That Milan was also famous for being one of the design capitals of the world is certainly well known, but were you aware of all that the Ambrosian capital offers to architecture enthusiasts and what can be seen here? If you have ever asked yourself the question, “Architecture in Milan, what to see?”, you are in the right place to find the answers you need!
From the Bosco Verticale in Piazza Gae Aulenti to the skyline dominated by the works of Libeskind, Zaha Hadid and Isozaki, there are many architectural masterpieces thanks to which the archistars have left their mark on the city of Milan. Not only avant-garde architecture and skyscrapers with futuristic shapes: there is also room for art history in Milan! In this regard, have you ever seen the elegant palaces of Art Nouveau Milan?
Find out what guided tours, in-person and on-demand, the team at Neiade Tour & Events to learn about the most iconic architecture in the city of Milan!
Here are 4 tours by Neiade to discover the hidden (and not!) treasures of Milanese architecture
1. Art Nouveau in Milan’s Porta Venezia district, what to see of Milan’s most distinctive architecture
Gold, lots of gold and sinuous, charming floral motifs: the Art Nouveau of Milan welcomes you to the Porta Venezia neighborhood! Enjoy a walk through the streets of the neighborhood and discover the most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings from the early 20th century that still grace the streets of Milan: among them, not to be missed are Giuseppe Sommaruga’s Palazzo Castiglioni, the Berri-Meregalli House, the Dumont Cinema and the Galimberti House.
2. Incontro Virtuale alla scoperta del Bosco Verticale
An all-Italian boast: the Bosco Verticale, the verdant skyscraper a few steps from Piazza Gae Aulenti in Porta Nuova, is world-renowned and the brainchild of visionary architect Stefano Boeri. Discover with this Virtual Encounter On Demand, from the comfort of your home, this masterpiece of environmental sustainability, which combines architectural flair and respect for the environment and the planet; in fact, the building is made in such a way as to filter the sun’s rays and create a perfect microclimate for the vegetation that surrounds it, without harming the environment. You will be enchanted at the beauty of this building: two towers 80 and 112 meters high respectively, enhanced by the greenery of more than 800 trees and plants. But how is this vegetation cared for? It is taken care of by a special team of “acrobatic” gardeners, the Flying Gardeners!
3. Walk among the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova, what to see of Milan’s most modern architecture
Porta Nuova: where do we start? In this modern and avant-garde district of the Ambrosian capital there are indeed many architectural masterpieces not to be missed: discover them all with a walk in the company of a Neiade guide! From the Unicredit Tower to the Auditorium Pavillon, from the Diamantone to the Bosco Verticale… You will be fascinated by the majesty of these cathedrals of hi-tech! Don’t miss: a walk through the green areas of the Library of Trees and a visit to the majestic Palazzo della Regione Lombardia. And for the little ones, there is a surprise: the extravagant installation of 23 trumpets known as “Egg,” by Alberto Garutti.
4. Walk through the ultra-modern CityLife neighborhood.
If you use the subway to reach it, you will notice that the CityLife neighborhood is also known as the Three Towers: in fact, it is no coincidence that the undisputed protagonists of the neighborhood are the three futuristic and extravagantly shaped skyscrapers, the work of famous international archistars. Walking through the streets of CityLife, a neighborhood so trendy that it has been chosen as home by several VIPs, you can admire the Straight, the Crooked and the Curved. These three great skyscrapers were respectively designed by architects of the caliber of Isozaki, Zaha Hadid and Libeskind!
Not only that: you can also enjoy some relaxation in the green areas in front of the CityLife Shopping Center, within which shopping is a must, among the stores of well-known brands – including luxury brands, or enjoy watching a movie in its large Multiplex Cinema. Speaking of Zaha Hadid… Did you know that the building where the Ferragnez live is part of the Hadid Residences? It is a residential complex made of glass and wood, a truly visionary work reminiscent of the shape of a cruise ship… And who hasn’t dreamed of stopping in Milan on a cruise? It is said, after all, that Milan lacks only the sea to be perfect!
If you are an architecture and art enthusiast and found this article interesting, we recommend another one dedicated to the art theme that might be right for you: Street art in Milan: 6 unmissable tours.
