San Siro area in Milan: all you need to know about the neighbourhood near the stadium

The San Siro area is one of Milan’s most recognizable districts, known primarily for the San Siro Stadium but also rich in green spaces, sports facilities, and constantly evolving residential neighborhoods.

Located in the north-western part of the city of Milan, San Siro shows a different side of Milan compared to the historic center: a wider, more popular, and dynamic area where urban history, major events, and everyday life coexist.

Let’s explore where San Siro is located, what to see, and how much housing costs.

Where the San Siro Area Is Located in Milan and How to Get There

The San Siro district is located in the north-western part of Milan, about 6 kilometers from the Duomo, and is part of Municipio 7.

The area takes its name from the old rural village of San Siro, on which the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium was built in 1926. However, it covers a much larger territory, featuring large residential complexes, green spaces, and major road arteries. It borders the QT8, Gallaratese, Baggio, and Fiera neighborhoods and is crossed by important streets such as Via Novara, Via Harar, and Piazzale Lotto.

The San Siro district is well connected by public transportation. You can reach it:

• by metro: take Line M5 (lilac) to San Siro Stadio (the most direct route), or alternatively Line M1 (red) to Lotto and transfer to M5;
• by tram: line 16;
• by bus: lines 49, 64, 78, 80, 98;
• by car: access via the Tangenziale Ovest (exits Via Novara or nearby areas).

From Milano Centrale, you can take Metro M2 (green), transfer at Garibaldi to M5 (lilac) to San Siro Stadio, or M3 (yellow), transfer to M1, then Lotto and M5.

What to See in the San Siro District of Milan

From the stadium to the racecourse, and through the area’s various green parks, there are plenty of activities and sights to enjoy in San Siro.

Meazza Stadium in San Siro: the history of a symbol

The main landmark of the area is the San Siro Stadium (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza), inaugurated in 1926 and originally designed as the home of AC Milan, with a capacity of 35,000 spectators—very modern for its time. In 1935, the Municipality of Milan acquired ownership and expanded the stadium to over 55,000 seats. From 1947, Inter Milan also began playing here. Further renovations in the 1960s increased capacity, while the last major restructuring took place for the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

Inside the stadium is the San Siro Museum, where visitors can trace the history of Inter and Milan through trophies, memorabilia, and archival materials, as well as discover the stadium’s “extra-sporting” side, from major concerts to historic events that have marked its life.

Ippodromo del Galoppo

Another historic site in the district is the Ippodromo Snai La Maura, active since 1913 and for over a century a key reference for international horse racing. Today, beyond races, it is also a space open to the city: with large gardens, food areas, and major summer concerts, the racecourse has become an important hub for leisure and internationally renowned musical events.

Leonardo’s Horse

Next to the racecourse is the famous Cavallo di Leonardo, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s designs for a monumental equestrian statue commissioned by Ludovico il Moro in the late 15th century, which was never realized at the time. The sculpture was finally completed centuries later, thanks to patron Frederik Meijer and artist Nina Akamu, and donated to Milan in 1999. Made of bronze and nearly 8 meters high, it is now considered the largest equestrian statue in the world.

All the parks of San Siro

The entire San Siro area is immersed in green spaces and features beautiful parks.

Trenno Park: how big is it?

Now named Aldo Aniasi in honour of the former mayor of Milan, it covers over 50 hectares on land that used to belong to the municipality of Trenno, which is now a district of the city.

The park is also home to the Commonwealth Cemetery, where British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealander, and South African soldiers who fell in Milan during World War II are buried.

Parco delle Cave: the third largest park in Milan

Parco delle Cave has a very recent history: inaugurated in the 1980s, it is located on the site of former gravel and sand quarries used for industrial purposes, which have now been rehabilitated.

Bosco in Città: where it is located

With a green area of 110 hectares, it is located on the border of Milan, between Figino and Quinto Romano: there are vegetable gardens, a farmstead, picnic areas, a lake, cycle paths and vast agricultural areas that are still active.

Cascina Linterno

Managed by the CSA Petrarca Association and located at 194 Via Fratelli Zoja, it is a particularly evocative place with an important history: the farmstead has very ancient origins, mentioned in documents as far back as the 12th century, and became the home of the poet Francesco Petrarca during his stay in Milan.

Partly restored, it hosts events, initiatives, guided tours: inside you can see the rooms where Petrarch lived and some beautiful frescoes with the symbols of the Visconti family of Milan.

Monte Stella: where it is located

A little further afield, you can also find Monte Stella, located in the QT8 district: it is a magnificent park, rich in various species of trees and shrubs, designed by architect Piero Bottoni in the immediate post-war period and built by piling up the rubble of World War II.

It is possible to walk, jog, cycle and birdwatch, and by climbing to the top of the 50-metre-high mound, you can enjoy an incredible panorama that stretches over the whole of Milan, as far as the Duomo, and on particularly clear days as far as the mountains of the Pre-Alps.

Sanctuary of Lampugnano

A small jewel, unknown to most, is the Sanctuary of Lampugnano, located in Via Osma: built probably in the 1600s, it is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente, exactly like the Duomo of Milan, and was in fact the country church of the canons of the Duomo, who celebrated religious services here during their summer residence outside the city.

The shrine contains some valuable artwork:

• above the altar is the altarpiece ‘The Birth of the Virgin’, attributed to Procaccini;
• on the left wall, there is a fresco attributed to the school of Bernardino Luini representing ‘The Adoration of the Magi’;
• of considerable artistic value is ‘The Madonna of the Goldfinch’, an oil on panel painting from the 16th century.

How much do homes cost in the San Siro Area?

According to data updated in January 2026, the average price to buy a home in the San Siro district is €4,179/m.

The average rent in the area is around €18.14/m².

*Article translated by Agnese Giardini