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The seaside in Milan...
The seaside in Milan The Milan Aquarium is one of the oldest in the world (1906).
The attractive building with its rich exterior façades decorated with antiquities is situated in the Parco Sempione near the Castello Sforzesco and the Arena.
Exotic exhibits can be found in the large tank dedicated to the nearest tropical sea, the Red Sea, as a possible future evolution of the Mediterranean. Currently on show are 36 tanks with around 100 species of aquatic life forms.
Its library contains material on marine science, and is one of the richest specialised collections in Lombardy, not to mention Italy. Visits follow a variety of itineraries and are designed for children and adults of all ages. The Istituto per gli Studi sul Mare (Institute for Marine Studies) offers theoretical and practical courses on marine biology.
How to get there:
VIALE GADIO 2
20121 MILAN
MM2 Lanza stop
BUS no.57 Viale Gadio stop
TRAMS 3, 4, 7, 12, 14 Piazzale Marengo stop
Opening Hours:
from Tuesday to Sunday: 9.30am-1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Tickets:
entrance free
For further information:
Tel 02.88.46.57.50
Fax 02.88.46.57.51
www.acquariocivicomilano.eu
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