Our next stop turned out to be the studio-museum of the sculptor Francesco Messina.  Messina is considered to be one of the most important artists, when it comes to figurative sculpture of the 20th century.  Originally from Sicily, he made Milan his home, and the deconsecrated Church of San Sisto al Carrobbio, his studio.  Now,…

On Piazza Borromeo, you will find the Church of Santa Maria Podone.  This Greek Orthodox Church, which is dedicated to the Holy Mother, takes its name from the fact that a nobleman, named Podone, donated the money to build it in 871.  Remodeled in 1440, and again in 1625, it is an inviting sight, set…

We were out nice and early, on our last day in Milan.  We wanted to get in as much exploring as possible, before heading to our next destination.  A plaque, on a nearby building, marked the house where the writer, Giovanni Battista Bazzoni, lived and wrote one of his most popular books, Il Castello di…

The Archeological Museum’s path leads one to the Polygonal Tower, which dates from the Middle Ages.  Do yourself a favor, and step inside the structure, before visiting the rest of the museum, in order to see the lovely frescoes that adorn the lower walls! The modern sculpture, found on the floor of the tower is…