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Lazzaretto (Gavirate)
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San Carlo al Lazzaretto

San Carlo al Lazzaretto is a small Renaissance-style octagonal church located in Milan, Italy.

History

  • Believed to date from 1488, it was originally part of a larger complex known as the Lazaretto, a 15th-century leprosarium.

The church's current structure is an octagon, with a distinctive architectural style characteristic of Renaissance-era buildings. Notable features include its ornate façade and interior decorations.

Location

San Carlo al Lazzaretto is situated in largo Bellintani Fra Paolo, number 1 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

The church's present location has little relationship to its original placement within the central park of a massive rectangular cloister-like leprosarium.

Architect and Notable Features

  • The architect responsible for designing San Carlo al Lazzaretto is reported to be Q449961. Unfortunately, no further information regarding this individual is available.

No specific details are available regarding the church's organ or bells.

Heritage Status

San Carlo al Lazzaretto is a significant cultural landmark in Milan, Italy.

Visiting Information

  • Opening Hours: The current opening hours for San Carlo al Lazzaretto are not specified.
  • Accessibility: Unfortunately, no information is available regarding accessibility features at the church.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are reported to be housed within San Carlo al Lazzaretto.

Details

NameLazzaretto
CityGavirate
CountryItaly
Coordinates45.84827, 8.718494
ArchitectQ449961