Milano Centrale railway station

Milano Centrale is a terminal railway station in Milan with 24 platforms under steel and glass canopies. The facility spans a width of roughly 200 meters (650 feet) and reaches a height of around 72 meters (230 feet).

The cornerstone was laid in 1906 by King Victor Emmanuel III, but construction was delayed considerably by the First World War. The opening finally took place in 1931 following designs by architect Ulisse Stacchini.

The name refers to its central role in the urban railway network and the convergence of multiple lines at this point. Travelers move through wide halls clad in marble and stone that recall a public palace.

High-speed trains connect the city with other Italian cities and with Switzerland, France, and Germany. Display boards in the main halls show departure times and platform numbers, which may change at short notice.

Platform 21 now serves as a memorial site for deportations during the Second World War and preserves the memory of that time. The area remains accessible to visitors and offers a quiet space for reflection away from the travel activity.

Location: Milan

Inception: 1931

Architects: Ulisse Stacchini

Creator: Giannino Castiglioni

Official opening: 1931

Elevation above the sea: 132 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: RFI;Grandi Stazioni

Part of: Treno Alta Velocità

Address: Piazza Duca d'Aosta

Website: http://milanocentrale.it

GPS coordinates: 45.48588,9.20426

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43