The most beautiful cities in the world always have large parks that offer their tourists the possibility of resting among beautiful trees. Milan could not be less. The largest metropolitan area in Italy has several green lungs located within the city, easily accessible by public transport and free.
The first public gardens in Milan date back to 1857. The construction of these green areas is due to the idea of Giuseppe Balzaretto, who promoted the idea of building "green neighborhoods".
If you want to know which are the three parks that you should visit in Milan, read on to be able to choose which garden is the first one you will visit.
THE SEMPIONE PARK
This project by Emilio Alemagna is the most important park built in the city. It is located very close to the center, which allows all tourists to enjoy its 47 hectares of vegetation during 6:30 am and 20:00 pm any day of the year.
In addition to animals and plants, this park houses the Civic Arena and the Arch of Peace, two of the most important monuments in the city.
How to get there?
To travel by public transport you have three options: Metro (lines 1 and 2, which go to Cadorna and Triennale), Tram (lines 1, 3, 4, 12, 14, 27, 29 and 30) or Bus (lines 43, 57, 61, 70 and 94).
If you are in the center of Milan you do not need to take a vehicle, as this park is a 10-minute walk from the Duomo.
THE INDRO MONTANELLI GARDENS
It is the first public park built in Milan between 1782 and 1786, with the project of the architect Giuseppe Piermarini.
This space that transports you to the time of the French urban designers of the eighteenth century is ideal for walking and escaping from the metropolis.
The buildings and gardens are very well maintained, as well as their ponds and terraces.
How to get there?
The ideal day to visit these gardens is Tuesdays as the Ulrico Hoepli Planetarium has free admission on Tuesday afternoons.
This typical space of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries is further than the Sempione park from the city center; however, you can get there easily using metro line 1.
GARDEN VILLA COMUNALE
This option is for those interested in architecture since it is the most artificial green space of the three options that we propose.
This space with an area of 24,000 m² is characterized by its pond and bridges. However, the great treasure, located in front of the gardens, is the Royal Villa of Milan. Built between 1790 and 1796 by the architect Leopoldo Pollack commissioned by Count Ludovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso.
The space is small, but it is characterized by teleporting you to English romanticism. Without a doubt, a perfect place for a picnic with friends or with your partner.
How to get there?
These gardens are just a 20-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo and a 5-minute metro ride using line 1.
