The Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli is Milan's second-largest park, covering 160,000 m² in the elegant Porta Venezia district. Full of mature trees, fountains and lawns, it's one of the best-loved green spaces in the city — perfect for a picnic, a morning jog or a relaxed afternoon with children.
About the park
Milan's oldest public park, opened in the late 18th century and later landscaped in the English style, it was renamed after the journalist Indro Montanelli. Grand avenues of trees, fountains and gentle lawns make it a genuine oasis.
It sits right by the Galleria d'Arte Moderna, so a green stroll pairs naturally with an art visit.
Things to do in the park
A park with real attractions inside it.
Milan's Museo di Storia Naturale, with dinosaurs and dioramas — a hit with children.
A 17th-century palazzo within the park, with a Tiepolo-frescoed hall.
The free GAM, with Van Gogh, Cézanne and Picasso, is right beside the gardens.
Children's play areas and pony rides make it a favourite for families.
A green oasis
Milan doesn't have many green spaces, so locals and visitors alike make the most of this refreshing, historic park with its shady, mature trees — a genuine oasis a short walk from the centre.
It's especially good with children, thanks to the ponies and other small attractions dotted around the gardens.
Visiting tips
Combine the park with the free Galleria d'Arte Moderna next door.
The Natural History Museum is ideal if you're travelling with children.
Mornings are quietest and loveliest, especially in spring.
Metro Palestro (M1) drops you right at the gates.
Pair the gardens and the GAM with a walk through elegant Porta Venezia.