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=== Fabbrica Bovisasca === | === Fabbrica Bovisasca === | ||
This industrial building is made almost entirely of clay brick blocks. While it was initially expected to be a simple build to cover a failed experience farm, the structure ended being one of the largest and most highlighted in the town. | This industrial building is made almost entirely of clay brick blocks. While it was initially expected to be a simple build to cover a failed experience farm, the structure ended being one of the largest and most highlighted in the town. | ||
=== Politecnico di Focegrossa === | === Politecnico di Focegrossa === | ||
Politecnico di Focegrossa is a university building, built between Bogotá Avenue and Sempione Garden. The general layout of the building is based on the [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archivo:Politecnico_di_MIlano.jpg facade of the main building] of the Politecnico di Milano. | Politecnico di Focegrossa is a university building, built between Bogotá Avenue and Sempione Garden. The general layout of the building is based on the [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archivo:Politecnico_di_MIlano.jpg facade of the main building] of the Politecnico di Milano. | ||
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This part of the town was considered the most dangerous and less attractive, in part thanks to its industrial buildings, the elevated railways that converge upon arrival at Central Railway Station blocking sunlight and perspective, and empty terrains. In the last months, the area has improved significantly with the growth of the city. | This part of the town was considered the most dangerous and less attractive, in part thanks to its industrial buildings, the elevated railways that converge upon arrival at Central Railway Station blocking sunlight and perspective, and empty terrains. In the last months, the area has improved significantly with the growth of the city. | ||
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This region is developing north of Noordbaai pier, inspired in small coastal towns and suburbs of the Cape of Good Hope. The satellite railway station Focegrossa Voortrekkers is projected to be built in this new area. | This region is developing north of Noordbaai pier, inspired in small coastal towns and suburbs of the Cape of Good Hope. The satellite railway station Focegrossa Voortrekkers is projected to be built in this new area. | ||
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* Porto di Mare | * Porto di Mare | ||
* Chiesa Rossa | * Chiesa Rossa | ||
It is rumoured, according to some testimonials and evidence, that a boat ice rail runs in the deep undergrounds of Focegrossa. However, these versions are not official and there is no station or clear pathway to go to or come from this supposed ice rail. | It is rumoured, according to some testimonials and evidence, that a boat ice rail runs in the deep undergrounds of Focegrossa. However, these versions are not official and there is no station or clear pathway to go to or come from this supposed ice rail. | ||
===Metropolitana ('SubIce')=== | |||
In view of the growth of the city and the increasing time to move to the newer neighborhoods, in March 2020, the Metropolitana, an urban transport system that consists of ice underground tracks, entered service with its first line and 3 stations, from west to east. Currently, a second line is being built, while a third line is projected to connect southwestern Focegrossa with the northern side. | In view of the growth of the city and the increasing time to move to the newer neighborhoods, in March 2020, the Metropolitana, an urban transport system that consists of ice underground tracks, entered service with its first line and 3 stations, from west to east. Currently, a second line is being built, while a third line is projected to connect southwestern Focegrossa with the northern side. | ||