Bosco Verticale

Milan, Italy

Bosco Verticale is a pair of residential towers in Milan whose façades are covered with trees and plants, showcasing sustainable architecture. It stands out as a photogenic landmark that illustrates how urban living can integrate greenery.

Why choose Bosco Verticale

You’ll experience a striking example of vertical forest design that you won’t find in typical city skylines, offering a fresh perspective on how architecture can coexist with nature.

Best for: Architecture · Photography · Sustainability

Start your Milan morning with Bosco Verticale

Begin at the vertical forest, then stroll to nearby sights and finish with a local bite.

1. Morning — Bosco Verticale
2. 11:00 — Piazza Gae Aulenti
3. Lunch — Ristorante Ratanà

Visit tips

• View the towers from Piazza Gae Aulenti for a clear skyline contrast.
• The façades are private residences; you can only photograph from the street.
• Visit in the early morning for softer light and fewer crowds.
• Allow about 15 minutes to walk around the base and capture photos.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 0.5–1 hour
• Best time of day: Early morning, before 9:00
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.3 by 987 reviewers
• Tags: photo opportunity, sustainable design, urban nature

Nearby attractions

• Ravioleria Sarpi — restaurant, 15 min walk
• Ristorante Ratanà — bar, 2 min walk
• Piazza Gae Aulenti — attraction, 3 min walk
• Pavé — restaurant, 15 min walk
• Ta-Hua — restaurant, 8 min walk
• Antica Trattoria della Pesa — bar, 8 min walk

More things to do in Milan

• San Siro Stadium
• Panzerotti Luini
• Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio
• Piazza del Duomo
• Fondazione Prada
• Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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