In the historic center of Milan, two buildings represent opposites in almost every way. The Duomo is the city’s centerpiece, and its confection of flamboyant Gothic and complementary Renaissance-style cupolas, spires, and flying buttresses stoke the spirit. Overlooking its north-facing transept is La Rinascente, the famous eight-story department store that attracts shoppers offering devotions to Cavalli, Etro, and other fashion brands. The 58-year-old building—with its stout colonnade and largely opaque, symmetrical facades—expresses foreboding in contrast to the Duomo’s sugary exuberance.
In the historic center of Milan, two buildings represent opposites in almost every way. The Duomo is the city’s centerpiece, and its confection of flamboyant Gothic and complementary Renaissance-style cupolas, spires, and flying buttresses stoke the spirit. Overlooking its north-facing transept is La Rinascente, the famous eight-story department store that attracts shoppers offering devotions to Cavalli, Etro, and other fashion brands. The 58-year-old building—with its stout colonnade and largely opaque, symmetrical facades—expresses foreboding in contrast to the Duomo’s sugary exuberance.
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