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WELCOME TO MILAN
TEXT Nicola Balitro 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 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. But also the most beautiful places to run and walk in the city, museum houses to visit and the perfect restaurants to eat a good risoto alla milanese. 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...!
Dear Guest, Today I’d like to introduce you to one of the most distinctive faces of Made in Italy excellence: Lombardia Style is a way of living, and also a way of travelling, including your stay in the Lombardy Region. Indeed, as you explore some of the places in our 12 extraordinary Lombardy provinces – Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Milano, Monza e Brianza, Pavia, Sondrio, and Varese – you’ll realise that there’s a kind of fil rouge connecting all the areas and products of this region. A series of excellent features that we’ve encapsulated in the Lombardia Style brand. Perhaps your visit will begin in Milan, the global capital of fashion and design, set to be in the world’s spotlights in 2026, along with Cortina, as hosts of the Winter
BARBARA MAZZALI
‘You will discover cities of art and enchanting villages’
Olympics and Paralympics. Or perhaps you’re heading to our lakes – Como, Garda, Iseo, Maggiore and Varese – which atract visitors from the four corners of the globe every year; or our Valtellina mountains, playing a starring role in the
Olympic Games. But Lombardy is also a land of culture and spirituality. Our region boasts UNESCO World Heritage sites that testify to our history, such as the rock drawings of Valcamonica, the exquisite Stradivari violins of Cremona and the Renaissance cities of Mantua and Sabbioneta. Meanwhile, our province of Pavia, an ancient crossroads of religious journeys, will play an important part in the 2025 Jubilee. Lombardy is also a world-class food and wine destination, offering award-winning restaurants and traditional tratorias, and wines both typical and prestigious. What’s more, our region is a real paradise for anyone who loves luxury shopping. And all with hospitality facilities offering a genuine warm welcome. I wish you an unforgetable stay in Lombardy.
MILANO FASHION
WEEK DONNA
25 February - 3 March
History, innovation and trends. This is where the top fashion brands come to present their Autumn-Winter 2025/56 collections to the world. An unmissable and always astonishing event that’s eagerly watched by fashionistas the world over.
1 2 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
TOSCA
15 March - 4 April
Teatro alla Scala
DIE WALKÜRE
Until 23 February
Teatro alla Scala
The sword drawn from the trunk of the ash tree, the incestuous love between Siegmund and Sieglinde, the ride of the Valkyries, Brünnhilde’s disobedience and the enchanted circle of fire are quintessential elements that transcend music and theatre.
This impressive production, conceived for the inauguration of the 2019-2020 season with Riccardo Chailly conducting and sumptuous stage sets by design studio Giò Forma, is now conducted by Michele Gamba, back at La Scala following his much acclaimed Rigoleto and Médée.
CLAUDIO BAGLIONI
15 March, 9 and 10 April
Teatro Arcimboldi
Afer the success of his tours Solo and SoloBis, Claudio Baglioni continues his solo career with a brand-new third chapter of his live musical performances in Italy’s opera houses. The singer-songwriter’s one-man show combines music and imagination, words and narration, story and experimentation.
ELIO 6 and 7 March
Teatro Arcimboldi
Elio and his talented band explore a repertoire that includes satire and poetry, paying homage to artists such as Dario Fo, Giorgio Gaber, Enzo Jannacci, Cochi and Renato, Ennio Flaiano and Marcello Marchesi. A joyful tribute to a generation that reinvented music with songs that were lighthearted yet profound and universal.
FASHION, MUSIC AND THEATRE: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED IN MILAN
JOVANOTTI 11 - 18 March
Forum di Assago
Seven years afer his last tour, Jovanoti returns to sports stadiums, bringing his unmistakable energy to the stage with a set list that combines his most iconic tracks with the latest releases, in a rousing and very special treat for the audience.
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GEORGE HOYNINGEN-HUENE - GLAMOUR E AVANGUARDIA
Until 18 May
Palazzo Reale
For the very first time in Italy, more than 100 iconic platinum prints document George Hoyningen-Huene’s importance in the history of photography. Influenced by classical art and Surrealism, his extraordinary images capture the vibrant culture of the period.
DUBUFFET AND ART BRUT - OUTSIDER ART
Until 16 February
MUDEC
The exhibition illustrates the extraordinary expressive power of Art Brut, a revolutionary and visionary art movement that inspired numerous contemporary artists, on the premise that art is for anyone who has a voice to express unexpected beauty.
CASORATI
15 February - 29 June
Palazzo Reale
Dedicated to one of the most influential and acclaimed figures of the 20th-century Italian art scene, the Felice Casorati exhibition traces the painter’s entire career, exploring the various periods of his work.
FOR MY BEST FAMILY
Until 26 February
Fondazione Prada
Meriem Bennani’s new project combines a new site-specific installation with an art film co-directed with Orian Barki, both of which explore ways of being together in socio-political setings, represented as public or intimate in nature.
DALLA FABBRICA DEL DUOMO AL NOVECENTO
Until 16 March
Gallerie d’Italia
The exhibition examines the role of Milan as a landmark for art and innovation, starting in the Middle Ages with the construction of the Duomo, continuing to the Renaissance and the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, right through to the postwar period, when Lucio Fontana boosted the city’s reputation as the capital of contemporary art.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND IMPRESSIVE EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN TOWN
TIM BURTON’S LABYRINTH
Until 9 March
Fabbrica del Vapore
An immersive and interactive exhibition that showcases the director’s movie work and brings his drawings, paintings and photographs to life. Hundreds of works created over four decades of Burton’s glitering career will amaze visitors of all ages and take them inside one of the most original creative minds of our age.
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 3 Milano
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Monte Napoleone, 3 Milano
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Monte Napoleone, 6 Milano
Chiudete gli occhi e immaginate un letto appena rifatto, con le lenzuola ben tese e accarezzate da un raggio di sole.
Ora, sforate con le dita il tessuto, osservate la perfezione della stiratura e poi appoggiate la testa sul cuscino affondando in una coccola che vi accompagnerà nel sonno E’ meraviglioso, vero? Ecco, questo è il nostro mondo e la vostra soddisfazione è il nostro obiettivo
La Lavanderia Borromeo è per molti aspetti unica: siamo nati nel 1901 e da allora ci
siamo evoluti grazie alle nuove tecnologie industriali. Ma siamo anche una famiglia, giunta alla quarta generazione nella guida della Lavanderia e conosciamo il valore del rapporto umano, della stretta di mano, della parola data. La nostra offerta, dedicata al mondo dell’hotellerie e della ristorazione di lusso, comprende lavatura e stiratura ma anche fornitura a noleggio di biancheria.
Siamo amanti della rafnatezza e dei dettagli, personalizziamo perciò su richiesta ogni capo, dalle lenzuola alle federe, dagli
scendibagno agli accappatoi, per un “su misura” che faccia la differenza.
Alle politiche fondate sul prezzo abbiamo preferito la qualità. Una qualità a cinque stelle, che si traduce in materie prime di valore, alta professionalità, macchinari d’avanguardia che rispettano l’ambiente, un vasto assortimento di articoli tessili e un adeguato parco mezzi in grado di garantire sempre consegne puntuali e tempestive nella Città di Milano e in tutta la sua provincia. Insomma, con noi potrete dormire sonni tranquilli!
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HIDDEN MILAN
Secrets and fun facts about the city’s metro stations
TEXT Ugo Rossi
Have you ever travelled on Milan’s metro system? And if so, have you ever wondered how some of the stations got their names? Let’s find out together. We’ll start with Line 3the yellow line - and Porto di Mare. It was 1907 when the Public Works Department of Milan presented a project that would make the river port at Rogoredo, to the south of Porta Romana, the point of convergence for water flowing out of the city. The plan was for a large basin with no fewer than five mooring piers, lying to the east of the Idroscalo artificial lake and connected by the Rogoredo and Porta Romana railway lines. However, two world wars and changing lifestyles in the city meant the project was abandoned. The metro station and the
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entire Porto di Mare neighbourhood are a homage to a project that never happened. Continuing our journey, we come to Lodi TIBB. To understand the station’s name, we need to go back in time to the early 20th century in the area between Viale Umbria and Piazzale Lodi. The area was home to a now-defunct company that designed and built trains,
trams, rolling stock and signalling and safety systems. Its name was Tecnomasio Italiano Brown Boveri, and it was located here because this was a strategic junction with the goods line to Porta Romana, which would have been the natural choice for a name in 1991, when the station opened. Nevertheless, to avoid confusion with an existing railway station of the same name, the acronym Lodi TIBB was created. Now we’ll change to number 1, the red line, and Gambara, which in station announcements is pronounced Gàmbara, while local inhabitants insist the correct pronunciation is Gambàra. But it seems ATM, the Milan public transport company, is right: the station is named afer the nearby square commemorating the 16th-century poet Veronica Gàmbara.
AlessandroManzonilivedinmanyhouses, buttheonlyonethatcanreally beregardedassuchisthehouse in Via Morone 1 in Milan
Cova Montenapoleone: Classic ‘milanese’ café at Via Monte Napoleone.
Gelsomina: Via Carlo Tenca, 5. Cakes from the south of Italy. Bar Magenta: Via Carducci, 13. Breakfasts and atmosphere
Pavé: Via Felice Casati, 27. Artisan pastries and a relaxed vibe atmosphere.
The route where you can discover the most beautiful house museums in Milan is a special secret journey to explore stately homes which still preserve the traces of those who inhabited them and elegantly disclose their secrets.
MUSEO BAGATTI
VALSECCHI
The Museo Bagati Valsecchi is a house museum whose origin is an extraordinary event dating back to the late 19th century, related to the collection world. The protagonists of this story are two brothers: the barons Fausto and Giuseppe Bagati Valsecchi.
Starting from the 1880s, the two of them renovated their family home in the heart of Milan between Via Gesù and Via Santo. Afer Fausto and Giuseppe died, the house of Bagati Valsecchi continued to be inhabited by their heirs
until 1974. That year, one of Giuseppe’s sons, Pasino, who in his seventies decided to establish the Bagati Valsecchi Foundation, donating the whole collection of works of art collected by his ancestors. The Museo Bagati Valsecchi opened to the public in 1994, twenty years afer the descendants of Fausto and Giuseppe lived in the building, today located in the heart of the fashion district.
When visiting it, the first impression you get is that you are entering a typical 16th-century Lombard house filled with Renaissance furniture, paintings and statues, but when you really look around, one realises the amazing feeling of modernity hiding behind its old-fashioned style: the idea of the barons was also to add to the house all the most futuristic comforts of the time such as heating, fresh water and
electricity. The most peculiar aspect of this house, however, is perhaps the spirit which was behind the idea of Fausto and Giuseppe to collect ancient and precious pieces: not with the sole purpose of admiring them, but to live with them and use them in their everyday life.
Via Gesù, 5. Open Tuesday to Sunday (1pm-5.45pm). Admission: full price €10 – reduced € 7
CASA MUSEO BOSCHI
DI STEFANO
Located within a 1930s building in the Lima district and built under the direction of Pietro Portaluppi, this wonderful apartment was the house of Antonio Boschi and Marieda Di Stefano.
THE ROUTE WHERE YOU CAN DISCOVER
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HOUSE MUSEUMS
IN MILAN IS A SPECIAL SECRET JOURNEY
Open since 2003, the couple’s former home takes you on a journey through 20th-century Italian art with a selection of about three hundred works of art belonging to the Boschi Di Stefano collection. The house was donated along with the works to the Municipality of Milan in 1973. The house is divided into 11 exhibition rooms laid out in a chronological and stylistic order which also matches the choice of the furnishings. It is a very rich collection which includes artworks from the first decade of the 20th century to the end of the 1960s. Boccioni, Carrà, Sironi, Morandi, De Pisis, de Chirico, Fontana, and Manzoni are just
a few of the important artists the couple chose to invest in. Antonio and Marieda lived their passion for collecting as a sort of joint endeavour with a moral purpose, afflicted by sacrifices and hardship along with a patronising spirit. They did not just buy works and display them for pure aesthetic reasons: they both believed that the artist was a special person capable of understanding and representing the ethical values and spirit of their time, transforming them into a work of art. For this reason, the apartment in Via Jan 15 was not only the repository of a rich collection but a meeting place for artists and personalities who had a key role in the
1. Museo Poldi Pezzoli
2. Casa Manzoni
3. 4. Fondazione Achille Castiglioni
5. Museo Bagatti Valsecchi
HOMES WHICH STILL PRESERVE THE TRACES
OF THOSE WHO INHABITED
THEM
AND ELEGANTLY DISCLOSE THEIR SECRETS
history of the last century. Via Jan, 15. Open Tuesday to Sunday (10am-6pm). Free Admission. Guided tours on request.
MUSEO POLDI PEZZOLI
Open to the public since 1881, the Museo Poldi Pezzoli is an enchanting museum not only for the collections it houses but also for the style of its rooms. The house belonged to Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, a collector and art lover with innovative ideas. Afer his unexpected death at the age of 57, the museum was open to visitors – as per his wish –three years later in 1881 with the help of the Foundation established and managed by his dear friend Giuseppe Bertini. The house museum was set up by Gian Giacomo in 1849 when he returned to Milan afer being forced into exile by fear of repercussions from the Austrians for his support to the revolution. The young heir developed an interest in art and visited France and England where he came into contact
with the world of international collecting. Gian Giacomo was the son of Giuseppe Poldi Pezzoli, an affluent man, and grandson on his mother’s side of a man of great culture, as well as a collector of rarities, precious objects and ancient volumes. He began his own personal collecting activity starting with ancient weapons and eventually with paintings of the Lombard, Venetian and Tuscan Renaissance (including precious paintings by Pollaiolo, Boticelli, Mantegna, Hayez and many others). For the furnishing of the house, instead, he commissioned the most sought-afer artists-decorators of the time: Giovanni Bertini and Luigi Scrosati, who designed a series of rooms inspired by different styles of the past: the large staircase and the bedroom in Baroque style, the antechamber in French Rocaille style, and the Black Room in Renaissance style.
Via Manzoni, 12. Open every day (10am-6pm) except Tues-
days. Admission: full price €10 – reduced €7:
VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO
Located in the heart of a tranquil and elegant district in the centre of Milan, Villa Necchi Campiglio was designed in the early 1930s by architect Piero Portaluppi on behalf of sisters Nedda and Gigina Necchi and Angelo Campiglio, Gigina’s husband, members of a cultured and avant-garde industrial bourgeoisie. The building is surrounded by a beautiful garden equipped with a tennis court and a swimming pool. Keywords: innovation and elegance. The building is marked by expansive linear architecture and is divided into two floors. The ground floor overlooks the greenery, and was used for social events and designed to spend time with the guests; the upper floor is occupied by the sleeping quarters. All the rooms were designed to be efficient and comfortable, equipped with the latest systems such as lifs, food lifs, intercoms, walled vaults and sliding armoured
doors. In addition, it was embellished with art deco furnishings and works of art. Today, the villa is open to the public, honouring the wish of the Necchi sisters who entrusted the house to FAI in 2001.
Via Mozart, 14. Open Wednesdays to Sundays (10am-6pm).
Admission: full price €12, reduced €4-7, free admission for FAI members.
CASA MANZONI
Alessandro Manzoni lived in many houses, but the only one that can really be regarded as such is the house in Via Morone 1 in Milan: a three-storey building purchased afer the birth of his first two children, consisting of many rooms. Manzoni had his own private room overlooking the garden, which can still be visited today, where he spent time alone to read, meditate, and write. It is here that he developed his ideas for the characters of The Betrothed. Afer the writer’s death and numerous vicissitudes, it was opened to the public by the Municipality of
VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO: THE BUILDING
IS SURROUNDED BY A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN
EQUIPPED WITH A TENNIS COURT
Milan on the occasion of Expo 2015. For this occasion, the building underwent new renovation works with the creation of a more extensive exhibition arranged by the studio of Michele De Lucchi. The exhibition is divided into ten sections which enables visitors to discover the novelist through the furnishings and works of art present in the rooms, exploring different areas and themes: family, portraits, the fortune of The Betrothed, illustrated books, his room (still identical as he lef it), the writers who were inspired by him, his passion for botany, the places he loved, his friends, and the wonderful study/library overlooking the garden where he loved to spend time, write and receive guests.
Via Gerolamo Morone, 1. Open Tuesdays to Fridays (10am6pm) and Saturdays (2pm6pm). Admission: full price €5 – reduced €3.
FONDAZIONE ACHLLE
CASTIGLIONI
From 1962 to 2002 Achille Cas-
tiglioni worked in the studio in Piazza Castello 27. In 2006, this place was turned into a museum without losing its essence and nature; a space which was a source of ideas and creativity. Here everything – or almost everything – can be touched and observed up close: there are no display cases. You can sit on the same chairs where Castiglioni, Giò Ponti, or Zanuso sat during their meetings and let your gaze wander over the famous anonymous objects collected by Achille during his life which were his inspiration. In 2011, the Achille Castiglioni Foundation was officially established with the aim of preserving his work through the complete cataloguing and digitisation of everything relating to Achille’s 60 years of activity.
Piazza Castello, 27. The guided tour (about 1hr) is available on reservation on the following days and times: Tuesday/Friday at 10am / 11am / 12pm and one Saturday per month.
ZHENLIN ZHANG WITH HIS PHILOSOPHY
At Tempesta Gallery Milano until March 21th
Ode to Transience it is not a simple exibition of art works by a Chinese artist coming from the Royal College of Art in London but a strong expression of cultural roots and sense of impermanence connected to a deep and sensitive Tibetan culture. A beautifull collection of several oil on caneva paintings, have been presented at Tempesta Gallery; in view untill March 21th and they are worth a visit. Human condition with a fluide and very changing existence is the message with painterly gesture of color gradations that spread dreamlike and volatile dimentions, stimulating spiritual character. The inexhaustible process of deconstruction and recontextualization between en-
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counter and separation, represents death and rebirth. They are a poignant series of artworks focus of profound emotion moments inspired by Tibet ‘s tradition also between hope, solitude and the love for one’s family. This is the first solo exhibition in Italy by Zhang (1998) that brings already universal themes of the meaning
of life memory, without losing the material sense of real physical life that gives us things, memories but also the joy of living and to stay together. As Zhenlin Zhang says: “The coldest places in the world are not glaciers but the predestined chill of human skin. Farewells are not merely separations: they are encounters with the profound essence of life, an opportunity to reflect on the fleeting beauty of the most meaningful moments of our existence. My work seeks to honor these transitions, merging hope and solitude”. Tempesta Gallery was Founded in Milan in 2020 by Elisa Bonzano and Enrico Angelino to promote contemporary art addressing socially and environmentally relevant themes connecting artists from Italy to abroad.
PHOTO Sarah Indriolo (Courtesy the artist and Tempesta Gallery, Milano)
AMONG NATURE
The best places to go jogging or walking
TEXT Martina Olivieri
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Not far away, in Via Palestro, stands Villa Reale, also called Villa Belgiojoso, a magnificent residence that dates back to the 18th century. It’s home to the GAM Modern Art Gallery, and hosts important exhibitions and events.
In the gardens of Villa Reale we find LùBar, a place that combines the elegant atmosphere of the villa with a modern vibe. The atmosphere is relaxed, making this the perfect place to take a break from walking in the gardens or for an informal meeting.
MILAN KNOWS HOW TO PROVIDE JUST THE RIGHT SETTING FOR A FREE RIDE
Milan is a lively and dynamic city which offers numerous opportunities for those who love jogging or walking among nature.
Among its many parks, paths alongside the canals and less known green areas, there is plenty of space for those who want to get some exercise and take a break away from the hectic city life. Want to know where? Here is a list of the most beautiful places where you can go for a jog or a walk in the city.
PARCO SEMPIONE
Nestled in the heart of the city, Parco Sempione is one of the most popular locations among Milanese joggers. Boasting 38 hectares of greenery, the park features a shaded circular path which is ideal for a gentle jog or a relaxing stroll.
You can also admire iconic monuments such as the Arco della Pace and the Sforza Castle as you exercise.
Recommended for: beginners, families, and for those who live or work in the city centre and need a rejuvenating break during the day.
NAVIGLI AND ALZAIE OF NAVIGLIO GRANDE
Jogging or walking alongside the Navigli, the typical canals of Milan is a unique experience. This route leads to the neighbouring towns, and is perfect for those who want a longer and flater circuit. The banks of the Naviglio Grande are ideal to enjoy picturesque views and a tranquil atmosphere away from city traffic. Recommended for: jogging at sunset when the light reflects on the water creating a magical effect.
NAVIGLIO MARTESANA
About 30 km long, it connects Milan to Cassano d’Adda, going through green areas and small villages. There is a well-maintained cycle path with spectacular greenery and picturesque views. It is also ideal for long walks or bike rides.
Recommended for: long-distance runners, people who love walking surrounded by nature and those looking for a less crowded route.
PARCO DELLA BIBLIOTECA
DEGLI ALBERI (BAM)
Located in the district of Porta Nuova, the BAM park is the perfect choice for those who want an urban and contemporary route. Featuring original geometric paterns and well-defined trails, it is a popular destination among runners and walkers. The seting with the view of the skyscrapers, including the famous Vertical Forest is really picturesque. Recommended for: short training sessions, or for those who love to combine sports and urban design.
IDROSCALO
Known as the “sea of Milan”, the Idroscalo is an artificial lake surrounded by a well-
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO GET SOME EXERCISE AND TAKE A BREAK AWAY FROM THE CITY LIFE
equipped park. The outer edge is about 6 km long and is ideal for continuous running or more relaxing walks. The area also features outdoor fitness equipment.
Recommended for: the weekend, thanks to the possibility of combining sports and relaxation.
MONTE STELLA
Those who are looking for a more demanding workout can head to Monte Stella, better known as La Montagneta di San Siro. It is a man-made hill featuring uphill trails that will put your endurance and strength to the test. Besides this, it offers an amazing view of Milan.
Recommended for: trail running enthusiasts, or those who want to vary their workout.
INDRO MONTANELLI GARDENS
Located in the district of Porta Venezia, the Indro Monta-
nelli Gardens are one of the most refined parks in Milan. Its shaded paths among treelined avenues and well-kept flowerbeds are perfect for jogging or walking in an elegant seting.
Here you will also find a planetarium and the Museum of Natural History to enjoy a day of sports and culture.
Recommended for: urban runners, relaxing walks, and for those looking for a tranquil place in the city centre.
PARCO DELLE CAVE
Located in the west part of Milan, Parco delle Cave is a natural oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Thanks to its trails surrounded by greenery and ponds, it is the
perfect location for those who like jogging or walking in a remote and less crowded area.
Recommended for: those looking for a tranquil location and want to exercise surrounded by nature.
BOSCOINCITTÀ
Boscoincità is another oasis of nature in Milan: a vast park which combines dirt roads and large meadows. This location is particularly suitable for those who practise trail running or want to go for long walks among nature.
Recommended for: perfect for those who love working out in a natural environment.
CITYLIFE PARK
Located in one of the city’s most modern areas, CityLife
Park is ideal for short, intense workout sessions. Its paved paths and the view of the towers make the experience pleasant.
Recommended for: those who prefer to alternate between jogging sessions and stretching exercises in dedicated spaces.
Whether you are an experienced runner or just a hiking enthusiast, Milan offers many opportunities to exercise outdoors.
Each place is unique and caters for different needs. Just pick the one you prefer, prepare your favourite playlist, lace up your trainers and enjoy the city from a different perspective!
Monte Stella
It’s said to have come about inthemid-1500s,whenaglassmaker tooksomeofthesaffronhewereusing tocolorthestainedglass windows in Milan’s Duomo cathedral and added it to the risotto beingservedatdinner
OLD MILAN BACK IN ACTION
Everyone is crazy for Risoto Milanese. A list of the best hotel restaurants where you can try this dish
TEXT Teresa Favi
Risoto alla Milanese is one of the most famous Italian dishes, a symbol of Milanese cuisine. Its origin dates back to the 16th century. At that time, Lombardy was under Spanish rule and Milan was no longer the largest producer of textile and weapons. Legend has it that the recipe for this risoto was invented during the construction of Milan Cathedral: some strands of saffron that a Flemish crafsman used to colour the windows ended up in the rice served at his daughter’s wedding. From that day, the dish gained its golden colour and be-
came one of the most recognisable symbols of Milanese cuisine.
The recipe has evolved over the centuries and to-
RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE IS A CLASSIC DISH FROM THE LOMBARDY
REGION OF NORTHERN ITALY
day, this dish is included in the menus of the most prestigious restaurants and served during the
most important occasions such as premiere nights at the Scala, where Risotto alla Milanese was considered a sign of success.
The recipe has been enriched with various ingredients, but the protagonist has always remained saffron, responsible for the characteristic golden colour of the risoto.
The first versions included marrow and ‘cervellata’ (spiced pork sausage flavoured with saffron) until 1981 when Gualtiero Marchesi revolutionised the dish by replacing the marrow with gold leaf, thus introducing a more refined and lighter version.
Despite its many transformations, Risoto alla Milanese is still true to its essence and a symbol of Milan’s food tradition. The main ingredients are rice, broth, buter, marrow (optional), Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano, and of course saffron.
The dish is a staple of restaurants and special occasions, and continues to represent the history of a city which has made cuisine an art, and today, it is one of the most important dishes of the best hotel restaurants of Milan. Let us discover them.
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Luxury without ostentation, substance without frills.
This version describes the past with a touch of elegance: dry-toasted Riserva San Massimo, home-made vegetable broth, and Iranian saffron pistils. It is cooked for 12 minutes until the sauce achieves the perfect balance between sour buter fla-
A DEFINING FEATURE
OF RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE
IS THE USE OF SAFFRON THREADS
voured with white wine, buter and 24-month-old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese from the Gennari Dairy. Tradition is preserved, but the flavour is contemporary.
(Portrait Milano, Corso Venezia 11)
TAKE CARE NOT TO OVERSTIR OR OVERCOOK; THE RICE SHOULDN’T TAKE MORE THAN 20 MINUTES ON THE STOVE
ACANTO
This version stands out for its elegant presentation with a marrow croquete flavoured with Maldon salt and pink pepper. A modern dish but with the taste of tradition. Sof sauce, Carnaroli rice cooked al dente for no more than 14 minutes,
plenty of grated 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano, and saffron pistils.
A refined risoto which suits the style of this luxurious restaurant with its marbles and Murano glass, the purple colour and the small orchids.
(Principe di Savoia, Piazza della Repubblica, 17)
ARMANI/RISTORANTE
The beauty of the location, the refined hospitality, and the charm of the roofop terrace accessible by a private lif makes this place unique. Here Risotto alla Milanese does not renounce its traditional ingredients.
Yet, the marrow is turned into a smoked mousse served as a side dish, a mignonete sauce with rosemary oil and Sarawak pepper. A masterpiece of elegance enriched in the end with a fresh touch of sour flavours such as lemon peel and a teaspoon of wine vinegar.
(Armani Hotel, Via Alessandro Manzoni, 31)
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ON TRADITIONAL MENUS,
YOU’LL OFTEN FIND THE RICE TOPPED WITH OSSOBUCO
LA CUPOLA
Saffron risoto with bone marrow, ossobuco jus, and gremolata. Made with Riso Riserva San Massimo, cooked in chicken broth and creamed with 24-month-aged Parmigiano, buter, and a reduction of vinegar, wine, and onions.
The bone marrow, oven-baked until creamy, is served at the center. Ossobuco jus is added along with part of the original vegetable soffrito. The dish is finished with gremolata, made of parsley, fresh lemon zest, and garlic, for an aromatic touch.
(Park Hyat Milan Via Tommaso Grossi, 1)
LA VERANDA
Fabrizio Borraccino is a chef from Abruzzo, the region where the best saffron pistils grow in the Navelli plateau. His cuisine is flavourful and refined. To enrich his golden risotto, he adds sweetbreads braised in their own juice – a homage to the cervel-
lata dish that used to be prepared with offal, that traditional idea of a rich but also poor dish inspired by French cuisine, but cooked with the flavours and the amazing ingredients produced in the Italian Peninsula.
(Four Seasons Hotel, Milano Via Gesù, 6-8)
IL RISTORANTE
NIKO ROMITO
One of the best risotos. Perhaps, it is the tension of preparing a dish which belongs to the culinary tradition of another region. Perhaps, the fact that Romito is one of the main exponents of the new Italian cuisine. Perhaps, the proximity to Navelli and its excellent saffron. Whatever the reason behind Romito’s excellent and minimalist golden risoto – more difficult than it looks – one cannot stop eating it and when it is finished, you would always want more.
(Bulgari Hotel Milano, via Privata Fratelli Gabba, 7b)
SETA
In this tasteful and refined restaurant, chef Antonio Guida prepares a traditional, golden Risoto allaMilanese served at the bisalla tro, with saffron pistils and a flavourful sauce that is noticeable by those ripples formed when you dip the fork in. But there is another version, also golden with beef tartare spread on top of the risoto for a more creative recipe. The chef’s touch.
(Mandarin Oriental Via Andegari, 9)
TERRAZZA GALLIA
Can a golden risoto with fish still be called “Risotto alla Milanese”? Yes, if it is a golden risoto with purple shrimp from Santa Margherita (fried heads, drops of shrimp coral and burnt lemon powder).
Lightness and elegance in the cuisine of the Terrazza di Vitorio in Milan have no equal.
(Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Piazza Duca d’Aosta, 9)
Above: Il Ristorante Niko Romito
Below: Terrazza Gallia
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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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Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie
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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.
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.
View from the Branca Tower (courtesyComunediMilano)
PARCO SEMPIONE
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
Pinacoteca di Brera
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
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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Piazza Gae Aulenti
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
gallerieditalia.com
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
gam-milano.com
Closed Mondays, December 25,
Gianfranco Ferrè Foundation
Gallerie d’Italia
VicoMagistrettiFoundation
Fondazione Prada
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-
Duomo of Milano Museum
RisorgimentoMuseum
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano
Museo del Novecento
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-
The National Museum of Science andTechnology LeonradoDaVinci
Poldi Pezzoli Museum
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
PAC-PavillionofContemporaryArt
Palazzo Lietta Cultura
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
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, angolo 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 by day and romantic at night, L’Alchimia presents the astonishing cuisine of chef Giuseppe Postorino.There are plenty of gourmet ingredients of superb quality and freshness, and iconic Milanese dishes such as veal cutlet and saffron risoto.
FELIX LO BASSO
Via Carlo Goldoni, 36 ph. + 39 02 45409759 felixlobassorestaurant.it
FILIPPO LA MANTIA
(Mercato Centrale)
Via Giovanni Batista Sammartini, 2 ph. + 39 02 37928400 mercatocentrale.it/milano
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
PARIOLI MILANO
Via Felice Casati, 45 ph. +39 02 67481919 ristoranteparioli.com
A corner of Rome in Milan. 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 and dinner. The patio is a beautiful setting 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.
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.
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
LA RISACCA 6
Via Marcona, 6 ph. +39 02 55181658 osterialarisacca6.it
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
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.
SEA RE
Via Lazzaro Papi, 14 ph. +39 02 45470046 seare.eatbu.com
Corso Garibaldi Giuseppe, 75 ph.+ 39 02 654204 almatarel.it
GRAN BAGUTTIN
Via Baguta, 18 ph. +39 02 36512096 granbagutin.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.
ANTICA OSTERIA CAVALLINI
Via Mauro Macchi, 2 ph. +39 02 6693174 anticaosteriacavallini.it
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.
CANTINA
DELLA VETRA
Via Pio IV, 3 corner Piazza Vetra ph. +39 02 89403843 cantinadellavetra.it CAVOLI
A MERENDA
Corso Magenta, 66 ph. +39 338 4679513 cavoliamerenda.eu
DAL BOLOGNESE
Via Amedei, 8 ph. +39 02 62694845 milano.dalbolognese.it
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.
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
RISTORANTE LA BRICIOLA
Via Marsala, 1 ph. +39 02 6551012 labriciola.com
Elegant ambiance, with excellent Mediterranean cuisine and respect for traditions 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.
RATANÀ
Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28 ph. + 39 02 87128855 ratana.it
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
TAVERNADEL BORGO ANTICO
Via Madonnina, 27 ph. +39 02 86461186 tavernadelborgoantico.it
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
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 Piereta, originally 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 and enthusiasm.
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
CRAZY PIZZA MILAN
Via Varese, 1 ph. +39 02 54076604 crazypizza.com
Located in the Moscova area, Crazy Pizza Milan offers a unique culinary experience. The wide range of 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.
MONZU BISTROT
Via Adige, 14 ph. +39 02 99248996 monzubistrot.it
IL BARETTO MILANO
Via della Spiga, 26 ph. +39 02 67174415 ilbaretomilano.it
Much more than a restaurant, 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.
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
CAMPARINO IN 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
CERA
Via Giuseppe Sirtori, 34 ph. +39 02 36575270 ceramilano.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
LA BOUM
Via Pietrasanta, 16 laboummilano.com
LA BULLONA
Via Piero della Francesca, 64 ph. +39 02 33607600 bullona.com
LIME MILANO
Via Tullo Massarani, 6 ph. +39 348 1082533 limemilano.it
MAGAZZINI GENERALI
Via Pietrasanta, 16 ph. +39 02 5393948 magazzinigenerali.org
PLASTIC
Via Gargano, 15 ROCKET
Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 98 ph. +39 333 3313817
THE CLUB MILANO
Corso Garibaldi, 97 ph. +39 02 36534005 theclubmilano.com
TOCQUEVILLE
Via A. di Tocqueville, 13 ph. +39 391 4030794 tocqueville13.club
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
DISTANCE FROM MILAN TO:
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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
CASA BAGLIONI MILAN
Via Dei Giardini, 21 ph. +39 02 36661960 milan.baglionihotels.com
CASA CIPRIANI MILANO
Via Palestro 24 ph. +39 02 25064088 casaciprianimilano.com
