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Italy
Once you left Brera, you immerse yourselves in the new rising architectures of the Porta Nuova district. From now on you will have the impression of visiting another era of the city: Palazzo Lombardia, Biblioteca degli Alberi, Unicredit tower, Bosco Verticale, a paradise for architecture enthusiasts.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Porta Nuova, the gleaming architectural heart of 21st-century Milan. This area represents one of the most ambitious urban regeneration projects in Europe, transforming a former industrial and railway wasteland into a…
Listen in the app2The UniCredit Tower: Italy's Soaring Icon
Standing directly before you is the UniCredit Tower, the undisputed centerpiece of the Porta Nuova skyline. Reaching a height of 231 meters, it holds the title of the tallest building in Italy. …
Listen in the app3Bosco Verticale: The Living Skyscrapers
Look toward the Isola district to see the Bosco Verticale, or 'Vertical Forest,' perhaps the most photographed buildings in modern Milan. These two residential towers, designed by Stefano Boeri, are a radical experiment in…
Listen in the app4The BAM: Biblioteca degli Alberi
Between the towering skyscrapers lies the BAM, or 'Library of Trees' (Biblioteca degli Alberi), a public park that serves as the green lungs of Porta Nuova. Designed by the Dutch landscape architect Petra Blaisse, this is not…
Listen in the app5Varesine and the Diamond Tower
Turning our attention toward the Varesine area, we see the striking Diamond Tower. True to its name, this 140-meter tall building features a faceted geometry that resembles a cut diamond. …
Listen in the app6Mercato Centrale: The Culinary Pulse
A short walk from the heart of Porta Nuova brings us to the Mercato Centrale, located within the magnificent Milano Centrale railway station. While technically just outside the main district, it is an essential part of the Porta…
Listen in the app7The Pedestrian Promenade and Corso Como
As we head south from Piazza Gae Aulenti, we follow a sleek pedestrian promenade that bridges the gap between the futuristic towers and the historic heart of the city. This path leads us toward Corso Como, one of Milan's most…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Porta Nuova district, take a moment to look back at the skyline you've just explored. This is more than just a collection of skyscrapers; it is a statement of intent. …
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What is Porta Nuova?
Porta Nuova is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4800, 9.1926 |
| Last updated |
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