Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli
Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli
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6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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Neighborhood: Centro Storico
The pulsating core of Milan is in Centro. Duomo Square is enclosed by the gothic cathedral, the historic icon of Milan. However, shopping is what draws most crowds to this area. The classy and versatile Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with luxury boutiques and high quality restaurants will turn any shopping or lunch expedition into a royal experience. Head to the rooftop of the flagship La Rinascente to enjoy the view of the animated square with a panorama of the Duomo. The Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is the street for high-end shopping. Brands of all kinds and street artists attract the attention of all visitors; while at Via Santa Radegonda 16, Luini Panzerotti is a much appreciated street food shop providing unimaginable culinary experiences. If shopping takes its toll on you, consider visiting Castello Sforzesco, a 15th century castle housing several museums. Those looking to relax can go to Parco Sempione, where nature provides respite from the energy of this dynamic and international city.
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- Turati • 5 min walk
- Palestro • 5 min walk
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Jonas A
Stockholm, Sweden936 contributions
Nov 2022
This is a rather large park with room for pick nick, play or a stroll. Apart from grass areas and trees it features a fountain and a small sculpture park. The park also seems popular with dogs and at least in some of the outlying parts there are individuals that make you think twice about personal security.
Written November 19, 2022
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Brun066
Florence, Italy13,357 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
My first experience of these gardens dates back to the 1950s, when my family moved from Bologna to Milan. In my memories as a child, a feature that no longer exists remains most impressed: the zoo, located in the north-west corner of the park; a magical place for me, but really too small to ensure animal welfare (and in fact it was definitively closed in 1992). But I remember other salient features very well, such as the scenography of artificial rocks on the north side (towards the Bastions of Porta Venezia) and internal waterways and lakes, with a slow and placid stream, and bordered by huge trees. Of course also the Natural History Museum and the Planetarium; but these are attractions apart.
The position of the garden may seem central today (and it is); but consider that the "Ramparts of Porta Venezia" (on which today a car avenue runs), with which the gardens border to the north, were occupied precisely by the ramparts, so-called "Spanish", because they were built by the viceroy of Spain (ruler of Milan at the time) in the mid-16th century. So the gardens, when they were established (from what I read, in 1784, the time of Austrian domination over the city) were very much on the outskirts.
The architect who designed the gardens was Giuseppe Piermarini, representative of neoclassical art in Italy, known above all for having built the Teatro alla Scala. Instead, the arrangement with false rocks, streams and lakes, referring to the experience of the English "landscape gardens", dates back to 1881, the year in which a memorable exhibition took place, the Italian National Exhibition, occupying part of the garden, which consecrated the role of Milan as the economic capital of Italy.
Overall, the gardens are now a remarkable green lung of the city of Milan, all the more precious because it is central in the city today.
The position of the garden may seem central today (and it is); but consider that the "Ramparts of Porta Venezia" (on which today a car avenue runs), with which the gardens border to the north, were occupied precisely by the ramparts, so-called "Spanish", because they were built by the viceroy of Spain (ruler of Milan at the time) in the mid-16th century. So the gardens, when they were established (from what I read, in 1784, the time of Austrian domination over the city) were very much on the outskirts.
The architect who designed the gardens was Giuseppe Piermarini, representative of neoclassical art in Italy, known above all for having built the Teatro alla Scala. Instead, the arrangement with false rocks, streams and lakes, referring to the experience of the English "landscape gardens", dates back to 1881, the year in which a memorable exhibition took place, the Italian National Exhibition, occupying part of the garden, which consecrated the role of Milan as the economic capital of Italy.
Overall, the gardens are now a remarkable green lung of the city of Milan, all the more precious because it is central in the city today.
Written January 13, 2024
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PatchWelling
Marlow, UK1,787 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This park is free and there are peaceful spot to rest your weary feet. This park has outdoor gym, play area, lake, fountains and monuments dotted around. It is worth a visit for sure.
Written August 29, 2024
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Pete
Fredericksburg, VA1,201 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
It was a hot Friday afternoon, my first day, and I was a little lost. But, I know I walked through this park because I remember the museum of natural history, and after I exited, the modern art gallery. I remember seeing a whole lot of young kids (1st grade?) playing on the playgrounds. I was thinking to myself: ”Oh, to be young again “. It seemed like the perfect place for some hotdog stands, but I didn’t see any food nor drink stands. There were a lot of birds along with a handful of people sunbathing. The park also had a lot of shady tree areas, with about 80% shade, mostly in front of the natural history museum.
Written June 2, 2022
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betteskid
Boston, MA1,326 contributions
May 2023
We stayed near this park during a recent trip to Milan and walked around there multiple times. The park is spacious and you do get to see everyday life in the park - children playing, people exercising or running - and the park has interesting paths and gardens. That said, the park is not as beautiful as it could be because the upkeep is not top-notch. If you are nearby, the park is worth visiting, but I would not travel from another part of Milan to see it.
Written August 7, 2023
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Pioneer1051
Manchester, England4 contributions
Just west of Corso Venezia lies this rather dusty city park. Not worth a special trip, but if you are walking from North East Milan toward the centre, cut through for a break from traffic and to let kids have a run. Watch out for speeding, silent cyclists! You might spot a wedding party going to be photographed against the trees.
Written July 3, 2003
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AMohsen
Port Said, Egypt567 contributions
Feb 2020
It is a spacious park suitable for picnic and children. However, it is recommended to visit the nature museum there particularly for children.
Written December 19, 2020
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dr_ahmed_osama
Cairo, Egypt139 contributions
May 2019 • Family
If u stay in Milan for long trip more than 3 days u can spend a day there , it is a nice park where u can have some relaxation and spend nice time especially kids will like it as they will have the chance to run and play safely and enjoy the playground
Written July 7, 2019
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,163 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Whilst this wouldn't normally appear on a tourist to-do list, it is a lovely historic park.
If you only have a day or two in Milan, then you wouldn’t go out of your way to come here. However, if you have more time and have seen all the big ticket sights already, then this is a nice spot to discover.
We came across it one day, walking from our hotel, near Centrale station to the Duomo. It was about halfway (so about 20 mins walk to the Duomo or station). We took another half an hour out to stroll through the grounds.
It was designed as Milan’s first public park in 1782-1786, by the same man who designed La Scala theatre. He took what were vegetable gardens, orchards and the grounds of a couple of monasteries to create this green oasis. The wide gravel paths have an informal structure so you can wander through and discover different statues, a pond, a lake, a playground and fountains along the way. There is also the Palazzo Dugnani, the Natural History Museum (with Hall of Dinosaurs) and a Planetarium.
A good spot for:
• Children who need to burn off some energy and run about in an open space. Take a picnic for some great time out.
• Pushchairs/strollers – the paths are wide, flat and even
• Running - there were a number of runners at lunchtime, although it was still very uncrowded.
Entry is free.
If you only have a day or two in Milan, then you wouldn’t go out of your way to come here. However, if you have more time and have seen all the big ticket sights already, then this is a nice spot to discover.
We came across it one day, walking from our hotel, near Centrale station to the Duomo. It was about halfway (so about 20 mins walk to the Duomo or station). We took another half an hour out to stroll through the grounds.
It was designed as Milan’s first public park in 1782-1786, by the same man who designed La Scala theatre. He took what were vegetable gardens, orchards and the grounds of a couple of monasteries to create this green oasis. The wide gravel paths have an informal structure so you can wander through and discover different statues, a pond, a lake, a playground and fountains along the way. There is also the Palazzo Dugnani, the Natural History Museum (with Hall of Dinosaurs) and a Planetarium.
A good spot for:
• Children who need to burn off some energy and run about in an open space. Take a picnic for some great time out.
• Pushchairs/strollers – the paths are wide, flat and even
• Running - there were a number of runners at lunchtime, although it was still very uncrowded.
Entry is free.
Written July 2, 2019
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sue e e
Bath, UK49 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
A lovely park. Free entrance to the museums that border on to it during August. There are lovely stone benches under the trees in the park - wide enough and long enough to stretch out on with a book. A good place to buy refreshments in the centre but the loos are best to be avoided. Lots and lots of dogs!
Written August 18, 2012
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Indro Montanelli was a renowned Italian journalist and writer. In 1997 he was shot several times by Red Brigade terrorists on a street against the railing of this park. He survived, and this park was renamed in his honour after he passed away in 2001. You can see an online map where you can find the marker of the very spot he held on to the park railing when he was shot on that fateful day - look for "Google Maps Gallery", then pick the first map after you search for "milanfinally best places map" using their search box there.
Written May 30, 2016
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