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Welcome Welcome to to Milan! Milan! The Youth Moving guide to Milan is not the typical touristic guidebook; we bet that you already have one explaining you the history of the Duomo, of the Castello Sforzesco and maybe suggesting a “Milan in 3 days” itinerary... Don’t you? The Youth Moving guides and the community www.YouthMoving.com are usually designed for movers: people planning on spending months, maybe even years living in the city, but this is a very special edition dedicated to all the people coming to Milan during the six months of EXPO. Apart from giving you useful information about the city, transport, some slang, things to do during this months (in collaboration with Expo in Città) and when you will come back – we know you will – and so on... We decided to give voice to some movers coming from different countries of the world who have lived in Milan, making them interviews about their experiences to give you some authentic tips. You will find out that Milan is much more than the Duomo and La Scala and we hope that after your stay you will feel a little bit Milanese yourself!

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About About the the City City

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People from other parts of Italy often think of Milan as a foggy city populated by businessmen and snobs. People from other parts of the world probably have heard of it because of its known fashion, design, opera, football and international fairs, but Milan is much more than this. In fact, the “New York Times” has recently indicated Milan as the first destination to go in 2015 arguing that it is the most vibrant city in Italy. Of course, 2015 is the year of “EXPO Milano 2015”, the Universal Exhibition that the city will host from May 1 to October 31 proposing the theme: “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”.

A BRIEF HISTORY Milan was founded around 590 BC by the Insubres, Celtic people, and was captured by the Romans in 222 BC. It was the capital of Roman Empire from 286 till 402 AD. Here in 313 AD, Constantine with the Edict of Milan, guaranteed freedom of religion for Christians. Milan became a prosperous center of trade during the High Middle Ages and played a major role in the Lombard League. Later, Milan became the capital of the Duchy of Milan, which was ruled by the Visconti, the Sforza, the Spanish and the Austrians. In 1796 it was conquered by Napoleon’s French troops, only to be given away again to the Austrian Empire during the Congress of Vienna of 1815. In 1859, the city was eventually annexed to the new Kingdom of Italy leading its industrialization process. During World War II Milan was terribly affected by Allied bombings and after German occupation in

1943, it became the main center of the Italian resistance movement. In the post-war years Milan enjoyed a prolonged economic boom attracting large flows of immigrants from Southern Italy. During recent decades the city has become more and more international, turning into a sort of gateway to Italy for people from all around the world. Milan has already hosted an EXPO in 1906 dedicated to transportation and settled in the area behind the Castello Sforzesco, the current Parco Sempione, with more than 200 pavilions. The Milan International, titled “L’esposizione internazionale del Sempione”, marked the opening of the Simplon Tunnel

2015 THE LIFE Milan is a thriving cosmopolitan city, where you get the feel of a bustling, busy, fashionable business capital. This is the place in Italy where the latest trends and innovations are produced, where the heart of Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business is, and where the future is more important than the past. The relentless lifestyle here is unique in Italy, combining hard work and good fun, which allows for even the busiest businessman to enjoy the endless possibilities Milan has to offer in the areas of culture, shopping, sport, music, opera, and nightlife.

EXPO Milan 2015 During the last years Milan has become more and

more international and the Universal Exhibition is expected to be the great confirmation for the city. The Expo is going to be a global showcase where more than 140 participating countries show the best of their technology to answer to a vital need: guarantee healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone respecting the planet. During the six months of the exhibition, Milan is going to welcome over than 20 million visitors, many of them coming from other countries of the world.

City City Zones Zones Expo 1.ARCO DELLA PACE: In the middle of a quiet residential area facing Parco Sempione on the opposite side of the Castle, there is a beautiful Arc built by Napoleon in the 19th century. In front of it you will find a pedestrian zone full of trendy bars, famous for their aperitivo. The best season to enjoy the Arco della Pace is probably in the spring, when the area is most vibrant and you can enjoy a drink or a meal sitting outdoors.

2.BRERA: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the most elegant and picturesque districts of the city; its narrow streets are home to plenty of bars, restaurants and shops. Everything here is quite chic and high-class, but the district conserves some of the bohemian charm coming from having been the artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; neighborhood of the city. Here, you can also find the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Teatro Strehler and lots of fortune-tellers ready to read your palm.

3.CENTRO: The city center is an area dedicated mainly to shopping: the famous Quadrilatero della moda, starting from via Montenapoleone, is home to the most chic boutiques in the city. The whole area is full of shops, from the little craft workshops to the international megastores. You will find pretty much anything you may need and more, with a huge range of quality and price. Also, if you want to be a tourist for a day, this is the place to go to: the Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco, the Teatro alla Scala, the Galleria, the Museo del Novecento, the Palazzo Reale and most of the famous ancient buildings in Milan are located in this area.

2015 4.CHINATOWN: Just dropped your new smartphone and watched it smash into hundreds of pieces? Pick them up and bring them to one of the many electronic shops around via Paolo Sarpi. Then, while you are here, you can take a look around at all the different shops and check out their wide selection of goods of any kind at very affordable prices. And of course, you can enjoy a cheap meal in an authentic Chinese restaurant where Italian is (sometimes) still considered a strange, foreign language.

5.CITTÀ STUDI: The area surrounding the Politecnico and the scientific faculties of Università degli Studi di Milano is known as Città Studi. Even if it is quite far from the city center, it is served very well by public transport and has a metro station in piazza Piola. Many movers choose to live here because it is near to their university, rent is cheaper than in the city center and there is a youthful atmosphere due to all the students and parties.

6.COLONNE DI SAN LORENZO: One of the most famous spots of

Milan’s movida. The square between these roman columns and the Basilica di San Lorenzo is the meeting point for a young crowd that populates the many bars around the area from happy hour until late at night. When the temperature allows it, people will often enjoy a take-away drink, an improvised concert, a cheer for Becksman (you will get to know this Milan urban legend) and a chat with some fellow strangers.

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COMO: This area, just alongside Garibaldi Station, is the heart of Milanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fashionable nightlife. From happy hour until late at night, plenty of bars, restaurants and clubs are ready to entertain the trendy crowd stepping onto this pedestrian area. Lots of new buildings, skyscrapers and shops have been built in this area during recent years for EXPO2015. Piazza Gae Aulenti (inaugurated in 2012) is an awesome example; you should definitely check it out!

8.MOSCOVA: Home to many offices and important companies, the area is also a lively nightlife spot. On via Solferino and corso Garibaldi you can find many restaurants and bars with luxurious happy hours. The prices are generally quite high, but near Largo La Foppa thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bar ran by a bunch of Chinese guys which sells cheap drinks and beer. You will notice them because of the crowd outside. If you are more interested in culture than in nightlife, you can go to the Cinema Anteo, which offers a different experience from any other cinema.

9.NAVIGLI: Originally a working-class residential district, the area sur-

rounding the artificial canals of Milan still conserves part of the atmosphere from the last century. The craft workshops have been replaced by lots of bars and restaurants and the residential quietness by a lively and sometimes noisy nightlife, making it one of the most popular spots in town for a night out. However, you can also still find an authentic friendly atmosphere and picturesque scenery. Many students choose to live here because the rent is not as high as in many other more central districts.

2015 10.PORTA ROMANA: It is south-east from the city center and not far from Università degli Studi and Università Bocconi. It is probably not the most famous nightlife zone of the city but it is still quite central and well connected. There are many good bars and clubs in this zone often crowded by both locals and movers. The “Roman Gate” which gives the name to the entire zone was completed by 1596, on the occasion of Queen Margaret of Spain visiting Milan.

11.PORTA VENEZIA: This square,

with its historical gate in the middle, today is one of the busiest crossroads in Milan’s everyday life. On one side of it there’s the Indro Montanelli Gardens with the Museo di Storia Naturale and the Planetarium. On the other side, there is corso Buenos Aires, a long, busy shopping street. Its surroundings also host a great number of trendy, underground or gay pubs and clubs. There is a wide range of multicultural and ethnic restaurants in the area.

12.TORTONA: For a few years now, this area has been considered the district of design and creativity thanks to many events and exhibitions that take place here throughout the year. Most of all, during the Salone del Mobile (usually in April), this area is a must see for designers, artists and for anyone who wants to live by the saying “I was there” and wants to attend every radical-chic event at any cost. If you just want to relax and enjoy the bars and pubs, our suggestion is to come here a different time of the year. On March 2015, the Museo delle Culture (MUDEC) was inaugurated.

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Transport Transport Expo Milan is a big city and moving by car especially during the EXPO period, can be a really stressful experience. Luckily, there are other ways to move around, most of them provided by the Milan Transport Company (ATM)

SUBWAY The Milan Metro cannot

be compared to those of the biggest European cities like London, Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Nonetheless, it is the most efficient one in Italy. It is made up of four lines (MM1 red, MM2 green, MM3 yellow and the brand new MM5 purple), plus a rail link made up of 5 suburban lines covering more than 80 km. Two metro lines are under construction and should be completed in the next few years. The Milan Metro is opened every day from 6 am till 00:30 am

SURFACE TRANSPORT In addition to the metro Milan has a good bus & tram network system serving both the urban and suburban areas. The metro is the fastest and usually the best option, but surface transport is comfortable and efficient especially for short distances. Many people prefer it because it allows them to enjoy many of the city sights.

2015 TICKETS AND FARES Tickets can be purchased at ATM Points, ticket machines, authorized bars and newsstands, on the app “ATM MILANO”or via sms at the number 48444. You must validate your ticket at the machines on board. Be careful, you can’t purchase tickets on board. • Simple ticket: 1,50€ (valid for 90 minutes from validation - a single access to the metro) • Carnet: 13,80€ (valid for 10 simple tickets) • Day pass: 4,50€ (unlimited journeys for 24 hours from validation) • Weekly 2x6 pass: 10€ (2 simple tickets per day of the week from Monday to Sunday, for a maximum of 6 days) • Evening ticket: 3,00€ (unlimited journeys from 8 pm until the end of serviceon the day of ticket validation)

It can be used for all trips within Milan’s urban network, both on ATM’s means of transport and on the urban sections managed by Trenord, including the Passante Ferroviario railway link; • Return ticket: 5€. Valid for two 105 minute trips on ATM’s and Trenord’s Milan urban network and on the suburban underground (M1) and railway section from and to Rho Fieramilano; • Day Pass: 8€. Valid from the time it is validated until the end of service with no limits as regards the number of trips on ATM’s and Trenord’s Milan urban network and on the suburban underground (M1) and railway section from and to Rho Fieramilano.

GOING TO EXPO Rho Fieramilano

station is located outside the inner city area, so you cannot use the urban 1.50 € ticket. The following ticket types are available in order to reach the trade fair centre from Milan: • One-way ticket: 2,50€. Valid for one 105 minute trip from Milan to Rho Fieramilano station on the M1 or vice versa. The ticket is valid for a single trip on the M1 underground as far as Rho Fieramilano.

Expo NIGHT TRANSPORT Since 2011 Milan has been served by a night bus network that, during the six months of EXPO, is active everyday from 0:30 am to 6 am. Fifteen bus lines allow passengers to move around the city when the regular daily transport is closed. Three lines replace the metro serving all the stations. The other lines follow the route of their daily counterparts. These are N6, N15, N24, N27, 90/91, N50, N54, N57, N80 and N94. TAXI Taxis are the most comfor-

table and expensive way to move around Milan. Base fares can vary depending on the hour and the day of the week. Weekdays from 6 am till 9 pm it’s 3,20€, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 5,20€, while at night (from 9 pm till 6 am) it’s 6,20€. The basic rates are 1,03€ per km and 26,86€ per hour. You can also download the app “IT Taxi”to book and pay your ride.

UBER Milan is one of the 200 cities in

the world where the mobile app Uber is available. You can find a driver, select your route, book and pay it from your smartphone. The app calculates an approximate amount based on the expected time and distance in order to avoid surprises on your receipt.

BIKE SHARING Since 2008 Milan

has had a public bicycle transport system designed for short distances- called BikeMi. You can pick up a bike at one of more than 100 stations around the city and leave it at any other station. The service is fully automatized and works 24/7. To use BikeMi you need a subscription which can be purchased online at www.bikemi.com, at any ATM point, or for only daily and weekly subscriptions you can call (toll-free number 800 80 81 81) and use your credit card or wap (wap.bikemi.it). The fares for the subscriptions are: • Annual: 36€ (25 € if you already have an ATM Travel Card); • Weekly: 6€ • Daily: 2,50€

2015 With your subscription you can use a bike anytime you want for free, for up to 30 minutes for each ride. After the first 30 minutes, a fare of 0,50€ for every 30 minutes is applied, for a maximum limit of 2 hours. After that it will cost you 2€ per hour. Note that exceeding the 2 hour maximum limit 3 times blocks the subscription.

DRIVING AROUND If you want to use a car, keep in mind that in the center there is a congestion charge named “area C”. The fee is of 5€ and it’s applied to every vehicle entering the city center on weekdays from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm. The access is free only for hybrid or electric vehicles and scooters. When you have to park your car, remember that white lines mean “free parking”; yellow zones are reserved for residents, while blue lines denote

“pay and display”: pay for a ticket from the dispensing machine and display it clearly in the front dashboard.

AIRPORTS Milan is served by three airports: Linate, Malpensa and Orio al Serio. Linate is the closest to the city center and you can reach it by bus (73 or X73) with a simple ATM ticket. Malpensa is the second biggest airport in Italy and it’s located in Varese province. You can reach it by coach from Central Station (10€) or by train from Cadorna Station (Malpensa express one way: 12€) Orio al Serio is located in Bergamo province and it’s famous for its great offer of low-cost flights. You can get there by coach from the Central Station (5€) CAR SHARING In Milan there are different companies that offer a car sharing service. You can rent a car with a smartphone app and pay it per minute just for the duration of your trip. It is half way between a car rental and a taxi ride and it’s widely used in Milan, in fact you can even enter in the “Area C”and park on yellow and blue zones without additional costs. The car sharing companies in Milan are: Car2Go (700 vehicles), Enjoy (650 vehicles), Twist (290), GuidaMi (140) and Eq Sharing (120 electric quad vehicles)

OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

EXPO MILANO 2015. FEEDING THE PLANET, ENERGY FOR LIFE. WE ARE THERE. Intesa Sanpaolo is a major international banking group with operations in 40 countries employing 100,000 people and serving over 19 million customers. The Group provides both retail and corporate banking products and services. We, at Intesa Sanpaolo, have always promoted sustainable development and efficient use of resources through our work with public and private partners. We will contribute our values, passion, products and services to the success of Expo Milano 2015. This will be an opportunity to do something good for the future of our planet. And we are there.

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Things Things to to do do in in Milan Milan DURING EXPO 2015: ESTATHÈ MARKET SOUND From

May 1 to October 31, the 12000-sqm area of the general markets of Milan hosts a polythematic festival based on art, music, smart entertainment and street food. It is a fun park opened every weekend for young people and families, with a multifunctional stage dedicated to shows, live concerts and readings. Here, the Holi Dance Festival will take place on 28 June and many international and Italian artists will perform. Some examples? Skrillex, Martin Garrix, Nicki Minaj, Club Dogo, Subsonica and many more! To book your tickets or get more info, visit the website estathemarketsound.it

ALLAVITA! BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

From 15 May to 30 August, in the Open Air Theatre space located in the Expo area, you can attend the show that Cirque du Soleil has prepared for Expo Milano 2015: dance, music, art, colors and performances to interpret the theme: Feed the Planet, Energy for Life. The location is very suggestive and it can host up to 11,000 people including the steps and grass areas. The surrounding nature has a fundamental role to create the right atmosphere for the show.

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The ticket price of the show goes from 25 to 35 € and you can book it only if you already have an Expo Milano 2015 ticket. Buy your ticket online here: tickets.expo2015.org

FASHION WEEK Fashion week in

Milan will come twice during the Expo period: from 20 to 23 of June and from 23 to 29 of September. During these weeks lots of famous designers, stylists, fashion bloggers and top models literally invade the city in order to attend fashion shows, fairs and events. If you are a fashion student or you work in the fashion industry then you don’t want to miss out because it’s the chance to experience one of the most important fashion events worldwide. Maybe you’re a shopping addict and you can fill your wardrobe with all the latest fashion trends by doing some shopping at the fashion capital of Europe, or then

2015 again, maybe all you want to do is go crazy and party hard with beautiful models in the coolest clubs in town.

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MILANO MANGA FESTIVAL This year, the third edition of the Milano Manga Festival (MMF) takes place from 10 to 14 June at Fabbrica del Vapore (via Giulio Cesare Procaccini, 4). The Milano Manga Festival proposes a wide range of contents which, starting from Manga, extend to typical Japanese cuisine – declared Unesco heritage – to all the Japanese arts. The aim is to create a big event which would involve both tourists and locals and to represent a new starting point for cultural exchange between Italy and Japan.

THE CLASSICS:

EXPLORE-MI It’s a real treasure hunt in the museums of Milan during all the six months of Expo 2015. There are two different ways to win the prizes: you can collect all the museum tickets required and take part in the final draw or you can join the real game, playing with your smartphone or tablet with the assigned app, looking for QR codes in the museums, following the clues you get and finally finding the “treasure”. The aim of EXPLORE-MI is to promote, raise value and awareness to the museum culture through an

HAVING AN APERITIVO In Italy the aperitivo consists of some snacks – usually chips, peanuts or small squares of pizza – which are usually served for free together with your pre-dinner drink. But Milan’s aperitivo is famous for being much more than this: with the price of your drink you have access to an all-youcan-eat buffet where you can fill your plate with appetizers, pasta, pizza, rice, sandwiches, slices, fish, meat, fruit and much more. The aperitivo - which usually lasts from 6pm to 10pm – can often replace your dinner and be the perfect beginning for your night out. Navigli, Brera and Arco della Pace are the most famous zones to have an aperitivo because they are full of bars with huge buffets. If you want to try something more sophisticated, go to Bobino (Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 116) on Thursdays: you will find a great BBQ and a high-quality buffet in a unique garden. Show this guide or say “erasmus” at the door to take advantage of the special offer we have prepared for you!

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AROUND THE BULL’S BALLS You may have been taken aback by this title but if you have ever walked into Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, you have probably seen people spinning around with one foot on the ground. You may have also asked yourself what they may be doing... Well they were spinning around in circles while standing on a marble picture of a bull, more precisely they were standing on the bull’s balls. This strange yet traditional act is known to bring good luck to those who spin around three times on their right heel. In fact, so many people have done this throughout time that the bull’s balls have actually just become a hole that got carved onto the marble’s surface.

LATE NIGHTS “DAL LURIDO” If you know what the word “lurido” means, you will probably change your idea about eating in these places as it means dirty... Actually it’s just a nickname given by Milanese youngsters to refer to food carts that sell sandwiches, hamburgers and salamelle (Milanese for sausages). They work during the night and the majority are crowded by people on their way back home from the club who are seeking to reduce their drunkenness or simply have the munchies. Buon appetito!

WHEN YOU COME BACK: SALONE DEL MOBILE Every April

in Milan there is a famous one-week international fair where interior designers from all around the world come here and you can enjoy art and design exhibitions all around the city. It is a unique chance to see some of the world’s finest international design creations. Although a lot of people couldn’t care less about it they still come to Milan because of all the parties taking place throughout the week for the so-called “Fuorisalone”. During this week, you will find hundreds of events, open bars, chic happy hours, exclusive DJs and clubs.

2015 DERBY DELLA MADONNINA The

two football teams from Milan are AC Milan and FC Internazionale – for short called Milan and Inter – which face each other at the San Siro Stadium at least twice a year. For days, or even weeks before kick-off you can hear the locals talking about the derby anywhere and at any time: in the morning while having breakfast at the bar, at work, at lunch, on the bus, at night while at the pub, and even after the match is over there will also be days, or even weeks of tactical analysis and mocking of the losing team. The derby is indeed one of the most important sporting events for the people of Milan and, if you have the chance, don’t miss out on the opportunity to watch it live at the stadium and experience the passion coming from eighty thousand fans supporting their teams with songs, chants and hugechoreographed display shows covering whole sectors of the stadium. You might want to know that the seats at the San Siro Stadium are divided into four different colours: green or blue behind the goals and red or orange along the sides of the field. The second green ring (Curva Nord) is home to the Inter ultras, while opposite stands the second blue ring (Curva Sud) is where the Milan fans

sit: you really wouldn’t want to go into one of these sectors wearing a scarf of the opposite team! The rest of the stadium is usually mixed, with the majority of supporters from the team that is playing the home match.

OPERA ALLA SCALA The Teatro Alla

Scala, known for short as La Scala,it is one of the most famous theatres in the whole world and because of its prestige and perfect acoustics it is often referred to as the Opera Temple. Its season traditionally opens on the 7th of December, the feast of Milan’s patron. It offers opera, ballet and classical music. Although its premieres and social events are only for the luckiest and wealthiest people, there are still many events opened tothe public throughout the season. It is also possible to buy an “under30 pass”, which grants discounts, guided tours, and more.

Art Art & & Culture Culture Expo Fashion events, huge aperitivo and late night clubbing are not the only things you can do in Milan. In fact, here you are also surrounded by art and culture and you will soon be aware that they are part of the Italian lifestyle and they affect people’s behavior. If it’s the first time you visit Milan, you must go to the Duomo, to the Castello Sforzesco, to Santa Maria delle Grazie to see the Cenacolo (the Last Supper) and so on. But you should also know that during the six months of EXPO Milano 2015, the city has prepared and organized a wide range of exhibitions and art activities. We list some of them, but you can find more visiting it.expoincitta.com/Calendario/Appuntamenti Leonardo da Vinci 1452 - 1519 15 April – 19 July Palazzo Reale, Piazza del Duomo 12 www.artpalazzoreale.it

The greatest exhibition dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci ever exposed in Italy. Drawings, paintings and manuscripts coming from the most prestigious Italian and international museums cover the exhibition route, divided into 12 sections. A serie of insights also involve the places of Leonardo in the urban and Lombard territory.

2015 Italia Inside Out 21 March – 27 September Palazzo della Ragione, Piazza dei Mercanti www.palazzodellaragionefotografia.it

Italia Inside Out is the biggest photography exhibition dedicated to Italy ever. It is divided into two different but linked moments: INSIDE (21 March –21 June) and OUT (1 July –27 September). The first part is composed of pictures of Italian photographers, while the second part represents Italy through the eyes of international photographers. If you buy the tickets for both exhibitions in advanced you can take advantage of a 25% discount.

La Grande Guerra. Arte e artisti al fronte 1 April –23 August Gallerie d’Italia, Piazza della Scala 6

The exhibition is included in a Europe-wide network of events organised for the centenary of World War I. Paintings, sculptures and drawings by major artists of that time will be on display. The exhibition doesn’t represent the Great War as an isolated event, but it depicts the tensions leading to its explosion and it goes through the period of the war, finishing with the artists who dedicated themselves to the celebration of the victory.

Expo #EXPLOREMILAN 1 May –31 October Cultural trails to explore the hidden treasure of Milan www.cittanascostamilano.it/milano/expo-in-citta #EXPLOREMILAN is a project developed exclusively for Expo in Città. It’s composed by six paths (one per month of Expo 2015) that take shape starting from the six famous artworks selected by the Culture Department to represent the cultural heritage of Milan and Italy; every path has a different theme and the guided tours in six languages allow people to explore the city with new eyes, transmitting knowledge having fun. Africa, land of the spirits 27 March – 30 August MUDEC, Via Tortona 56 www.mudec.it

The exhibition wants to show the African art, starting from Middle Ages to nowadays, through more than 200 artworks. “Africa” has been structured on two levels of interpretation: from one side you can admire famousand monumental masterpieces following the western tastes; from the other side you can see

artworks close to tradition and sensibility of African people. Tribute to Lucio Fontana 24 April – 31 October Fondazione Marconi, Via Alessandro Tadino 15 www.fondazionemarconi.org

For the first time in Europe, the artwork “Concetto spaziale, Trinità” is exposed, following the setting design that Lucio Fontana elaborated in 1966 but he couldn’t ever seen. Fondazione Marconi and Fondazione Lucio Fontana have worked together to realize the desire of the artist and this is their tribute they want to dedicate to Fontana.

Surroundings Surroundings 2015

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Verona

Pavia has many artistic and cultural treasures, including several important churches and museums such as the famous “Certosa”, one of the largest monasteries in Italy, founded in 1396. The Certosa would be enough to deserve a visit to the city, but it’s not the only notable thing to see: there are beautiful churches including the Cathedral of Pavia, San Pietro in Cel D’Oro, San Michele Maggiore or San Teodoro. The University of Pavia is rich in architecture and decor while at the Castello Visconteo you can find interesting exhibitions

Bergamo is divided into upper (Alta) and lower (Bassa) town: Bergamo Alta is a medieval walled hilltop town that has been highly influenced by Venetian style in an artistic and architectural way; here you can find beautiful monuments, churches and buildings; walking through its old squares you can also enjoy awesome views. Bergamo Alta sits on a hill above Bergamo Bassa, the modern city. Bergamo hosts the Orio al Serio airport, well known in Italy for its low-cost flights.You can reach Bergamo in about an hour by train from Milan.

It has been named a World Heritage Site by Unesco for its architecture and urban structure. Its artistic heritage is very important, covering almost two millenniums of history from the Roman era to the present day. Verona is also famous for being the setting of the Shakespeare play “Romeo and Juliet”and you can visit the house with the famous balcony of Juliet, see the statue of her in the courtyard and her grave. Today, history, music and art meet thanks to the lyrical season at the Arena, the ancient Roman amphitheater.

Milano a place to 2015

ExpoInCittĂ . Thousands of events will liven up Milan during the six months of Expo 2015. Six symbols for six months and ten keywords will guide you through our diverse programme. The Municipality of Milan and Milan Chamber of Commerce joined forces to make Milan a more exciting and inclusive city, for everybody.

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t’s clear that those who were born in Milan standout as different from the time of their birth. This is most certainly due to the fact that being born here you are constantly in touch with a strong sense of culture, art, a wide range of events and thoughts which have a unique and deep value. If you’re a girl, well... You were probably already breathing fashion in the cradle as a baby! Milan is the core for fashion, style and eccentricity; It keeps it’s secrets about new trends, colours, and fabrics under wraps regarding their use for the upcoming season. If you are a fashion victim, trend blogger, or just simply stylish person, Milan is your heaven. From a cocktail at “Terrazza Martini” to an informal drink at “Arco della Pace” you will most likely sense this ultra fashionable atmosphere anywhere you go. Twice a year Milan reaches its climax: men and women fashion weeks light the streets with a happy and colourful crowd-changing metropolitan landscape with a deep and artistic metamorphosis.

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2015 Fashion week started in Milan during 1985 and immediately led the Big Four circuit (New York, Paris, London, Milan) due to its creativity, local and international stylists and the whole city involvement. Glittering dresses, shoes like sculptures, top models crowds top venues creating exclusive events making us dreaming about this magic and fashionable world. Milan offers you this unique experience and walking among beatiful streets and historical monuments you feel different: here all is fashion! Article edited by

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Milan is a cosmopolitan city and Youth Moving has its largest community of movers in the city of EXPO 2015. Many young people come to Milan to study in one of its many universities and academies; in fact, Milan is home to some of Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important educational institutions, 7 universities and many international academies. It has the largest number of university graduates and postgraduate students in Italy and many of them come from other cities of the world. Milan is also considered the Italian financial and industrial hub and many international companies have their offices here. For this reason, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first destination in Italy for international interns and workers.

During these years we have met many international guys and girls and we helped them to find accommodation, job and useful information about the city connecting them to other movers or locals in Milan with our website www.YouthMoving.com and organizing meetings and events. In this guide we want to make the same for you, so we have decided to interview some movers coming from different countries of the world who have lived in Milan, asking them questions about their experiences here, with the aim to give you some authentic tips for your staying. If you want to find other information or share something about your city, join the community on www.YouthMoving.com!

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Name: Alessandra Age: 23 From: New York, USA I have lived in Milan 1 and a half years I studied at Università Cattolica and I have worked as a translator, as a teacher and as an interpret

y favourite zone of Milan: Navigli

My favourite Italian dish: Polpette Is there a specific place in Milan where young Americans go to meet up? Navigli My favourite American restaurants in Milan: • Bagel Factory Piazza 24 Maggio, 1/8 • Carolina’s Corso di Porta Ticinese, 6

• 212 Via Andrea Solari, 34 My favourite bars: • Kofler Via Tito Livio, 4 • Mag Cafè Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 43 My favourite clubs: • The Club Corso Garibaldi, 97 • Armani Privé Via Pisoni, 1 My favourite clothing store: Zara, La Rinascente, Max Mara

2015 How do you move in Milan? Public transport, car sharing or taxi How did you find accommodation? I found it through a friend What do you miss of your country? Subway 24/7, peanut butter and paying with a credit card everywhere.

What do you like of Milan that you would like to have in your country? Fresh MGO-free food, be able to drink in public, bidets What has Youth Moving been most useful for you? Sharing my tips and looking for useful information

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Name: Rebecca Age: 23 From: Shenyang, China I have lived in Milan 6 months I am a student at Università degli studi di Milano

y favourite zone of Milan: Piazza Castello

My favourite Italian dishes: Lasagna Is there a specific place in Milan where young Chinese go to meet up? Piazza Duomo and via Paolo Sarpi My favourite Chinese restaurant in Milan: • Yuan Via Gonzaga, 5 • Singapore Via Vincenzo Foppa, 40

My favourite bars: • Maya Via Ascanio Sforza, 41 My favourite clubs: • Sio café Via Libero Temolo, 1 My favourite clothing store: Benetton How did you move in Milan? Public transport What have you missed of your country? The food and the clothes

2015 What do you like of Milan that you would like to have in your country? Bars and â&#x20AC;&#x153;caffeterieâ&#x20AC;?, in particular the Italian espresso coffee, so different from the American one!

What has Youth Moving been most useful for you? Sharing tips with other movers

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Name: Danielle Age: 25 From: Mandurah, Australia I have lived in Milan 8 months I am working as au pair

y favourite zone of Milan: Brera, it has everything

My favourite Italian dishes: I have had so many, but I think nothing beats an Insalata Caprese Is there a specific place in Milan where young Australians go to meet up? Most of us plan meet ups on Facebook first. But if you find a pub that streams AFL I am sure you can spot some. What is your favourite Australian restaurant in Milan? • Burger Wave Via Ascanio Sforza, 47

They are the only place to have beetroot, pineapple and egg for burgers! My favourite bars: • Murphy’s Law Pub Via Montevideo, 3 My favourite clubs: • Il Gattopardo Café Via Piero della Francesca, 47 My favourite clothing store: OVS, Alcott and H&M, we don’t have them in Australia.

2015 How do you move in Milan? Mostly I use my bike but occasionally I take the public transport How did you find accommodation in Milan? It came with the job, I live with the family I work for What do you miss of your country that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find in Milan? Mum just sent me milo, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chocolate milk drink that is hard to beat!

What do you like of Milan that you would like to have in your country? Happy hour that comes with a buffet of food. Encouraging people to eat when they drink is a good idea. What has Youth Moving been most useful for you? Meeting people: a great way to meet locals your age.

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Name: Amélie Age: 23 From: Annecy, France I lived in Milan 6 months I was a student at IULM (Libera Università di Lingue e Comunicazione)

y favourite zone of Milan: Parco Sempione, Brera and Colonne

My favourite bars: • Spritz Navigli Via Ripa di Porta ticinese, 9

My favourite Italian dishes: Pasta

My favourite clubs: • Le Banque Via Bassano Porrone, 6 • Old Fashion (during the summer) Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6

Is there a specific place in Milan where young French go to meet up? Colonne di San Lorenzo My favourite French restaurant in Milan: • Le Clochard Via Pietro Custodi, 12

My favourite clothing store: Alcott How did you move in Milan? Public transport

2015 How did you find accommodation in Milan? I found it on www.kijiji.it What did you miss of your country? I missed my family and my friends. If I could have had them with me it would have been a dream! What do you like of Milan that you would like to have in your country? Many people in the streets and the fact that every shop is always open in the city center. In France shops close earlier.

Also, Italians are very nice, everything seems easier and one more thing we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have is... the almond granita! What has Youth Moving been most useful for you? It helped me to meet many people thanks to their events and parties and it also helped me to find information. I found the guide in my university international desk and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very useful!

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Name: Natalia Age: 25 From: Jaragua do Sul, SC, Brazil I lived in Milan 1 year and 5 months I studied at Università Bocconi and then I worked as a fashion buyer

y favourite zone of Milan: Brera

My favourite Italian dishes: Parmigiana di melanzane Is there a specific place in Milan where young Brazilians go to meet up? Actually I don’t know it! I didn’t use to spend a lot of time with Brazilians. My favourite Brazilian restaurant in Milan: • Oficina do Sabor Via Gaetana Agnesi, 17

My favourite bars: • N’Ombra de Vin Via San Marco, 2 • Mag Cafè Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 43 My favourite clubs: • Armani Privé Via Pisoni, 1 • 11Clubroom Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 11 My favourite clothing store: & Other stories, the Vintage market at Navigli and Zara

2015 How did you move in Milan? Public transport, Taxi and Uber How did you find accommodation? I found an ad in my University What have you missed of your country? Good bars to watch soccer games

What do you like of Milan that you would like to have in your country? Definitely the aperitivo! What has Youth Moving been most useful for you? Meeting international and Italian people

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Name: Patricia Age: 24 From: Madrid, Spain I lived in Milan 1 year I was an Erasmus + student at Università degli Studi di Milano

y favourite zone of Milan: Piazza Duomo

My favourite Italian dishes: Torta di spinaci e ricotta, tortellini in salsa di ricotta e noci Is there a specific place in Milan where young Spaniards go to meet up? We used to go to Colonne di San Lorenzo My favourite Spanish restaurants in Milan: • Ba Ba Reeba Via Corridoni, 1

• Bodega del Tasca Corso di Porta Ticinese, 14 My favourite bars: • Blender Piazzale Susa, 7 • Birrificio Lambrate Via Adelchi, 5 My favourite clubs: • The Club Corso Garibaldi, 97 • Alcatraz Via Valtellina, 25 • The Beach Via Arcangelo Corelli,62

2015 My favourite clothing store: All the shops in via Torino, in particular: Bershka, Stradivarius and Zara How did you move in Milan? Public transport How did you find accommodation? I found it on www.stanzesingole.it What have you missed of your country? Spanish food like “tortilla de patatas” and “jamón serrano”

What do you like of Milan that you would like to have in your country? Now that I’m back in Spain I miss Italian pizza, pasta and ice-cream and, most of all, all the international people I met and the chance to know a lot of different cultures. What has Youth Moving been most useful for you? It helped me to discover Milan, meet people and go out clubbing!

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Name: Anukriti Age: 25 From: Mumbai, India I lived in Milan 8 months I was a student at Università degli Studi di Milano

y favourite zone of Milan: Città Studi and Porta Venezia

My favourite Italian dishes: Ravioli Is there a specific place in Milan where young Indians go to meet up? Navigli and piazza Duomo My favourite Indian restaurants in Milan: • Kashmir Via Domenico Scarlatti, 11 • Taj Mahal Via Luigi Porro Lambertenghi, 23

• Shri Ganesh Via Elia Lombardini, 8 My favourite bars: • King’s pub Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, 8 • Refeel Viale Sabotino, 20 • Frida Via Pollaiuolo, 3 My favourite clubs: • Hollywood Corso Como, 15 • Cavalli Club Via Luigi Camoens c/o Torre Branca

2015 My favourite clothing stores: H&M, Zara and Mango How did you move in Milan? Public transport. I made the student card How did you find accommodation? I found it thanks to a friend What have you missed of your country? Street food

What do you like of Milan that you would like to have in your country? Aperitivo! What has Youth Moving been most useful for you? Looking for accommodation through the ads that are frequent and relevant, sharing my tips and reading from others, looking for useful information regarding places worth visiting etc...

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Name: Daniele Age: 29 From: Milan, Italy In Milan I work as a Social Media Manager I also lived in London where I worked as a waiter

y favourite zone of Milan: Colonne di San Lorenzo and the part near Solari’s park: via Savona and Tortona

What’s your favourite Milanese restaurant in Milan? • Damm Atrà Via Elia Lombardini, 1

My favourite Italian dishes: Cotoletta alla Milanese

What are your favourite non Italian restaurants in Milan? • Chopsticks (Asian Fusion Restaurant) Via Vincenzo Foppa, 41

Is there a specific place in Milan where young Milanese go to meet up? Colonne and Navigli are the most famous zones to drink something or have an aperitivo; Corso Como, instead, is full of clubs for everyone who like to dance until late night.

My favourite bars: • T9 Piazza Tripoli, 9 • Yguana Via Papa Gregorio XIV, 16

2015 My favourite clubs: • 11Clubroom Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 11 • Vibe Room Via Montegrappa, 14 • Magnolia Via Circonvallazione, Novegro Tregarezzo My favourite clothing stores: I really like Morgan (via Francesco Novati, 2) for street style and the skater style. If I look for something elegant I usually choose Boggi. I also always find nice stuff at Scout.

What would you like to have in Milan that you can find in other places? I would like that bars and pubs would close later. What has Youth Moving been most useful for you? Meeting people and sharing my tips with movers

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Milan Milan Slang Slang Expo In Italy there are lots of dialects: there are regional ones as well as very local ones. So much so that there could even be two neighboring cities which speak two different dialects but still have a hard time understanding each other. In Milan there is a very particular accent, the dialect is going out of fashion and it is spoken mainly by older people. Nevertheless, as in the majority of Italian cities, in Milan there are a lot of slang expressions used mostly amongst young people. Some of them are quite normal while some others are really weird. Here you can discover some of the most famous and common expressions among locals. Enjoy!

Di Brutto Literally “in an ugly

way”, means “very much”. For example “ieri mi sono divertito di brutto” (literally “yesterday I had fun in an ugly way”) means in fact “yesterday I had lots of fun”. It is considered sort of a street slang/zarro expression, so saying for example “ti amo di brutto” shall not be considered the most romantic way of saying “I love you a lot”. Other common slang expressions for saying “very much” in Milan are “a nastro” (“as tape”), “a manetta” (“as throttle”), “a bestia” (“as beast”).

Top “Top” in Milan is a one-word sentence used to express approval for something. Sometimes it replaces “ok”, mostly in the mobile chats. In fact, every real Milanese must have the emoticon in their most recentlyused WhatsApp icons!

In bocca al lupo Italians are very superstitious. For example, openly wishing someone “buona fortuna” (“good luck”) is actually thought to bring them bad luck so don’t do it. In order to overcome this, a few strange expressions have been created. The most common is “in bocca al lupo”, literally meaning “in the mouth of the wolf”. So if somebody tells you, for example, “in bocca al lupo per il tuo esame” (“in the mouth of the wolf for your exam”), he’s wishing you good luck for your exam and, for the scaramanzia to work out, you have to answer “crepi!” (“may he die!”). We know it sounds like nonsense, but this is how these things work everywhere in Italy (not just in Milan).

2015 Bella It is literally feminine for “beautiful”, but in Milan this word is not only used for girls. In fact, it is a common way young people use to greet each other and/or to express agreement. So even if you are a male, don’t worry if when you meet an italian friend he shakes your hand saying “bella!”: he’s not trying to seduce you, he’s just saying hello (probably)! Paura Literally “fear”, is commonly used by Milan youngsters as an adjective to express enthusiasm for something. For example “stasera c’è un concerto paura” doesn’t mean that tonight there is a satanic concert, but an awesome one. Sometimes you can also use “da paura” or “pauroso” (“frightening”). Ripigliarsi It literally it means

something like “to get yourself back” as in the process of recovering the health of body and/or mind after a hard situation, like a shock, an injury or maybe just several drinks and a crazy night out. A variation of this term, with exactly the same meaning, is “riprendersi”.

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Zarro A “zarro” is a person, or

the stereotype of a class of people, mainly from the suburbs or out of town, who tends to be loud and straightforward. “Zarri” are normally seen by other people as gross, harassing and ignorant. The term can also be used as an adjective for things that relate to the zarro lifestyle, such as pimped-out cars and scooters, some dance or techno songs, certain clothes etc. Other common terms to refer to a zarro are “tamarro”, “truzzo” and “tabbozzo”.

Expo tanta roba Literally means “lots of stuff” and, much like “paura”, it is used to express enthusiasm for something. An example would be “quel film è tanta roba” (literally “that movie is lots of stuff”), which actually means “that movie rocks!”. Zio

Literally “uncle”, is a slang word to address somebody, pretty much like “mate” in english. Originally used by the zarri (see “Zarro”), this expression has now spread amongst many young people of all kinds. If somebody calls you his uncle, it means he’s relating to you in the most informal possible way, like if you have been friends for a long time. A lot of people use it every other word: the risk (often happens to Milanese guys) is to say “zio” to your girlfriend or to your brother or sister. It could be kind of awkward!

Cazzeggiare:

This expression means “wasting time in activities of little or no importance”. For example, “ho cazzeggiato tutto il pomeriggio su facebook” means “I wasted all afternoon on facebook”.

SBATTi Short for “sbattimento”, it refers to anything that prevents a Milanese from enjoying life lightheartedly, and also defines the very condition of uneasiness that it causes. Hence the most common expression of displeasure in Milan, which you’ll hear every time something stresses, worries or scares a local: “che sbatti!!!” Limonare Literally, “to lemon”,

it refers to the act of french-kissing (aka kissing with the tongue). Therefore, a “limone” (“lemon”) is a french kiss. This word is very common and used all over Italy... You will probably even hear a song during your nights out here called “limonare”!

Babbo This word means “father” in many parts of Italy and it is commonly used in Tuscany by all the children. Also in Milan young people say it a lot, but for unknown reasons, here its meaning is completely different. In fact, if someone calls you “babbo”, they are telling you that you are a loser!

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We have received many projects with very creative ideas and we have selected the work of Giulia Laura Bertoni, born in Milan in 1989 and former IED student of graphic design.

We asked them to represent the multicultural soul of Milan, considering that it is the city of EXPO 2015.

We loved the idea that the artist used the faces of the movers of the Youth Moving community (found on www.YouthMoving.com) to represent multiculturalism of the city. If you want to see the 22 finalists, you can visit our facebook page: www.fb.com/YouthMoving

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