This is a lovely, massive park that butts up against the old town of Parma. The trees offer…read morebeautiful shade, parts for biking and water fountains can found throughout. It reminded us of a rough around the edges Central Park that with a little activation would be something magic. Great spot to snag some green space and shade or roll out a picnic. Fifteen minute walk from the train station and ten minute walk from the heart of Old Town Parma. Fair warning for all my single ladies, this seemed to be a hot spot for hoards of groups of homeless men - maybe not the most ideal for a single female at night.

Amazing place to visit, hike, drink eat etc…read more I hike most of the trails between the 5 towns and they are spectacular. You can even take the train or a water taxi between them depending. The highlight for me was the final hike from the most southern town Riomaggiore all the way to Portovenere....8 miles 2500 feet of elevation gain and stunning view after stunning view. You even pass by a monastery great little outdoor restaurants etc. Bucket list item

The most beautiful walk of my entire life. Be sure you understand the route - easy to get lost!read more

Really fun day out(side)! We ventured up to the park on Easter Sunday with our dog. Yep, they were…read moreopen on Easter in Italy. Already earning brownie points. They are also dog friendly. Score, again. You park at the top of the town and walk down to the main entrance. Your GPS will try to convince you to drive all the way down. Don't do it! The road becomes very narrow and pretty much pedestrian only. Once at the entrance, you pay the entry fee (€6 per person as of April 2019), grab a map and set out to explore. They have three trails in the park. Green is the easy one and takes you past two really impressive waterfalls. They say it takes 30 minutes but we spent about an hour with breaks, photo ops, our dog's desire to smell everything, etc. Red is medium and black is difficult. We stuck to the green trail this visit but hope to tackle the red one next time. There is a small cafe in the park that serves cold drinks, ice cream and a few other snacks. They even have a little gift shop where I was super excited to find a magnet to add to our collection.

We couldn't decide if we wanted to do Boboli or Bardini (no time to do both) but we ended up at the…read moreentrance to Bardini first so we decided to check it out. Fair warning, the entrance isn't very clearly marked. It looks just like a business front and I was confused as to how entering the park would actually work. I didn't do much research (which is a shock I know) into this garden before coming and was a bit daunted by the uphill climb. From the entrance, I assumed there would be a funicular or something. I was wrong. Not only am I not in shape, but I've been having some medical issues, and I was terrified I just paid an entrance fee to a park that I cannot check out. Luckily, the switchbacks are super gentle. We could hardly "feel" walking up this hill. There was also a lot to look at as we walked up so it was really a beautiful "hike." We were confused a bit by the signs and how far the garden went up. We weren't the only ones either because two couples past us while we rested on a bench, wondering if they were going the "right way" as well. I was expecting a bit more "garden" but got more "trees and shrubs" but I think this place is worth the hike just for the views of Florence alone.

This beautiful park is under the radar, which isn't exactly a bad thing…read more You can enjoy peaceful walks with incredible views from every part of this park. During my visit, it wasn't crowded at all and it made the experience that much better. Highly recommend!

A beautiful park - I used to go here a lot at one time. It's a lovely place to relax in after being…read morein the busy city! There are many mature and tall trees, fountains, a lake, and statues too, such as the one of Victor Emmanuel 2. The park also has an archeological area where lots of ancient tombs have been found.

Unfortunately I have only visited these gardens in the winter and thus in the snow. However,…read moredespite this these are a pleasant airy space in the city. They are a necessary break from the miles of road, stone and buildings of the city. A welcome place to temporarily escape.

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.

The Parco Sempione is the largest city park in the historic center of Milan, which is generally…read moreused by the local people for running, exercising, and social hangout activities etc. I would recommend you to explore and relax here.

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.]

Came back to the park for a European food festival. Lots of vendors from all around Europe as…read moreindicated by their flags. Clean seating & smart toilets too. Im not hungry but the smells are reeling me in... we passed Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, German .... Candy, pastry, spices food stands. A lot of food was cooking & it all looked wonderful. I didn't realize this is the only green space in Bologna and am told it gets enjoyed.