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Naviglio Grande from the Darsena
The canal that brought the Duomo's marble into Milan – now a stroll past old washhouses, shops and the bars where the city's aperitivo spills outdoors.
| Difficulty | Easy – flat towpath |
|---|---|
| Start | The Darsena, Piazza XXIV Maggio (M2 Porta Genova; trams 3, 9, 10) |
| Past | The Darsena, Milan's old harbour where the Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese meet, Vicolo dei Lavandai, named after the washerwomen who did the laundry here, The twin churches of San Cristoforo (13th and 14th century), The Naviglio Grande towpath, which continues 20 km to Abbiategrasso by bike |
| Season | All year. The antiques market fills the canal banks on the last Sunday of every month. |
| With children | Flat; the towpath has no parapet in places (YesMilano bike route), so hold small hands. Busy in the evening. |
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Checked on yesmilano.it, zaniviaggi.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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