Bosco Verticale
Milan, Italy
Unlike traditional skyscrapers, its terraces are home to over 800 trees, creating a vertical ecosystem in the city.
Bosco Verticale is a complex of two residential towers in Milan, completed in 2014. The buildings, 111 and 76 meters high, were designed by Boeri Studio. Over 800 trees, 5000 shrubs, and 15,000 perennial plants were planted on their terraces, creating a unique vertical ecosystem. This project is an example of sustainable architecture, integrating nature with the urban environment. The building has received international recognition, including the International Highrise Award in 2015. A visit allows for observation of an innovative approach to greenery in urban planning.
- Visit time: 30 min
What to look for
- The facades of the towers with rich vegetation.
- The surroundings of the Porta Nuova district.
- The panorama of Milan from street level.
Before you go
- Best time: During the day.
- Crowds: Weekend afternoons.
- Note: No access to the interiors of the buildings, observation from the outside.
Good to know
- The terraces of Bosco Verticale host as many trees as would fit on one hectare of forest, contributing to smog reduction and oxygen production in the city center.
- The plant irrigation system uses recycled water, minimizing the consumption of natural resources and supporting the ecological nature of the project.
Sources: pl.wikipedia.org, stefanoboeriarchitetti.net
How long does it take to visit Bosco Verticale?
Plan about 30 min.
Nearby
- BAM - Biblioteca degli Alberi — 200 m
- Ratanà — 210 m
- Piazza Gae Aulenti — 270 m
- Frida Isola — 410 m
- Blue Note Milano — 430 m
- Porta Garibaldi — 630 m
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