Arco della Pace, Milan

Name: Arco della Pace
Address: Piazza Sempione, Milan, 20154, Italy

#48 among attractions in Milan

Arch, Historical place, Monuments and statues, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

Porta Sempione is a city gate of Milan, Italy. The name is used both to refer to the gate proper and to the surrounding district, a part of the Zone 1 division, including the major avenue of Corso Sempione. The gate is marked by a landmark triumphal arch called Arco della Pace, dating back to the 19th century, although its origins can be traced back to a gate of the Roman walls of Milan. ()

Local name: Porta Sempione Coordinates: 45°28'30"N, 9°10'18"E

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Piazza SempioneCentro Storico (Parco Sempione)Milan 20154 Italy

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Arco della Pace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gallerie d'Italia, Museum of Musical Instruments, Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum, Teatro alla Scala.

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Museum, Gothic architecture, Specialty museum
Museum of Musical Instruments, Milan
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0.5 miSE
Museum, Gothic architecture, Art museum
Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum, Milan
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1 miSE
Grand opera house for Italian classics
Teatro alla Scala, Milan
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0.5 miSE
Museum, Gothic architecture, Art museum
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0.5 miE
Stadium hosting sports and concerts
Arena Civica, Milan
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0.4 miE
Art Nouveau architecture, Aquarium, Park
Acquario Civico, Milan
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0.5 miSE
Museum, Gothic architecture, Art museum
Museo d'Arte Antica, Milan
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0.5 miNE
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Via Paolo Sarpi, Milan
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0.9 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eataly Milan Smeraldo, Milan
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Arco della Pace open?

Arco della Pace is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Arco della Pace?

Nearby attractions include Torre Branca, Milan (4 min walk), Sant'Ambrogio ad Nemus, Milan (6 min walk), Triennale di Milano, Milan (6 min walk), Centro di Documentazione Ebraica Contemporanea, Milan (7 min walk).

How to get to Arco della Pace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arco della Pace:

Tram

Arco della Pace • Lines: 1, 10 (4 min walk)
Via Pagano Via Canova • Lines: 1, 10 (4 min walk)

Bus

Via Pagano - Via Canova • Lines: 61 (4 min walk)
Triennale • Lines: 61 (7 min walk)

Train

Milano Nord Cadorna (13 min walk)
Milano Nord Domodossola (16 min walk)

Metro

Cadorna • Lines: M1, M2 (14 min walk)
Lanza • Lines: M2 (15 min walk)