Porta Monforte, Milan

#354 among attractions in Milan

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Porta Monforte is a district of Milan, Italy, located within the Zone 3 administrative division. It is named after the eponymous city gate, which was added in the 1890s to the existing Spanish walls of the city. The gate was meant to serve as a customs office; the tax booths were designed by Luigi Tormenti and completed in 1889. While the addition of the Monforte city gate was intended to absorb part of the traffic going through Porta Venezia and Porta Vittoria, Porta Monforte remained a minor gate. The gate itself has since been demolished; it was located in what is now Piazza del Tricolore. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°28'4"N, 9°12'25"E

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Zona 4 (XXII Marzo)Milan Italy

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

Nearby attractions include: Biblioteca del Museo civico di storia naturale, Casa Guazzoni, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte.

0.4 miNW
Exhibitions of human and animal biology
Biblioteca del Museo civico di storia naturale, Milan
11 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Milan, Italy, the Biblioteca del Museo Civico di Storia Naturale stands as a beacon of knowledge for those with a keen interest in the natural world. This esteemed library is an integral part of Milan's renowned Natural History...
0.5 miN
Palace, Art Nouveau architecture
Casa Guazzoni, Milan
13 min walk • Casa Guazzoni is a hidden gem nestled in the bustling city of Milan, Italy, and stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This remarkable building is a prime example of the Art Nouveau movement, which swept through Europe at the turn of the 20th...
0.5 miNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Milan
13 min walk • The Galleria d'Arte Moderna, nestled in the heart of Milan, Italy, stands as a beacon of modern art, offering an extensive collection that spans the 18th to the 20th century. Housed in the neoclassical Villa Reale, the museum showcases an impressive array of paintings...
0.5 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Garden
Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, Milan
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Milan, Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, also known as Villa Reale, is an exquisite example of neoclassical elegance and a historical palace that echoes the grandeur of a bygone era. Constructed in the late 18th century, this opulent residence was...
0.5 miNW
Museum showcasing contemporary art
Contemporary Arts Pavilion, Milan
14 min walk • The Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea or PAC is a museum of contemporary art in Milan, Italy. It is on via Palestro, next to the Galleria d'Arte Moderna, and across from the Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli.
~1930 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Art Nouveau architecture
Palazzo Castiglioni, Milan
10 min walk • Palazzo Castiglioni is an Art Nouveau palace of Milan, northern Italy. It was designed by Giuseppe Sommaruga in the Liberty style and built between 1901 and 1903. The rusticated blocks of the basement imitate a natural rocky shape, while the rest of the decorations are inspired by 18th century stuccos.
0.5 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
San Babila, Milan
12 min walk • San Babila is a Romanesque-style Roman Catholic church in Milan, region of Lombardy, Italy. It was once considered the third most important in the city after the Duomo and the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio. It is dedicated to saint Babylas of Antioch.
0.4 miW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Architecture
Casa Fontana-Silvestri, Milan
10 min walk • Casa Fontana-Silvestri is one of the few Renaissance buildings surviving in Milan, Italy. The main structure dates back to the 12th century, but its current form is due to a thorough modification that were made at the end of the 14th century, in a style that mixes Renaissance and Gothic elements.
0.5 miN
Architecture
Albergo diurno Venezia, Milan
13 min walk • The Albergo diurno Venezia is a structure built under Piazza Oberdan in Milan, on the western side towards Via Tadino.
~1080 ftSW
Palace, Art Nouveau architecture, Architecture
Casa Campanini, Milan
6 min walk • Casa Campanini is an art nouveau building in Milan, Italy, located at 11, Via Bellini. It was completed between 1903 and 1906 by architect Alfredo Campanini, who later inhabited the building.
~1850 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Forts and castles
Palazzo Serbelloni, Milan
9 min walk • The Palazzo Serbelloni is a Neoclassical palace in Milan. The palace at the site was constructed for the aristocrat Gabrio Serbelloni. In the late 18th century, the palace was extensively reconstructed including the façade by Simone Cantoni. The palace was used in 1796 for three months by Napoleon and Josephine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Monforte?

Nearby attractions include Casa Campanini, Milan (6 min walk), Palazzo Berri-Meregalli, Milan (7 min walk), Villa Necchi Campiglio, Milan (7 min walk), Santa Maria della Passione, Milan (7 min walk).

How to get to Porta Monforte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Monforte:

Tram

Piazza Tricolore • Lines: 19, 9 (1 min walk)
Viale Premuda • Lines: 19, 9 (5 min walk)

Bus

Piazza Tricolore • Lines: 54, 61 (1 min walk)
C.so Monforte - Via Donizetti • Lines: 54, 61 (4 min walk)

Metro

Palestro • Lines: M1 (9 min walk)
San Babila • Lines: M1 (12 min walk)

Trolleybus

Dateo • Lines: 92 (13 min walk)
Viale Piceno - Via Archimede • Lines: 92 (14 min walk)

Train

Milano Dateo (13 min walk)
Milano Porta Venezia (15 min walk)