| Castello Cova | |
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  Castello Cova  Castello Cova | |
| General information | |
| Address | Via Carducci, 36, Angolo Via San Vittore, 20123 Milano MI, Italy |
| Town or city | Milan |
| Country | Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°27′45″N9°10′25″E / 45.46248°N 9.17361°E /45.46248; 9.17361 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Adolfo Coppedè |
Castello Cova ("Cova Castle"), also known asPalazzo Viviani Cova ("Viviani-Cova Palace") is a landmarkNeo-Gothic style residential and business building located on Via Giosuè Carducci #36, in centralMilan, region of Lombardy,Italy. It is located some 100 meters west of theBasilica of Sant'Ambrogio.[1] The building was designed by architectAdolfo Coppedè (brother of the more famousGino Coppedè). Adolfo's career is also noted for designing theCasa del Fascio in Signa, and he was never shy to indulge in the appropriation of former styles and symbols; this building notable for its height and accumulation of Gothic architecture motifs such as amerlionated tower, peaked and rusticated ground-floor arches, andmullion-windows. It sports numerous decorated balconies on the facade.[2]
The tower of Castello Cova was reportedly an inspiration for the architects of theVelasca Tower, a landmark skyscraper in the centre of Milan.[3] ThePusterla di Sant'Ambrogio, an ancientpostern of theMedieval walls of Milan facing Castello Cova, was recreated in the late 1930s in a style that matches the Revival style of the Castello.
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