Cordusio (Milan Metro)

Cordusio is a station on Line 1 of the Milan Metro in the busy, commercial Piazzale Cordusio. It was opened on 1 November 1964 as part of the inaugural section of the Metro, between Sesto Marelli and Lotto. The station is near the piazza del Duomo, and the long via Dante, which leads up to the Castello Sforzesco.

Cordusio
General information
LocationPiazza Cordusio, Milan
Coordinates45°27′56″N 9°11′11″E
Owned byAzienda Trasporti Milanesi
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zoneSTIBM: Mi1
History
Opened1 November 1964 (1964-11-01)
Services
Preceding station Milan Metro Following station
Cairoli
towards Rho Fiera or Bisceglie
Line 1 Duomo
towards Sesto 1º Maggio
Location
Cordusio
Location in Milan
Cordusio
Location in Lombardy
Cordusio
Location in Northern Italy
Cordusio
Location in Italy

As with the square in which it is located, it takes its name from the Curia Ducis, the Court of Duke: this name dates back to the Longobard period.

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