Local before arrival
Finally, a place to bring the city into the 21st century—thanks to contemporary architecture, generous bodies of water, and plenty of places to sit and relax. Dedicated to the grande dame of Italian design, Gaetana “Gae” Aulenti, this plaza lies in the center of the newly built Porta Nuova neighborhood. Piazza Gae Aulenti was designed by Argentinian architect César Pelli, who is also responsible for the neighboring Unicredit skyscraper, the highest building in Italy.
