Sempione Park and the Sirens’ Bridge

The Parco Sempione and the Mermaids' Bridge, the green lung of Milan

After so many monuments, nothing like a little fresh air: the Parco Sempione, behind the Sforza Castle, offers a vast green space in the heart of Milan. There you discover the romantic Mermaids' Bridge. The Milan audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this English-style park, a haven of peace of the city.

A great English-style park

Laid out in the English style, the Parco Sempione stretches over about forty hectares behind the Sforza Castle. It is one of the largest green spaces of Milan, punctuated by bodies of water, paths and monuments. There you find notably the Mermaids' Bridge, or Ponte delle Sirenette, one of the oldest iron bridges of the city, adorned with statues of mermaids, become a prized romantic place.

What to see

Here you enjoy the vast lawns, the bodies of water, the shaded paths and the picturesque Mermaids' Bridge. The park also houses several monuments and offers fine perspectives of the castle and the Arco della Pace. It is a refreshing stop, ideal for a break in the green in the heart of Milan, after the visit of the great sites.

Practical information

The Parco Sempione lies behind the Sforza Castle, in the centre of Milan, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public park, freely accessible during opening hours, which vary with the season. Its flat paths suit a family stroll; the Mermaids' Bridge is freely discovered during the walk.

What is the Parco Sempione?

It is a great English-style park of about forty hectares, behind the Sforza Castle, one of the largest green spaces of Milan.

What is the Mermaids' Bridge?

It is one of the oldest iron bridges of Milan, adorned with statues of mermaids, located in the Parco Sempione and become a prized romantic place.