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Parco Sempione ("Simplon Park") is a large city park in the historic center of Milan, region of Lombardy, Italy. Established in 1888, and designed by Emilio Alemagna, it has an overall area of 38.6 hectares (95 acres), and it is located inside the Zone 1 administrative division.
- 38.6 hectares (95 acres)
- Public
- Comune di Milano
Parco Sempione is a vast green space very close to the Castello Sforzesco. The English landscape park was established between 1890 and 1893. The park has an overall area of over 47 hectares. It has trees, bushes and flowers dispersed among its many vivid green lawns and a pretty artificial lake, which houses numerous kinds of birds.
5 days ago · Info & Tickets Parco Sempione Milano: Location: Piazza Sempione, located between the Sforzesco Castle and the triumphal arch Arco della Pace. Admission: Free public park; Viewpoint 'Torre Branca' 6 € (book your tickets) Book your tickets: Hours: Park: Open daily from 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
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- Castello Sforzesco: This castle was first built in the 1300s, but devastated after multiple attacks on the city. The current (and final… at least for now!)
- Arco della Pace: The recently renovated “Arch of Peace” is one of Milan’s most beautiful, yet off-the-beaten-path, pieces of history. Made of marble and topped with horse-drawn chariots, the arch was built as a tribute to Napolean’s victories and was to be included in the city’s “Foro Bonaparte”—a modern version of the Roman Forum, designed by architect Luigi Canonica.
- Arena Civica: One of Milan’s most famous sporting arenas, also designed by Canonica, dates back to 1807! The neoclassical stadium holds 10,000 people and hosts major soccer and rugby games and international concerts.
- Acquario Civico: This stunning building, with its large statue of Neptune, god of the sea, is home to more than 100 varieties of fish. The aquarium is open to the public every day except Monday, and entrance is free of charge.
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Check out our itinerary that follows four adjectives to guide us in exploring the most beautiful corners of the park. Parco Sempione is the green heart of Milano and it extends over 40 hectares, from the walls of the imposing Castello Sforzesco to the elegant pink marble Arco della Pace.
The 8th-century Monastero Maggiore, once the most important Benedictine convent in the city, is now home to Milan's archaeological museum. Access is via a…. View more attractions. Situated behind Castello Sforzesco, Parco Sempione was once the preserve of hunting Sforza dukes.
Un tempo piazza d'armi collocata vicino al Castello Sforzesco, il parco è stato realizzato a fine Ottocento, e a ha ospitato la prima Esposizione universale di Milano nel 1906. Ai suoi lati si possono ammirare alcuni dei monumenti più famosi della nostra città, come l'Arco della Pace, l'Arena Civica, la Triennale e il Castello Sforzesco.
