Arco della Pace

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The Arco della Pace is situated in Milan, in the centre of the large Piazza Sempione. The building of this monument began in 1807 on the basis of a design by Luigi Cagnola and for want of Napoleon. In the French Sovreign's mind, the arch was to represent a triumphal entrance to the city of Milan, entrance which he would have crossed every time he arrived from Paris.

Work was non completed before the fall of the Napoleon regime, and it was inaugurated many years later by the Hapsburg Emperor and King of the Lombard and Veneto Regions, Ferdinando I, in 1838. The name of this structure was an idea of the King who wanted to dedicate the Arch to the peace gained in Europe thanks to the Vienna Congress in 1815.

As well as from an historical point of view, the Peace Arch is important for its high level artistic and architectural works. The monument was sculpted in granite and decorated with various statues and sculptures. On the top there is the "Sestigia della Pace" which shows a horse-drawn carriage driven by Peace.

For the construction of the Arco della Pace, architects from Milan took example from the Arco Amalia which, at that time, was in the area of Porta Orientale, not far from the Public Gardens in Milan.

The Arch is to be found in the centre of Milan, close to Castello Sforzesco and Parco Sempione. Tourists interested in visiting this historical monument and the other beauties of the city can stay in one of the numerous hotels in Milan, where there is every service a tourist could desire.

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• Hotels
• Hotel Holiday Inn Milan Garibaldi Station 1.67 km The Holiday Inn Garibaldi Station is an excellent four-star hotel close to the historical centre of Milan and just a few paces from the shopping centre and the night life. The hotel… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Piemonte 1.86 km The Hotel Piemonte is situated in Milan just 200 metres from the underground station of Wagner, in a strategic position close to the Milan Trade Fair. As well as a 24-hour reception… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Brianza 2.28 km View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Canada 2.52 km The Hotel Canada is a three-star superior hotel situated in the historical centre of Milan, at a few paces from the underground station of Crocetta. This structure offers its guests… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Garda 2.53 km The hotel Garda is to be found at a few minutes from the Central Station in Milan and from the Centrale stop of the underground (green and yellow lines). The Hotel Garda is an… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Kennedy 2.62 km Recently restored, the Hotel Kennedy rises in the heart of Milan, just 50 metres from the underground station of Porta Venezia, and close to the historical centre. As well as… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Demo' 2.8 km Demò Hotel near the Central Station of Milan is a 3 star hotel well connected by the main public transport in the city that will allow you to move with complete … View the map Visit the site »
• Art Hotel Navigli 2.87 km The Art Hotel Navigli rises in the heart of the historical Navigli District in Milan, just a few paces from the underground station and from the central areas of the Lombardy… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Charly 2.88 km The Hotel Charly is a two-star hotel situated in a favourable position in the centre of Milan, between Corso Buenos Aires and the Central Station.It has been realised within two… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Gala 2.9 km The Hotel Gala is a 3-star hotel situated just a brief distance from the centre of Milan, at 2 Km from the Central Station. The hotel offers its guests several common rooms and the… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Galles 3.04 km The Hotel Galles is a high level, four-star hotel in Corso Buenos Aires in Milan, in front of the underground station.It is a late nineteenth century building which has been… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Vittoria 3.28 km The Hotel Vittoria is a four-star hotel situated in a privileged position between Città Studi and the Court of Milan. As well as a 24-hour reception and bar service, the… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel New Milan 3.95 km Recently restored, the Hotel New Milan is situated in Milan just 200 metres from Corso Buenos Aires and from the underground station of Loreto. Realised inside a villa built in the… View the map Visit the site »
• Holiday Inn Milan Nord Zara 10.17 km Holiday Inn Milan Nord Zara Hotel in Cinisello Balsamo near Milan just 15 minutes from Linate airport. Equipped with 128 comfortable rooms with all comforts and furnished in modern… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Victoria 13.74 km The Hotel Victoria is situated in Varedo, a town in the Brianza area from which it is easy to reach Monza, Lake Como, and the Milan Trade Fair. Recently restored, the hotel disposes… View the map Visit the site »
• UNA Hotel Lodi 27.99 km Una Hotel Lodi is located in a very quite position at San Grato. It is 3 km (2 miles) from Lodi centre and 30 km (18.6 miles) from Milano center. The hotel offers 62 comfortable… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Lodi 31.57 km Hotel Lodi offers great connection to the centre of Lodi and easy access to a host of destinations in Lumbardy, including Milan and Bergamo. View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Moderno 34.4 km The Hotel Moderno is a family managed hotel in Trecate, just 100 metres from the railway station, and 10 Km. from Novara towards Milan. As well as having a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Plaza 39.05 km The Hotel Plaza in Pavia is just 2 Km. from the centre of the city, in a strategic position for reaching Milan which is about 20 minutes away. Guests in this four-star hotel will… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Don Abbondio 44.59 km The Hotel Don Abbondio in Lecco is situated in a central position on the antique Piazza Era, in front of the lake. As well as an internet point, this hotel offers its guests a large… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Promessi Sposi 44.69 km The Hotel Promessi Sposi rises on Lake Como in the town of Malgrate (LC). The hotel disposes of congress and conference rooms, meeting rooms and a restaurant with high quality… View the map Visit the site »
• Albergo Posta 47.57 km View the map Visit the site »
• Albergo Ristorante Grigna 50.23 km Hotel Grigna is a 3 star hotel located in Mandello del Lario, a few steps from the lake and the railway station of the village. The hotel has several services available including an… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Giardino 57.05 km Hotel Giardino is located in the historic town of Arona, on the western shore of Lake Maggiore. Rooms offer air conditioning, TV and minibar, and many have balconies with lake views. View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Spagna 57.31 km Located in a quiet street, just 50 metres from Lake Maggiore and a few steps from the city centre, Hotel Spagna offers the perfect base for exploring the historical city of Arona. … View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Belvedere 58.15 km Immersed in a green area, the Hotel Belvedere is a four-star hotel situated in Lanzo d'Intelvi, a location in the Valle d'Intelvi which is about 10 Km from Lake Lugano.Among the… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Ristorante le Ortensie 59.52 km Totally immersed in a green area, the Albergo Ristorante Le Ortensie is in Gemonio, in a panoramic position with a view of Lake Maggiore. As well as other comforts, this hotel… View the map Visit the site »

• Campings
• Campeggio ai Colli Fioriti 54.03 km View the map Visit the site »

• Restaurants
• Ristorante Pizzeria Europa 49.02 km Europa Restaurant and Pizzeria is located in Varano Borghi, a town in the province of Varese.Guests will have a smoking room, a non-smoking room, garden and private parking.The… View the map Visit the site »
• Ristorante La Griglia 59.38 km The Ristorante La Griglia is in Loreto, a town in the Municipality of Oleggio, Province of Novara. In an always friendly environment, the menu proposed includes the restaurant's… View the map Visit the site »
• Ristorante Le Ortensie 59.52 km Immersed in nature, the Ristorante Le Ortensie is in a panoramic position in Gemonio. It is a family managed restaurant/hotel where it is possible to taste several specialities… View the map Visit the site »