Green Spaces In Milan

We get it, Milan can be grey and gloomy so outside space is highly important. Besides, we all could use the fresh air. Though there are plenty of towns with easy access from Centrale FS, Milan does indeed have a lot of green spaces that some may perceive as hidden. 

So get yourself a good book as here we have a quick and easy guide with the most popular parks for you:

We all need a place to escape to sometimes.

#1. Giardino della Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte

This garden was designed in 1790 by the architect Leopold Pollack. It is in fact the first romantic style garden in the city of Milan with plenty of museums in its surroundings. 

Score: 9.6 / Location: Via Palestro, 8, 20121 Milano MI

#2. Parco Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano

Inaugurated on the 27th of October 2018 and created by Dutch landscape designer Petra Blaisse. It is compared to a library for its vegetation that houses more than 100 different species, 500 trees arranged in 22 rings and 135,000 plants.

Score: 9.6 / Location: Via Gaetano de Castillia, 18-20, 20124 Milano MI

#3. Parco Sempione

Sempione is a nice spot for exercising and very family oriented. It is located near one of the largest castles in Europe and one of the main symbols of Milan and its history - Castello Sforzesco.

Score: 9.5 / Location: Piazza Sempione, 20154 Milano MI

#4. Parco di CityLife

Located just outside of City Life, this park makes the perfect place for a quiet picnic.

Score: 9.5 / Location: Piazza Elsa Morante, 20145 Milano MI

#5. Colonne di San Lorenzo

This park is hidden behind the church of San Lorenzo and it is the right place for students. You can grab a drink and sit outside!

Score: 9.4 / Location: Corso di Porta Ticinese, 20123 Milano MI