Attractions and Places To See in Parco Nord Milano - Top 20

Lago di Bruzzano is an artificial lake situated within Parco Nord Milano, specifically in the Bruzzano area. Constructed to manage floodwaters from the Seveso River, it serves as a recreational spot with walking and cycling paths, as well as birdwatching opportunities. The lake is fed by groundwater and features an island to support aquatic bird nesting. In the event of exceptional rainfall, the lake can temporarily hold floodwaters, which are filtered before being released back into the Seveso River. The area is monitored by surveillance cameras, and automatic barriers prevent public access during flood events.

Lake Bruzzano is an artificial lake located within the Parco Nord Milano, specifically in the Bruzzano area. Created to manage floodwaters from the Seveso River, it serves as a recreational area with walking and cycling trails, as well as birdwatching opportunities. The lake is fed by groundwater and features an island for nesting waterfowl. In the event of exceptional rainfall, the lake can temporarily retain floodwaters, which are filtered before being returned to the Seveso River. The area is monitored by surveillance cameras, and automatic barriers prevent public access during flood events.

Please remember to wear a helmet, otherwise they won't let you race.

Villa Manzoni was owned by the Counts Imbonati family, who built the oldest part of the building in the late 17th century. Upon Carlo Imbonati's death in 1805, the house and all its land were left in his will to Giulia Beccaria, mother of Alessandro Manzoni (1785–1873). When the Manzonis moved permanently from Paris to Milan in 1810, they decided to begin restoration and renovation work. During these years, from 1811 to 1818, Alessandro Manzoni personally supervised the construction of the central body, together with the architect Gottardo Speroni. The two existing buildings were joined, and the Villa acquired the architectural appearance reminiscent of the French style that characterizes Villa Manzoni today. From 1810 to 1820 he devoted himself to creating the large park, whose avenues he loved to stroll along; he planted many trees that are still present today, such as plane trees, chestnut trees, magnolias, beech trees and some plants that were innovative for the time.

This gracious villa was built in the late 17th century by the Imbonati counts. In 1805, upon the death of Carlo Imbonati and his heirs, the villa passed to Giulia Beccaria, mother of Alessandro Manzoni. The Manzoni family moved from Paris to Milan in 1810 and began restoration work on this villa, which became the country residence of the famous writer, who began writing The Betrothed here. The restoration work gave the villa its current appearance, reminiscent of 18th-century villas. The villa is currently owned by the Manzoni heirs, who use it for events, weddings, communions, confirmations, conferences, and high-level business lunches. In the summer, with the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful centuries-old park, unforgettable moments are guaranteed—for those who can afford it, of course.

The 500-meter asphalt loop, built in 2005 around one of the Seveso reservoirs, which fills up in rainy weather and forces the gates to close for safety reasons, is a meeting point and training center for thousands of cycling enthusiasts, attracting 18,000 visitors annually. Since 2011, the facility has been managed exclusively by DateciPista volunteers, who had already collaborated with Parco Nord Milano in previous years. The Parco Nord Milano Velodrome is maintained thanks to the dateciPista volunteers, passionate enthusiasts who take turns opening, maintaining, and hosting guests. It's a simple, yet concrete and sustainable model.

The park features three large bodies of water: Lake Niguarda, Lake Bruzzano, and Lake Nord in Cinisello Balsamo, along with a slightly smaller one housing the Oxy.gen pavilion, dedicated to the theme of breathing. This pavilion hosts conferences and shows, next to the Zambon pharmaceutical research center in Bresso.

great for training and maintaining speed for long stretches