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Gateway to Milan's Largest Exhibition Center

Rho-Fiera is a terminus station on Line 1 of the Milan Metro, situated in the Fiera neighborhood of the Rho district. It was inaugurated on 14 September 2005 to serve the Fiera Milano exhibition center, one of the largest trade fair complexes in Europe. The station lies outside the urban fare zone and requires an extra-urban ticket for travel. Rho-Fiera is a strategic hub for trade professionals, event attendees, and international visitors arriving for major exhibitions.

The station is fully underground and features modern facilities designed to handle high volumes of passenger traffic during large events. It provides direct access to Fiera Milano via a dedicated pedestrian walkway, ensuring smooth flow between transit and venue. Rho-Fiera is also integrated with suburban rail services at the adjacent Rho Fiera railway station, connecting to regional and national destinations. As a key point in Milan's public transport network, Rho-Fiera supports both local commuting and international convention traffic year-round.

  • District: Rho
  • Neighborhood: Fiera

Europe's Trade Epicenter in Rho: Fiera Milano Exhibition Center

Fiera Milano Exhibition Center in the Fiera neighborhood of Rho is one of Europe's largest and most advanced trade fair complexes. Spanning nearly 400,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor exhibition space, it hosts dozens of international events every year, including Salone del Mobile, EICMA, and HostMilano. The venue is designed with cutting-edge modular pavilions, expansive logistics zones, and direct access to Rho Fiera train and metro stations, ensuring efficient flow for both goods and attendees. Operated by Fiera Milano S.p.A., it serves as a cornerstone of Italy's trade and business infrastructure.

Located at the far edge of Milan's M1 metro line, the exhibition center draws over 4 million visitors annually from across the globe. Its strategic location in Rho allows for rapid connections not only to Milan's city center but also to Italy's broader transport network via highways and rail. Inside the venue, visitors find a well-organized system of halls, food courts, and support facilities tailored for international-scale exhibitions. As Milan continues to grow as a business capital, the Fiera Milano Exhibition Center remains a key driver of innovation and commerce in the region.

Stella Polare: Milan's Premier Conference Gateway at Fiera Milano

The Centro Servizi Congressuali Stella Polare is the architectural and functional centerpiece of Milan's Fiera Milano complex in the Rho district. Designed by renowned architect Massimiliano Fuksas, this state-of-the-art congress center features a distinctive glass entrance structure and houses one of Italy's most advanced facilities for corporate events and international congresses. It includes a 1,100-seat plenary hall, modular conference rooms, press and media zones, and dedicated VIP areas. Its seamless connection to the main exhibition pavilions makes it an essential component of the business ecosystem at Fiera Milano.

Strategically positioned near the Rho Fiera station on Milan's M1 metro line, Stella Polare ensures direct and efficient access for both domestic and international visitors. The center frequently supports major trade shows like Salone del Mobile and MICAM by hosting forums, workshops, and keynote sessions. Designed with flexibility and high-volume traffic in mind, the venue can accommodate simultaneous multilingual events and large corporate gatherings. With its cutting-edge technical infrastructure and elegant design, the Stella Polare conference center plays a key role in reinforcing Milan's position as a European hub for innovation and global commerce.

Multilevel Gateway to Milan's Exhibition Hub: Parcheggio Rho Fiera

Parcheggio Multipiano Rho Fiera is the primary parking facility serving visitors to the Fiera Milano Exhibition Center in the Fiera neighborhood of Rho. Strategically located next to the Rho Fiera metro and railway station, this multilevel structure offers thousands of parking spaces distributed across several floors. It is designed to accommodate peak traffic during major events like Salone del Mobile and EICMA, providing seamless car-to-conference access for attendees and exhibitors. The facility supports both short-stay and full-day parking, with clearly marked pedestrian routes leading directly into the exhibition complex.

Equipped with automated ticketing systems, surveillance cameras, and EV charging stations, Parcheggio Rho Fiera is built for efficiency and safety. The structure is fully integrated into Milan's transport infrastructure, allowing easy transitions between private vehicles and public transit. Its proximity to the Rho Fiera station on Metro Line M1 and Trenord suburban lines makes it a vital node in event logistics and commuter convenience. Whether arriving from the city center or via the A4 motorway, drivers find the parking facility to be a well-signposted, reliable entry point into one of Europe's busiest exhibition centers.