The social dinner will take place on September 14th, at 7.30 p.m., in the San Nazaro Porch of the ancient “Cà Granda” complex, entrusted to the Tuscan architect Antonio Averlino, known as Filarete. Founded on 12 April, 1456 by the Duke of Milan Francesco Sforza and his wife Bianca Maria, the gigantic complex was built to provide medical care for the city’s poorest people.We thank the University of Milan, that has now its main building here, in via Festa del Perdono 7, to host us in such an amazing location.
The four small courtyards “della spezieria” (“of the Apothecary’s Workshop”), “dei Bagni delle donne” (“of the Ladies’ Bathroom”), “della Giazzeria” (“of the Icehouse”) and “della Legnaia” (“of the Woodshed”) have been returned to their former splendor with the latest series of renovation works, and were recently reopened to students and visitors.
In a short guided visit tour before the dinner, we will enjoy the typically Renaissance-style round arches of the courtyards, as well as the mullioned windows with ogival arches of the first floor.
We will also have the opportunity to visit some Roman archaeological remains, and to enjoy a famous painting by Guercino (1689) in the “Cappella della Annunciazione”.
The cost of the social dinner is 60 Euro, to be paid via the Payment system.
Here you have a map to reach the Social Dinner from the conference venue