Pirelli Tower Building
Landmark Milan skyscraper and symbol of postwar architecture
The Pirelli Tower in Milan is a mid‑20th‑century modernist skyscraper and regional government office; architects and design‑minded visitors note its slender profile and post‑war concrete‑and‑glass aesthetic in the Porta Nuova area.
Pirelli Tower at a Glance#
Address: Piazza Piero e Alberto Pirelli / Viale Piero e Alberto Pirelli 39, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
About Pirelli Tower#
The Pirelli Tower (Grattacielo Pirelli) is a landmark skyscraper in Milan and one of Italy’s early high-rise modernist buildings, completed around 1960. The tower was originally constructed as the headquarters of the Pirelli company and later came to house regional government offices.
Designed by Gio Ponti with engineering collaboration from leading structural designers of the period, the building is noted for its slim rectangular profile and curtain-wall façade. Its height and modern construction made it a distinctive addition to Milan’s mid-20th-century skyline.
The tower sits in the northern part of central Milan and is integrated into the city’s business and transport network.
- Architectural significance: The tower is an early example of modern Italian skyscraper design and is often cited as a landmark of post-war Milanese architecture.
How to Get to Pirelli Tower#
The Pirelli Tower (Grattacielo Pirelli) is in central Milan close to Milano Centrale railway station. The tower is a short walk (around 5-10 minutes) from Milano Centrale; the station is served by Metro lines M2 and M3 as well as regional and high‑speed trains, so arrive at Centrale and walk toward Piazza Duca d’Aosta/Via Melchiorre Gioia to reach the tower.
If driving you are already in the city centre; use the roads into Milano Centrale and note limited parking around the station.
Best Time to Visit Pirelli Tower#
Visit the Pirelli Tower area in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and fewer extremes of heat or fog.
Weather & Climate near Pirelli Tower#
Pirelli Tower's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1012 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 6° | 3° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 0.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 5° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Good | 4° - 14° | 9° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 16° - 26° | 21° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 18° - 29° | 24° | 73 mm | some cloud | 65% | 1.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 29° | 23° | 96 mm | some cloud | 66% | 1.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| September | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 0.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 7° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 0.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 6° | 3° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 0.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
