Milan’s iconic Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, also known as San Siro, has been saved from demolition after a decision of the Regional Commission for the Cultural Heritage of Lombardy has determined that the stadium holds cultural significance. The stadium, home ground to f AC Milan and Inter Milan football teams, was set to be replaced by a new stadium, named “The Cathedral”, designed by American architecture studio Populous. The office continues to work with Inter Milan football club to develop a new stadium proposal in the Rozzano neighborhood, according to reporting in the La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Milan’s San Siro Stadium Spared from Demolition Owning to its Historical Significance
https://www.archdaily.com/1005621/milans-san-siro-stadium-spared-from-demolition-owning-to-its-historical-significanceMaria-Cristina Florian
Palermo Named Italian Capital of Culture for 2018
The city of Palermo has been named the “Italian Capital of Culture” for 2018 by Italy’s Ministry of Culture, following the city’s selection of host for “Manifesta 12”, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, this past November. With the decision, Palermo will receive a million euro award for promotion and public investment, which will likely result in a surge of tourism in the next year.
https://www.archdaily.com/804539/palermo-named-italian-capital-of-culture-for-2018Patrick Lynch