SOCIETY PROJECT ENVIRONMENT BUILDING A SUBWAY NEWS #lablu FAQ Glossary SOCIETY PROJECT ENVIRONMENT BUILDING A SUBWAY NEWS DE AMICIS STATION: MOVEMENT OF THE MEDIEVAL WALL 04.02.2021 In the construction site for the De Amicis station, an imposing wall structure of archaeological interest is being moved. The side positioned along the axis of via De Amicis is parallel to the wall found in the previous phases of the works, already dismantled and temporarily positioned in one of the base camps of line 4 to be then reassembled inside the station itself, and probably constitutes the north bank of the Naviglio di San Girolamo. The side parallel to via Cesare Correnti, on the other hand, could be connected to the Pusterla dei Fabbri or to the late ancient or medieval hydraulic network. However, it is not excluded that the structure could also be the foundation of a tower with defensive functions or linked to the presence of water entering Milan. To shed more light on the origins of the structure and its functions, on indications from the Superintendency, M4 is taking care of the drafting of a monographic publication which, in addition to historical topographical insights, to cognitive studies on material composition and construction technique, by experts of the matter, will also talk about the various phases of work on site for disassembly and its relocation. The structure is imposing and monumental both from the point of view of its dimensions (height of about 2.5m, length of the sides of about 10m, thickness greater than 2m) and of its manufacture. It is made up of stone blocks worked in ashlar, with the signs of the joints for the "olivelle", the presence of functional elements to a system for water regulation. These are probably salvaged materials from Roman monuments such as the Theater or the Amphitheater. And it is precisely in the area where the Roman Amphitheater stood that the wall will be relocated after disassembly and removal from the M4 construction site area. The area of the Roman Amphitheater is today the subject of redevelopment works by the Superintendency for the creation of the future "Pan", the Amphitheatrum naturae Park, the largest archaeological park in Lombardy, located in the heart of the city, between via Arena and via Conca del Naviglio, al Ticinese. In that area a new large elliptical garden will be created with the greenery, between hedges and bushes of boxwood, myrtle, privet and over one hundred cypresses, rebuilt on the model of what existed in Roman times; a "green archeology" project inspired by the theme of the symbiosis between vegetation and archaeological remains. De Amicis station Read all the news Document Access Requests Support for citizenship Claims handling procedure Whistleblowing Infoline info@metro4milano.it E-mail Privacy disclaimer: Esprimo il mio consenso al trattamento dei dati personali forniti, ai sensi del Decreto Legislativo n. 196 del 30.06.2003 sulla tutela della privacy Note legali Accessibilità Privacy policy Cookie policy Credits Sito di proprietà di M4 S.p.A. – sede in Viale Gabriele D’Annunzio, 15 – 20123 Milano – P.IVA e CF 08876260962 – Per contatti: segreteria@metro4milano.it – lineam4@legalmail.it – tel. 02 72629501. Tutti i diritti riservati. Sito realizzato e gestito da MM S.p.A. Via del Vecchio Politecnico, 8 – 20121 – Milano. Codice fiscale/partita IVA e numero Iscrizione Registro delle Imprese di Milano: 01742310152 (già numero 94604) – R.E.A. di Milano numero 477753 © 2016, per conto ed in nome di M4 S.p.A. © 2021 M4 S.p.A. This site uses cookies, including from third parties, to ensure its technical operation. If you want more information about cookies and change their settings, consult the cookie policy . By closing this banner with the "Accept" button or scrolling the page you consent to the use of cookies. I accept