Crocetta is a

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station on Line 3. The station was opened on 16 December 1990 as part of the extension of the line from

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to Porta Romana. The station is located in Largo della Crocetta, in the city centre just outside the core area, near the

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and the

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. The station is at the confluence of Corso di Porta Romana, Corso di Porta Vigentina and Via

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. Like its northern nearest stations, it is underground in two overlapped tunnels. In initial projects the station was to be called ''Lamarmora'', taking the name from the street which originates from the point where the station is located.

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Line 3 (Milan Metro) stations Milan Metro stations located underground Railway stations opened in 1990 {{Milan-metro-stub