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Porta Nuova is Milan's modern business and residential district north of the historic center, anchored by Piazza Gae Aulenti, the Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) towers, the UniCredit Tower, and the adjacent Corso Como concept stores. Non-EU visitors validate VAT refund forms electronically at OTELLO kiosks at Milan Linate, Malpensa, or Bergamo airports before flying out.
Porta Nuova concentrates modern district with contemporary shopping in central Milan. Best for Contemporary fashion, Modern shopping and Urban style, with typical VAT-refund savings of €200-800 per shopper.
Modern circular plaza with mid-to-upscale chains, the UniCredit Tower (Italy's tallest building), and direct access to Bosco Verticale and the Corso Como concept stores
Pedestrianized 250m corso with 10 Corso Como concept store, cocktail bars, and design boutiques
Cross-street with mid-to-upscale Italian chains and small design shops
Piazza Gae Aulenti is named after architect Gae Aulenti and serves as Porta Nuova's pedestrianized central plaza; UniCredit Tower at no. 3 is Italy's tallest building at 231m
Bosco Verticale's two towers (80m and 110m) at Via Gaetano de Castillia 11 are visible from Piazza Gae Aulenti; freely viewable but not publicly accessible
Porta Nuova is a designated tourism zone, so shops and the 10 Corso Como complex open Sundays year-round
Closest Metro stops: Garibaldi FS (M2 Green, M5 Lilac) directly under Piazza Gae Aulenti, Porta Nuova FS (suburban rail), Centrale (M2, M3) one stop east
Combine Porta Nuova with adjacent Corso Como (10 Corso Como), Brera (10-minute walk south), and Isola (Bosco Verticale view) for a half-day
Piazza Gae Aulenti is Milan's modern central plaza in the Porta Nuova district, completed in 2012 and named after Italian architect Gae Aulenti. The circular plaza sits 6m above street level on a podium and connects the UniCredit Tower (Italy's tallest building at 231m), Bosco Verticale, and Corso Como pedestrian street. Mid-to-upscale chains line the perimeter.
Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) is a pair of residential towers at Via Gaetano de Castillia 11, designed by Stefano Boeri and completed in 2014. The 80m and 110m towers host 800 trees and 20,000 plants on their facades, the world's first vertical forest concept. Residential only; freely viewable from Piazza Gae Aulenti.
Yes. Porta Nuova is a designated tourism zone, so chains around Piazza Gae Aulenti and the Corso Como concept stores open Sundays from 11am to 8pm year-round. Restaurants and bars on the plaza operate Sundays as well.
Metro Line 3 (Yellow) from Duomo to Garibaldi FS in 4 minutes, then walk 1 minute to Piazza Gae Aulenti. Alternatively, walk 25 minutes north via Brera and Corso Garibaldi for a scenic route. Tram 4 also runs the same axis.
Garibaldi FS on M2 (Green) and M5 (Lilac) sits directly under Piazza Gae Aulenti, with the south exit emerging in the plaza. Porta Nuova FS suburban rail station is adjacent. Centrale on M2 and M3 is one stop east at the central railway station.
Get up to 22% VAT back shopping 10 Corso Como in Milan. Iconic concept store and gallery. OTELLO digital validation at Linate, Malpensa, or Bergamo.
BicoccaGet up to 22% VAT back shopping Bicocca in Milan. Modern area with shopping center. OTELLO digital validation at Linate, Malpensa, or Bergamo.
BreraGet up to 22% VAT back shopping Brera in Milan. Artistic district with boutiques and galleries. OTELLO digital validation at Linate, Malpensa, or Bergamo.
CentraleGet up to 22% VAT back shopping Centrale in Milan. Station area with shopping and dining. OTELLO digital validation at Linate, Malpensa, or Bergamo.
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