LIVING MILAN

The best ways to get around the city

TEXT Martina Olivieri

Adynamic and extravagant city, full of surprises. That is Milan, with its many things to see and do. A city that is always on the move and almost never sleeps. People’s lifestyle is frenetic and moving quickly becomes a necessity both for the residents and for those who visit it for the first time. First of all, forget your car; it is better to use its practical and efficient public transport system. Any part of the city can be easily reached by the metro, bus or the tram, and if that is not enough, you can take advantage of the car or bike sharing services. If instead you prefer exploring any corner of the historic centre, just wear comfortable shoes. Let us look together at the best ways to enjoy this city of a thousand opportunities.

Take the metro if you want to reach all the main locations in the city easily and quickly. There are 4 tram lines in Milan, M1 red, M2 green, M3 yellow and M5 violet, starting from early morning until a er midnight. If you are planning to get around a lot, we recommend buying a day travelcard at the cost of 7 euros, or you can purchase the Milan Pass which also includes free use of public transport. Milan’s bus system consists of 80 bus lines and 4 trolleybus lines. Very convenient for short routes but it is be er to avoid it at peak times. The Milan pass also includes the tourist bus, the best choice for those who do not know the city and want to discover it on a tour first, especially if you are on holiday with

Concierge Tips

Milan is a bustling city where everything happens at its own pace, with different worlds and stories that create a unique atmosphere of everyday life. The best way to experience it is to explore it on foot. Beautiful places such as the Monumental Cemetery or City Life can be easily reached on foot in 30 minutes from the Duomo. As you walk, you can enjoy people watching, discover their favourite places, see where locals go to drink coffee or to shop. Also, you can spend some time in the area near the Teatro dal Verme surrounded by beautiful buildings which recall the glories of past centuries, and admire the Castello Sforzesco with its large park.

your li le ones.There is also a well- developed tram network in the city, active since 1876 which currently has 17 lines, starting from early morning until late at night. Lately, a number of historic trams dating back to more than 80 years ago have also been put back into operation. Riding on one of these vintage trams is really a unique and unmissable experience, and it will give you the opportunity to enjoy the whole city from your window. Milan was also one of the first cities in Italy to launch a car sharing service; it also allows access to LTZ areas in the B and C zones and free parking in yellow and blue parking spaces. If you want to explore the historic centre at your own pace and fully enjoy the city’s frenetic charm, we recommend visiting it on foot. Alternatively, you can take advantage of the convenient BikeMi service, the city’s

Car Sharing

And Bike Sharing

bike sharing network with a fleet of 5,430 bicycles (you can choose between traditional or electric bikes, also with child seat), or rent an electric kick scooter. In this case, remember to pay a ention to speed and always wear the mandatory helmet. Sustainable mobility is increasingly becoming people’s favourite means of transport, especially in a large city such as Milan. Ecological, convenient, it promotes physical activity and reduces traffic. Using a car, however, could be the best way to visit the surrounding areas and villages, but to reach large cities such as Bergamo or Brescia you can also take advantage of the convenient regional trains departing from the city’s main stations. Finally, you can also take a taxi. You can hail one in the street, go to a taxi rank or book it in advance by phone using the Radiotaxi service.

Any part of the city can be easily reached by the metro, bus or the tram, and if that is not enough, you can take advantage of the car or bike sharing services