Parco Sempione
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Why go
- See the Arch of Peace at the park’s edge.
- Look for Arena Civica, the park’s Roman-style sports amphitheatre.
- Walk through an English-style landscape of lawns, trees and a lake.
- Discover sculptures by Antonio Paradiso, Arman and Giorgio de Chirico.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Torre BrancaBuilt in 1932–33 for the 1933 Triennale, to a design by Gio Ponti, Cesare Chiodi and Ettore Ferrari.In the western part of the park
- Palazzo dell’ArteGiovanni Muzio’s Palazzo dell’Arte houses Triennale di Milano and a design museum.
- Napoleon III monumentFrancesco Barzaghi’s equestrian sculpture depicts Napoleon III on horseback.
- Ponte delle SirenetteMoved here in 1930 from the canal route where Via Uberto Visconti di Modrone now runs.
- Teatro ContinuoA copy of Alberto Burri’s work for the 1973 Triennale opened on its original site on 23 May 2015, after the original was demolished in 1989.In the centre of the park
With kids
- Two botanical routes let school groups identify 50 plant species with an illustrated guide.
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History
The site once formed part of Barcho, the Visconti ducal park, which the Sforza later expanded and enclosed. After their fall, the estate was abandoned; the site later served as a military parade ground. During the Napoleonic era, Giovanni Antonio Antolini proposed a complex around the castle that was never built.
- 1861Part of the former ducal park was allocated to agriculture.
- 1888–1894The present park was laid out to Emilio Alemagna’s design and opened in 1893.
- 1894 and 1906The park hosted Milan International Exhibitions.
- 1951–1952A two-seat chairlift opened for the IX Triennale and was removed the following year.
- 1954Two Triennale pavilions were erected; they later became Biblioteca al Parco and Bar Bianco.
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- 1954 onwardVittoriano Viganò’s redesign proposed burying roads; only pedestrianisation near the Arch of Peace and Corso Sempione was completed.
- 1996–2003Restoration covered the park, castle and Piazza Sempione, renewing fencing, paths and planting; flowering shrubs were added during 1999–2003.
How to get there
- TrainCairoli, Lanza, Cadorna and Moscova metro stations serve different sides of the park. The red and green lines provide access.
Sources: Parco Sempione - Wikipedia · Milan/West - Wikivoyage (see) · Simplonpark - Wikipedia · Parco Sempione - Wikipedia · Parco Sempione (Milano) - Wikipedia · checked 5 Oct 2026
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Questions and answers
Can I bring a dog to Parco Sempione?
Parco Sempione has four fenced dog areas.
Are there botanical routes at Parco Sempione?
Two routes let school groups identify 50 plant species using an illustrated guide.
Can I drink from the fountain near the Arena in Parco Sempione?
No. The fountain’s water is classified as non-potable and has a sulphurous smell.
What are Parco Sempione’s opening hours?
Daily, 06:30–21:00.
Is Parco Sempione suitable for children?
There is a large playground and a basketball court; ducks and turtles live in the pond.
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