Italy Torre Velasca
The Torre Velasca (Velasca Tower, in English) is a skyscraper built in the 1950s by the BBPR architectural partnership, in Milan, Italy.
The tower, approximately 100 metres tall, has a peculiar and characteristic mushroom-like shape. Its structure recalls the Lombard tradition, made of medieval fortresses and towers, each having a massive profile. In such fortresses, the lower parts were always narrower, while the higher parts propped up by wooden boards or stone beams.
As a consequence, the shape of this building is the result of a modern interpretation of the typical Italian medieval castle.
The tower, approximately 100 metres tall, has a peculiar and characteristic mushroom-like shape. Its structure recalls the Lombard tradition, made of medieval fortresses and towers, each having a massive profile. In such fortresses, the lower parts were always narrower, while the higher parts propped up by wooden boards or stone beams.
As a consequence, the shape of this building is the result of a modern interpretation of the typical Italian medieval castle.
Photography Tips
In order to dramatize the sky and emphasize the building you can use a ND filter. Best to try when the clouds are running fast in the sky.
Travel Information
By walk or by Metro underground.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
07:58 - 16:45
| current local time: 12:57
Photo Themes
Ancient Architecture
Ancient buildings
Architecture
black and white
Mushroom like-shape
skyscrapers
Urban
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