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Triennale Milano

Italy

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the Tree-en-nah-leh di Mee-lah-noh, an institution that stands as the beating heart of Italian design and architecture. Housed in the magnificent Pah-lat-zo del-ar-teh, or Palace of Art, this museum is situated within…

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  2. 2Section 1 — The Architecture of Giovanni Muzio

    As you stand before the entrance of the Pah-lat-zo del-ar-teh, you are observing one of the most important architectural statements of the 1930s. Giovanni Moo-tzyo, the leading figure of the 'Novecento Italiano' movement,…

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  3. 3Section 2 — The Museum of Italian Design

    Moving into the heart of the building, you enter the first Italian Design Museum. The collection housed here is a testament to the global influence of 'Made in Italy.' From the iconic Vespa scooters and Olivetti typewriters to…

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  4. 4Section 3 — The Garden and the De Chirico Fountain

    Step outside into the garden of the Pah-lat-zo del-ar-teh, a space that is particularly enjoyable during the summer months. Here, the rigid lines of Moo-tzyo’s architecture soften as they meet the greenery of Parco Sempione. …

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  5. 5Section 4 — Post-War Reconstruction and the QT8 Neighborhood

    To understand the Triennale's deep impact on Milan, one must look at its work during the years of post-war reconstruction. In the late 1940s, the institution assumed a 'preeminent role' in the creation of the QT8 neighborhood—the…

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  6. 6Section 5 — The Branca Tower: Milan's Vertical Perspective

    Just a short distance from the Triennale building stands the Torre Branca, an iron structure that rises over 100 meters into the sky. Built in 1933 as a 'panoramic spot' for the Triennale exhibition of that year, it was…

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  7. 7Section 6 — The Structural Bamboo Bridge and Modern Interventions

    The Triennale is not a static monument; it is a space in constant dialogue with contemporary architects. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the building underwent a 'radical rethinking' and restoration project led by architects…

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  8. 8Closing

    Our exploration of the Tree-en-nah-leh di Mee-lah-noh concludes here, in the shadow of Giovanni Moo-tzyo’s Pah-lat-zo del-ar-teh. We have traveled through a century of Italian creativity, from the foundational exhibitions of the…

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What is Triennale Milano?

Triennale Milano is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationItaly
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates45.4724, 9.1740
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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