Francesco Croce (1696–1773) was an Italian

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entry on the architect. He was mainly active in

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, where he worked for the

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. Among other things, he designed the highest spire of the

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, the ''guglia del tiburio'' ("lantern spire"), on top of which the Madonnina statue is currently placed.

Notable works

Prominent works of Francesco Croce include: * ''Guglia del Tiburio'' ("lantern spire") of the

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of the Rotonda della Besana in Milan * Palazzo Brentano in Corbetta *

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, Milan *

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in Milan * Palazzo Bellisomi Vistarino in

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* San Pietro,

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(church) * San Bartolomeo, Piacenza (church) He is also responsible for a major restoration of the Duomo di Lodi, and for the renewal of the historic Palazzo della Ragione in Milan, with the addition of a new upper floor with large round windows * Villa Massari in Corbetta * Villa Pertusati, Comazzo

References

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