
The real estate offer includes mainly noble buildings with a neoclassical style, only in part used as residences, which nowadays hold prestigious showrooms and offices or representatives’ offices, and allow to be half-seen magnificent private gardens, in addition to elegant courtyards.

This area has beautiful gardens; you will be amazed by the Giardini della Guastalla with the Baroque Fish Pond.

You will love the beautiful Umanitaria cloisters, location for concerts and courses and the San Pietro church frescoes of the XV century in Gessate.

Do not miss the visit to the Villa Campiglio Necchi, an elegant casket of art works and modernity, designed by the architect Portaluppi.

The area is close to the Quadrilatero della Moda area with the most exclusive brands stores, to the Duomo and the big shopping districts in Corso Buenos Aires and Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Not too far from it there are also Cà Granda, which is nowadays an Università degli Studi of Milan headquarter, the Terme di Milano and district gay friendly pubs in Lecco street and surroundings.