Piazza Gae Aulenti, Milan

Name: Piazza Gae Aulenti
Address: Viale Luigi Sturzo, 47, Milan, 20124, Italy
Telephone: +39 345 173 9010

#302 among attractions in Milan

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Facts and practical information

Piazza Gae Aulenti is an elevated pedestrian square with a circular shape, 100 meters in diameter, located in Milan's business center. Raised 6 meters above street level, it was designed by Argentine architect César Pelli to complement the eponymous towers, currently owned by the Immobiliare Porta Nuova Garibaldi real estate fund and leased to several multinationals including the leading bank Unicredit.

The inauguration took place on December 8, 2012, resulting in the naming of the designer and architect Gae Aulenti who had just passed away at the time.

As from nearby Alvar Aalto Square, the Milan skyline can be excellently enjoyed from Gae Aulenti. The Garibaldi Towers and the adjacent Bosco Verticale skyscrapers, the Lombardy regional government building, the Galfa Tower, the Municipal Technical Services Tower, the Pirelli Skyscraper, the residential towers Solaria, Solea and Aria, and a portion of the Diamante Tower are visible. In addition to this, from the level of the square it is possible to have an impressive overview of the Unicredit Tower, which at 231 meters is the tallest skyscraper in Italy.

A symbol of contemporary Milan, Piazza Gae Aulenti is the setting for a number of commercials and photo shoots, as well as musical and social events, thanks in part to the presence of IBM Studios, a multipurpose wood-and-concrete space on the border between the square and the Library of Trees.

Coordinates: 45°29'1"N, 9°11'25"E

Address

Viale Luigi Sturzo, 47Zona 9 (Garibaldi Repubblica)Milan 20124 Italy

Contact

+39 345 173 9010

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Piazza Gae Aulenti open?

Piazza Gae Aulenti is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza Gae Aulenti?

Nearby attractions include Unicredit Tower, Milan (1 min walk), Garibaldi Towers, Milan (4 min walk), Bosco Verticale, Milan (4 min walk), Milan/North, Milan (5 min walk).

How to get to Piazza Gae Aulenti by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza Gae Aulenti:

Metro

Garibaldi FS • Lines: M2, M5 (4 min walk)
Gioia • Lines: M2 (7 min walk)

Bus

Via Gioia - Via Vespucci • Lines: 43 (4 min walk)
Stazione Garibaldi M2 M5 • Lines: Nm2 (5 min walk)

Train

Milano Porta Garibaldi superficie (4 min walk)
Milano Porta Garibaldi passante (5 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Garibaldi M2 M5 • Lines: 10, 33 (5 min walk)
Via Rosales • Lines: 10, 33 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Caiazzo • Lines: 90, 92 (24 min walk)
Via Bernina • Lines: 91, 92 (24 min walk)