How tall is Torre Branca?

108.6 metres, according to the tower's own operator. It narrows from a 6-metre hexagonal base to 4.45 metres at the 100-metre mark.

Is Torre Branca open every day?

No. For the current winter season (1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027) it opens Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with no listed hours for Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. Hours and days change by season, so check the operator's site before you go.

How much does it cost to go up Torre Branca?

The operator's current page lists 9 euros, without stating when that price took effect. An older official listing gave 6 euros adult and 5 euros for children aged 3 to 6, which may be out of date. Confirm the price when you book or arrive.

Who designed Torre Branca?

Gio Ponti. It was built in 1933 for the 5th Triennale di Milano, in about two and a half months, using steel tubes supplied by Dalmine.

Where is Torre Branca?

Inside Parco Sempione, at Viale Luigi Camoens 2, next to the Triennale building. The nearest metro stops are Cairoli (M1) and Cadorna (M1/M2).

Torre Branca: Milan's Observation Tower in Parco Sempione

Torre Branca is a 108.6-metre steel observation tower inside Parco Sempione, a short walk from the Castello Sforzesco. It was built in 1933 and is still standing on the original structure, which makes the climb up as much about the tower itself as the view from the top.

It doesn't open every day. Check current hours before you plan a visit around it, since the schedule changes by season and some weekdays aren't open at all.

The Practical Details

Torre Branca was built in 1933 for the 5th Triennale di Milano, designed by the architect Gio Ponti and erected in roughly two and a half months. It is a hexagonal steel structure, 6 metres across at the base and narrowing to 4.45 metres at the 100-metre mark, built from special steel tubes supplied by Dalmine. It was originally named Torre Littoria. The tower was later closed for safety reasons for a number of years before Distillerie Branca took it over in the 1990s and reopened it to the public in 2002.

Opening hours: For the season running 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027, the tower's operator lists: Wednesday and Friday 10:30 to 12:30 and 15:00 to 18:30; Saturday 10:30 to 14:00, 14:30 to 19:00 and 20:30 to midnight; Sunday 10:30 to 14:00 and 14:30 to 19:00. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are not listed for this season. Hours change with the season, so check the current schedule before visiting.

Ticket price: The operator's current page states 9 euros. An earlier official listing gave 6 euros for adults and 5 euros for children aged 3 to 6, which may no longer be current. Confirm the price before you go. Ascents are free on Wednesdays for school groups and for retirees.

What to expect: The lift takes up to 5 people per trip, and a visit lasts around 6 to 7 minutes. The tower closes in high wind or bad weather, so a clear forecast matters more here than at most Milan sights.

Getting there: The tower is inside Parco Sempione at Viale Luigi Camoens 2. The nearest metro stops are Cairoli (M1) and Cadorna (M1/M2), both a walk through the park away.

Accessibility: Not confirmed from an official source.

The View

From the top, the view runs over the roofs of central Milan, across Parco Sempione and the Castello Sforzesco immediately below, and on a clear day as far as the Alps. There's no viewing platform to linger on for long; the 6 to 7 minute visit is largely the time it takes the lift to go up, pause, and come back down, so this is a quick stop rather than something to build a half day around.

Torre Branca and the Triennale

The tower stands next to the Palazzo dell'Arte, home to the Triennale di Milano, the city's permanent design and architecture museum. The two make sense as a single stop: the Triennale for an hour or more of exhibitions, Torre Branca for a few minutes of height in between. See our Milan Design Week guide for more on the Triennale and the design scene it sits inside.

Torre Branca is one stop inside a much larger green space. See our dedicated guide to Parco Sempione for the rest of the park, or our one-day Milan itinerary for how to fit the Castello Sforzesco and Sempione area into a single day.