Milan gardens (Giardini)

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Milan gardens range from the largest parks to the smallest and they are either private or public. Milan can really be very proud of its gardens and parks. You would never imagine that busy and sometimes chaotic Milan can offer its visitors so much foliage. But it’s important to know where to look.

Parks or better to call them ‘gardini’ , are both in the very center of the city and around Milan. The most of them are so called public parks or former private ones of the city’s aristocracy. They are all peaceful places to relax providing the tranquil oasis for all visitors and Milanesi, wishing to find a peaceful place, right in the hart of the city. I am going to recommend you only few of many gardens, specially those in the heart of the Milan’s center, reachable by Milan public transportation. Giardini Pubblici - Bastioni di Porta Venezia – find it on the map. Early morning scenery Milan's Public Gardens – near Bastioni di Porta Venezia, is the largest city park in Milan, designed in 1786 by Piermarini The gardens were made larger in 1857 and further changes have been made over the years. These beautiful gardens are located in north-east Milan and are the ideal place to relax, away from the busy city centre. There are three small lakes and countless monuments and statues. Also, at the far end of the gardens is the 18th-century Palazzo Dugnale, lodging the Greenhouse Laboratories, part of the Milan Natural Science Centre. In the garden, which until a few years ago housed the zoo, there is a small pond and a hill made of artificial rock. There are also many plants and several species of trees, like horse chestnuts, elder trees, Atlas cedars, pagoda trees, sycamore maples. Garden is opened daily from 06:30 to sunset. How to get to Pablic Gardens - If you use underground you should get off at P.TA Venezia - Red Line - Download you free copy of Underground network and urban railway system in Milan. Milan Gardens: Parco Sempione - Piazza Sempione – find it on the map! Located between Sforza Castle and Corso Sempione, from where it takes its name, Sempione Park is Milan's biggest green area. It is perfect for long walks and summer picnics, with a large central meadow, small woods, an artificial lake and a fountain designed by De Chirico. Its highlight of the park is a famous monument built by Napoleon III. Parco Sempione The gardens occupy a part of the old Visconti Ducal garden, which was enlarged in the 15th century. The present day layout was designed by Emilio Alemagna in the early 1890s, who created an English-style garden. In World War II, Milan's Parco Sempione was used to cultivate wheat and soon returned to its former structure once the war ended. Garden is opened daily from 06:30 to 21:00 Milan Gardens: Giardino della Guastalla - Via Francesco Sforza - find it on the map! Located in south-east Milan, these are the city's oldest gardens and were laid out almost 500 years. Shortly after its initial landscaping, the gardens were further enhanced and a formal, Italian-style garden was created, with a large goldfish pond and two terraces. There is also a 17th-century shrine representing Mary Magellan, a Neo-Classical temple and nearby, a large Synagogue. Garden is opened from 08:00 to 17:00 Milan gardens: Parco delle Basiliche (Piazza della Vetra) - Piazza della Vetra - find it on the map! The Parco delle Basiliche is an immense area of vegetation, situated between the basilicas of Sant'Eustorgio and San Lorenzo. Until 1840 the square was used for public hangings of condemned commoners and during the Roman era there was a small port here. Today it is worth visiting for the magnificent view of the apses on the basilicas. Garden is opened daily Back to Milan's city page To return to Home Page Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.romantic-travel-destinations-getaway.com