UniCredit Tower

Milan, Italy

The UniCredit Tower rises as Italy’s tallest skyscraper, anchoring Milan’s Porta Nuova business district. Its sleek spire frames the contemporary skyline that surrounds Piazza Gae Aulenti, offering travelers a clear point of reference for the city’s modern pulse.

Why choose UniCredit Tower

When you stand beneath its glass façade, you sense Milan’s shift from historic canals to cutting‑edge design. The tower’s presence lets you read the city’s future while staying rooted in the lively waterfront atmosphere that other sites miss.

Best for: Architecture · Photography · First-timers

Start your Porta Nuova half‑day here

Begin at the UniCredit Tower, then stroll through Piazza Gae Aulenti before a nearby bite, keeping the modern skyline in view.

1. Late afternoon — UniCredit Tower
2. 17:30 — Piazza Gae Aulenti
3. 18:00 — Ristorante Ratanà

Visit tips

• Arrive after 16:00 for softer glass reflections and clearer skyline photos.
• Use the piazza’s open space to capture the tower from low angles.
• Visit late afternoon for the best contrast between glass and sunset light.
• Allow 30 minutes to walk the surrounding piazza and capture skyline photos.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 30–45 minutes
• Best time of day: Late afternoon
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.3 by 636 reviewers
• Tags: modern architecture, city skyline, photography spot, business district

Nearby attractions

• LùBar — bar, 18 min walk
• Ravioleria Sarpi — restaurant, 14 min walk
• Ristorante Ratanà — bar, 4 min walk
• Piazza Gae Aulenti — attraction, 1 min walk
• Pavé — restaurant, 14 min walk
• Ta-Hua — restaurant, 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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