Taken by Italian photographer Paolo Belletti, the 20 photos on display are a part of a huge collection that he has compiled in the two iconic cities since last June.
The freelance photographer said he decided to depict Milan and Rome in his Nocturnal Memory project because the cities "have significantly influenced my own background.
Nocturnal Memory is a collection of photos by Belletti and words [reflections] written by young Italian writer Giulia Cavaliere.
To take his pictures, Belletti typically left home at midnight and returned in the early hours of the morning – around 4am.
Through the darkness of night, the photos unveil the hidden life of empty urban spaces, paving the way for a new aesthetic and cognitive experience for the viewers.
On the opening day of the exhibition, the Italian photographer said that he was planning a similar project on Hanoi.
Casa Italia is located at 18 Le Phung Hieu Street. The Nocturnal Memory: Milan and Rome will remain open to public until May 22.
