Torre UniCredit (UniCredit Tower), Milan

In the 1950s, the tallest building on Milan's skyline was the Duomo. However, several skyscrapers now surpass it, including the ultra-modern UniCredit Tower, located near Porta Garibaldi railway station. Standing at 231m (758ft) with a striking spire, it is currently the tallest structure in the city. Designed by Argentinian-American architect Cesar Pelli, the tower was inaugurated in 2012 and serves as the headquarters of one of Italy's largest banks, UniCredit, and is an integral part of the Porta Nuova business district.

The tower stands at the landmark square, Piazza Gae Aulenti, named after Italy's most renowned female architect. The piazza is the centerpiece of Milan's Porta Nuova regeneration project, featuring a large reflecting pool surrounded by other stunning modern architectural masterpieces, such as Michele de Lucchi's pod-shaped UniCredit pavilion, with Stefano Boeri's Bosco Verticale visible across Studio Giorgetta's 'Library of Trees', a park inspired by botanical gardens.

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Sight Name: Torre UniCredit (UniCredit Tower)
Sight Location: Milan, Italy (See walking tours in Milan)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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