text by Tommaso Mandrisi President of the Lombard Association ofHotelconcierges“LesClefsd’Or”
Dear Guest,
We wish you a very warm welcome to Lombardy on behalf of all the Golden Key concierges. Milan Concierge Information is our concrete commitment to make your stay in our region a truly memorable experience. In this magazine you’ll find all the information you might need and, above all, our suggestions and the best in town this pe-
riod. In Milan, every month is unique and special, with fabulous one-off events. Let’s explore them together. In this issue, provided personally by us to you, we’ll tell you about the events you shouldn’t miss, exhibitions happening in the city, and restaurants that are worth visiting to sample authentic Lombardy cuisine. And then there’s Christmas in Milan - with its sparkling lights, beautifully decorated shop windows, and the unmistakable scent of panetone in the air. It’s the perfect time to discover the city’s finest artisanal panetoni to buy or gif, and to follow an unmissable itinerary through Porta Venezia. What’s more, we’re at your disposal at our counter, delighted to receive your enquiries and questions. Have a wonderful stay.
Welcome to Milan, a city that will provide you with extraordinary experiences and memories.Sport, fashion, culture, design, major events, innovation, study, meetings, business, whatever the reason for your trip, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised: Milan will be able to satisfy your needs, curiosities and interests. With a heritage of 26 centuries and a commitment to the future, ours is a contemporary, open and welcoming city, an international benchmark in many areas. You will find proof of this as you spend some days with us. Allow me to make some suggestions. When planning your stay in the city, include the classic atractions - Duomo, Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II, Teatro alla Scala, Palazzo
MARTINA RIVA
‘Milan will be able to satisfy your needs, curiosities and interests’
Reale, Navigli and Darsena, Castello Sforzesco, Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper in Santa Maria delle Grazie. Don’t miss our museums, from Galleria d’Arte Moderna to Museo del ‘900, Museo di Scienze Naturali, Museo della Scienza e
della Tecnologia, Brera Picture Gallery and many others. Let yourself be fascinated by the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova and CityLife and go search for unprecedented glimpses of the city as you move away from the centre: each district, with its buildings, shops and meeting points, has its own storythat deserves to be discovered and known. Then I suggest a stop in our parks and green areas, for some physical activity. Finally, make the most of the shopping opportunities in the fashion district and in the neighborhood markets; go to the theatre or to San Siro, join in one of the many musical or sporting events that Milan hosts with pride and enthusiasm. Milan’s vitality will win you over. Thank you for choosing us and come back to visit us soon...!
MILANO WOMEN’S FASHION WEEK
February 24 - March 2, 2026
History, innovation and trends. The event during which the biggest fashion brands present their Fall-Winter 2026/2027 collections to the world. An unmissable and always surprising event that makes fashion trend lovers around the world dream.
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LADY MACBETH OF THE MTSENSK DISTRICT
December 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 23, 30
Teatro alla Scala
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
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La Scala Theatre opens the season with
2 Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District by Shostakovich, a 1934 masterpiece inspired by Leskov. The young Katerina, accomplice to her lover, kills her husband and father-in-law, but will be betrayed by everyone. Conducted by Maestro Chailly and directed by Vasily Barkhatov, the opera brings back the tragic allure and dramatic tension that Stalin had censored. 3
From December 18, 2025 to January 13, 2026
Teatro alla Scala
The Sleeping Beauty, the ballet-symbol of Tchaikovsky and Petipa, which premiered in St. Petersburg in 1890, returns to La Scala Theater. Nureyev’s choreography, which brought it to its La Scala debut in 1966 starring Carla Fracci, maintains the original purity, enriched with theatrical intensity and psychological nuances. Franca Squarciapino’s production, with sumptuous sets and costumes, evokes the magnificence of the court of Versailles.
NOTRE DAME DE PARIS
From February 26 to March 22, 2026
Teatro Arcimboldi Milano
The popular opera by Riccardo Cocciante that has moved the world comes to Milan at the beginning of the new year. Just a few months afer the reopening of the Cathedral of Paris, the show celebrates the impossible love between Esmeralda and Quasimodo, combining music, dance and poetry. With a new cast, the show continues the journey that began in Italy in 2002, confirming this story’s universal and timeless power.
DREAM GOSPEL CHOIR FROM HARLEM
December 26
Teatro Arcimboldi
The Dream Gospel Choir, considered by critics to be the most interesting choir on the new gospel scene, comes straight from Harlem. Made up of extraordinary voices and musicians from New York’s Black Churches, the group has collaborated with artists such as André Rieu and Pharrell Williams. The program features great classics like Amazing Grace and Oh Happy Day, in a concert that combines faith, energy and music without boundaries.
CONCERTS AND THEATRE: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED IN MILAN
PRIMA DEL TEMPORALE
December 2 - 21
Piccolo
Umberto Orsini returns to the stage directed by Massimo Popolizio on a journey poised between dream and memory. While waiting to appear in Strindberg’s The Storm, an old actor relives fragments of his life, among memories, silences and ghosts from the past. In an evocative set, sounds and images merge in a poetic dialogue about the fragility of time and the actor’s craf.
Teatro Paolo Grassi
APPOINTMENTS
NAN GOLDIN. THIS WILL NOT END WELL
Until February 15
Pirelli HangarBicocca
Curated by Roberta Tenconi and Lucia Aspesi with a display by Hala Wardé, the exhibition is organized into pavilions that form a village of images, each devoted to a key work: from The Ballad of Sexual Dependency to Memory Lost and Sisters. Alongside the artist’s historic masterpieces, two new 2024 slideshows — You Never Did Anything Wrong and Stendhal Syndrome — intertwine myth, abstraction and autobiography. The exhibition opens with a sound installation by the Soundwalk Collective.
LEONORA CARRINGTON
Until January 11, 2026
Palazzo Reale
Palazzo Reale hosts the first Italian retrospective exhibition devoted to Leonora Carrington, with over 60 works including paintings, drawings, photographs and documents. The exhibition explores her life and career, from her Celtic roots in England to her years in Mexico, celebrating her as one of the most visionary figures of the 20thcentury and of female Surrealism.
M.C. ESCHER.
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BETWEEN ART AND SCIENCE
Until February 8, 2026
Mudec
With over 90 works including engrav-
2 ings, woodcuts and lithographs, in addition to over 40 Islamic objects, the exhibition describes Escher’s evolution: from his early days influenced by Art Nouveau to his famous tessellations, metamorphic cycles and optical illusions in which art and mathematics blend to form a unique language.
MAN RAY. FORMS OF LIGHT
Until January 11, 2026
Palazzo Reale
Showing at Palazzo Reale from September is also the retrospective devoted to Man Ray, the pioneer of photography as a creative medium. The exhibition explores his career from the early stages in New York and Parisian years amid the avant-garde movements and muses such as Kiki de Montparnasse to his famous “rayographs”, solarizations and portraits. An exhibition that celebrates a brilliant and revolutionary 20th-century artist.
ANDREA CRESPI. ARTIFICIAL BEAUTY
Until January 25
Fabbrica del Vapore
An immersive exhibition that explores the metamorphosis of beauty between classical art and artificial intelligence. Curated by Alisia Viola and Sandie Zanini, the exhibition features over thirty works, including sculptures, paintings, videos and installations that blend body and algorithm, memory and future. From the manifesto Have no fear of perfection to the monumental The Transition, inspired by the Winged Victory of Samothrace, Crespi stages an ongoing dialogue between humans and machines, thus redefining aesthetic standards in the digital age.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND IMPRESSIVE EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN TOWN
THE THREE GREATS OF SPAIN: THREE VISIONS, ONE LEGACY
Until January 25, 2026
Fabbrica del Vapore
Fabbrica del Vapore hosts this exhibition that celebrates Picasso, Miró and Dalí with over 250 works from international museums and private collections. An exhibition that explores the contribution of the three masters to modern art, their individual identity and impact on 20th-century history, with a focus on Guernica and Dalì’s stage sceneries, shown for the first time in Italy.
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by Anna Repellini
CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ
The first Clé de Peau Beauté Spa in Europe, a brand of excellence in the world of luxury cosmetics, opens in Milan. At the prestigious Columbus Clinic Center, in a magnificent Art Nouveau-style villa, within an exclusive private club devoted to prevention and longevity, visitors will be able to experience cuting-edge facial treatments. Extraordinary and lasting benefits thanks to advanced formulas and highly effective protocols. (ph. 345 7387247)
FRACOMINA
A new milestone in the brand’s international growth. In an experiential space with a sophisticated and luminous atmosphere, customers are welcomed among refined materials, precious finishes and lighting designed to showcase the collections. (Via Manzoni, 37)
THE NEW VINCENZO CAPUANO VENUE IN SAN SIRO
A spacious garden welcomes guests for lunches and dinners outdoors, immersed in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. At the new venue inside the San Siro Snai Racecourse, three ovens for three different styles of pizza –contemporary, crispy and gluten-free – reflect Vincenzo Capuano’s philosophy, bringing to Milan the authenticity and warmth of Neapolitan tradition and combining innovation and a passion for sharing. (Piazzale dello Sport, 6)
WHERE TO PRACTICE PILATES
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The city of design and fashion, Milan is also a true paradise for Pilates fans. The locations selected by Genesi Company, the exclusive distributor in Italy for Balanced Body, stand out among the many options. In particular, Studio Svetle – located at Palazzo dell’Informazione – is ideal for those seeking quality, expertise and a holistic approach to wellbeing. (Piazza Cavour, 2)
The gastro-bistro CotoliAMO Restaurant & Bar at the Hilton Milan unveils the new seasonal menu created by Chef Paolo Ghirardi and offering two distinct yet complementary gastronomic options: the Signature proposal, a true coup de théâtre for the palate, and the Traditional menu, a sincere tribute to Northern Italy’s regional cuisine. (Via Luigi Galvani, 12)
THE JEWELRY OF ROSSELLA TAFFA
Shapes as light as petals or fragments of metal polished by the passage of time, with an unexpected flash of color: exclusive pieces that go beyond mere ornamentation and become an expression of personal choices. Rossella Taffa’s small sculptures in gilded bronze and silver, sometimes one-of-a-kind pieces, are the result of a creativity that spans painting, sculpture, and design. (www.rossellataffa.it)
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KISEN MILANO
DARK ALLURE
The most elegant colour for a minimalist winter that will still put you centre stage.
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PRADA
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FENDI
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GUCCI
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PORTA VENEZIA, THE VIBRANT HEART OF MILAN
A melting pot of cultures, elegance and creativity: where to experience the city’s true essence
Porta Venezia is known for its historical buildings, many of which are over 400 years old, and its large, colorful public gardens, including the Villa Reale Park and the Natural Science Museum From here, Corso Buenos Aires begins, offering a mix of well-known brands and exclusive boutiques, perfect for trendy shopping. For an authentic risotto alla Milanese, make sure to stop at Da Ilia
There is a place in Milan where Art Nouveau-style façades alternate with queer murals, where you can sip a Negroni Sbagliato cocktail at the bar that invented it and, just a few meters away, taste injera and zighinì at an Eritrean restaurant. This is Porta Venezia, the neighborhood that best represents the city’s multifaceted soul: elegant and pop, bourgeois and rebellious, traditional and openly inclusive. Here, Milan shows itself for what it truly is: a European metropolis, vibrant and ever-changing, yet capable of maintaining a unique identity. Porta Venezia is a creativity workshop, where different cultures, languages and lifestyles meet every day.
PARKS AND ART NOUVEAU-STYLE BUILDINGS
The neighborhood’s green heart is the Indro Monta-
SOUL
THE NEIGHBORHOOD THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE CITY’S MULTIFACETED
nelli Park, one of the most popular oases with the locals. Here, people run, cycle, walk their dogs or relax in the shade of centuries-old trees. Inside, there are two veritable institutions: the Civic Museum of Natural History, where dinosaur skeletons make children dream, and the Ulrico Hoepli Planetarium, which invites visitors to gaze at the stars downtown Milan. Not far away, on Via Palestro, the Modern Art Gallery (GAM) houses masterpieces by Canova, Manet and Pellizza da Volpedo, while the nearby PAC – Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea hosts avant-garde exhibitions and international projects. Strolling in this area also means stepping into another dimension: that of the Milanese Art-Nouveau style. Casa Galimberti, with its facade decorated in polychrome ceramics, and Casa Campanini, with its famous
wrought-iron gate, are two of the finest examples of this elegant style that has become Porta Venezia’s trademark.
THE UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE OF VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO
Hidden amongst magnolias and wisteria, Villa Necchi Campiglio is one of the most charming residences in the city. Protected by FAI, it tells the story of a bourgeois family in Milan in the 1930S. Its elegant rooms and the garden with a swimming pool, a rare privilege at the time, evoke a world of understated elegance. Today, in summertime, the villa comes alive
with evening tours and sunset drinks, amid the scent of magnolia trees and
IN THE GARDEN OF VILLA INVERNIZZI, THERE IS A COLONY OF PINK FLAMINGOS, UNAWARE THAT THEY ARE DOWNTOWN MILAN
jazz music playing in the background. And if, while walking towards the Mon-
tanelli Gardens, you stop at 7 Via Cappuccini, look up through the hedges of Villa Invernizzi: a small surreal spectacle awaits you. In the garden, there is a colony of pink flamingos, elegantly unaware that they are downtown Milan.
ART AND CULTURE
Porta Venezia is also a contemporary art district. Located on Corso Venezia is the Luigi Rovati Foundation, where Etruscan art interacts with modern art on a journey that unites the past and the avant-garde. Here you can admire works by Lucio Fontana, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Arturo Martini,
and then treat yourself to a break at the bistro or to a gourmet dinner created by chef Andrea Aprea. A litle further on, the MEET – Digital Culture Center brings the conversation into the present, by exploring the languages of the future: virtual reality, AI, science and art intertwine in an Art Nouveau-style building converted into a digital workshop.
DRINKS AND SHOPPING
When evening falls, Porta Venezia lights up. Between Via Lecco and Via Melzo, bars and cocktail bars welcome the LGBTQIA+ community and anyone who wants to experience
the city in a free and authentic way. This is where aperitivo time becomes
CORSO BUENOS AIRES
IS A SUCCESSION OF SHOP WINDOWS, GLOBAL BRANDS AND NEW CONCEPT STORES
a ritual: among colorful Spritz cocktails , laughter and music. Mixology fans
cannot miss the legendary Bar Basso, where the Negroni Sbagliato was born, while those intrigued by international flavors will find restaurants serving Eritrean, Ethiopian, Vietnamese and contemporary Italian cuisine. During the day, the neighborhood changes pace. Corso Buenos Aires is one of Europe’s longest shopping streets: a succession of shop windows, global brands and new concept stores. For a more refined shopping experience, Corso Venezia and the streets of the Quadrilatero del Silenzio offer boutique shops and studios of up-andcoming designers.
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In Milan’s San Siro district stands the small and little-known Church of San Siro allaVepra,onceamedieval buildingsurrounded bycountryside.Thechurch canstillbevisitedupon requestandiswell worthastop
SECRET MILAN
The hidden church of San Siro and the tragic history of Villa Triste
text by Martina Olivieri
Hidden among the quiet streets of Milan’s San Siro neighbourhood there’s a small church that’s litle-known yet extremely interesting: the Church of San Siro alla Vepra at Via Masaccio 20. The diminutive building is extraordinarily beautiful; however, this is a story with an unhappy ending. But let’s start at the beginning. Once upon a time, San Siro was a medieval church standing alone in the Milanese countryside, to the west of the present-day Olona river, previously known as the Vepra (hence the name of the church). The earliest information we have dates back to the ninth century, when the church and the surrounding land belonged to the Benedictine order. In 1483 the property was bought by the Pecchi
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family, who owned it until the mid-nineteenth century. Today all that remains of the original building is the apse, embellished with magnificent frescoes and sumptuous decorations. The former owners decided to incorporate the church within a private home, and demolished the front section to fit the new building. In 1927 the architect Temistocle Fossati
designed the villa that still adjoins the church. In 1944, during the Nazi occupation, the villa was requisitioned by Pietro Koch, leader of the notorious Banda Koch, and it unfortunately became known as Villa Triste – “sad villa” – because of the torture inflicted on political prisoners in the basement. The atrocities commited here aroused indignation in the neighbourhood and even led to the intervention of Cardinal Schuster. When the story came to light afer the war, Fossati no longer wished to live in the villa, and donated it to the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate, who own it to this day. The church is free to visit, subject to request, and it really is worth a stop: the cellars, once a place of suffering, are now home to the convent’s kitchens and service areas.
MARILYN MONROE IS IN BRESCIA
To sadly remember 1962 with Bert Stern photographic shots
Paci Contemporary Gallery is presenting Bert Stern. Original Mad Man; a photography exhibition dedicated to a celebrated the Hollywood photographer, universally renowned for his The Last Siting, his final Marilyn Monroe photoshoot made in 1962, just a few days before the actress’s untimely death. The exhibition is organized in collaboration with the Bert Stern Foundation The Bert Stern Trust, thanks to the assistance of Shannah Laumeister Stern: the photographer’s wife and president of the foundation. Bert Stern began his career as a press officer at Look Magazine. His career launched with his iconic and legendary campaign for Smirnoff Vodka in 1955. Thanks to the brilliance of that work,
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he became a star in the advertising business.
The editorial work that followed and his collaboration with VOGUE brought Bert Stern to the pinnacle of his career in the 1960s. Sought-afer by Madison Avenue, Hollywood, and the international fashion scene for decades, Stern has become the prototype of the fashion photographer as
the embodiment of glamour. Stern’s photographs have been exhibited in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts in Texas, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in Canada, the J. Paul Gety Museum in California, the Musée Maillol in France, the Hermitage Museum in Russia, and many others exibition contests.
Among his most iconic shots, which will be on display at Paci Contemporary Gallery, in Brescia - Lombardia - are undoubtedly those dedicated to Marilyn Monroe.
Paci Contemporary Gallery is in Borgo Pietro Wuhrer, 53 in Brescia and also in Porto Cervo – Sardegna. The exibition will ends on February 27th.
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info@pacicontemporary.com
CHRISTMAS IN MILAN
The enchantment of the holidays, with street markets, theatre, skating rinks and pure magic
text by Martina Olivieri
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
When winter comes to Milan, the city turns into a glitering stage where art, tradition and wonder come together in perfect harmony. From Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II to the shopping streets, from theatres to city-centre parks, Christmas in the Lombardy capital is a sophisticated and captivating affair that wins the hearts of adults and children alike.
THE FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE
In Milan, the official start of the Christmas season is the two-day celebration of Saint Ambrose and the Immaculate Conception on the 7th and 8th December. This is the moment when the city comes to life: light displays, events and concerts kick off the year’s most eagerly-awaited season. Around the magnificent Sforza Castle there’s the historic Oh Bej! Oh Bej!, Christmas market, enliven-
ing the city with the scents of roast chestnuts and mulled wine, hand-made decorations and toys, and traditional flavours. In the city centre, Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II is the brightly-lit heart of the festivities. Under its iconic glass dome, the great Christmas tree shines with thousands of lights, reflected in the windows of elegant boutiques. And from here, the magic spreads outwards to the shopping streets – Via Monte Napoleone and Corso Vitorio Emanuele – which gleam like jewels in the winter sky.
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GIFT: PORTRAIT OF A WINTER’S TALE AT PORTRAIT MILANO
Portrait Milano celebrates the festive season with The Gif: Portrait of a Winter’s Tale, a project that brings together the magic of Christmas and the spirit of solidarity. The monumental square of the former Archiepiscopal Seminary on Corso Venezia is transformed into an ele-
One of the highlights is the Christmas Market in Piazza Duomo (December 1 – January 6): 60 chalets filled with crafts and the scent of cinnamon. After work, treat yourself to a stroll and end the evening with a hot chocolate or a mulled wine. Don’t miss the Christmas Tram Express : a vintage ride through lights and music in the heart of the city. For an authentic taste, step into Marchesi 1824 and discover panettone in its most creative versions — an icon that never goes out of style in Milan.
gant winter seting, featuring an ice-skating rink at its center alongside the traditional Christmas tree. All proceeds from admissions will be donated to Fondazione Mente, which supports children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly those on the autism spectrum. A heartfelt way to turn Christmas into a meaningful gesture of sharing and generosity.
CHRISTMAS AT THE THEATRE
Christmas in Milan is not only lights and markets, it’s also culture and spectacle. On 7 December, following age-old tradition, Teatro alla Scala opens its opera season
with its famous Prima della Scala, an event that blends sophistication and high art. This season’s most keenly anticipated dates include 26 December at Teatro degli Arcimboldi for a concert by the Dream Gospel Choir from Harlem, one of the best-loved choirs on the international gospel scene. Their powerful and emotion-packed performance will include enduring classics like Amazing Grace, Oh Happy Day and When the Saints Go Marching In, for a concert that promises energy, spirituality and pure engagement. From 19 to 21 December, Balleto di Milano presents The Nutcracker at the Giorgio Gaber
Theatre, in a new production with a certain Art Deco style: blue and gold scenery, 20s-inspired costumes and an elegance that lends a refined modern touch to Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. And from 18 to 21 December, Teatro Carcano presents A Christmas Carol, the acclaimed musical adaptation of Dickens’ novel, directed by Melina Pellicano with original music by Stefano Lori and Marco Caselle: a paean to generosity and the Christmas spirit that touches all ages.
MILANO CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
From 15 November 2025 to 6 January 2026, the In-
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
FROM GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II
TO THE SHOPPING STREETS, FROM THEATRES TO CITY-CENTRE PARKS, CHRISTMAS IN MILANO
IS A SOPHISTICATED AFFAIR THAT WINS
THE HEARTS OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN ALIKE
dro Montanelli Gardens are transformed into a fairyland: this is Milano Christmas Village, the new name for the famous Villaggio delle Meraviglie. Here, among sparkling trees and festive music, there’s Christmas magic for all the family.
Until 25 December, children can visit Father Christmas in his cosy wooden hut, take a photo with him and tell him their wishes. From 26 December it’s the turn of Mother Christmas to welcome children of all ages with stories and sweet treats; 6 January sees the arrival of the Befana (we recommend booking on the official web-
site villaggiodellemeraviglie.
com). If you’re into skating, the main atraction is the double ice rink, one of the largest in northern Italy: one half is indoors and heated, the other half is under the stars. Skates can be hired on the premises, and smaller children can rely on jolly support penguins as they take their first steps on the ice. The Christmas village is packed with atractions: Santa’s Sleigh, the Crazy Flying Sleds, Penguin Fishing, Journey to the North Pole, Climbing on Glaciers, the Elf Theatre with its puppet shows, the Snowflake Carousel and the Magic Christmas Tree. And for a delicious
break, there are plenty of street food stalls and the Christmas market, perfect for a snack or a handcrafed gif to take home.
Between walks and shows, Milan invites you to pause and savour its sweeter side. An afernoon among the boutiques and ateliers of Brera, a hot chocolate in one of the historic coffee shops, dinner at an award-winning restaurant where Italian Christmas tradition meets contemporary creativity: every experience becomes a precious memory. Because in Milan, Christmas is not only about looking, it’s about living, breathing and designing with inimitable style.
1. The Gift: Portrait of a Winter’s Tale at Portrait Milano
2. The Nutcracker at the Giorgio Gaber Theatre
3. Teatro alla Scala
4. 5. Christmas at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
6. Milano Christmas Village, the new name for the Villaggio delle Meraviglie
THE ART OF PANETTONE
Tips on choosing and serving the Milanese king of cakes
text by Teresa Favi
According to 18th-century philosopher Pietro Verri, Christmas in Milan was celebrated with a great bread cut by the head of the family. We know for certain that the first document to mention a “Christmas bread” dates back to 1599, when students at the Collegio Borromeo in Pavia were served a baked festive loaf containing buter, raisins and spices. However, one legend asserts that the first maestro of the panetone went by the name of Toni (hence the name, pan de Toni, over time becoming panatton or pane’tun), a pot boy in the kitchens of Ludovico il
Moro. Apparently one Christmas the head cook was not in a good frame of mind and burnt a seven-storey cake. To replace it, clever Toni mixed flour, egg yolks, sugar, buter, raisins and sultanas, orange zest, citron and vanilla. The masterpiece that emerged from the oven brought joy to the guests and reassurance to the chef. Legends apart, Panetone is to Milan as the Madonnina is to the spires of the cathedral. But how to recognise the best? The colour should be golden yellow and the consistency sof: if it returns to its original shape afer cuting a slice, it has been correctly proved. A good panetone should slip easily
out of its paper case and form a completely rounded dome. The air pockets should be elongated and evenly distributed, as is typical of natural, preservative-free products. So in a nutshell: the perfect rise, the highest quality ingredients and, obviously, freshness. Those are the basics. Outstanding proposals abound from the world of hotel patisserie, which today produces panetoni on par with the finest pastry shops. Stefano Trovisi, celebrating his first Christmas at the Four Seasons, unveils two delights: the Classic Panettone and the Limited Edition Mango & Apricot; Mandarin’s pastry chef Marco Pinna of-
THE PERFECT RISE, THE HIGHEST QUALITY
INGREDIENTS AND FRESHNESS.
THOSE ARE THE BASICS OF THE PERFECT PANETTONE
fers his traditional artisanal panetone in a limited edition (48-hour leavening), while Cesare Murzilli brings his sof, handmade classic panetonemade strictly with alpine butter - to Portrait Milano 10_11 for the third consecutive year. These excellent creations are quickly followed by the prestigious Panetone della Tradizione from the Grand Hotel et de Milan in collaboration with Gennaro Esposito, the Excelsior Hotel Gallia’s panetone (a result of over 56 hours of leavening and preparation), and the panetoni from Principe di Savoia and Casa Brera (miniaturized in a limited edition, conceived by Laila Gohar, the internation-
ally renowned artist who has long transformed food into visual language). In short, panetone has become a status symbol—and now it’s dressed by Milan’s top fashion brands. Refined and captivating packaging adorns the creations by Armani and Dolce&Gabbana (the later launching its Sicilian Orange Ciccopanetone), produced respectively by the award-winning Guido Gobino patisserie in Turin and Fiasconaro in Palermo. The only exception among all this Milan-based activity is the master of masters, Brescia-born Iginio Massari, the king of cakes. And these days you don’t need to travel far to find his traditional panetone, the
result of four provings and two different doughs (taking a total of 62 hours), sweetened with an amareto glaze, coarsely-chopped almonds and pearl sugar: in the Cathedral there’s a branch of his Pasticceria Veneta di Brescia. Here’s his advice for serving it: “Panetone should be served at room temperature and taken out of its paper case to avoid cuting the paper along with the slices and making a terrible mess. It should be cut with a bread knife, using slow, deep strokes and holding the knife parallel to the plate so that the air pockets are not crushed. The correct portion size is 100 grammes per person.”
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1. The Classic Panettone by Marchesi 1824
2. The Four Seasons Classic Panettone
3. The Excelsior Hotel Gallia’s panettone
4. Traditional Panettone from the Grand Hotel et de Milan in collaboration with Gennaro Esposito
5. Mandarin’s pastry chef Marco Pinna offers his traditional artisanal panettone
THE ELEGANCE OF CONTRAST
The encounter of two creative minds: Emanuele Bicocchi x Pisa 1940
Some collaborations are the result of definite marketing strategies and plans. Others, instead, simply arise from friendly meetings. The later is the case of the Emanuele Bicocchi x Pisa 1940 limited collection: the result of a random conversation held in the Pisa 1940 flagship store in via Verri between Chiara Pisa, head of the historic Milanese company, and Emanuele Bicocchi, a designer with an unrestricted and non-conformist vision. The idea that came up from that meeting was simple, yet powerful: create a collection which would bring together two different worlds – the precision and refinement of Pisa 1940 and the contemporary energy of Bicocchi – in an unprecedented combination blend of gold and silver, strength and lightness, crafsmanship and experi-
mentation. Bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings are enhanced by the use of contrast: large sizes and precious stones, bold shapes and delicate details. The jewels in the
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PRECISION AND REFINEMENT OF PISA 1940 MEET THE CONTEMPORARY ENERGY OF EMANUELE BICOCCHI
collection have been designed for those who see style as a form of personal expression rather than just an ornament. The philosophy of Pisa 1940 has always been the desire to build customer relationships
that go beyond the traditional relationship between store and customer. The meeting with Bicocchi further confirmed this atitude: a conversation turned into creation; a project shared between two worlds, two visions and two different stories – only apparently distant – which have become intertwined without becoming distorted. On the one hand, the timeless elegance of a company which has had a leading role in the watch-making and jewellery industry for over eighty years; on the other hand, the bold and cosmopolitan vision of a designer, who is always looking ahead and has given new aesthetic life to Italian crafsmanship, inspired by the underground style. Emanuele Bicocchi x Pisa 1940 is available exclusively in the Pisa 1940 flagship store in Via Verri or online at pisa1940.com
TOP PLACES TO SEE IN MILAN
Museums, churches and all the atractions that you should not miss in city. Reservations are recommended in some museums, ask your ‘Les Clefs D’Or’ concierge
BASILICA OF SAN SIMPLICIANO
A basilica founded by Bishop Ambrose, the façade and its doorway remains from the Romanesque period. Beautiful to visit the two cloisters.
Piazza San Simpliciano, 7 ph. +39 02 862274 sansimpliciano.it
BASILICA OF SANT’AMBROGIO
Founded in the 4th century, the basilica is one of oldest churches in the city, a striking example of Romanesque architecture.
The basilica and convent of the parish of San Vitore al Corpo. The architecture of the church, built between 1492 and 1493 at the behest of the Duke of Milan Ludovico il Moro as a mausoleum for his family, is one of the greatest achievements of the Renaissance in northern Italy. Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is in the refectory of the convent.
Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie ph. +39 02 4676111 legraziemilano.it
BASILICA SANT’EUSTORGIO & PORTINARI CHAPEL
Piazza Sant’Eustorgio hides traces of medieval Milan. The church bell tower is the tallest in town (seventy-five meters high), built in 1306 and is the oldest in Europe afer Big Ben. The Portinari Chapel is a Renaissance gem. Piazza Sant’Eustorgio, 1 ph. +39 02 58101583 santeustorgio.it
BIBLIOTECA NAZIONALE BRAIDENSE
The third-largest Italian library, containing some million and a half items. Of this vast heritage, major subsets include 2,367 manuscripts, 40,000 autographs and more than 23,000 newspaper headlines. Since July 2015 the library has been part of
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CASA DEGLI ATELLANI & LEONARDO’S VINEYARD
delle Grazie, in the courtyard of Casa degli Atellani, the fifteenth-century residence of Ludovico il Moro and the last remaining trace of the ancient Borgo delle Grazie.
Corso Magenta, 65 ph. +39 02 25061895 casadegliatellani.it
CASTELLO SFORZESCO
Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72263401
bibliotecabraidense.org
Closed Sundays
While Leonardo da Vinci was in Milan, Duke Ludovico il Moro gave him a vineyard in the centre of the city in appreciation for the magnificent works he was creating to embellish the ducal city. This was Leonardo’s Vineyard: reopened to the public for Expo 2015, the vineyard is located near Santa Maria
It was originally a fortress built by Gian Galeazzo Visconti in the 15th century. One hundred years later, Francesco Sforza made it his noble residence afer taking possession of Milan. Ludovico Sforza founded one of the most sophisticated courts in Europe and called the best artists of the time to embellish the castle, including Leonardo da Vinci and Filarete. The imposing building today is a unique museum complex divided into the Civic Museums, which house permanent exhibitions and a rich program of temporary art shows and events. It includes the Museum of Ancient Art, the Egyptian Museum, the Museum of Prehistory and Protohistory, the Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of Musical Instruments, the Museum of Furniture and Wooden Sculptures, the Trivulziana Library, the Pinacoteca, and the Pietà Rondanini. Piazza Castello ph. +39 02 88463700 milanocastello.it
Closed Mondays, December 25, January 1, May 1
the Pinacoteca di Brera museum complex, under the direction of James M. Bradburne.
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CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA NEAR SAN SATIRO
Built in two phases, the church of Santa Maria dates to 1486. Bramante was responsible for the architecture, creating a unique trompe-l’oeil choir.
Via Torino, 17/19 ph. +39 02 874683
CHURCH OF SAN MAURIZIO
AL MONASTERO MAGGIORE
All the walls and ceilings inside the ex-convent San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore were painted by Bernardino Luini, who worked in the church between 1522 and 1529, depicting episodes of the Bible. This triumph of frescoes is considered to be the Milanese Sistine Chapel.
Corso Magenta, 13
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
THE MONUMENTAL CEMETERY
Founded in 1866 as a burial place open to all citizens of Milan, this identity has shifed over time, and the cemetery has become a genuine anthem to Milan-ness, not only a resting place for the departed but an important part of the city’s history. The largest area is the Famedio, from the Latin famae aedes, temple of fame. Here lie Alessandro Manzoni, Carlo Cataneo, Luca Beltrami, Leo Valiani, Bruno Munari, Carlo Forlanini and Salvatore Quasimodo. Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale ph. +39 02 88465600 comune.milano.it
Closed Mondays
CITYLIFE
This area was a residential neighbourhood, dominated by the imposing Fiera Campionaria warehouses, but with the advent of the new, daring Fiera in Rho the vacant place was the perfect opportunity for a complex architectural project, with beautiful houses, two towers designed by Zaha Hadid and Daniel Libeskind, a third skyscraper by Arata Isozaki known as “il Drito,” a beautiful park and a lively shopping mall open every day.
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MILAN CATHEDRAL
Located in the square that shares its name, the Duomo is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente and is Italy’s largest church. Symbol and protector of the Milanese people, the Madonnina is made in beaten and gilded copper plates, today supported by a framework of stainless steel. The Madonnina has stood on the main spire of the cathedral since 1774. The building has 135 pinnacles and contains
some 3,400 statues and over 700 figures carved in marble relief.
Piazza del Duomo ph. +39 02 72023375 duomomilano.it
GALLERIA
VITTORIO EMANUELE II
Designed by Giuseppe Mengoni, this shopping center’s foundation stone was laid in 1865 by Vitorio Emanuele II, hence its name. From its inception, the Galleria was a meeting place for the Milanese bourgeois, earning it the nickname Milan’s living room. It has a cross plan with an octagonal iron and glass roof, 47 metres high. The visitor’s gaze is drawn toward the floor mosaics, which represent the coats of arms of Rome, Flor-
ence, Turin and Milan. Alongside some of the city’s historic cafes, inside the gallery you’ll find boutiques of the world’s great fashion houses.
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LAST SUPPER CENACOLO VINCIANO
Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, frescoed from 1495-97 on the commission of Ludovico Sforza in the refectory of the Dominican monastery of the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, was immediately hailed by Leonardo’s contemporaries as the cornerstone of Renaissance art.
Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie ph. +39 02 4676111 legraziemilano.it
PALAZZO REALE
It was the city’s center of power beginning in the 13th century, and today it’s the top spot for cultural offerings, with a packed calendar of exhibitions.
Thirty-eight hectares of English-style lawns, paths, copses, lakes and areas dedicated to sports. Enjoy the clean morning air and discover corners of the park that usually go unnoticed: admire the original Aquarium built in 1906, the Torre Branca by Gio Ponti (1933), the metaphysical Teatro by Alberto Burri (1973), recently given a new life, and De Chirico’s newly-restored Mysterious Baths fountain (1973).
RONDANINI PIETÀ CASTELLO SFORZESCO
The final, unfinished work of Michelangelo Buonarroti, the Rondanini Pietà - on display at the new Castello Sforzesco Museum - is the artist’s testament and meditation on death and salvation. In this work the sculptor renounces bodily perfection and heroic beauty, depicting the dead Christ as a symbol of suffering. Piazza Castello ph. +39 02 88463700 milanocastello.it
Closed Mondays, 25 December, 1 January and 1 May
PINACOTECA
AMBROSIANA
Established in 1618 afer Cardinal Borromeo’s bequeathal of statues and paintings. Among the awe-inspiring works are Leonardo’s Portrait
of a Musician and Caravaggio’s Basket of Fruit.
Piazza Pio XI, 2 ph. +39 02 806921 ambrosiana.it
Closed Mondays
PINACOTECA DI BRERA
The painting and sculpture gallery (Pinacoteca) flanked the Accademia di Belle Arti for educational purposes. When Milan became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy (1805),
bequests and acquisitions from Veneto, Emilia Romagna and Marche arrived at the gallery. Major works include Mantegna’s Dead Christ, Raphael’s Marriage of the Virgin, Caravaggio’s Supper at Emmaus and others by Carpaccio, Piero della Francesca, Titian, Tintoreto and Veronese. Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72263230 pinacotecabrera.org
Closed Mondays
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PIRELLI HANGARBICOCCA
An exhibition space for modern and contemporary art in the Bicocca quarter of the city. Since it opened it has hosted shows by Marina Abramović, Carsten Höller, Alfredo Jaar, Philippe Parreno, Laure Prouvost and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. It’s also the site of
a permanent installation by Anselm Kiefer.
Via Chiese, 2 ph. +39 02 66111573 pirellihangarbicocca.org
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
PLANETARIO
ULRICO HOEPLI
across a large dome. Corso Venezia, 57 ph. +39 02 88463340 lofficina.eu
PORTA NUOVA
The Planetarium vaunts paintings of the constellations on its facade. Inside, look up at the sky from the 300 moving armchairs
Milan’s skyline was redrawn thanks to the Porta Nuova area, the city’s most contemporary neighbourhood and home to the Torre Unicredit, designed by Cesar Pelli, who was also behind the adjacent piazza Gae Aulenti, an open-air shopping mall. In October 2018, the Biblioteca degli Alberi Park was inaugurated, designed by the Dutch landscaper Petra Blaisse. Not too far away, Stefano Boeri’s award-winning residential buildings are atention-grabbing: the two innovative towers, known as the Vertical Forest, are standing side-byside almost entirely covered in vegetation.
Piazzale Principessa Clotilde, 37
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THE FASHION QUADRILATERAL
The area of Milan renowned all over the world as a luxury shopping district, packed with jewellers, boutiques and showrooms for the most exclusive, acclaimed and expensive names in clothing, design and interiors. So called because it is bordered by four famous streets: Via Monte Napoleone, Via Manzoni, Via della Spiga and Corso Venezia.
THE DUOMO TERRACES
Uterly unique in Italy. Like ancient stone stalagmites reaching skywards, the pinnacles tower above the shining marble cathedral. Every structural or ornamental detail of their architecture and decoration carries the legacy of the sculpture tradition handed down from the master stonemasons who bring their wisdom and expertise to everything they create.
The 16th-century Palazzo Sormani is today the city library,
boasting the largest collection of books, periodicals and multimedia in Milan. A reading garden at the back of the building is open from April to October.
Corso di Porta Vitoria, 6 ph. +39 800 880066
Closed Sunday
TEATRO ALLA SCALA
The most famous opera house in the world, with an audience as critical as it is appreciative, the theatre made its name in Milan’s history through Giuseppe Verdi, Arturo Toscanini and Maria Callas, who was discovered here in 1955. Inaugurated in 1778 and renowned since then for its acoustics. The La Scala season officially opens each year with an opera on December 7, the feast day of St. Ambrose, patron saint of the city. Via Filodrammatici, 2 teatroallascala.org
TORRE BRANCA
Originally called Torre Litoria, this steel structure was built in 1933 to a design by architect Giò Ponti, and stands in Milan’s Sempione Park. At 108.6 metres, it is the tenth tallest accessible building in the city.
Viale Luigi Camoens, 2 ph. +39 02 3314120 museobranca.it
Closed Mondays
TRIENNALE MILANO
Situated in Parco Sempione, Palazzo dell’Arte has housed La Triennale (p. 154) since 1933, founded to promote design and applied arts through international shows. Today it’s home to the Triennale Design Museum, with exhibitions that retrace the history of iconic objects crafed in Italy, tackling issues linked to design and production.
A house museum which is the fruit of an extraordinary late 19th -century collection put together by two brothers- Barons Fausto and Giuseppe Bagati Valsecchi, who decided to renovate their family home in the heart of Milan in Renaissance Revival-style to house their rich collection of 15th and 16th -century works of art and artifacts.
Via Gesù, 5 ph. + 39 02 76006132
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
BOSCHI DI STEFANO HOUSE MUSEUM
A historic residence in Milan. Designed by Piero Portaluppi, it was the home of Antonio Boschi (1896-1988) and Marieda di Stefano (1901-1968): the couple, over a lifetime, put together an extraordinary 20th-century contemporary art collection. On display in the rooms of their apartment are about
three hundred pieces selected among the collection’s over two thousand paintings and sculptures, including works by Piero Marussig, Umberto Boccioni, Mario Sironi, Giogio de Chirico, Arturo Martini, Achille Funi, Giorgio Morandi, Filippo de Pisis, Lucio Fontana, Renato Biroli, Aligi Sassu, Roberto Crippa, Enrico Baj, Piero Manzoni.
Via Giorgio Jan, 15 ph. +39 02 88463614 casamuseoboschidistefano.it
Closed Mondays
NECCHI CAMPIGLIO HOUSE MUSEUM
Nestled in a large private garden with swimming pool and tennis court downtown Milan, Villa Necchi Campiglio was completed in 1935. It was designed by architect Piero Portaluppi for the Necchi Campiglio family, members of Milan’s wealthy and elegant upper middle class in the 1930s. In the second postwar period, the Villa was renovated by architect Tomaso Buzzi, who sofened Portaluppi’s linear style by adding 18th century-inspired, in particular, Louis XV-style furnishing elements.
Via Mozart, 14 ph. +39 02 76340121 casemuseo.it/project/necchi-campiglio
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
ARNALDO POMODORO FOUNDATION
The Foundation was started to pursue Arnaldo Pomodoro’s goal of creating the “Home of Sculpture”: a place open to the rereading of 20th-century art and to the creativity of young artists, a collective space for all those who love art.
Via Vigevano, 9 ph. +39 02 89075394 fondazionearnaldopomodoro.it
Closed Mondays and Saturdays
FELTRINELLI PORTA VOLTA FOUNDATION
The Fondazione Feltrinelli Porta Volta building is an urban cultural center designed by architects Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron. Opened in 2016 around the corner from Corso Como, the long steel and glass structure on Viale Pasubio, inspired by the farmstead buildings of traditional Lombard rural architecture, houses a bookstore, café, library and dedicated reading room.
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Throughout the year, there is no shortage of public events and lectures.
A space entirely devoted to fine-art photography. The idea was conceived by Contrasto and Fondazione Corriere della Sera along with ATM for the purpose of giving more space to photography in all its expressions as contemporary language, art form and communication tool.
Via Cernaia, 7 ph. +39 02 58118067 formafoto.it
FRANCO
ALBINI FOUNDATION
The Foundation was started 30 years afer the death of the architect to whom it owes its name at the studio of Franco Albini and Franca Helg. The Franco Albini collection includes about 22,000 designs, a photographic archive of over 6,000 vintage photos and 2,500 slides, in addition to models, writings, technical reports, books and magazines from the studio’s library. An invaluable heritage and a piece of our historical memory.
Via Telesio, 13 ph. +39 02 4982378 fondazionefrancoalbini.com
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
GIANFRANCO FERRÉ FOUNDATION
Established in 2008 for the purpose of preserving, puting in order and making available to the public- firstly in the form of virtual archive- whatever documents the creative activity of the fashion designer, by promoting initiatives in connection with Gianfranco Ferré’s philosophy, his design culture, his concept of fashion and aesthetics.
Via Tortona, 37 ph. +39 02 36580109
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FONDAZIONE
PRADA
The new Milan venue of the Fondazione Prada. Its multi-building architectural structure, a converted early 20th-century distillery with a combination of pre-existing buildings and three new edifices, Podium, Cinema and Torre, is a superb example of
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the interaction between conservative architecture and new styles. The building at the entrance to the new centre welcomes the public with two spaces: a children’s educational area and the Bar Luce, designed by Californian director Wes Anderson.
Largo Isarco, 2 ph. +39 02 56662611 fondazioneprada.org
Closed Tuesdays
ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI STUDIES FOUNDATION MUSEUM
It creates, promotes and makes known the various expressions of art and culture, in particular, the fields of design and architecture, as well as promoting and protecting, in Italy and abroad, the name and works of Achille Castiglioni as a designer and architect, while en-
couraging a more widespread knowledge of Italian design.
Established in 2010, it houses design and architecture exhibitions and offers guided visits, conferences and debates on these themes, as well as workshops and educational activities for students.
Via Vincenzo Bellini, 1 ph. +39 02 76002964 vicomagistreti.it
Closed Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
GALLERIE D’ITALIA
The Gallerie d’Italia spans three jewels of Milanese aristocratic architecture. Palazzo Anguissola and Palazzo Brentani house masterpieces from the 19th century, from Canova to Boccioni, Hayez to Segantini. The third building, Palazzo Beltrami, houses 20th-century artworks and themed exhibitions.
Piazza della Scala, 6 ph. +39 800167619
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Closed Mondays
GAM - GALLERIA
D’ARTE MODERNA
Its halls display Francesco Hayez, Segantini, Canova and Medardo Rosso, plus temporary shows. Via Palestro, 16 ph. +39 02 88445943
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Closed Mondays, December 25,
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January 1, Easter Monday and May 1
GIÒ MARCONI GALLERY
Gió Marconi Gallery started in 1990 under the initiative of Gió Marconi who had previously created Studio Marconi 17, an experimental space for young artists and curators that he ran from 1987 to 1990. In its opening year, the gallery had showcased exhibitions by Martin Kippenberger, Mario Schifano as well as Richard Hamilton. In the 30 years to follow, has developed an ongoing vibrant program and its own consistent approach to exhibiting and combining brave choices well ahead of their time.
Via Tadino, 15/20 ph. +39 02 29404373 giomarconi.com
Closed Sundays and Mondays
LEONARDO3 MUSEUM - THE WORLD OF LEONARDO
An exhibition opened in Piazza della Scala, at the entrance to
Galleria Vitorio Emanuele, in March 2013. It was extended year afer year until it became a permanent exhibition. It showcases replicas of Leonardo’s inventions, many of which shown here for the first time ever: the Mechanical Eagle, the Great Kite, the Rapid Fire Crossbow, the Time Machine, the Harpsichord Viola, the Musical Cannon, the Aerial Screw with spring engine, the Submarine and the Giant Trumpet, just to mention a few of them. There are also over 200 3D interactive machines and a space entirely devoted to the Last Supper.
In 1999, Lia Rumma opened her art gallery’s branch in Milan, in the Brera neighborhood, with the solo exhibition by Enrico Castellani. For ten years, the gallery hosted a number of site-specific projects completing the exhibitions held in Naples. In 2010, Lia Rumma started the current gallery conceived for Art and Artists. A place designed to develop cultural relations, which has housed exhibitions
and monumental projects by the gallery’s artists (Marina Abramovic, Vanessa Beecrof, Victor Burgin, Clegg&Gutmann, Gary Hill, Alfredo Jaar etc.) and, over the years, has encouraged intense collaboration with art galleries, curators, critics and collectors.
Via Stilicone, 19 ph. +39 02 29000101 liarumma.it
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
MASSIMO DE CARLO GALLERY
In 2019 Massimo De Carlo has acquired a new iconic building in the centre of Milan, which has become the epicentre of its activities. One of the most famous projects by Portaluppi. The spiral staircase on the exterior of the building, for example, had been used for the “Casa del Sabato per gli sposi”, shown at the Milan’s Triennale. Over the years, the gallery’s artists such as Maurizio Catelan, Rudolf Stingel, Piotr Uklański, Diego Perrone, Paola Pivi, Yan Pei-Ming, Kaari Upson, Andra Ursuta and Andrea Zitel have all gained international recognition, have been shown in galleries, museums
A Center for the development and spreading of children’s cultural projects for all ages, including visits to high schools and universities, training for teachers, educators and cultural workers, and theme conferences concerning temporary exhibitions-games.
Via Enrico Besana, 12 ph. +39 02 43980402 muba.it
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OF CULTURES
The Museum of Cultures project dates back to 1990, when the City of Milan purchased the former industrial Ansaldo area to use it for cultural activities. The disused factories, veritable monuments of industrial archeology, were converted into workshops,
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studios and new creative spaces. It is now a multidisciplinary center devoted to different cultures across the world and houses great international exhibitions.
Via Tortona, 56 ph. +39 02 54917 mudec.it
ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
It is housed in the former convent of the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, and includes the Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Barbarian and Gandhara sections. The Prehistoric and Egyptian departments are housed in the Sforzesco Castle.
Corso Magenta, 15 ph. +39 02 88445208 museoarcheologicomilano.it
CIVIC MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY OF MILAN
The oldest city museum in Milan, it is one of Europe’s most important natural history museums.
Corso Venezia, 55 ph. +39 02 88463337 museodistorianaturalemilano.it
Closed Mondays
DUOMO OF MILANO MUSEUM
Housed in Milan’s Palazzo Reale, on Piazza del Duomo. The Museum, spreading over 2,000 square meters and 26 rooms, showcases the Duomo’s Treasure and works of art from the Ca-
thedral and the Veneranda Fabbrica’s storehouses. The pieces of the collection are arranged in chronological order to provide an overview of the history of the cathedral’s construction, from its foundation in 1386 to the 20th century.
Piazza del Duomo, 12 ph. +39 02 72023375 duomomilano.it
Closed Mondays
MUSEO
DEL NOVECENTO
Among the newest museums in the city, it was opened in 2010 in Palazzo dell’Arengario. The museum hosts more than 400 works mostly by Italian artists of the 20th century. Boccioni, De Chirico, Morandi, Balla, Severini, Depero and Marineti are displayed chronologically, from Futurism to Arte Po-
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On the top floor visitors can find a neon by Lucio Fontana, Luce Spaziale, a spectacular installation that deserves to be seen under the sof light of sundown.
by the wife of the famous naturalist Marco De Marchi and converted into a museum. The collections illustrate the period of Italian history from Napoleon’s first Italian campaign (1796) to Rome’s annexation to the Kingdom of Italy (1870).
Via Borgonuovo, 23 ph. +39 02 88464173 museodelrisorgimento.mi.it
Closed Mondays
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LEONARDO DA VINCI
A tribute to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci in a beautiful cloister. Among the atractions: trains, ships, the Toti submarine and an entire area dedicated to Space with a fragment of the Moon.
Via San Vitore, 21 ph. +39 02 48555 1 museoscienza.org
Closed Mondays
POLDI PEZZOLI MUSEUM
Established in 1885, the museum has been located in the 18th -century Palazzo Morrigia, designed in 1775 by Giuseppe Piermarini close to the vast Brera complex, since 1951. In 1900, the Palazzo- which during Napoleon’s age housed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, later on, the Ministry of War- became the property of the De Marchi family and then donated to the City of Milan
Opened to the public in 1881, the Poldi Pezzoli Museum is a must-see for the beauty of its rooms, evocative of the past, from the Middle Ages to the 1700s and the Armory reinterpreted by contemporary artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, but also because of the variety and richness of its collections. Masterworks of painting and sculpture, carpets, laces and embroideries, arms and armors, jewelry, chinaware, glassware, furniture, sundials and mechanical clocks: over 5,000 ex-
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traordinary objects, from ancient times to the 19th-century, in a magical atmosphere.
Via Manzoni, 12 ph. +39 02 794889 museopoldipezzoli.it
Closed Tuesdays
OBSERVATORY OF BRERA
A historic observatory established in the mid-1700s in the Brera building. In the early 1920s, the observatory section was moved to Merate, in the Brianza area. Part of the observatory’s fame is due to Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli’s observations of Mars’ channels in 1877.
Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72320300 brera.inaf.it
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OF CONTEMPORARY ART
The Pavilion of Contemporary Art (PAC) ranges from African artists to performance artists like Marina Abramovic. The Pavilion of Contemporary Art (PAC) ranges from African artists to performance artists such as Marina Abramovic.
Via Palestro, 14 ph. +39 02 88446359 pacmilano.it
Closed Mondays
PALAZZO LITTA CULTURA
Considered to be one of the finest examples of Milanese baroque architecture, the building currently houses the regional Secretariat of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for Lombardy, Lombardy’s regional Museum Center and the Fine Arts and Landscape Office of the City of Milan. Corso Magenta, 24 ph. +39 02 802941 lombardia.beniculturali.it
PALAZZO MORANDO
COSTUME FASHION
IMAGE MUSEUM
The first floor currently houses
the Picture Gallery: a collection of paintings, sculptures, prints dating back to 1934. The other rooms of this aristocratic residence illustrate perfectly the eighteenth-century taste for home décor and furnishing.
Via Sant’Andrea, 6 ph. +39 02 88465735 costumemodaimmagine.mi.it
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STUDIO GIANGALEAZZO VISCONTI GALLERY
The Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art. It has housed great exhibitions devoted to Italian and international artists such as Alighiero Boeti, Vincenzo Agneti, Gino De Dominicis, Sol Lewit, Shozo Shimamoto. Over the years, it has focused on young promising artists with solo exhibitions by Aaron Young, Marco Schifano, Juno Calypso and Alessandro Twombly.
Corso Monforte, 23 ph. +39 02795251 studiovisconti.net
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INSTAGRAMMABLE LOCATIONS
If your’s looking to snap some amazing pics in Milan, be sure to check out these colourful spots!
PALAZZO INA
There are many entrances with a recognisable appearance scattered throughout Milan, all designed by some of the most famous architects of the 20th century. But the most instagrammed? The entrance hall of Palazzo Ina by modernist architect Piero Bottoni, who also designed Monte Stella and Qt8. An atrium with Palladian Carrara marble flooring, while the walls are covered with powder pink and cobalt blue tiles: a perfect mix for Instagram. Corso Sempione, 33
VIA LINCOLN
Low-rise houses, pastel shades, small balconies and flower gardens. The houses in Via Lincoln, a former working-class district now known as the Rainbow district are all painted in different colours. Some even gave it the nickname of Milanese Burano, and it is a sought-after place by those who, in addition to the monuments, want to discover the city’s secret and unusual places.
FONDAZIONE PRADA
The architecture of the museum offers a varied choice of views and panoramas to take a good photo. For example, the Upside Down Mushroom Room: a dreamlike installation by Carsten Höller that enriches the Atlas, the permanent collection of the Fondazione Prada, and attracts the curiosity of many visitors. But also the Bar Luce, designed by film director Wes Anderson: pastel tones, jukebox, pinball machines and a refined vintage atmosphere to feel like being in a film while sipping a cup of coffee. Largo Isarco, 2
SPECTACULAR GRAFFITI, PASTEL-COLORED STREETS, GREEN SKYSCRAPERS: JUST WALK AROUND THE CITY
AND IT’S EASY TO FIND UNUSUAL AND CURIOUS PLACES
THE COURTYARD OF CASA ROSSI
This building is a great example of eclectic architecture. It was built by Giuseppe Pestagalli in the 1860s and features a Neo-Renaissance façade on the outside. If you stand in the middle of the courtyard open to the public and you look up, you will see how its structure frames a portion of the blue sky in a perfect octagon.
Corso Magenta, 12
ARTLINE
Eggs that stretch out towards the sky, a gigantic hand, and stars on the square floor. These are just three of the art installations found at Artline, the park in the shadow of the skyscrapers of the City Life district, that is enriched every year with new installations. A new life for the old headquarters of the army in Piazza delle Armi, that was used for military exercises until 1923.
Piazza Elsa Morante
VICOLO DEI LAVANDAI
Located along the Navigli, Vicolo dei Lavandai offers a picturesque view of the old Milan. You can see the stream, the canopy still supported by small wooden beams and the old lavoir. The people who came here in the past to wash their clothes were not women, but men, members of a trade association active in Milan since the 18th century.
Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 14
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LA BIBLIOTECA
DEGLI ALBERI
A contemporary botanical garden located among the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova with paths that merge with each other forming geometrical patterns, circular forests and flower gardens. The Biblioteca degli Alberi is one of the most representative parks of the new Milan, greener and more sustainable, where you can spend time among nature and attend artistic and cultural events.
BOSCO VERTICALE
The green skyscraper overlooks the BAM - Biblioteca degli Alberi between the districts of Porta Nuova and Isola. It is one of the first examples of a building with a new style architecture based on biodiversity, which pays attention to the relationship between man and other living species. The façade changes its appearance every season: full of flowers in spring, bright green in summer, and with the warm colours of the foliage in autumn.
Via Gaetano de Castillia, 11
QUARTIERE ORTICA
An open-air museum, open to the public, free of charge. It is OR.ME Ortica Memoria: 20 works of urban art among the largest in Italy, made by the collective of artists known as OrticaNoodles. Each different mural tells a story about Milan of the 20th century, a route that invites both the Milanese and tourists to leave the city centre to discover a different part of our city.
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BEST FOOD EXPERIENCES
The best restaurants, aperitifs and cafes in Milan. Reservation recommended, the ‘Les Clefs D’Or’ concierge is at your service
MEAT RESTAURANTS
BEEFBAR
Corso Venezia, 11 ph. +39 02 50037500 beefar.com/milano
Located in the former Archbishop’s Seminary, converted thanks to the redevelopment project that created Portrait Milano of the Lungarno Collection group, Beefar Milano founded by Riccardo Giraudi uses only the best meat cuts in the world to prepare traditional recipes which enhance their flavours. The dishes are prepared by executive chef Thierry Paludeto.
BEEF CLUB
Via Giovanni Boccaccio, 15 ph. +39 02 51823951 beefclubmilano.it
EL CARNICERO
Via Spartaco, 31 ph. +39 02 54019816
Corso Garibaldi, 108 ph.+39 02 87222106 elcarnicero.com
EL PORTEÑO ARENA
Viale Elvezia, 4 ph. +39 02 34537275 elporteno.it
EL PORTEÑO DARSENA
Via G. Galeazzo, 25 ph. +39 02 58437593 elporteno.it
DOMISH MILANO
Corso Lodi, 56 ph. +39 02 39540292 domish.it
Entering the world of DoMish means embarking on a journey of flavours. A restaurant and grill where everything is of the highest quality, from starters to grilled meats, all served in a refined seting, smart but not overly formal, comfortable and meticulously curated. A real spectacle to wow the eyes and the tastebuds.
EL PORTEÑO PROHIBIDO
Via M. Melloni, 9 ph. +39 02 25062491 elporteno.it
Via Gastone Pisoni, 1 ph. +39 02 62312645 locations.armani.com
BA ASIAN MOOD
Via Raffaello Sanzio, 22 ph. +39 02 4693206 ba-restaurant.com
BON WEI
Via Castelvetro, 16/18 ph. +39 02 341308 - bon-wei.it
CANTEEN
Via Archimede, 10 ph. + 39 02 5463732 lucaguelficompany.com
CARMEL
Viale S. Gimignano, 10 ph. + 39 02 416368 carmelkosher.it
DIM SUM MILANO
Via Nino Bixio, 29 ph. +39 02 29522821 dimsummilano.com
FINGER’S GARDEN
Via Giovanni Keplero, 2 ph. +39 02 606544 fingersrestaurants.com
GONG
Corso Concordia, 8 ph. +39 02 7602 3873 gongoriental.com
ICHIKAWA
Via Lazzaro Papi, 18 ph. +39 02 47750431 ichikawa.it
KISEN MILANO
Via G.G. Mora 9, Colonne di S. Lorenzo ph. +39 02 36525697 kisensushi.it
Kisen is the go-to Japanese restaurant in Milan for those seeking creative, unconventional sushi. Guided by the Chef’s vision, every dish balances outstanding ingredients, impeccable aesthetics, and clean, distinctive flavors. A refined, izakaya-inspired experience where tradition and modernity meet in the heart of the city.
RIAD YACOUT
Via Cadore, 25 ph. +39 02 5462230 yacout.it
SAIGON
Via Archimede, 14 ph. + 39 02 5518 5947 lucaguelficompany.com
SAKEYA
Via Cesare da Sesto, 1 ph. + 39 02 94387836 sakeya.it
TAVERNA GRECA MIKONOS
Via Tofane, 5 ph. +39 02 2610209 mykonos-ristorantegreco.it
VASILIKI KOUZINA
Via Clusone, 6 ph. +39 02 94381405 vasilikikouzina.com
WICKY’S
Corso Italia, 6 ph. + 39 02 89093781 wicuisine.it
YAPA
Viale Monte Nero, 34 ph. +39 02 84211594 ya-pa.com
Corso Venezia, 52 ph. +39 02 38273030 andreaaprea.com
ANIMA
Via Rosales, 4 ph. +39 02 62278500 enricobartolini.net
BERTON
Via Mike Bongiorno, 13 ph. +39 02 67075801 ristoranteberton.com
BIOESSERÌ BRERA
Via Fatebenefratelli, 2 ph. +39 02 89071052 bioesseri.it
Located in the heart of Brera, this restaurant with open kitchen, modern design and intimate mood offers an utterly unique experience. Authentic flavours, superb quality ingredients and constant innovation ensure that the mediterranean-style menu astonishes and impresses with every mouthful.
ristoranteberton.com
CARMÈ RESTAURANT
Via Piero della Francesca, 52 ph. +39 02 83474207 carmerestaurant.com
Interior decor inspired by nature and the 1920s sets the intimate mood at Carmè. Guests can savour the very best of Mediterranean and Neapolitan cuisine, authentic cooking with a strong focus on simplicity and great raw materials.
CASA BI
Piazza Tre Torri ph. +39 351 6476962 casabirestaurant.com
In the futuristic CityLife district, Casa Bi combines contemporary design with food that makes you happy. The menu evokes all the warmth and goodness of traditional family cooking, with a mosaic of mediterranean flavours making for a satisfying experience. A gourmet experience in a friendly atmosphere, from breakfast to afer-dinner drinks. It also has an underground car park.
CONTRASTE
Via Giuseppe Meda, 2 ph. +39 02 49536597 contrastemilano.it
CRACCO
Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II ph. +39 02 876774 ristorantecracco.it
DANIEL CANZIAN
Via Castelfidardo, corner via S. Marco ph. +39 02 63793837 danielcanzian.com
D’O
Piazza della Chiesa, 14 ph. +39 02 9362209 cucinapop.do
ENRICO BARTOLINI
MUDEC
Via Tortona, 56 ph. +39 02 84293701 enricobartolini.net
Bright and inviting by day, intimate and romantic by night, L’Alchimia is the Milanese restaurant where elegance meets haute cuisine. Chef Giuseppe Postorino celebrates top-quality ingredients with creative dishes that reinterpret Italian tradition, while also honoring Milan’s iconic classics such as veal cutlet and saffron risoto.
CONTRASTE
Via Giuseppe Meda, 2 ph. +39 02 49536597 contrastemilano.it
CRACCO
Galleria Vi ph. +39 02 876774 ristorantecracco.it
DANIEL CANZIAN
PARIOLI MILANO
Via Castelfidardo, corner via S. Marco ph. +39 02 63793837 danielcanzian.com
Via Felice Casati, 45 ph. +39 02 67481919 ristoranteparioli.com
D’O
Piazza della Chiesa, 14 ph. +39 02 9362209 cucinapop.do
ENRICO BARTOLINI
MUDEC
Via Tortona, 56 ph. +39 02 84293701 enricobartolini.net
Parioli Milano is a traditional Roman restaurant that offers dishes from the Eternal City’s culinary tradition every day, alongside the most imaginative interpretations of Italian cuisine. Ideal for spending an evening dedicated to good food and good music, with a unique, enchanting view of the city.
TANO PASSAMI L’OLIO
Via Francesco Petrarca, 4 ph. +39 02 8394139 tanopassamilolio.it
Away from the hustle and bustle of the Navigli, Tano Passami l’Olio, headed by chef Gaetano Simonato, offers food that’s sophisticated yet elegantly simple, in which the chef’s credo shines through in unusual pairings and exquisite presentation. And all in surroundings that are both classic and modern.
QUADRI BISTROT
Via Solferino, 48 ph. +39 02 47755505 quadribistrot.it
A Restaurant, a Cocktail Bar, an Art Gallery in Moscova area. Quadri Bistrot combines in a single venue exclusive dinners, private events, lunch, aperitif. The patio is a beautiful seting for meals and signature cocktails as well as the dining room, with its exposed – brick arches embracing the citrus garden. The cuisine is Italian and gourmet, with an international twist in certain dishes. Parking close by.
FELIX
LO BASSO
Via Carlo Goldoni, 36 ph. + 39 02 45409759 felixlobassorestaurant.it
IYO
Via Piero della Francesca, 74 ph. +39 02 45476898 iyo-experience.com
JOIA
Via Panfilo Castaldi, 18 ph. +39 02 29522124 joia.it
SAVINI
Via Ugo Foscolo, 5 ph. +39 02 72003433 savinimilano.it
Piazza della Scala, 6 ph. +39 349 3273374 voceaimoenadia.com
SADLER
Via dell’Annunciata, 14 ph. +39 02 58104451 ristorantesadler.it
SETA
Via Andegari, 9 ph. +39 02 87318897 mandarinoriental.com
TERRAZZA PALESTRO
Via Palestro, 2 ph. +39 02 76028316 terrazzapalestro.com
On the fourth floor of the Swiss Center, the historic Terrazza Palestro is known for its combination of the flavours of Italian cuisine with a panoramic view of one of the most beautiful green areas of the city. A landmark for private and corporate events, but also the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing lunch break, a romantic candlelit dinner or a Milanese-style aperitif.
UOVODISEPPIA MILANO
Via Amerigo Vespucci, 11 ph. +39 375 9108923
uovodiseppiamilano.it Uovodiseppia Milano is the latest project of starred chef Pino Cutaia. A neighbourhood restaurant where culinary art - not only Sicilian - is expressed through ingredients, recipes and stories of everyday life, intertwined with timeless gestures and rituals. A place that unites Lombardy and Sicily with purity and simplicity, in an atmosphere that evokes Mediterranean style.
PROCACCINI MILANO
Via Procaccini, 33 ph. +39 02 77091277 procaccini.com
The Procaccini restaurant embodies elegance and sophistication in a unique culinary experience. Led by Executive Chef Emin Haziri, it offers three tasting menus and an à la carte selection that blend and enhance tradition and innovation. The wine cellar boasts over 370 labels, while the 1970s-inspired ambiance welcomes guests into a refined atmosphere. The warm service completes a sensory journey, enriched by the sound of a grand piano.
FISH RESTAURANTS
DA GIACOMO
Via Pasquale Sotocorno, 6 ph. +39 02 76023313
giacomomilano.com
DA GIACOMO ARENGARIO
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 1 ph. +39 02 72093814
giacomomilano.com
LA RISACCA 2
Via Regina Giovanna, 14 ph. +39 02 29531801 larisacca2milano.com
A’RICCIONE
Via Torquato Taramelli, 70 ph. +39 02 683807
Via Durini, 28 ph. +39 02 92853303
Via Giulio Cesare Procaccini, 28 ph. +39 02 3451323 ariccionemilano.it
A’Riccione is the perfect restaurant for a romantic dinner in elegant surroundings with courteous, atentive service. Here superb ingredients are transformed into masterpieces of flavour, and fish is the absolute star of the menu. Don’t miss the roofop restaurant on the 9th and 10th floors of the Brian&Barry Building in Piazza San Babila, and the bistro.
LA RISACCA 6
Via Marcona, 6
ph. +39 02 55181658 osterialarisacca6.it
LA RISACCA BLU
V.le Tunisia corner Via Tadino, 13
ph. +39 02 20480964 larisaccablu.com
LANGOSTERIA
Via Savona, 10 ph. +39 02 58111649 langosteria.com
LANGOSTERIA BISTROT
Via Privata Bobbio, 2 ph.+39 02 58107802 langosteria.com
LANGOSTERIA CAFÈ MILANO
Galleria del Corso, 4
ph. +39 02 76018167 langosteria.com
PESCE D’ORO BISTROT
Viale Monte Grappa, 2 ph. +39 02 58124659 pescedorobistrot.it
RISTORANTE MONTECRISTO
Corso Sempione, corner of Via Prina, 17 ph. +39 02 312760 ristorantemontecristo.com
SEA RE
Via Lazzaro Papi, 14 ph. +39 02 45470046 seare.eatbu.com
Corso Garibaldi Giuseppe, 75 ph.+ 39 02 654204 almatarel.it
BICE MILANO
Via Borgospesso, 12 ph. +39 02 76002572 bicemilano.it
Bice Milano in the fashion district has been a landmark on the Milan restaurant scene since 1926. This is the place for lovers of traditional food in a refined, always elegant environment. For years, the simplicity of its cuisine has been appreciated by leading figures in the world of fashion, politics and entertainment.
DA BERTI
Via F. Algaroti, 22 - Via Timavo, 8 ph. +39 02 6694627 daberti.it
Da Berti is a Milanese tratoria serving traditional local dishes, the best cuts of meat and an exquisite selection of cured meats and cheeses. All accompanied by an extensive wine list to bring a twinkle to the eye and delight even the most exacting connoisseurs.
ANTICA OSTERIA CAVALLINI
Via Mauro Macchi, 2 ph. +39 02 6693174 anticaosteriacavallini.it
A restaurant with an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere that recalls Milan’s artistic heritage, this is the Gran Bagutin. Entering it is like seting foot in a museum: the history of Italian literary culture of the 1900s is contained within these walls. Dishes on the menu are designed to revive authentic traditional flavours and enhance them with our high-quality meats.
GALLERIA
Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II, 75 ph. +39 02 86464912 ristorantegalleria.it
IL CESTINO
Via Madonnina, 27 ph. +39 02 86460146 ristoranteilcestino.it
IL SALUMAIO
DI MONTENAPOLEONE
Palazzo Bagati Valsecchi
Via Santo Spirito, 10 ph. +39 02 76001123 ilsalumaiodimontenapoleone.it
IL SOLFERINO
Via Castelfidardo, 2 ph. +39 02 29005748 ilsolferino.com
IL TAVOLINO
Via Fara, 23 ph. +39 02 6703520 altavolino.it
IVAN & FRANK
Corso Lodi, 37 ph.+39 02 54107101 ivanfrank-ristorante.it
Via Giovanni Batista Fauchè, 11 ph.+39 02 33105753 osterialecorti.it
OSTERIA CONCHETTA
Via Concheta, 8 ph. +39 02 8372917 osteriaconcheta.it
OSTERIA DEL CORSO
Corso Garibaldi, 75 ph. +39 02 6597441 osteriadelcorso.com
OSTERIA GRAN BURRONE
Via Mantova, 10 ph. +39 02 54118438 osteriailgranburrone.it
RATANÀ
Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28 ph. + 39 02 87128855 ratana.it
RISTORANTE LA BRICIOLA
Via Marsala, 1 ph. +39 02 6551012 labriciola.com
Elegant ambiance, with excellent Mediterranean cuisine and a cellar with the best labels: all this is Ristorante La Briciola, in the heart of Brera. A special place created with skillful mastery by Gianni, the host, almost 40 years ago, and by Stefania, and over the years it has become a city landmark.
TRATTORIA LA RUOTA
Via Roma, 5
San Giuliano Milanese (MI) ph. +39 391 4051875 rphotels.com/ristorante-la-ruota La Ruota was established in 1964 when Romano and Pieretta, from a small village between Lucca and Pistoia, decided to open a restaurant serving Tuscan specialities; over time it has become a landmark for Milanese out-of-town dining. Today the business is in the hands of the third generation, with grandson Lorenzo continuing the restaurant’s traditions and values with great passion.
Via Marco Cremosano, 41 ph. +39 02 33001646 ribotmilano.it
RIGOLO
Via Solferino, 11 corner Largo Treves ph. + 39 02 86463220 ristoranterigolo.it
ROSSO DI BRERA
Via Marco Formentini, 7 ph. +39 02 8353 8580 rossobrera.com
ROVELLO 18
Via Tivoli, 2 ph. +39 02 72093709 rovello18.it
TAVERNA DEL BORGO ANTICO
Via Madonnina, 27 ph. +39 02 86461186 tavernadelborgoantico.it
CRAZY PIZZA MILAN
Via Varese, 1 ph. +39 02 54076604
crazypizza.com
Located in the Moscova area, Crazy Pizza Milan offers a unique experience. Pizzas and other dishes together with a section of wines are the ingredients for an unforgetable evening. The acrobatic pizza makers’ spectacular Spinning Pizza adds an exciting touch to the atmosphere.
IL BARETTO MILANO
Via della Spiga, 26 ph. +39 02 67174415
ilbaretomilano.it
Il Bareto Milano is an exclusive meeting place, whether for dinner with friends, or an important business lunch. Here tradition meets internationality, and good food will win you over with every dish. Traditional Milanese cuisine, but also more modern dishes, along with a good wine cellar and excellent cocktails.
FIGLI DEI FIORI AL CORTILE
Via Giovenale, 7 ph. +39 02 9286 9951
figlideifiorirestaurants.com
Figli dei Fiori Al Cortile is a place suspended in time, immersed in tranquility, where nature sets the scene and Italian-Mediterranean cuisine tells stories of the seasons and the land. A charming, authentic retreat where every detail is designed to welcome, delight, and make you feel at home. And for a perfect out-of-town escape, don’t miss Figli dei Fiori Bistrot in Como, located at Via Borgo Vico 39A (ph. +39 031 571077).
TRATTORIA IL CORMORANO ISOLA
Via Luigi Porro Lambertenghi, 34 ph. +39 02 69004383 tratoriailcormorano.it
TORRE DI PISA
Via Fiori Chiari, 21 ph. +39 02 874877 tratoriatorredipisa.it
TRATTORIA MILANESE
Via Santa Marta, 11 ph.+39 02 86451991
TRENDY RESTAURANTS
10 CORSO COMO
Corso Como, 10 ph. +39 02 29013581 10corsocomo.com
BULLONA
Via Piero della Francesca, 64 ph. +39 02 33607600 bullona.com
CERESIO 7
Via Ceresio, 7 ph. +39 02 31039221 - ceresio7.com
CLOTILDE BRERA
Piazza San Marco, 6 ph. +39 331 1022218 clotildefood.com
MONZU BISTROT
Via Adige, 14 ph. +39 02 99248996 monzubistrot.it
PENELOPE A CASA
Via Giuseppe Ripamonti, 3 ph. +39 389 6067372 penelopeacasa.it
THE BAR AT RALPH LAUREN
Via della Spiga, 5 ph. +39 02 30569060 ralphlauren.co.uk
APERITIF
BACKDOOR 43
Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 43 ph. +39 340 9628890
BAR BASSO
Via Plinio, 39 ph. +39 02 29400580 barbasso.com
BAR FRIDA
Via Antonio Pollaiuolo, 3 ph. +39 02 680260 fridaisola.it
BAR LUCE
FONDAZIONE PRADA
Largo Isarco, 2 ph. +39 02 56662611 fondazionaprada.org
BHANGRABAR
Corso Sempione, 1 ph. +39 02 34934469 bhangrabar.it
CAMPARINOIN GALLERIA
Piazza del Duomo, 21 ph. +39 02 86464435 camparino.com
CANTINE ISOLA
Via Paolo Sarpi, 30 corner via Arnolfo di Cambio, 1/A ph. +39 02 3315249 cantineisola.com
CINC
Via Marco Formentini, 5 ph. +39 02 36550257 cicbrera.it
DEUS CAFE’
Via Genova Thaon di Revel, 3 ph. +39 02 83439230 deuscafemilano.it
DRY MILANO
Via Solferino, 33 ph. +39 02 63793414 drymilano.it
Via Monte Napoleone, 19 ph. +39 02 83549386 illy.com
KNAM
Via Augusto Anfossi, 10 ph. +39 02 55194448 eknam.com
LAVAZZA
FLAGSHIP STORE
Piazza San Fedele, 2 ph.+39 342 8411682 lavazza.it
MARCHESI 1824
Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II ph. +39 02 94181710
Via S. Maria alla Porta 11/A ph. +39 02 862770 pasticceriamarchesi.com
PASTICCERIA CUCCHI
Corso Genova, 1 ph. +39 02 89409793 pasticceriacucchi.it
SANT AMBROEUS MILANO
Corso Giacomo Mateoti, 7 ph.+39 02 76000540 santambroeusmilano.com
STARBUCKS
RESERVE MILAN
ROASTERY
Via Cordusio, 1 ph.+39 02 91970326 starbucksreserve.com
NIGHTLIFE
11 CLUBROOM
Via A. di Tocqueville, 11 ph. + 39 02 89281611 11milano.it
AMNESIA
Via A. Gato ph. +39 348 7241015 amnesiamilano.com
BLANCO
Via Giovanni Batista
Morgagni, 2 ph. +39 02 29405284 blancomilano.it
BLUE NOTE
Via Pietro Borsieri, 37 ph. +39 02 69016888 bluenotemilano.com
BOBINO
MILANO
Piazzale Stazione Genova, 4 ph. +39 371 4085303 bobino.it
CHATULLE
Via Piero della Francesca, 68 ph. +39 02 34534024 chatulle.it
HOLLYWOOD
Corso Como, 15 ph. +39 327 1648497 discotecahollywood.com
IL GATTOPARDO
Via Piero della Francesca, 47 ph. +39 02 34537699 ilgatopardomilano.com
JAZZ CAFE’
Corso Sempione, 8 ph. +39 02 33604039 jazzcafe.it
JUST CAVALLI
Viale Luigi Camoens ph. +39 02 311817 justcavallimilano.com
LA BALERA DELL’ORTICA
Via G. A. Amadeo, 78 ph. +39 02 70128680 labaleradellortica.com
INFORMATION GETTING AROUND IN MILAN AND LOMBARDY
Everything you need to know to move in the city and beyond
with four operators: Enjoy, Leasys, ShareNow and E-Vai. As for the cars, fleets now include electric vehicles.
TAXI
Unlike taxis in other cities, Milan cabs seldom stop for passengers in the street. To travel by taxi, you need to go to a stand or book by phone.
Starting tariff on weekdays, 6:00 to 21:00: €3.30
Starting tariff Sundays and holidays, 6:00 to 21:00: €5.40 Night-time starting tariff: €6.50
Starting tariff from Malpensa, Linate and Orio al Serio airports: €13.10
The phone number Taxi is +39 02 6969, +39 02 4040, +39 02 8585.
CAR SHARING
Car sharing is a simple and sustainable form of transport. To access the service you need to register on the websites of operators and download the app on your smartphone. Milan has the most extensive car-sharing provision in Italy,
CITY BIKE AND SCOOTERS
The bicycle is a green and convenient way of geting around in the city. Bike Sharing is available, either from fixed collection and drop-off stations, or with free-flow bikes. The BikeMi service operated by ATM and the Municipali-
ty of Milan allows visitors to hire bikes through its website and app. Meanwhile, electric scooters can be hired from Voi, Wind, Bit, Lime, Dot, Helbiz and Tier. We advise checking websites for the rules you must follow.
BUS
In Milan there are more than a hundred bus routes and 4 trolleybus lines, making this one of the best ways of geting
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around the city. On Fridays and Saturdays, Milan’s night buses run every hour between 2 am and 5 am. Tickets for the bus (and other public transport) can be bought at metro stations, newspaper kiosks, tobacconists’ and from the ATM Milano app. A standard ticket is valid for 90 minutes and covers one journey on ATM public transport; it costs €1.50. You can also choose a daily ticket (€7), a three-day ticket (€12) and other options.
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main overland stations correspond with the metro lines, making travel in the area easy and quick.
METRO
With five lines, 111 stations and 94.5 kilometres of rails, Milan’s metro system is the largest in Italy. It operates every day from 6:00 to 00:30 (7:00 to 19:30 on 25 December and 1 May). The frequency of trains at major stations varies from 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the month and the timetable.
TRAIN
Milano Centrale station is the main hub connecting Milan to major Italian and European cities, and Cadorna station offers links to destinations in Lombardy. Other state-run railway stations are Garibaldi, Lambrate, Milano Rogoredo and Porta Genova. The
AIRPORTS
Milan Malpensa international (Code IATA: MXP) is the largest of the city’s airports. It is 49 kilometres north-west of the Lombardy capital, with connections by Malpensa Express train or numerous shutle bus services.
VARESE
HOTELS IN MILAN
BVLGARI HOTEL MILANO
Via Privata Fratelli Gabba, 7/B ph. +39 02 8058051 bulgarihotels.com
