Torre Branca, Steel observation tower in Parco Sempione, Milan, Italy
Torre Branca is an observation tower standing 109 meters high in Parco Sempione, designed by Gio Ponti and Cesare Chodi with a hexagonal steel structure. An elevator travels through the open framework with multiple levels to reach a viewing platform at the top.
The tower was built in 1933 for the fifth Milan Triennial and was initially named Torre Littoria, then Torre del Parco. The structure was completed in a few months to accompany the exhibition and received its current name 70 years later.
The tower has borne the Branca family name since 2002, industrialists who financed its restoration. The slender steel structure from the 1930s stands in a park laid out in the 19th century, creating a contrast between nature and engineering.
The elevator brings visitors to the viewing platform in less than a minute, and the tower is open from Wednesday through Sunday. The narrow steel framework is visible from among the park trees and easy to locate.
From the platform on clear days, visitors can see the Alps, the Apennines, and the plain at the same time. This rare perspective from within the city shows multiple mountain ranges in a single view.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Milan offers photography locations for all skill levels. The city blends historic architecture with modern design, creating varied opportunities for photographers. The Milan Cathedral displays a detailed gothic facade, while contemporary structures like Bosco Verticale combine residential buildings...
Arch of Peace
271 m
Triennale di Milano
176 m
Parco Sempione
186 m
Porta Sempione
245 m
Arena Civica
503 m
Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco
585 m
Palazzo dell'Arte Bernocchi
130 m
Museum of Musical Instruments
583 m
Egyptian Museum of Milan
567 m
Ponte delle Sirenette
297 m
Triennale Design Museum
133 m
Palazzina Appiani
484 m
Equestrian statue of Napoléon III
281 m
Corpus Domini Church
264 m
Biblioteca Trivulziana
530 m
Torre del Parco
264 m
Sestiga della Pace
271 m
Villino Maria Luisa
564 m
Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum
545 m
Villino Hoepli
372 m
Raccolte extraeuropee del Castello Sforzesco
578 m
Applied Arts Collection of Milan
524 m
Parco Sempione Library
207 m
Biblioteca provinciale dei Carmelitani scalzi
406 m
Casa Dugnani
528 m
Casa Sardi
523 m
Castello Sforzesco - Rocchetta
567 m
Elephant porch
567 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes