Giardini Perego

Giardini Perego is an English-style park in central Milan featuring winding paths and structured rock gardens throughout its layout. Various tree species including maple, hornbeam, and English oak grow across the roughly 4,200 square meter space.

The park began in 1778 when the Perego family purchased land from a former monastery and hired architect Luigi Canonica to design it. This development marked a shift from religious to private use of the land in that part of the city.

A statue of Vertunno, the Roman god of gardens, from the 18th century stands in the park as a reminder of its aristocratic past. It reflects how important gardens and their mythological guardians were to wealthy families of that era.

The park is open daily from 7:00 AM year-round, closing between 7:00 PM in winter and 10:00 PM in summer months. Plan your visit before sunset to enjoy the space and paths in natural light.

The park contains several unusual tree species, including a particularly large hackberry tree that visitors often overlook. These mature specimens reflect the careful plant selection typical of English garden design from that era.