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bi-monthly magazine
Official magazine of the Lombard Association of Hotel concierges
“Les Clefs d’Or” lesclefsdor.it/regione-lombarda
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Welcome to Milan
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 period. 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.
A tour through the Navigli, one of Milan’s most vibrant and picturesque districts, where historic canals, lively aperitivo spots, and creative energy come together to define
the city’s contemporary soul.
A journey through Milan’s greenest corners, from wide, tree-lined parks to more secluded gardens and scenic paths, these are the ideal spots to explore the city by bike, offering a slower, more relaxed way to experience its landscape while staying immersed in nature.
And finally, a spotlight on the Salone del Mobile, the world-renowned design fair that transforms the city into a global hub of innovation, creativity, and style. 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...!
NOVEMBER
From May 5 to 17
Teatro Manzoni
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A two-act comedy by David Mamet, directed by Chiara Noschese and starring her alongside Luca Barbareschi and Simone Colombari. Set during the U.S. presidential election, it tells the story of President Charles Smith’s desperate atempt to win re-election amid crises, scandals, and the threat of war. A humorous satire on politics and its contradictions.
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CANTICO
May 17
Teatro Nazionale
NABUCODONOSOR
From May 16 to June 9
Teatro alla Scala
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Following a series dedicated to Kurt Weill and the
2season-opening tribute to Shostakovich, Maestro Chailly continues his exploration of Verdi’s works with Nabucco, the opera that marked a turning point in the composer’s career. This new production marks the La Scala debut of director Alessandro Talevi.
To mark the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures, Angelo Branduardi presents the tour Il Cantico. Branduardi breathes new life into the Franciscan texts through his artistic sensibility, accompanied by his full band. The tour celebrates themes that remain relevant today, such as ecology, love of life, and hospitality.
THE NIGHT OF MUSICALS
May 17
Teatro Arcimboldi
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A thrilling show that brings together Broadway and West End hits in a single evening. Over the course of more than two hours, the stage comes alive with songs and emotions from iconic musicals. Powerful voices, spectacular choreography, and dazzling costumes transform the stage into a nonstop musical journey through classics and contemporary hits.
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ROBERTO BOLLE AND FRIENDS
From 21 to 24 May
Teatro Arcimboldi
Afer performing on the world’s most prestigious stages, Roberto Bolle returns to the TAM for four special evenings of Roberto Bolle and Friends. The étoile brings together an international cast of dancers from top companies for a show that alternates between pas de deux and solos from the classical and contemporary repertoire.
PELLÉAS ET MÉLISANDE
Until May 9
Teatro alla Scala
Debussy’s opera, based on Maeterlinck’s symbolist play, is one of the pinnacles of musical theater. This new production marks the return of conductor Maxime Pascal and the La Scala debut of Romeo Castellucci, who brings a visionary and sacred theatrical vision.
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CONCERTS AND THEATRE PERFORMANCES: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED IN MILAN
APPOINTMENTS
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I MACCHIAIOLI
Until June 14
Palazzo Reale
The first major Milanese retrospective devoted to the movement that revolutionized Italian painting in the 19th century. Over one hundred works describe, across nine sections, the intense experience of artists such as Fatori, Lega and Signorini, the stars of a cultural and civic project linked to the Risorgimento. An exhibition that highlights the innovative value of the macchia as the pursuit of truth and life.
ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE. THE FORMS OF DESIRE
Until May 17
Palazzo Reale
An unprecedented selection of the most iconic images by the great American photographer. Housed in Palazzo Reale, the retrospective –part of the cultural program of Milan Cortina 2026 – explores his aesthetic research through sensual nudes, formal perfection and references to Greek classicism. Curated by Denis Curti, the exhibition is the second chapter of a trilogy that began in Venice and will continue in Rome.
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ANSELM KIEFER. THE ALCHEMISTS
Until September 27
Palazzo Reale
The new imposing exhibition by An- 2 selm Kiefer is housed in the Hall of the Caryatids at Palazzo Reale. Curated by Gabriella Belli, it features over forty large canvases designed to engage with the venue’s history. At the heart of the exhibition is a female pantheon of alchemic and scientific figures that celebrates the role of women in the birth of modern thought.
METAFISICA/METAFISICHE
Until June 21
Palazzo Reale, Museo del Novecento, Gallerie d’Italia and Palazzo Citterio
A wide-ranging project that brings together the masters of Metaphysical Art with artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. At Palazzo Reale, some 400 works trace the movement’s history and evolution. The Museo del Novecento explores its connection to the city, while Gallerie d’Italia and Palazzo Citerio pay tribute to Morandi through photography and contemporary installations. A 2,000-step journey through art and visions.
OVER, UNDER AND IN BETWEEN
Until November 9
Fondazione Prada
Mona Hatoum’s site-specific project, conceived for the Milan venue, reflects on the instability of the present time and the precariousness of existence. The three installations on display revolve around key elements of the artist’s artistic vocabulary – the web, the map and the grid. Autonomous yet interconnected works, which evoke fragility, danger and tension, engaging the viewer in a physical experience.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND IMPRESSIVE EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN TOWN
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GIOVANNI GASTEL. REWIND
Until July 29
Palazzo Citterio
Five years afer his death, La Grande Brera celebrates Giovanni Gastel with an exhibition that revisits his work from an intimate and poetic perspective. On display are 250 shots, most of which never shown before, including portraits, still lifes and iconic fashion campaigns, accompanied by writings and poems that convey the emotional depth of his vision.
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Via Monte Napoleone, 7 Milano
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 63-65 Milano
by Francesca Lombardi
VALENTINO GARAVANI
Via Santo Spirito, 4 Milano
ERMANNO SCERVINO
Via della Spiga, 4/16 Milano
CELINE
PRADA
PRADA
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 63-65 Milano
Via Monte Napoleone, 20/4 Milano
Piazza del Duomo at La Rinascente
Milano
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ALONG THE NAVIGLI
A tour of Milan’s canals, exploring one of the city’s coolest and most picturesque neighborhoods
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CONCIERGE TIPS
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THILTON MILAN
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1. Searching for Hitnes murals or temporary art installations is a surprising experience.
2. Restaurants with canal-side terraces, such as Mag Cafè or El Brellin, where you can enjoy spring dishes.
3. La gelateria della Musica, where every flavor is dedicated to an artist or a song.
4. The Naviglio Segreto (or Conca Fallata): a dip into Milan’s industrial past.
5. In spring, the bridges and walkways of the Navigli are covered in wisteria and irises Meanwhile, small flower beds are home to edible wild herbs.
he Navigli district is one of the trendiest and most picturesque in Milan, featuring canals crossed by small bridges, alleys lined with traditional case di ringhiera (balconied houses), underground fashion boutiques, antique shops, art studios, bookstores, and many bars, clubs, and restaurants, making it a lively neighborhood both day and night. The neighborhood centers around the Naviglio Grande and the Naviglio Pavese, part of a system of artificial, navigable canals developed to connect Lake Maggiore to Milan, and perfected thanks to the contributions of Leonardo da Vinci. It has always held a special place in the hearts of the Milanese, who come here even just to stroll or relax (and perhaps soak up some sun) along its banks, especially in the spring.
DARSENA
The Navigli district begins at the Arco di Porta Ticinese, where you’ll find the Darsena, Milan’s ancient port and today the heart of the district, from which the Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese branches off. It is the starting point for exploring the neighborhood and one of the must-visit spots for Milanese aperitivo.
VICOLO DEI LAVANDAI
Shortly afer the Darsena, keeping the Naviglio Grande on your lef, you’ll find an ancient washhouse used by women until the late 1950s to wash laundry by rubbing the clothes against the stone.
ALDA MERINI SPACE
Thanks to its charm – part romantic, part bohemian – the Navigli neighborhood has been chosen by famous figures from Milan’s artistic and cultural scene, who have made their home here for both short and long
A special place in the hearts of the Milanese, who come here even just to stroll or relax (and perhaps soak up some sun) along its banks, especially in the spring
DEVELOPED TO CONNECT LAKE MAGGIORE TO MILAN AND PERFECTED BY LEONARDO DA VINCI
stays. But the most beloved and remembered resident remains Alda Merini, ‘the poetess of the Navigli’: to whom tribute has been paid by dedicating this cultural hub on Via Magolfa, between the Naviglio Grande and the Naviglio Pavese, where the poetess’s room has been reconstructed. CHURCH OF SAN CRISTOFORO SUL NAVIGLIO
A complex consisting of two small churches side by side along the Naviglio Grande, combining Romanesque and late Lombard Gothic styles. Destroyed, rebuilt, and expanded over the centuries, including by the Visconti family (commemorated on the façade by the famous coat of arms featuring the ‘biscione’). It features a 15th-century bell tower and frescoed interiors.
ROWING
The most typical sport of the Navigli is rowing. In
fact, two historic clubs overlook the Naviglio Grande: Canotieri Olona, a glorious multi-sport club founded in 1894, with its modern headquarters, and Canotieri Milano, whose starting platform witnessed the feats of Luciano Cozzi, champion
THE NAVIGLI DISTRICT IS CHARACTERIZED BY ITS ‘CASE DI RINGHIERA’, THE TYPICAL BUILDINGS OF OLD MILAN
of the 1928 Olympic team. In addition to rowing, both clubs have expanded into other sports, such as tennis, swimming, and water polo.
BIKE PATH
About 20 km of bike path
connect the Darsena to Abbiategrasso, running alongside the canal and passing through rice paddies and quiet villages like Gaggiano. A flat route perfect even for beginner cyclists.
EVENTS
In addition to the nightlife, several historic events are held here. The Antiques Market: featuring numerous stalls stretching for nearly two kilometers, displaying antique and modern collectibles (every last Sunday of the month). Sinigaglia Fair: the city’s most famous and oldest flea market, with records dating back to the 1800s, on the Ripa di Porta Ticinese (every Saturday). Fiori e Sapori sul Naviglio Grande: florists from all over Italy, art workshops, and tastings of local specialties (two Sundays a year, in April and October), and Arte sul Naviglio Grande, featuring over 300 artists showcasing their works (in May).
A route that crosses the city, from Porta Nuova to Milan’s Art Deco district
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ORGANICS SKYGARDEN @ CIELO
A bike tour from Porta Nuova tothehistoriccenter, takinginthenewskyline andcharmingArtNouveau architecture
CYCLING IN THIS SETTING
MEANS IMMERSING YOURSELF
IN AN ALMOST INTERNATIONAL ATMOSPHERE
Milan reveals itself even at a slow pace, following a cycling route that brings its most contemporary side into dialogue with its historic one. Our route begins at Piazza Gae Aulenti, which in just a few years has become the symbol of a city looking to the future, and ends in the historic heart of the city. We set off amidst water features and futuristic lines that have reshaped the Milanese skyline. The urban space opens up into an elevated plaza that seems suspended between earth and sky, surrounded by the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova, among the city’s most iconic. Cycling in this seting means immersing yourself in an almost international atmosphere, where glass and steel interact with contem-
porary installations and a constant flow of people. Leaving the skyline behind, the route stretches along the Bastioni di Porta Nuova and Porta Venezia, introducing a change of pace and perspective.
The lanes widen, traffic thins out, and the ride becomes smoother: these stretches, in fact, follow the city’s ancient defensive system, now transformed into a greenway that allows you to cross the city smoothly and safely.
Amid historic Art Nouveau buildings, tree-lined vistas, and open spaces, the route offers a visual variety that accompanies the cyclist all the way to the final destination. Not far from our route, the bars and shops of Corso Buenos Aires offer a shopping detour.
Arrival at the Indro Monta-
nelli Public Gardens marks a clear transition from the urban to the natural environment: considered one of the city’s most important green lungs, the gardens welcome visitors with shaded avenues, manicured lawns, and a relaxed atmosphere that invites you to slow down. Inside the park and on the edge of the gardens are the Civic Museum of Natural History and the Ulrico Hoepli Civic Planetarium, respectively, both of which are definitely worth a cultural stop. Overall, this cycling route stands out for its accessibility and the quality of the experience it offers. It is a route that does not merely connect two points, but weaves a narrative: that of a Milan in constant evolution, where innovation and memory coexist along the same path.
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SECRET MILAN
Stories, trivia, and the origins of the names of the city’s most fascinating streets
Our journey through the streets of Milan continues – a web of streets, squares, and alleys that hold fascinating, ofen litle-known stories spanning the Middle Ages, commerce, and daily life.
An urban heritage made up of names that tell the story of the city’s identity, transformations, and memories.
We begin at Via Carroccio, near the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio.
The name refers to the carroccio, a powerful symbol of the autonomy of medieval communes: a cart that carried the city’s banner, escorted by chosen men and a central figure during batles, such as the famous Batle of Legnano.
Moving toward Via Laghetto, we encounter a history linked to water and com-
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merce. Here, at the end of the 14th century, Gian Galeazzo Visconti had a small dock built to accommodate boats loaded with goods, including Candoglia marble destined for Milan Cathedral.
The area was later filled in during the Habsburg era, under the reign of Franz Joseph I of Austria, due to poor sanitary conditions.
More enigmatic is Via Brisa, whose name remains the subject of various interpretations: it could derive from the Latin brisa, meaning grape pomace, in reference to its proximity to the vineyards atributed to Leonardo da Vinci, or it could allude to ancient setlements of people from Brescia. The route continues toward Via Rugabella, whose name, according to tradition, derives from the French expression Rue belle, atributed to Louis XII of France, who was struck by its beauty. It concludes with Via Fopette, which owes its name to the foppe, small depressions created by an ancient canal during the spring rains.
An itinerary that reveals the most authentic face of Milan: a city where every street hides a story waiting to be told.
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CULTIVATING LUXURY
Design Week 2026: 7 Interior Design Trends Straight from the Salone del Mobile
Milan is a hub for design all year round: don’t miss the Triennale Milano and the ADI Design Museum to discover design icons and innovation. Stroll through the showrooms and galleries in Brera and Tortona. Visit the Prada Foundation and explore concept stores and cafés with sophisticated design. The best way to experience design in Milan is to change your perspective: don’t look for it only in museums, but in everyday objects, in shops, and in neighborhoods. Here, design is part of everyday life
There is a new way of understanding luxury – one that is more understated and mindful – which will shape the homes of tomorrow. It is no longer about ostentation, but about balance: meticulously finished surfaces, high-quality materials, and details crafed with almost tailor-made precision. It is an aesthetic that looks to the past –especially to the mid-20th century – and reinterprets it with a contemporary eye, creating refined spaces that are never rigid, elegant without seeming distant. Interiors are dominated by a new concept of bourgeois elegance, characterized by clean lines, well-balanced proportions, and a pervasive sense of order. Mid-century remains the primary reference point, yet it is stripped of all nostalgia: it becomes a contemporary language, capable of creating solid and harmonious spaces.
The colors are deep and enveloping – intense blues, forest greens, warm tones like amber, ochre, and burgundy – paired with sof neutrals such as buter and slate. The result is a sophisticated yet welcoming palete, designed to stand the test of time.
Materials take center stage. Polished woods, burl, veined marbles, reflective metals, and lacquered surfacescoexist in rich yet controlled compositions. Each element interacts with the others without ever overpowering them. Even the most utilitarian spaces, such as kitchens and bathrooms, become carefully curated setings: steel and marble come together, and tiles transform into decorative surfaces, ofen customized or handcrafed. In this context, light is not merely functional but becomes a true design tool, capable of enhancing volumes, materials, and details.
Homes become more the-
1. Armani/Casa (ph. Giulio Ghirardi)
2. Dorica Collection by De Castelli (ph. Alberto Parise)
3. Seki-Han Floor (ph. Gianluca Bellomo)
4. Molteni, Soleva Armchair (ph. Max Zambelli)
5. Aran Cucine
SOPHISTICATED
AND REFINED INTERIORS,
BLENDING MID-CENTURY REFERENCES
WITH NEW VISIONS OF DOMESTIC LUXURY
atrical, yet without excess.
Paneled walls, wood paneling, light stucco, and heritage-style wallpapers return to define spaces. Dark floors add depth and character, while substantial rugs and wall fabrics help create enveloping environments. The effect is that of a home that tells a story, built through layers and cultured references, yet always with restraint.
This rigorous structure is complemented by a sofer, more sensory dimension. Shapes become rounded, volumes grow generous, and surfaces ripple or pleat. Sofas and seating invite relaxation, while a few carefully selected objects – ranging from iconic designs to vintage pieces – are enough to give the space its identity.
It is a three-dimensional opulence that prioritizes comfort and quality over quantity.
While inside everything ap-
pears controlled and designed down to the smallest detail, outside something different happens. Outdoor spaces shed their rigidity and embrace a more spontaneous nature. Rewilding, or renaturalization, becomes the key: gardens and terraces are populated with native species, making room for biodiversity and a beauty that is less constructed but no less wellmaintained.
It is a luxury expressed in the quality of choices and the ability to let the environment breathe. Outdoor furniture also takes a new approach. Overly rigid lines and excessive decorations are disappearing, replaced by sof, organic shapes designed to blend into the landscape. Colors are inspired by the earth and vegetation – warm beiges, deep browns, olive greens – creating visual continuity between indoors and outdoors. Outdoor spaces thus beco-
me true open-air living rooms, welcoming and flexible. Finally, a Mediterranean spirit, characterized by naturalness and refinement, emerges strongly. Materials such as limestone, treated wood, and matte metals combine with understated yet richly textured fabrics: botanical motifs, subtle stripes, and finishes that evoke traditional crafsmanship. The shapes are curved and enveloping, designed to welcome and relax, while bespoke details elevate the whole. Even simple elements, such as a retro umbrella or a well-designed chair, take center stage. In this balance between memory and innovation, design creates spaces that do not seek to impress at all costs, but to stand the test of time. A more intimate luxury, built on conscious choices and tangible quality, capable of transforming any seting into an authentic place to be enjoyed naturally every day.
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A TUSCAN DREAM
Casa Ruffino, where the excellence of wine meets the charm of contemporary design
Just a few kilometers from Florence, nestled among the rolling hills of the Florentine Chianti region, a place is taking shape where the true soul of Tuscany meets the elegance of contemporary design. It is here that Tenuta Ruffino Poggio Casciano is home to Casa Ruffino, a project that blends winemaking, hospitality, and fine dining, offering guests an immersive experience steeped in beauty and culture. The Renaissance villa, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and Italian gardens, preserves a legacy rooted in Roman times and spanning centuries of history, art, and agronomy. Today, this heritage is reborn in a contemporary key, in a harmonious dialogue between past and present, giving rise to iconic labels such as Modus Primo and Alauda. At the heart of the experience are the tour & tasting
itineraries, designed to guide guests in discovering Ruffino’s secrets: from the vineyards to the spectacular underground cellar, on a journey that culminates in a tasting of the estate’s great wines and extra
A PROJECT THAT BLENDS WINEMAKING, HOSPITALITY AND FINE DINING
virgin olive oil. At the Enoteca Ruffino, among large-format botles and historic vintages, time seems to stand still: here you can choose a glass to savor in the gardens or join the Ruffino Wine Club to access exclusive collections. The
experience continues at the Ristorante Tre Rane, where Tuscan cuisine is expressed with a contemporary sensibility, highlighting seasonal and local ingredients paired with the estate’s wines. The spaces, including the indoor dining room and the loggia overlooking the vineyards, invite you to enjoy moments of refined conviviality. The estate’s crowning jewel is the restored Limonaia: an intimate and luminous setting that hosts cooking classes, private dinners, and exclusive events, transforming at sunset into a romantic seting suspended in time. Rounding out the experience is the Wine Relais, featuring eight elegant rooms overlooking the Italian garden and the infinity pool nestled among the vineyards: an invitation to stay in the heart of authentic Tuscany, where every detail reflects the Ruffino style.
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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Citylife
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.
Piazza del Duomo
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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Pietà Rondanini
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
fondazionegianfrancoferre.com
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
Closed Mondays MUDEC - MUSEUM
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
Closed Saturdays and Sundays PAC - PAVILION
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
Closed Mondays
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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BEST FOOD EXPERIENCES
The best restaurants, aperitifs and cafes in Milan. Reservation recommended, the ‘Les Clefs D’Or’ concierge is at your service
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RESTAURANTS
BEEFBAR
Corso Venezia, 11 ph. +39 02 50037500 beefar.com/milano
Located in the former Archbishop’s Seminary, converted thanks to the 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. The dishes are prepared by executive chef Thierry Paludeto.
BEEF CLUB
Via Giovanni Boccaccio, 15 ph. +39 02 51823951 beefclubmilano.it
CASA EL CARNICERO
Viale Bianca Maria, 8 ph. +39 025455141
EL CARNICERO
Via Spartaco, 31 ph. +39 02 54019816
Corso Garibaldi, 108 ph.+39 02 87222106 elcarnicero.com
EL PORTEÑO
Viale Elvezia, 4 ph. +39 02 34537275
Via G. Galeazzo, 25 ph. +39 02 58437593 elporteno.it
DOMISH MILANO
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EL PORTEÑO PROHIBIDO
Via M. Melloni, 9 ph. +39 02 25062491 elporteno.it
Via Achille Maiocchi, 29 ph. +39 02 20241973 ristoranteglaucomilano.it
LA GRIGLIA DI VARRONE
Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 7 ph. +39 02 36798388 grigliavarrone.com
LA TREBIA
Via Trebbia, 32 ph. +39 02 5513380 tratorialatrebia.it
TRATTORIA DEL NUOVO MACELLO
Via C. Lombroso, 20 ph. +39 02 59902122 tratoriadelnuovomacello.it
ETHNIC RESTAURANTS
ALICE EATALY
MILANO SMERALDO
Piazza Venticinque Aprile, 10 ph. +39 02 09997900
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ARMANI
NOBU
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
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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.
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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
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PARIOLI MILANO
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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
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
