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Architecture · Milão, Lombardia
Bosco Verticale
Two residential towers covered with trees and plants in the Porta Nuova neighborhood, near Piazza Gae Aulenti and the UniCredit tower, Milan's modern side.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Bosco Verticale
The Bosco Verticale, or vertical forest, consists of two residential towers designed by architect Stefano Boeri and completed in 2014, in the Isola district. The balconies host hundreds of trees and thousands of shrubs and plants, which change color with the seasons.
The towers are part of Porta Nuova, the skyscraper district built over former railway yards between the Porta Garibaldi and Centrale stations. The neighborhood's center is Piazza Gae Aulenti, an elevated square with fountains, surrounding the UniCredit tower, the tallest building in Italy with its spire.
Between the towers and Via Melchiorre Gioia lies the Biblioteca degli Alberi, a public park with paths, trees and lawns. Corso Como, a pedestrian street with bars and shops, links the square to Porta Garibaldi station.
The towers are residential and not open to visitors; the walk is outside, through the squares and the park.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 h for Piazza Gae Aulenti, the park and the view of the towers.
Best time
At the end of the afternoon, as the lights come on in the buildings. In spring and autumn the plants change color.
How to get there
Metro M2 (green) or M5 (lilac), Garibaldi FS station, and a 5-minute walk via Piazza Gae Aulenti. It's also quick from Isola station on the M5.
Tip
The best view of the two towers is from the Biblioteca degli Alberi park. Combine it with Cimitero Monumentale, a 15-minute walk away.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bosco Verticale
Can you enter the Bosco Verticale?
No. They are residential buildings. The walk is outside, via the Biblioteca degli Alberi park and Piazza Gae Aulenti.
What else is there in Porta Nuova?
Piazza Gae Aulenti, with the UniCredit tower, the Biblioteca degli Alberi park and Corso Como, a pedestrian street with bars and shops.
How do I get there?
By metro M2 or M5, Garibaldi FS station, a few minutes' walk from the towers.