Giovanni Testori Park

Giovanni Testori Park is an urban green space in northern Milan with walking paths, sports areas, and recreational facilities spread across about 15 acres. The grounds feature designated zones for different activities, from sports to children's play areas, all organized within the park's layout.

The park opened in 1969 on the grounds of a garden village built in 1919 that housed war veterans and railway workers in single-story homes. The transformation converted private residential land into a public space while echoes of the original village layout remain embedded in the site.

The park takes its name from Giovanni Testori, an Italian writer and art critic who captured the character of this area in his literary works. His legacy connects visitors to the literary heritage that shaped how people understood this northern Milan neighborhood.

The park has designated courts for basketball and volleyball, a dedicated dog area for off-leash play, and a large playground for children. Visitors can explore the grounds on foot via the network of paths that connect different activity zones throughout the site.

The park's internal road system preserves the original garden village layout, with streets named after tree species that once lined them. This hidden naming tradition reveals how the earlier neighborhood was designed with plants in mind, a detail many visitors overlook.

Location: Milan

Official opening: 1969

Website: https://comune.milano.it/aree-tematiche/verde/verde-pubblico/parchi-cittadini/parco-giovanni-testori-ex-campo-dei-fiori

GPS coordinates: 45.49873,9.15484

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43