Church, mosque or temple
Milan Cathedral
Milan, Italy
A huge Gothic cathedral of white marble with thousands of statues and a roof you can walk on.
Monument · Italy · Lombardy
Bosco Verticale
Two residential towers covered with trees and plants.
Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why Bosco Verticale matters
These two apartment towers in Milan's Porta Nuova district carry thousands of trees and shrubs on their balconies. They've become a symbol of modern green architecture. You can only admire them from outside, but the surrounding area is a good place to see Milan's modern face.
Talking points
- Trees grow on every balcony.
- They are private homes, so visits are from outside only.
- The area around is a modern business district.
- Walk to the nearby Piazza Gae Aulenti.
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