The majestic Galleria XXV Aprile building, in the historic heart of Cremona, is a typical example of architecture form the fascist era. It is imposing yet linear and harmonious, and was built in two stages, its plan developed by cremonese architect Nino Mori. The first stage was the construction of a T-shaped building, completed in 1933, whereas the second stage, carried out during the following year, saw the addition of the section that overlooks the gardens in piazza Roma.