Milano Centrale station opened in 1931 and was designed to resemble Washington D.C.'s Union Station. It serves over 330,000 passengers daily with 24 platforms. The station blends different architectural styles like Art Deco and has numerous sculptures depicting Fascist imagery. It is located near downtown Milan and underwent renovations from 2005-2010, including an expansion of its large glass and steel roof, the biggest in Italy. Milano Centrale is the second largest train station in the country and is a major transportation hub well connected to the city's metro system.

1. Milano
Centrale
A brief guide and
some historical
background
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2. A BRIEF HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
The Central Station of Milan («Milano Centrale») was opened in
1931 after a long contest won in 1912 by architect Ulisse Stacchini
whose design was modeled after Union Station inWashington, DC.
Pictures credit: Wikipedia
The station has 24 platforms
and each day serves about
330,000 passengers.
The station has no definite
architectural style: in fact is
an eclettic blend of many
different styles, especially
Liberty and Art Deco.
It is adorned with numerous
sculptures which are calling
somehow the Fascist idea of
ancient Rome “grandeur”.
The station is in Milan’s
Piazza Duca d’Aosta close to
downtown.
The station has been
recently revamped in 2005-
2010.

3. The
external
“facciata”
of the
station
recalls the
ancient
Roman
style: take
some time
to have a
look to it!

4. The light of the
main arcade
reaches 72
meters and is
the biggest in
Italy. The roof
ceiling is high
341 meters.
After Roma-
Termini, Milan’s
Stazione Centrale
is the second
largest train
station in Italy

5. The new
and the old
(1):
one of the
modern
displays
(bottom) and
the ancient
«dipinti» that
you can find
on the walls.

6. The new
and the old
(2):
one of the
modern
displays
(bottom) and
the ancient
«sculture»
that you can
find on the
walls.

7. The Central
Station serves
each day many
commuters
coming from
Milan’s outer
area.
IMPORTANT
In order to access
the train area you
must hold a valid
train ticket.

8. Credit: Resegoneonline
The Stazione Centrale’s roof is the biggest in Italy and is made of glass and steel. Designed by the engineer
Alberto Fava thanks to the Futuristic idea of speed recalls somehow the image of an hangar. The total
weight of the roof is of 10.000 tons.

9. The «alta velocità» (high-speed) trains in Italy are
among the most modern and fast in Europe.
The Milan-Rome and Milan-Turin connections
from «Centrale» station are scheduled each hour.
From Milan Centrale are departing also many
regional connections (more from the close
«Milano Porta Garibaldi», which is just a two
underground stops far).

10. Credits: Google Maps
The Stazione Centrale is located in
North-Est Milan and is very well
connected to 2 underground lines (n.2-
green and n.3-yellow) and many other
surface services like bus and tram.
For more on public transportation visit
the website ATM (Azienda Trasporti
Milanesi):
https://www.atm.it/en/Pages/default.
aspx
Credits: ATM Milano
PUBLIC TRANSPORTS AND LOCATION

11. For your safety
In the whole station area high safety
is guaranteed by the Italian
authorities. For any emergency call
the toll free Police number 113!

12. For more information
Visit also: www.trenitalia.com www.italotreno.it

13. Milano Centrale
«Enjoy your stay in Italy»
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