10 Monuments & Statues in Milan That You Shouldn't Miss

April 23, 2022 Tambra Mccollister

One of the world’s fashion capitals, Milan offers endless opportunities for chic shopping. Hit the artsy neighborhood of Brera for leather goods and Via Monte Napoleone for exclusive, expensive boutiques. The enchanting mosaics and glass vaults of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II make shoppers feel like they’re wandering inside a painting. Take break from your spree to gape at the iconic Duomo, then grab tickets to a performance at La Scala. Post-opera, the Navigli district pulses with late-night activity.
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1. Leonardo da Vinci's Horse

San Siro Hippodrome Cultural Park Between The Racetrack And The Soccer Stadium, Milan Italy http://www.davincisciencecenter.org/about/leonardo-and-the-horse/the-full-story-of-leonardos-horse
Excellent
44%
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42%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Leonardo da Vinci's Horse

Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy

Wonderful horse of Leonardo da Vinci, must see. His story is very strange. The study for the realization of this equestrian masterpiece began in 1482, when Ludovico il Moro, Duke of Milan, proposed to Leonardo to build the largest equestrian statue in the world. In 1493, the first design was modified and another design like this was implemented and displayed. A clay copy was also shown publicly. Everything was ready but the 100 tons of bronze, necessary to make the statue, were not available due to the merger of several cannons useful for the defense of the Este duchy. In 1499, French troops arrived in Milan, which used it as a target - shot (idiots) and destroyed it. Thanks to the American Charles Dent, art collector, enthusiastic about the idea of ​​realizing Leonardo's dream, we can see this majestic work. He managed to build the company for fifteen years at a cost of $ 2.5 million, he died before seeing the horse completed. Another American, Frederik Meijer, continued to finance the project, which eventually materialized He was placed in this position in 1999. I understand that a horse is doing well in front of the Milan racecouse, but only idiots like the French in 1499 did not understand that it was a job to be placed in a central area of ​​the city

2. Arco della Pace

Piazza Sempione, Milan Italy http://www.turismo.milano.it/wps/portal/tur/en/arteecultura/architetturaemonumenti/monumenti/Arco_Pace
Excellent
41%
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45%
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4.5 based on 1,440 reviews

Arco della Pace

In 1801 Napoleon ordered the demolition of the fortifications for Milan's Castello Sforzesco. This left a large space for the piazza Sempione, now a suitable site for a monumental construction to serve as a triumphal entrance to the city. Begun in 1807 in honour of Napoleon, the arch was not finished until 1838 for the occasion of the coronation of Ferdinando I as King of Lombardy-Venetia. The work of neoclassical architect Luigi Cagnola, inspired by Settimo Severo's arch in Rome, the structure features three colossal Corinthian columns with an arch made of granite from Baveno and adorned with marble from Crevola di Ossola. It is surmounted by the famous 'sestiga della pace' -- the work of Abbondio Sangiorio -- and by four statues of victorious men on horseback.

Reviewed By blairkk25 - New Jersey, United States

I walked twice from Castello Sforzesco through the Parco Sempione to the Arco della Pace. Both times I walked back. The Arco della Pace (Arch of Peace) is impressive and a good photo opportunity. The history of Arco della Pace is connected to Napoleon.

3. Monumento Ossario Piccoli Martiri

Piazza Piccoli Martiri di Gorla, Milan Italy http://www.gorladomani.it/html/piccoli-martiri.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Monumento Ossario Piccoli Martiri

4. Monumento a Felice Cavallotti

Via Marina Angolo Via Senato, 20121 Milan Italy http://www.turismo.milano.it/wps/portal/tur/it/arteecultura/architetturaemonumenti/monumenti/monumento_felice_cavallotti
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Monumento a Felice Cavallotti

5. Pietre di Inciampo

Corso Magenta 55, 20123 Milan Italy http://www.comune.milano.it/wps/portal/ist/st/Milano_memoria/Eventi_Giorno_della_Memoria/20170119_pietre_di_inciampo
Excellent
71%
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Pietre di Inciampo

6. Colonna del Diavolo

Piazza Sant'Ambrogio 1, 20123 Milan Italy http://www.turismo.milano.it/wps/portal/tur/it/arteecultura/architetturaemonumenti/monumenti/colonna_diavolo
Excellent
40%
Good
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Colonna del Diavolo

7. Tempio della Vittoria

Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, 20121 Milan Italy
Excellent
32%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
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4.0 based on 66 reviews

Tempio della Vittoria

8. Monumento alle Cinque Giornate

Piazza Cinque Giornate, 20129 Milan Italy
Excellent
38%
Good
40%
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21%
Poor
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4.0 based on 77 reviews

Monumento alle Cinque Giornate

9. Grande Disco

Piazza Filippo Meda, 20121 Milan Italy +39 02 5810 4131 [email protected] http://www.arnaldopomodoro.it/archive/detail/122/grande-disco
Excellent
35%
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49%
Satisfactory
16%
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4.0 based on 69 reviews

Grande Disco

10. Monumento a Leonardo da Vinci

Piazza Della Scala, 20121 Milan Italy
Excellent
31%
Good
48%
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4.0 based on 281 reviews

Monumento a Leonardo da Vinci

Reviewed By paullegate - St Ives, United Kingdom

Located in Piazza della Scala and adjacent to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the sculpture of Leonardo da Vinci. The monument was erected in 1872 and was sculpted by Pietro Magni. It is an elaborately designed sculpture and portrays Leonardo da Vinci overseeing four of his students who are located on each of the four corners at the base of the monument. It is in a fitting location within the piazza and is one of many sights to be seen whilst in the city, it is a few steps away from the northern passage entrance of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

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