Autosilo Ci. Pa. - Via Emanuele Filiberto, 6 - 20149 Milan The Portello district of Milan, located in the northwest of the city, is an area rich in industrial history that has undergone significant urban transformation in recent decades. Originally known for…
Autosilo Ci. Pa. - Via Emanuele Filiberto, 6 - 20149 Milan
The Portello district of Milan, located in the northwest of the city, is an area rich in industrial history that has undergone significant urban transformation in recent decades. Originally known for hosting the Alfa Romeo factory, Portello today presents itself as a modern residential and commercial district, with numerous points of tourist interest
Parco Industria Alfa Romeo - Portello
One of the main places of interest is the Parco Industria Alfa Romeo - Portello, a green area of about 65,000 square meters built on the site of the former Alfa Romeo factory. The park is characterized by two artificial hills built with rubble and excavated earth, which represent a historical continuity with the Montagnetta di San Siro. Inside the park there are several thematic areas, including the hill of prehistory, the hill of history and the Time Garden, a space that symbolizes the passage of time through architectural and natural elements.
Piazza Gino Valle
Another significant attraction is Piazza Gino Valle, the largest square in Milan with a surface area of 20,000 square meters. Designed as part of the urban redevelopment process of the area, the square serves as a connection point between the Portello, the fair structure and the new congress center designed by Mario Bellini.
Portello Shopping Center
For shopping enthusiasts, the Portello Shopping Center offers a wide range of shops, restaurants and services, making it an ideal destination to spend a day of shopping and relaxation.
Church of Sant'Anna Matrona
From a cultural and religious point of view, the Church of Sant'Anna Matrona is worth a visit. Built between 1959 and 1960 and designed by the architect Cassi Ramelli, the church has a gabled façade covered in exposed brick and Botticino marble, with an interior with three naves divided by pentagonal pillars.
Events and Shows
Portello is also home to events related to design and culture. Since 2020, the neighborhood has become part of the Fuori Salone circuit, thanks to its vocation for renewal and the presence of interventions by great contemporary Italian and international designers.
Neighboring Areas and Other Places of Interest
CityLife: a modern residential and commercial district, known for its towers designed by world-famous architects and for its vast public park.
QT8: born as an experimental urbanization project during the 8th Triennale in 1947, it is home to Monte Stella, an artificial hill made with the rubble of the bombings of the Second World War.
Fiera Milano: the city's historic trade fair district, now partly converted into residential and commercial spaces.
The Portello neighborhood and its neighboring areas are an example of how Milan has managed to transform abandoned industrial areas into modern neighborhoods full of services, green spaces and cultural attractions, offering visitors a unique experience between past and present.
