Wandering and walking in a new city is the best way to explore. Love chancing upon local treasures…read more After a long day of train travel, I needed to walk. So....mapped a route headed to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and then wandered along the way. After saying a prayer in Chiesa di San Gregoria Magno (of course, I had to go inside), our family walked through what initially looked like a preschool. Instead, we had found this gorgeous park. Established in 1784, it is the oldest city park in Milan. Today it covers 43 acres and includes museums, gardens, statues and monuments like the Planetarium and the Natural History Museum. The park was renamed in 2002 for Indro Montanelli. He was a popular journalist who relaxed in the park on his daily travel to work. He was shots by a terrorist brigade in 1977. His statue is placed where this event occurred. Take time to explore Milan. You may venture and find a local gem, like this public park, along the way.

I found this park as I spent a lot of time walking back and forth across Milano. This afternoon, it…read morewas walking from the Pinacoteca di Brera to the Galleria d'Arte Moderna when I visited this public garden. The park was established in 1784 and is 42 acres in size. Dense with trees, paths, benches and a few spots where dogs are permitted to be off leash. Inside the park are the Planetarium, the Natural History Museum and more. The park includes a large number of monuments and memorials. The Modern Art Gallery is adjacent. I was here for a good hour before and after my visit to the Art Gallery. It's a comfy spot to people watch. [Review 10719 overall, 487 of 2019.]

A very large and beautiful park in central Milan. It reminds me of a smaller Golden Gate park…read more Lots of great sites and greenery to view. There are activities for the kids to do, and mini rides. Lots of statues as well. Very clean for Italy as well. It's not the largest park, but still very large if that makes sense. Overall, a nice detour from all the hustle and bustle of the city.

Parco Sempione is such a gem of a park! This was my favorite place to visit while in Milan. I…read morevisited this park multiple times during my trip, and every time was magical. This is a huge park that's filled with several of Milan's prominent landmarks as well as a plethora of beautiful green space. The park often holds large events and gatherings. I came during the May Day celebration and watched the live performances and colorful parades. Everyday there was a different live performer in the park, all were so talented and entertaining. The walking paths are fun and relaxing. This is an excellent place to take a walk and admire the scenery around you. I also have to mention how friendly the people are here. I met so many great people at this park, from locals to other visitors. So many amazing picture opportunities here too. The green spaces are so gorgeous! From the ducks swimming in the pond to the lovely wildflowers; there is something for everyone to enjoy here. Your steps away from the castle, the clocktower, and the beautiful arch. So many sculptures in the vicinity to check out as well. Picnics are popular at this park as is people watching. You'll find street vendors on site selling souvenirs, handmade arts and crafts, and delicious street food. I mean, you can never get bored here honestly. There is always something going on and always something to do.

I stopped here briefly to check my navigation and rest my feet after walking for a bit. This is a…read moreneat little park which was quite full on a weekday afternoon with kids playing on the playground, adults watching carefully, several moms pushing strollers and a few benches open for sitting. Not much shade with only a few leaves on the trees in mid March but it's clearly going to get better as we move in to Springtime. [Review 10670 overall, 438 of 2019.]

Large park with benches and drinking fountains and playgrounds. The place has two mid-sized fenced…read moreareas for dogs to play off-leash. Only one other dog there when we visited around noon on a Friday. Our dog loved stretching his legs!

Naviglio is the part of Milan that has the Venice vibe. I found Naviglio on Booking.com app. I use…read morethe app to find activities and must do in all cities. First I did an Ebike tour with the You're guide and she she took me here while giving me the history of this place. She said this canal was used to bring the ships with the Marble stones to build the Duomo di Milan. Back in the days, the way of transportation was the canals. I came back another day to explore the area. I took the train then walked like 10 mins. to find it. I sat in a restaurant by the water and while sitting there, I was able to kimd of get the whole essence of the area. It feels as a very Artistic and inspiring area. The water, the great food, the sunset, the birds, made mw want to paint on the spot. This was my second trip to Italy and it was a Solo trip. I never felt alone, Italians in Italy and everyone just make you feel like if you walk into their living room and are part of their family lol frfr. I saw so many things and so many places, making a plan of where I will take my friends and family when they accompany me. This is a must do in Milan. There's a wide vary of restaurants in this area. Excellent for people watching. There were a lot of tourists but it was not over crowded, nor did it felt like a tourist trap. It's a must have local experience. I also did the boat ride tour which was could but not necessary as the ride is kind of short. I was seating in front of the water Ina restaurant for like 3 hours! The waiter in Italy let you enjoy your drinks and meal. They kind of just let you be. In Italy they do not bring you the bill to show you your time has ended as is custom in America. The Italians let you enjoy the moment, la dolce vita, the essence of the place, the laid back vibe, they don't believe in rushing anything. I love the interior clock of the Italian culture. Maybe this is why everyone in Italy feels more calm minded and pleasant? When I was ready to go, like 3 hours later, I had to ask for the bill so I could check out. This was a lovely experience. Come to Naviglio with time to enjoy the present moment with fresh air, great views, sunsets, and excellent food and wine. Where one can just enjoy the moment as it is, and just be, feeling naked in soul and one with the world.

Such a hip little area to explore while in Milan! I stayed in the Navigli district during my visit…read more and it was definitely the best decision that I made. First off, the views of the canal (Naviglio Grande) are stunning! It's safe and a wonderful place to get your stroll on. Every morning I'd see people out running, walking their dogs, and taking a stroll up and down the canal. Public transit is so easy to access and will take you to any part of the city from here. Also, there are a ton of cute restaurants, bars, and shops! This is the place to be at night. If you want a nice aperitivo, you HAVE to check out Navigli in the evenings! There are literally tons of bars and restaurants advertising their aperitivo hour and trying to scoop you up into their places. The music is bumping and there are live street performers and several vendors out on the street selling all kinds of things. This is the epicenter of Milan's urban nightlife and it's so fun! When in Milan, you should definitely make some time to check out Navigli.

So much fun diving into all these great places to see and absorb as much as possible. One thing…read morethat seems to be common with tours is the lack of headphone quality. I would suggest having your own pair or stay close to the guide.

This is a campus of museums- you could spend an entire day here alone!…read more We visited prior to another tour so only explored the campus itself not any of the museums- impressive! Many many various courtyards that all have a different purpose & feel. I am sad we did not have more time here to explore but we had not researched the area enough to... shame on our loss