Basilicas Park, Milan

Name: Basilicas Park
Address: Parco delle Basiliche, Milan, 20123, Italy

#132 among attractions in Milan

Park, Relax in park, Playground

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Parco Papa Giovanni Paolo II, best known by its historic name Basilicas Park is a city park of Milan, Italy, located in Zone 1. It owes its name to the fact that it connects two major basilicas, the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio. The park has an overall area of 40.700 m², bisected by Via Molino delle Armi, one of the avenues comprising the Cerchia dei Navigli ring road. ()

Local name: Parco Papa Giovanni Paolo II Created: 1956Elevation: 397 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°27'20"N, 9°10'56"E

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Parco delle BasilicheZona 5 (Ticinese)Milan 20123 Italy

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Basilicas Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Naviglio Pavese, Colonne di San Lorenzo, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Porta Ticinese.

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Canal
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Ancient Roman ruin with marble columns
Colonne di San Lorenzo, Milan
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~910 ftN
4th-century church with historic mosaics
Basilica of San Lorenzo, Milan
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~800 ftNW
Landmark neoclassical city gate
Porta Ticinese, Milan
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Church
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~550 ftS
Church
Portinari Chapel, Milan
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~610 ftS
Grand Catholic church with a museum
Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio, Milan
3 min walk • The Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio is a church in Milan in northern Italy, which is in the Basilicas Park city park. It was for many years an important stop for pilgrims on their journey to Rome or to the Holy Land, because it was said to contain the tomb of the Three Magi or Three Kings.
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~1500 ftE
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Well-known skyscraper with unique design
Torre Velasca, Milan
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Basilicas Park open?

Basilicas Park is open:

Monday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Sunday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Basilicas Park?

Nearby attractions include Diocesan Museum of Milan, Milan (2 min walk), Portinari Chapel, Milan (3 min walk), Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio, Milan (3 min walk), Porta Ticinese, Milan (4 min walk).

How to get to Basilicas Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilicas Park:

Bus

Via Molino delle Armi - Piazza Vetra • Lines: 94 (3 min walk)
Colonne di San Lorenzo • Lines: 94 (4 min walk)

Tram

Colonne di San Lorenzo • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
Piazza Sant'Eustorgio • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)

Metro

Missori • Lines: M3 (12 min walk)
Sant'Ambrogio • Lines: M2 (16 min walk)

Train

Milano Porta Genova (17 min walk)
Milano Nord Cadorna (25 min walk)

Trolleybus

Viale Toscana - Via Castelbarco • Lines: 90 (19 min walk)
Tibaldi • Lines: 90, 91 (20 min walk)