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.[2] The station is near the piazza del Duomo, and the long via Dante, which leads up to the Castello Sforzesco.

Cordusio
General information
Location	Piazza Cordusio, Milan
Coordinates	45°27′56″N 9°11′11″E
Owned by	Azienda Trasporti Milanesi
Platforms	2
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Fare zone	STIBM: Mi1[1]
History
Opened	1 November 1964 (1964-11-01)
Services
Preceding station   Milan Metro   Following station Cairoli towards Rho or Bisceglie Line 1 Duomo towards Sesto 1º Maggio
Location
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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.

Entrance to the metro station beside the northbound tram stop on Via Dante. The Assicurazioni Generali building is in the background.