Walk

Parco Sempione: from the Castello to the Arco della Pace

The green heart of Milan – 40 hectares between the castle walls and the triumphal arch, with history around every bend.

Difficulty	Easy – flat park paths
Start	Castello Sforzesco, Piazza del Cannone entrance (M1 Cairoli)
Past	Castello Sforzesco and its courtyards, The Civic Aquarium, the only surviving pavilion of the 1906 Expo, Ponte delle Sirenette, Italy's first cast-iron bridge (1842), over the little lake, Arena Civica (1807) and the Torre Branca, The pink-marble Arco della Pace
Season	Public park; from mid-September to 11 November it is one of YesMilano's picks for autumn colour.
With children	Big playground on the Arco della Pace/Arena Civica side, the miniature train and six kiosks; flat paths.

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Checked on yesmilano.it, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.