| Locatelli Tower | |
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Italian: Torre Locatelli | |
 The tower in 2012 | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Milan, Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°28′50.85″N9°11′54.78″E / 45.4807917°N 9.1985500°E |
| Height | 67 m (220 ft) |
The Locatelli Tower (Italian : Torre Locatelli) is a historic building located in Milan, Italy.
The building was built between 1936 and 1939, based on a design by architect Mario Bacciocchi. [1] [2] The tower, with its monumental appearance, was originally intended to be accompanied by a twin building on the opposite side of the street, which however was never built. [2] In place of it, instead, the Breda Tower was later constructed. The two twin towers were meant to serve as a monumental gateway to the avenue leading to Milano Centrale railway station. [2]
The tower, located at the corner of Piazza della Repubblica and Via Vittor Pisani, reaches a height of 67 meters across 17 floors. [2] The base, clad in light-colored marble and occupying the first three floors, features a monumental double-height portico on the façade facing Via Pisani. The upper floors above the base are distinguished by terracotta cornices placed every two floors. A large terrace occupies the top of the tower. The building is primarily residential. The side facing Via Pisani is adorned with two rationalist-style bas-reliefs depicting various trades. [2]
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