Porta Genova, Milan

Name: Porta Genova
Address: Milan, Italy

#297 among attractions in Milan

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Porta Genova is a neighborhood of Milan, Italy, located within the Zone 6 administrative division. The name "Porta Genova" means "Genoa gate"; the district is named after a city gate of the old Spanish Walls of Milan, namely that leading to Genoa, that used to be in what is now Piazza Cantore. The only remnants of the old gate are the small buildings that used to house the customs offices, which replaced the Spanish gate in the 19th Century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°27'24"N, 9°10'29"E

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Centro Storico (Magenta - San Vittore)Milan Italy

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Porta Genova – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Holy Mary of Grace, Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Castello Cova, Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio.

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Church with Da Vinci's The Last Supper
Church of Holy Mary of Grace, Milan
17 min walk • The Church of Holy Mary of Grace, more commonly known as Santa Maria delle Grazie, is a renowned cultural and spiritual landmark situated in the heart of Milan, Italy. This church is a shining example of Renaissance architecture and is most famous for housing one of...
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Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Milan
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Milan, the Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci stands as a tribute to human ingenuity and a celebration of scientific progress. This expansive museum, the largest of its kind in Italy, is dedicated to the Renaissance genius...
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Palace
Castello Cova, Milan
11 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Milan, Italy, Castello Cova stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This stately castle, with its imposing architecture and storied past, provides a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of Milanese nobility.
~1970 ftN
1100s church with a columned courtyard
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan
10 min walk • The Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio is a cornerstone of religious history and a beacon of Lombard Romanesque architecture in the heart of Milan, Italy. This venerable church, dedicated to Milan's patron saint, Saint Ambrose, has been a significant spiritual and cultural site...
~1640 ftS
Canal
Naviglio Pavese, Milan
8 min walk • The Naviglio Pavese is an integral part of Milan's intricate canal system, offering a picturesque slice of history nestled within Italy's bustling fashion capital. This canal, stretching from the Darsena di Porta Ticinese in Milan to Pavia, was completed in the early...
~1740 ftE
Ancient Roman ruin with marble columns
Colonne di San Lorenzo, Milan
9 min walk • The Colonne di San Lorenzo or Columns of San Lorenzo is a group of ancient Roman ruins, located in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in central Milan, region of Lombardy, northern Italy.
0.6 miN
Archaeological museum in former convent
Archaeological Museum, Milan
17 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Milan is located in the ex-convent of the Monastero Maggiore, alongside the ancient church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, with entrance on Corso Magenta.
~1980 ftE
4th-century church with historic mosaics
Basilica of San Lorenzo, Milan
10 min walk • The Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore is a church in Milan, northern Italy. Located within the city's ring of canals, it was originally built in Roman times and subsequently rebuilt several times over a number of centuries.
0.7 miN
Church known for its frescoes and artwork
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Milan
17 min walk • San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is a church in Milan, northern Italy. It was originally attached to the most important female convent of the Benedictines in the city, Monastero Maggiore, which is now in use as the Civic Archaeological Museum.
~1650 ftE
Landmark neoclassical city gate
Porta Ticinese, Milan
8 min walk • The ancient Porta Ticinese is one of the three medieval gates of the city that still exist in modern Milan, together with the medieval Porta Nuova in Manzoni street and the Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio.
~400 ftNW
Church
Basilica di San Vincenzo in Prato, Milan
2 min walk • The basilica of San Vincenzo in Prato is a church in Milan, northern Italy. It is the only one in city which has entirely maintained its original Palaeo-Christian appearance. The church is located in Via Daniele Crespi 6, Milan.

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Which popular attractions are close to Porta Genova?

Nearby attractions include Basilica di San Vincenzo in Prato, Milan (2 min walk), Conca del Naviglio, Milan (6 min walk), Milan amphitheatre, Milan (6 min walk), Naviglio Pavese, Milan (8 min walk).

How to get to Porta Genova by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Genova:

Tram

C.so Genova Via Ariberto • Lines: 14, 2 (2 min walk)
P.le Cantore • Lines: 10, 14, 2 (4 min walk)

Bus

Piazzale Cantore • Lines: 74 (3 min walk)
Piazza Resistenza Partigiana • Lines: 94 (6 min walk)

Metro

Sant'Agostino • Lines: M2 (7 min walk)
Sant'Ambrogio • Lines: M2 (9 min walk)

Train

Milano Porta Genova (10 min walk)
Milano Nord Cadorna (21 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piazza Belfanti • Lines: 90, 91 (23 min walk)
Viale Liguria • Lines: 90, 91 (23 min walk)