ITGreenery in the heart of the city
Numerous green spaces open up amidst the palaces and monuments in the centre of Milan.
From the romantic style of Parco Sempione to the tiny jewel of Guastalla; or the public gardens, dedicated to Indro Montanelli, the city’s first public park; and the beautifully enchanting examples of “English gardens,” such as at Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, reserved to children and their caretakers; or the elegant Giardino Perego which conserves its old-world charm.
From the Archaeological Park to the Roman Amphitheatre, framing the ruins of the ancient "Mediolanum," and the fascinating Parco delle Basiliche – also known as Parco Papa Giovanni Paolo II – extending between San Lorenzo and Sant’Eustorgio, and offering a superb view of the apsidal section of the two churches.
Among the many parks surrounding the city of Milan in a circumference of greenery and nature is Boscoincittą, the first example of an urban woods in Italy, bordering on the Parco delle Cave, realized through the recovery of abandoned quarries, and renowned for its splendid waterways, rendering it unique among the city’s parks.
The massive greenery of the Parco di Trenno extends outwards in the western part of the city, and is also home to the English Cemetery, created in 1945.
To the east is Parco Lambro, the largest of Milan’s parks, as well as Parco Forlanini.
Between Milan and Segrate, the vast basin of the Idroscalo [water airport], the seafront for the Milanesi, is at the centre of a large natural park that is the ideal place for sports and entertainment activities, especially during the summer months.