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Piazza Piemonte

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The Piazza Piemonte (i.e. Piedmont Square) is a square in Milan, Italy. It is served by the nearby Wagner station of Milan Metro Line 1.

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Piazza Piemonte
Piazza Piemonte, Milan Municipio 7

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Piazza Piemonte

Piazza Piemonte
20145 Milan, Municipio 7
Lombardy, Italy
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