Parco Sempione

Parco Sempione spreads across forty-seven hectares in central Milan, between Castello Sforzesco and the Arco della Pace. Winding paths cross broad lawns beside an artificial lake where several bird species gather. Established in 1888, the park gives you open space alongside historic buildings, cultural venues, and views across Milan. Its lawns invite picnics and quiet pauses, while playgrounds give children room to explore.

The Triennale di Milano brings Italian avant-garde architecture and fine arts into this green setting, adding culture to your walk. The Civic Aquarium occupies a building created for the 1906 Expo. More than one hundred species live across thirty-six tanks, offering a close look at aquatic life. Arena Civica, inaugurated in 1806 in Napoleon’s presence, hosts concerts and sporting events within its amphitheatre.

At the park’s edge, the Arco della Pace recalls Napoleon’s victories and now represents Italian unification. Torre Branca rises above the trees, giving you a panoramic view of Milan’s skyline. Limited shade leaves the wide grassy areas open, with the lake, paths, and monuments shaping the scene.