Sempione Park is an ancient park from the 19th century in the historical center of Milan. It was created in 1893 according to the design of the famous architect Emilio Allemany. The park was built next to the Sforza Castle on the site of a former training ground and covers an area of 38.6 hectares. It is located one and a half kilometers from the Duomo, the main attraction of Milan, and is one of the most favorite vacation spots of both Milanese and city guests.
The name comes from the word Corso Sempione - the main road built during the time of Napoleon. During the reign of the Sforza dynasty, agricultural estates were located here. The Spaniards, who came after the overthrow of the dynasty, cut down the trees and built military bastions. When Napoleon came to power, he ordered the destruction of the bastions and the construction of a triumphal arch near the castle in honor of his victories in Italy. Between the arch and the Sforzesco castle, Sempione Park was built over three years, although it was renovated from time to time. The largest reconstruction was carried out after the Second World War.
The architect created a beautiful park between the Sforza Castle and the Arch of Peace. The English style can be seen in the landscape of the park: beautiful trees, numerous shrubs, bright flowers, alleys and beautiful ponds and lakes where ducks, turtles and swans live. In Sempione Park you will also see extraordinary fountains and modern sculptures, next to which you can take unforgettable photographs.
In the park you can sit on clean lawns and well-groomed meadows, hide from the sun in the shade of tall coniferous and deciduous trees. Sempione Park has several interesting attractions for tourists.
Palazzo del Arte (Palazzo dell'Arte) - palace of arts:
The building was built between 1931 and 1933 after the Italian politician, modeller, entrepreneur and philanthropist Antonio Bernocchi bequeathed seven million lire to the city municipality for the construction of a building for the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Modern Architecture. This is how the Milan Triennale (La Triennale di Milano) - Museum of Design and Art opened in Milan. a palace where exhibitions, conferences, events related to art, design, architecture, cinema, fashion are held.
Visiting the museum costs 10 euros (under 20 years old - free), visiting all exhibitions - 12 euros.
Torre Branca Tower - A tall metal structure with a height of 108.60 meters overlooking the square, accessible by elevator. Go up and enjoy the views of Milan. (The ascent costs 5 euros.)
Arch of Peace (Arco della Pace):
The arch was originally conceived in connection with Napoleon's triumphal entry into Milan, but its construction was stopped. After the reign of Napoleon, in 1826, the Austrian Emperor ordered its construction to be completed. Construction was completed after his death, and in 1838, during the reign of Emperor FerdinandI, the name of the arch was changed to “Arch of Peace” and dedicated to peace among the peoples of Europe. Made of marble, designed in neoclassical style. Its height is 25 meters, width is 24 meters.
On the arch there are six horses driven by a victorious warrior, and in the corners there are equestrian statues of the goddess of victory. On the pediment there are allegorical images of the largest rivers of the former kingdom of Lombardy - Adige, Ticino, Po, Tagliamento - between the columns there is a panel created by the architect Luigi Caniola.
City Aquarium (Acquario civico):
The aquarium was built in 1906 in connection with the national exhibition. There are 36 aquariums with more than a hundred species of fish. You can watch them from the glass tunnel.
Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco) and Fountain (Fontana di Piazza Castello):
People called this fountain a “wedding cake.”
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Sempione Park address: Piazza Sempione.
The museum is open every day except Monday. Tuesday-Friday - 09:30-17:00, weekends - 09:00-18:30.
Admission to the park is free.
How to get there:
- on the red M1 metro line - stop Cadorna/Cairoli or green M2 metro line - stop Cadorna/Lanza;
- by bus №50, 58, 68 - stop Viale di Porta Vercellina/Via S. Vittore, №94, NM2 - stop S. Agostino m2;
- by tram №1 - stop Pagano Milton, №19 - stop Pagano Canova, №12, 14 - stop Bramante Lega Lombarda.
For more information, visit the official website: https://www.comune.milano.it/aree-tematiche/verde.
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