Another must-visit site for those wishing to learn more about Roman Milan is the Parco Amphiteatrum Naturae (PAN), with the adjacent Antiquarium, which can be accessed from via De Amicis, in the Porta Ticinese district. Opened in 2004, the park, a relaxing green space in the centre of the city, hosts the remains (surprisingly only unearthed in 2000) of the city’s ancient Roman amphitheatre to host Roman games and gladiator fights. Although the imposing oval-shaped Roman building was destroyed in the 6th century, excavations were finally able to demonstrate its importance. It could seat up to 20,000 spectators (even larger than the Arena of Verona ) and was fitting for the role played by the city during the days of the Roman Empire. However, the complex known as the ‘Arena Civica’ in viale Byron, is a 19th century building that has nothing to do with Roman Milan.

The Parco Amphiteatrum Naturae (PAN) is a “green archaeology” project that will see the light of day at the end of 2022, in line with the redevelopment of the city aimed at the forestation of every new urban project. The result will be a land art project for the recovery of nature and antiquity. www.parcoanfiteatromilano.beniculturali.it
Via De Amicis, Via Conca del Naviglio, Via Arena
(Porta Ticinese). M2 Sant’Agostino