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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 main news in the city, the most beautiful squares to see and a special in-depth look at the Salone del Mobile and the main new products in the world of design. What’s more, we’re at your disposal at our counter, delighted to receive your enquiries and questions.
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.
SALONE DEL MOBILE
From 8 to 13 April
Rho Fiera
An event that has always brought business and culture together to tell the story of design and furniture past, present and future. It also offers the world a multitude of products that combine exceptional quality and advanced technology, thanks to the creativity of leading companies in the sector.
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3IL NOME DELLA ROSA
From 27 April to 10 May
Teatro alla Scala
ROBERTO BOLLE IN CARAVAGGIO
From 15 to 21 May
Teatro Arcimboldi
Teatro Arcimboldi presents Mauro Bigonzeti’s extraordinary ballet Caravaggio, starring Roberto Bolle. Created in 2008 for the Staatsballet Berlin, the show combines dance and music with orchestral arrangements of Monteverdi pieces by Bruno Moreti.
With the world premiere of Il nome della rosa, the opera based on the book by Umberto Eco, La Scala is once again at the centre of the international contemporary music scene. Taking his cue from Eco’s own descriptions of his novel as an opera buffa, Francesco Filidei develops the musical discourse as a symphonic framework for a series of arias and recitativi, whose content derives mainly from variations on Gregorian melodies.
JOVANOTTI CONCERTS
5-6-8-9-12-13 May Forum di Assago
Following a two-year absence from the stage, Jovanoti is back, with all his usual energy. The show he has created with his band is a mixture of joy, hope and determination, and features spectacular minimalist scenery that places the songs at the centre. The two-and-a-half-hour concert covers just over 30 tracks, including medleys.
ALEGRIA - IN A NEW LIGHT
From 25 April to 2 June Le Grand Chapiteau
Cirque du Soleil returns to Milan with Alegría - In A New Light, a reimagining of its celebrated 1994 show. Founded in Quebec in 1984, the company has revolutionised the art of the circus, combining tradition and entertainment to spectacular effect. Many of its performances have become global success stories, and in 2012 Cirque du Soleil made its film debut with Worlds Away, produced by James Cameron.
THE LUMINEERS CONCERT 27 April Forum di Assago
Twice nominated for Grammy Awards, the band led by Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites is set to return to Italy for an unmissable one-off gig. With four successful albums to their name and 24 chart-topping tracks, The Lumineers promise a memorable evening, featuring massive hits like Ophelia, Gloria, Stubborn Love and Sleep on the Floor.
DESIGN, MUSIC AND THEATRE: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED IN MILAN
APPOINTMENTS
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CASORATI
Until 29 June
Palazzo Reale
The show celebrates Felice Casorati with over a hundred works including paintings, sculptures and sketches. Curated by Giorgina Bertolino, Fernando Mazzocca and Francesco Poli, the exhibition takes a chronological look at the various phases of Casorati’s career, from his early projects to the works of the 1950s. Many pieces are on loan from prestigious public and private collections.
NICO VASCELLARI. PASTORALE
Until 2 June
Palazzo Reale
A blend of performance, sculpture, video and sound, this show examines the connection between humankind and nature through an anthropological lens. The project takes inspiration from the history of the Sala delle Cariatidi, in particular the twentieth-century events that led to its near-total destruction. Pastorale also extends to other sites in the city.
I AM LEONOR FINI
Until 22 June
Palazzo Reale
The title of the exhibition is inspired by a quote from Leonor Fini: “I am a painter. When people ask me how I do it, I reply: ‘I am’”, reflecting her artistic freedom. This wide-ranging exhibition – including paintings, drawings, photographs, fashion and documents –explores current topics such as gender, identity and family, offering visitors a contemporary take on Fini’s art and making it accessible for all generations.
TRAVELOGUE. STORIES OF JOURNEYS, MIGRATION AND DIASPORA
Until 21 September Mudec
Curated by Katya Inozemtseva and Sara Rizzo, this show explores the subject of travel through a range of different cultures and disciplines, and showcases the museum’s own collections. The exhibition looks at mythical journeys, nomadism, tourism and migration through historical and contemporary artworks, and ultimately goes beyond the boundaries of the museum to include several works of public art.
TYPOLOGIEN. PHOTOGRAPHY IN 20TH-CENTURY GERMANY
Until 14 July Fondazione Prada
A comprehensive examination of German photography. The exhibition brings together more than 600 works by 25 German artists including Bernd and Hilla Becher, August Sander and Candida Höfer. It is organised by type rather than chronology, and highlights similarities and differences between various artistic practices to offer a reflection on visual classification and interpretation.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND IMPRESSIVE EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN TOWN
ART DÉCO. IL TRIONFO DELLA MODERNITÀ
Until 29 June
Palazzo Reale
The exhibition aims to explore the genesis, development and rapid decline of Art Deco. On display are some 250 pieces, from glass to porcelain, majolica to table centrepieces; artworks including paintings, sculptures, and furniture to haute couture clothing, accessories and fine jewellery; there are also stained glass and mosaics, evoking the sumptuous interiors of luxury hotels, stations and travel.
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BY Anna Repellini
SHOWROOM STURLINI
Where do you go when you are looking for high-end hand-crafed footwear? The new Sturlini Firenze showroom, recently inaugurated in the famous quadrilateral area, centre of culture, history, artisanal crafmanship and innovation. (Via Borgonovo, 5)
LABSOLUE BAR AND ROOF TERRACE
Can having an aperitif turn into a sensorial experience? This new location opened by Magna Pars promises a unique experience: the first Hotel à Parfum in the world. A joy for all the senses immersed in an olive grove on the rooftops of Milan. (Via Forcella, 6)
UOVODISEPPIA MILANO
Planning a business lunch or a romantic evening? Located in the heart of Porta Nuova, Uovodiseppia Milano welcomes you to a real Sicilian experience: the speciality is seafood, as well as the products of their lush vegetable garden. Many of the ingredients used have the Slow Food certification.
(Via Amerigo Vespucci, 11)
BLUESQUARE
Get ready to live an unforgetable experience at Bluesquare in the Tortona district. At this contemporary inn, you will find a convivial and original idea of cuisine with Asian influences, dynamism, music and fun. Open from 10pm to midnight. Umami & music for all tastes. (Via Tortona, 33)
DF SPORT SPECIALIST
Looking for a modern shopping experience? Sports enthusiasts in Milan can visit the new DF Sport Specialist megastore with dedicated areas where you can test products and get advice.
(Via Benedeto Croce, 9 - Cesano Boscone)
ANTICA BARBIERIA COLLA
A gentlemen’s lounge in the heart of Milan? Established as a barber’s shop in 1904, Antica Barbieria Colla is an institution dedicated to male care and beauty treatments.
(Via Gerolamo Morrone, 3)
VALERIA DAMATO
The clothes of the young designer Valeria Damato stand out for their originality: sophisticated and minimalist jumpsuits and high-quality materials and details. All customisable. (Corso Vitorio Emanuele II, 30)
DREAM ROUTES ON LAKE COMO
Looking for an exclusive experience? Choose Prestige Boat Tours. Equipped with luxury boats and highly qualified staff, they organise private tours on Lake Como including historic villas, breathtaking views and aperitifs at sunset. Visit privateboatourlakecomo.com for more information.
DOLCE&GABBANA
Via Monte Napoleone, 4 Milano
Via
BLACK SUMMER
All shades of dark. It is not usual but it is very very chic
Via Monte Napoleone, 12 Milano
BY Francesca Lombardi
ERMANNO SCERVINO
Via della Spiga, 4/16 Milano
FENDI
Monte Napoleone, 3 Milano
DIOR
CHANEL
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 12 Milano
VALENTINO
CHANEL
THINK PINK...
...and dressing in pink: from shoes to handbags to welcome spring
Via Santo Spirito, 4 Milano
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 12 Milano
DOLCE&GABBANA
Via Monte Napoleone, 4 Milano
FENDI
Via Monte Napoleone, 3 Milano
DIOR
Via Monte Napoleone, 12 Milano
FERRAGAMO
Via
NO-STANDARD STYLE
Sof and cheerful shoes, big bags and accessories to anticipate the vacations with thought
Via Monte Napoleone, 4 Milano
GUCCI
Via Bagutta, 2 Milano
GIORGIO ARMANI
Via Sant’Andrea, 9 Milano
Monte Napoleone, 20/4 Milano
HIDDEN MILAN
Secrets and fun facts about the city’s metro stations
TEXT Ugo Rossi
As you travel on Milan’s metro system, have you ever wondered about the origins of some of its station names? We’ll tell you about them! Our journey begins at QT8. This name has a very specific meaning: Q stands for Quartiere, or neighbourhood, T refers to Triennale and 8 indicates the eighth edition of the exhibition run by Milan’s Palazzo dell’Arte e dell’Architetura. Construction in the district took place in 1946 and 1947, with the goal of providing accommodation for the displaced of the war. The development involved eleven different models of homes, designed by the successful architects in a national competition. Green spaces were an important priority, with the creation of public gardens, playing fields for children, green areas around high-rise housing and a huge
UgoRossi HEAD CONCIERGE HOTEL GALLIA
PALACE PUNTA ALA AND EDITOR-INCHIEF OF MILAN CONCIERGE
park occupying some 350,000 square metres, which would become a landmark for the whole city. Continuing on the same metro line, we come to another station with a curious name: Precoto. The origin of this name is shrouded in mystery, and there are several interpretations. One theory suggests that the area was once a barren landscape of dry, sunscorched fields, resulting in
the Milanese dialect word pree, meaning fields and land. But the most likely explanation takes us back to the medieval name Pulcoctum, thought to be the ancient name of this area. Finally, our journey takes us to Cascina Gobba, on the green Line 2. This station name is rooted in the history of an ancient rural community called Gobba (or Goeubba in dialect), home to a renowned tratoria of the same name, on the former site of a farmstead (cascina). Historically, the area was traversed by a tramline that connected Milan to Vimercate and Vaprio; trams were powered originally with steam, and later with electricity. An interesting detail: Cascina Gobba is the only station in the Milan metro system with four platforms. Next time you take the metro, look out for the station names; they might conceal stories yet to be discovered!
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MILANO AT A SLOW PACE
Exploring the city’s most beautiful piazzas, with fragments of stories and emotions hidden within
TEXT Martina Olivieri
THESE PIAZZAS ARE VERITABLE
GATHERING PLACES, WHERE MILANO’S SOUL COMES TO LIFE
Piazza Fontana: Piermarini’s fountain was the first fountain in Milan, dated 1782. Only minutes away is the church of San Bernardino alle Ossa.
Piazza San Lorenzo: famous for the Basilica di San Lorenzo, one of Milan’s oldest churches. A recommended restaurant in the area is Nautilus Trattoria di Mare.
Piazza XXV Aprile: with the arch of Porta Garibaldi, built in 1826. Men who love trendy shopping should go to Eral 55, the boutique for men who want to stand out since 1976.
Milano is a city that speaks also through its squares, symbolic spaces where art, architecture and daily life intertwine. From the imposing Piazza Duomo, the city’s throbbing heart, to the lively Piazza Gae Aulenti, one of Milano’s more contemporary sights, every corner offers a unique mix of the past and future. These piazzas are not only landmarks for tourists, but veritable gathering places, where Milano’s soul comes to life amidst cultural events, street markets, historic cafés and breathtaking views. Let’s start from Piazza Duomo, the heart of the city and an iconic spot that lures both tourists and locals with its beauty and history. The Piazza is dominated by the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente, beter known as the Duomo of Milano, a
masterwork of Gothic architecture, with its spires, sculpted statues and the famous gilded Madonnina, the statue of the Virgin Mary that soars above the city. In addition to the Duomo, the Piazza is lined with historic buildings and interesting sights, such as the Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II, a prestigious shopping arcade known for its high-end boutiques, historic cafés and modern restaurants. Located on Piazza Duomo is also Palazzo Reale, which today houses major art exhibitions, and Museo del Novecento, the home to a priceless collection of 20th-century works of art. Piazza Duomo is the ideal starting point for exploring Milano’s major shopping, cultural and culinary destinations. Just steps away from the Duomo, hidden amidst the city’s modern streets, is Piazza Mercanti, a fascinating corner full of
the charm of medieval Milano. Once the heart of the city’s economic and political life, the Piazza had been the commercial and administrative center since the 13th century. It is encircled by historic buildings, such as Palazzo della Ragione, the former headquarters of the court of law, Loggia degli Osii, with its elegant marble balconies, and Casa dei Panigarola. This square is still filled with the atmosphere of medieval Milano, with its brick arches, aristocratic coats of arms and architectural details that speak of centuries of history. Not far from here is Piazza Affari, Milano’s financial heart, the home of the
FROM THE IMPOSING PIAZZA DUOMO, TO THE LIVELY PIAZZA GAE AULENTI, ONE OF MILANO’S MORE CONTEMPORARY SIGHTS, EVERY CORNER OFFERS A UNIQUE MIX OF THE PAST AND FUTURE
Stock Exchange building, the imposing Palazzo Mezzanote, a rationalist-style building dating back to the 1930s. One of the Piazza’s most iconic elements is the provocative L.O.V.E. sculpture by Maurizio Catelan, depicting a giant hand with the middle finger sticking up, a contemporary work of art inviting to reflect upon the relationship between power and finance. We then head towards Piazza Castello, dominated by the imposing Castello Sforzesco, one of Europe’s grandest Renaissance fortresses. Surrounded by large treelined avenues and by the spectacular fountain on Piazza Castello, commonly
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known as torta degli sposi (wedding cake) because of its round shape and atracting plays of water, the Piazza affords a breathtaking view of the Castle’s façade. Today the building houses museums and art collections of inestimable value.
It leads directly to Parco Sempione, the city’s green lungs, ideal for a relaxing walk along tree-lined paths, litle bridges and picturesque views. The end of Parco Sempione gives direct access to Piazza Sempione, with its imposing Arch of Peace, one of the city’s most symbolic monuments. Built in the 19th century to celebrate Napoleon’s victo-
ries and later on dedicated to peace between European countries, the Arch dominates the Piazza with its neo-classical elegance. All around, elegant buildings and trendy spots create a lively atmosphere, making this square a gathering place for locals and tourists alike, in particular, on spring and summer nights. We move onto the heart of the Porta Nuova neighborhood, to Piazza Gae Aulenti, the symbol of contemporary Milan, a masterwork of design and technology which embodies the city’s transformation into a world-leading metropolis. Surrounded by iconic skyscrapers, such as the Uni-
credit Tower, Italy’s tallest building, the Piazza features a round raised platform, spectacular plays of water and a beautiful LED lighting system. A must-see for anyone seeking to explore Milano’s most modern side. Before ending our tour, we go to Piazza Quadrilatero, in the famous Fashion District, the symbol of the city’s elegance and prestige, where the elegant Portrait Hotel is located. And from there we head to Piazza San Babila, dominated by the Basilica of San Babila, a combination of ancient charm and modern dynamism, the last stop of our journey through Milano’s architectural wonders.
Above:RobertWilsoninspects Michelangelo’sRondaniniPietà at the Castello Sforzesco for his installation‘Mother’(untilMay18)
Below: ‘La dolce attesa’ byPaoloSorrentino, amongthemost anticipatedinstallations, atpavilions22-24 of the Salone del Mobile
SHAPES AND VISIONS
Salone del Mobile 2025: art, light and contemporary vision
TEXT Teresa Favi
This April, as every year, Milan once again becomes the beating heart of international design, with Salone del Mobile 2025 at the Fiera di Rho and Fuorisalone turning the city streets into a theatre of experimentation, where aesthetics, innovation and technology combine in an immersive experience. The positive energy that permeates Milan radiates from the Salone: a sensory journey among visionary forms, unusual materials and perception-challenging installations. An unmissable event for anyone who sees design as cultural expression and a statement of style.
THE KEY EVENTS
The programme for this edition is a mosaic of encounters with architecture, design and art. On 6 April, Robert Wilson opens proceedings with
Mother, a site-specific installation at Museo Pietà Rondanini in Castello Sforzesco.
In a dialogue between eras, the renowned US artist comes face to face with Michelangelo’s last unfinished work, accompanied by a haunting soundtrack courtesy of Arvo Pärt. Organised in collaboration with the Municipality of Milan’s Culture department, the exhibition is open until 18 May. Pavilions 13-15 of the fair present Villa Héritage, a spatial narrative curated by Pierre-Yves Rochon, maestro of interior design and the creator of some of the world’s most iconic hotels, such as the Waldorf Astoria in New York.
Among the most eagerly-anticipated installations is La dolce atesa by the Oscar-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino, in Pavilions 22-24.
This immersive work promises an emotional journey: a timeless space and an invisible bridge between present in future, in which desire is intertwined with the fear of meeting destiny. A void to be filled or an opportunity to seize. Because, in Sorrentino’s words, “Waiting is agony. Sweet anticipation is a journey; stunning and mesmerising”. A middle ground where everything is still possible, where everything can – or could – be sweeter.
For the third consecutive year, the Formafantasma Arena hosts Drafing Futures. Conversations about Next Perspectives in Pavilion 14, a series of talks curated by Annalisa Rosso. Prominent speakers include Lesley Lokko, founder of the African Futures Institute and curator of the Venice Biennale of Architecture, and Valeria Sego-
Reaching the famous Via della Moscova and Corso Garibaldi, taking place during Fuorisalone 2025 you will find two captivating installations
HYPER PORTAL by Michela Picchi offers an immersive experience blending pop and surrealist art taking part with invisible technologies, guiding visitors on a sensory journey. JV 904 is Stardust is the Jannelli&Volpi’s latest wall covering showcase. Featuring oriental-inspired graphics and luxurious materials.
Furthermore, in the nearby City Life district is expected to happen an amazing event.
A SENSORY JOURNEY THROUGH VISIONARY SHAPES, INNOVATIVE MATERIALS,
via, Design Director at Gensler in London. The series will conclude with a talk by Paolo Sorrentino.
EUROLUCE: THE FUTURE OF LIGHT
Light as experience, technology and innovation is the focus of Euroluce 2025. The brand-new Euroluce International Lighting Forum (10-11 April, Pavilion 2) explores the role of lighting from a multidisciplinary perspective. Under the title Light for Life, Light for Spaces, more than 20 experts – lighting designers, architects, artists, scientists and psychologists – share their visions of the future of light. The event takes place in the Forest of Space Arena, conceived by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, creator of the famous cloud-like metal Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London. Scheduled speakers include Stefano Mancuso, a pioneer in plant neurobiology, solar design expert Marjan van Aubel, and Japanese lighting
AND INSTALLATIONS
designer Kaoru Mende, who are ready to redefine the concept of light in terms of sustainability, technology and wellbeing. An architecture of light and thinking that promises to be an iconic feature of this edition of Euroluce.
DESIGN IN MILAN, WHAT TO SEE: 10 TOP SITES
And for anyone who can’t make it to Milan for Design Week: remember that this is the city of design all year round. So don’t stress, just make a note of these addresses, starting with the Triennale Museum, architecturally fascinating in its own right and a venue for temporary exhibitions that showcase Italian design. Also unmissable are a number of fascinating galleries, foundations and house-museums: Fondazione Achille Castiglioni, Fondazione Franco Albini, Fondazione Studio Museo Vico Magistreti, Galleria Campari, Villa Necchi Campiglio, the Kartell museum, and Galleria Rossana Orlandi.
1. Villa Heritage by Pierre Yves Rochon
2. Solar light Sunne by Marjan van Aubel, Euroluce 2025
3. ‘The Forest of Space’ (original concept sketch) by Sou Fujimoto Architect
4. Paolo Sorrentino
5. La Triennale
6. Kinetic sculpture, Ego by Lonneke Gordijn, Euroluce 2025
SOFT POWER
Preview of the design 2025 innovations through a visual experience
by Teresa Favi
SCAVOLINI
Poetica, kitchen with natural beauty and unique textures
Modular system of tables design by Altherr Désile Park
OBA
ARFLEX
by Cini Boeri (1973), seating, sofa and bed system
Supermoon by Giampiero Tagliaferri, curved sofas
Botolo
MOLTENI
Emile by Christophe Delcourt, modular sofa
GOLD AND HOT REFLECTIONS, LUXURY CALLS
ARMANI/CASA
Vivace, curved wooden armchair
SAVIO FIRMINO
3694, smoking table in Calacata Macchia Vecchia marble
LUDOVICA MASCHERONI
Spectre, wardrobe with secret compartments, designed to hold the most precious items
NOORTH
Saba by Altherr Désile Park, a sophisticated freestanding pedestal washbasin
with innovative design and materials
DORNBRACHT ATELIER
Faucet inspired by a swan
by Antonio Ferrarini bathtub
Lem, iconic stool celebrates a quarter of a century with three new finishes
MAXALTO
Alcor by Antonio Citerio is a family of integrated cabinets, sideboards, and consoles
FOSCARINI
Allumete by Francesca Lanzavecchia, new asymmetric and sculptural chandelier
PARADISO PERDUTO OF ENRICO BAJ
BFF Gallery, the new museum inside BFF House
Casa BFF is the headquarters of BFF Bank transformed into a museum of modern and contemporary art. It is a new icon of Milan inaugurated last March and hosts, like a sophisticated gallery, some important works by artists who have made the art history. A project to promote art and culture in a large space that the whole world knows because for decades it was the territory where the Milano Fiera Campionaria was located and where even today you can feel the presence of millions of people who have come to this area from all over the world to see, experience and discover the novelties of the moment. The collection also includes masterpieces by Valerio Adami, Franco Angeli, Alberto Burri, Lucio del Pezzo, Gianfranco Pardi, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Lucio Fontana, Mario
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Schifano, Emilio Tadini Giò Pomodoro and It can be visited free of charge upon reservation, the context is presented with an exhibition entitled Paradiso Perduto. The event on this occasion is dedicated to Enrico Baj, with a series of forty etchings made in 1987 and inspired by a J. Milton’s poem that concerns reflections on the human condition. The de-
sire to share an artistic heritage of notable cultural value now made available to the community is clear. The stimulus for innovation and change can be perceived from the group’s philosophy and from the impact that the technologically advanced building of great architectural value has. Urban regeneration concerns people and the museum was therefore designed to be transparent, useful and accessible. Visible from the outside, while protecting the works inside, the contents of the BFF Gallery structure are partially underground and allow the works to be preserved from light and offer large outdoor spaces to socialize; as stated by M. Belingheri, CEO of BBF Banking Group, aware that art is a tool for dialogue and a stimulus to creativity and growth for both companies and society as Italian culture promotion.
BEYOND LIVING
Welcome to Palazzo Molteni – a space suspended between art and design, in the heart of Milan
TEXT Sabrina Bozzoni
Three thousand square metres spread across seven floors: these are the impressive proportions of the historic Milanese building that is now home to Molteni&C. Located at number 9 Via Manzoni – just steps from Piazza della Scala – in a wonderful historic palace, the newly inaugurated Palazzo Molteni blends the elegance of Liberty style with neoclassical refinement.
Created in partnership with Arc74, a renowned name on both the Italian and international design scenes, the space embodies the very soul of Molteni&C: its unmistakable style, its collections, and its heritage. But this is more than a flagship store. It is a versatile, open space that redefines the concept itself – a multifaceted venue where art and design converge,
with a forward-looking spirit. Like the grand home of an art collector, it showcases paintings, sculptures, installations, and furniture, almost as if it were Milan’s newest museum. A hybrid space with generous yet intimate rooms, it exists somewhere between a showroom and a boutique: a microcosm where design and art enhance one another, forming a vibrant window into the Italian lifestyle.
Overlooking one of the city’s most prestigious streets, Palazzo Molteni has become an essential destination for design lovers. At the helm is the brand’s creative director, Vincent Van Duysen, who has reimagined this 19th-century building – renovated in 1922 by Giuseppe Mentasti and Stefano Lissoni – as a kind of “urban pavilion” with a distinctly domestic
soul. A sanctuary for lovers of art and design, it features marble, wood panelling, and striking graphic compositions flowing from room to room. Stepping inside feels like entering the enlightened home of a collector – where every object tells a story, stirs an emotion, evokes a life. It is a space where bold experimentation dialogues with history. It’s not just a showroom. It’s not just a shop. It is a living, breathing space – vibrant and dynamic. An open, flexible ecosystem where design creates an immersive, enveloping atmosphere. A new home that marks the culmination of a milestone year for Molteni&C, as the brand celebrates its 90th anniversary. A must-visit for Milanese locals and curious travellers alike, eager to discover a world where beauty is meant to be lived.
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
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Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72263401
bibliotecabraidense.org
Closed Sundays
While Leonardo da Vinci was in Milan, Duke Ludovico il Moro gave him a vineyard in the centre of the city in appreciation for the magnificent works he was creating to embellish the ducal city. This was Leonardo’s Vineyard: reopened to the public for Expo 2015, the vineyard is located near Santa Maria
It was originally a fortress built by Gian Galeazzo Visconti in the 15th century. One hundred years later, Francesco Sforza made it his noble residence afer taking possession of Milan. Ludovico Sforza founded one of the most sophisticated courts in Europe and called the best artists of the time to embellish the castle, including Leonardo da Vinci and Filarete. The imposing building today is a unique museum complex divided into the Civic Museums, which house permanent exhibitions and a rich program of temporary art shows and events. It includes the Museum of Ancient Art, the Egyptian Museum, the Museum of Prehistory and Protohistory, the Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of Musical Instruments, the Museum of Furniture and Wooden Sculptures, the Trivulziana Library, the Pinacoteca, and the Pietà Rondanini. Piazza Castello ph. +39 02 88463700 milanocastello.it
Closed Mondays, December 25, January 1, May 1
the Pinacoteca di Brera museum complex, under the direction of James M. Bradburne.
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CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA NEAR SAN SATIRO
Built in two phases, the church of Santa Maria dates to 1486. Bramante was responsible for the architecture, creating a unique trompe-l’oeil choir.
Via Torino, 17/19 ph. +39 02 874683
CHURCH OF SAN MAURIZIO
AL MONASTERO MAGGIORE
All the walls and ceilings inside the ex-convent San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore were painted by Bernardino Luini, who worked in the church between 1522 and 1529, depicting episodes of the Bible. This triumph of frescoes is considered to be the Milanese Sistine Chapel.
Corso Magenta, 13
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
THE MONUMENTAL CEMETERY
Founded in 1866 as a burial place open to all citizens of Milan, this identity has shifed over time, and the cemetery has become a genuine anthem to Milan-ness, not only a resting place for the departed but an important part of the city’s history. The largest area is the Famedio, from the Latin famae aedes, temple of fame. Here lie Alessandro Manzoni, Carlo Cataneo, Luca Beltrami, Leo Valiani, Bruno Munari, Carlo Forlanini and Salvatore Quasimodo. Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale ph. +39 02 88465600 comune.milano.it
Closed Mondays
CITYLIFE
This area was a residential neighbourhood, dominated by the imposing Fiera Campionaria warehouses, but with the advent of the new, daring Fiera in Rho the vacant place was the perfect opportunity for a complex architectural project, with beautiful houses, two towers designed by Zaha Hadid and Daniel Libeskind, a third skyscraper by Arata Isozaki known as “il Drito,” a beautiful park and a lively shopping mall open every day.
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MILAN CATHEDRAL
Located in the square that shares its name, the Duomo is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente and is Italy’s largest church. Symbol and protector of the Milanese people, the Madonnina is made in beaten and gilded copper plates, today supported by a framework of stainless steel. The Madonnina has stood on the main spire of the cathedral since 1774. The building has 135 pinnacles and contains
some 3,400 statues and over 700 figures carved in marble relief.
Piazza del Duomo ph. +39 02 72023375 duomomilano.it
GALLERIA
VITTORIO EMANUELE II
Designed by Giuseppe Mengoni, this shopping center’s foundation stone was laid in 1865 by Vitorio Emanuele II, hence its name. From its inception, the Galleria was a meeting place for the Milanese bourgeois, earning it the nickname Milan’s living room. It has a cross plan with an octagonal iron and glass roof, 47 metres high. The visitor’s gaze is drawn toward the floor mosaics, which represent the coats of arms of Rome, Flor-
ence, Turin and Milan. Alongside some of the city’s historic cafes, inside the gallery you’ll find boutiques of the world’s great fashion houses.
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LAST SUPPER CENACOLO VINCIANO
Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, frescoed from 1495-97 on the commission of Ludovico Sforza in the refectory of the Dominican monastery of the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, was immediately hailed by Leonardo’s contemporaries as the cornerstone of Renaissance art.
Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie ph. +39 02 4676111 legraziemilano.it
PALAZZO REALE
It was the city’s center of power beginning in the 13th century, and today it’s the top spot for cultural offerings, with a packed calendar of exhibitions.
Thirty-eight hectares of English-style lawns, paths, copses, lakes and areas dedicated to sports. Enjoy the clean morning air and discover corners of the park that usually go unnoticed: admire the original Aquarium built in 1906, the Torre Branca by Gio Ponti (1933), the metaphysical Teatro by Alberto Burri (1973), recently given a new life, and De Chirico’s newly-restored Mysterious Baths fountain (1973).
RONDANINI PIETÀ CASTELLO SFORZESCO
The final, unfinished work of Michelangelo Buonarroti, the Rondanini Pietà - on display at the new Castello Sforzesco Museum - is the artist’s testament and meditation on death and salvation. In this work the sculptor renounces bodily perfection and heroic beauty, depicting the dead Christ as a symbol of suffering. Piazza Castello ph. +39 02 88463700 milanocastello.it
Closed Mondays, 25 December, 1 January and 1 May
PINACOTECA
AMBROSIANA
Established in 1618 afer Cardinal Borromeo’s bequeathal of statues and paintings. Among the awe-inspiring works are Leonardo’s Portrait
of a Musician and Caravaggio’s Basket of Fruit.
Piazza Pio XI, 2 ph. +39 02 806921 ambrosiana.it
Closed Mondays
PINACOTECA DI BRERA
The painting and sculpture gallery (Pinacoteca) flanked the Accademia di Belle Arti for educational purposes. When Milan became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy (1805),
bequests and acquisitions from Veneto, Emilia Romagna and Marche arrived at the gallery. Major works include Mantegna’s Dead Christ, Raphael’s Marriage of the Virgin, Caravaggio’s Supper at Emmaus and others by Carpaccio, Piero della Francesca, Titian, Tintoreto and Veronese. Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72263230 pinacotecabrera.org
Closed Mondays
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PIRELLI HANGARBICOCCA
An exhibition space for modern and contemporary art in the Bicocca quarter of the city. Since it opened it has hosted shows by Marina Abramović, Carsten Höller, Alfredo Jaar, Philippe Parreno, Laure Prouvost and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. It’s also the site of
a permanent installation by Anselm Kiefer.
Via Chiese, 2 ph. +39 02 66111573 pirellihangarbicocca.org
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
PLANETARIO
ULRICO HOEPLI
across a large dome. Corso Venezia, 57 ph. +39 02 88463340 lofficina.eu
PORTA NUOVA
The Planetarium vaunts paintings of the constellations on its facade. Inside, look up at the sky from the 300 moving armchairs
Milan’s skyline was redrawn thanks to the Porta Nuova area, the city’s most contemporary neighbourhood and home to the Torre Unicredit, designed by Cesar Pelli, who was also behind the adjacent piazza Gae Aulenti, an open-air shopping mall. In October 2018, the Biblioteca degli Alberi Park was inaugurated, designed by the Dutch landscaper Petra Blaisse. Not too far away, Stefano Boeri’s award-winning residential buildings are atention-grabbing: the two innovative towers, known as the Vertical Forest, are standing side-byside almost entirely covered in vegetation.
Piazzale Principessa Clotilde, 37
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THE FASHION QUADRILATERAL
The area of Milan renowned all over the world as a luxury shopping district, packed with jewellers, boutiques and showrooms for the most exclusive, acclaimed and expensive names in clothing, design and interiors. So called because it is bordered by four famous streets: Via Monte Napoleone, Via Manzoni, Via della Spiga and Corso Venezia.
THE DUOMO TERRACES
Uterly unique in Italy. Like ancient stone stalagmites reaching skywards, the pinnacles tower above the shining marble cathedral. Every structural or ornamental detail of their architecture and decoration carries the legacy of the sculpture tradition handed down from the master stonemasons who bring their wisdom and expertise to everything they create.
The 16th-century Palazzo Sormani is today the city library,
boasting the largest collection of books, periodicals and multimedia in Milan. A reading garden at the back of the building is open from April to October.
Corso di Porta Vitoria, 6 ph. +39 800 880066
Closed Sunday
TEATRO ALLA SCALA
The most famous opera house in the world, with an audience as critical as it is appreciative, the theatre made its name in Milan’s history through Giuseppe Verdi, Arturo Toscanini and Maria Callas, who was discovered here in 1955. Inaugurated in 1778 and renowned since then for its acoustics. The La Scala season officially opens each year with an opera on December 7, the feast day of St. Ambrose, patron saint of the city. Via Filodrammatici, 2 teatroallascala.org
TORRE BRANCA
Originally called Torre Litoria, this steel structure was built in 1933 to a design by architect Giò Ponti, and stands in Milan’s Sempione Park. At 108.6 metres, it is the tenth tallest accessible building in the city.
Viale Luigi Camoens, 2 ph. +39 02 3314120 museobranca.it
Closed Mondays
TRIENNALE MILANO
Situated in Parco Sempione, Palazzo dell’Arte has housed La Triennale (p. 154) since 1933, founded to promote design and applied arts through international shows. Today it’s home to the Triennale Design Museum, with exhibitions that retrace the history of iconic objects crafed in Italy, tackling issues linked to design and production.
A house museum which is the fruit of an extraordinary late 19th -century collection put together by two brothers- Barons Fausto and Giuseppe Bagati Valsecchi, who decided to renovate their family home in the heart of Milan in Renaissance Revival-style to house their rich collection of 15th and 16th -century works of art and artifacts.
Via Gesù, 5 ph. + 39 02 76006132
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
BOSCHI DI STEFANO HOUSE MUSEUM
A historic residence in Milan. Designed by Piero Portaluppi, it was the home of Antonio Boschi (1896-1988) and Marieda di Stefano (1901-1968): the couple, over a lifetime, put together an extraordinary 20th-century contemporary art collection. On display in the rooms of their apartment are about
three hundred pieces selected among the collection’s over two thousand paintings and sculptures, including works by Piero Marussig, Umberto Boccioni, Mario Sironi, Giogio de Chirico, Arturo Martini, Achille Funi, Giorgio Morandi, Filippo de Pisis, Lucio Fontana, Renato Biroli, Aligi Sassu, Roberto Crippa, Enrico Baj, Piero Manzoni.
Via Giorgio Jan, 15 ph. +39 02 88463614 casamuseoboschidistefano.it
Closed Mondays
NECCHI CAMPIGLIO HOUSE MUSEUM
Nestled in a large private garden with swimming pool and tennis court downtown Milan, Villa Necchi Campiglio was completed in 1935. It was designed by architect Piero Portaluppi for the Necchi Campiglio family, members of Milan’s wealthy and elegant upper middle class in the 1930s. In the second postwar period, the Villa was renovated by architect Tomaso Buzzi, who sofened Portaluppi’s linear style by adding 18th century-inspired, in particular, Louis XV-style furnishing elements.
Via Mozart, 14 ph. +39 02 76340121 casemuseo.it/project/necchi-campiglio
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
ARNALDO POMODORO FOUNDATION
The Foundation was started to pursue Arnaldo Pomodoro’s goal of creating the “Home of Sculpture”: a place open to the rereading of 20th-century art and to the creativity of young artists, a collective space for all those who love art.
Via Vigevano, 9 ph. +39 02 89075394 fondazionearnaldopomodoro.it
Closed Mondays and Saturdays
FELTRINELLI PORTA VOLTA FOUNDATION
The Fondazione Feltrinelli Porta Volta building is an urban cultural center designed by architects Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron. Opened in 2016 around the corner from Corso Como, the long steel and glass structure on Viale Pasubio, inspired by the farmstead buildings of traditional Lombard rural architecture, houses a bookstore, café, library and dedicated reading room.
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Throughout the year, there is no shortage of public events and lectures.
A space entirely devoted to fine-art photography. The idea was conceived by Contrasto and Fondazione Corriere della Sera along with ATM for the purpose of giving more space to photography in all its expressions as contemporary language, art form and communication tool.
Via Cernaia, 7 ph. +39 02 58118067 formafoto.it
FRANCO
ALBINI FOUNDATION
The Foundation was started 30 years afer the death of the architect to whom it owes its name at the studio of Franco Albini and Franca Helg. The Franco Albini collection includes about 22,000 designs, a photographic archive of over 6,000 vintage photos and 2,500 slides, in addition to models, writings, technical reports, books and magazines from the studio’s library. An invaluable heritage and a piece of our historical memory.
Via Telesio, 13 ph. +39 02 4982378 fondazionefrancoalbini.com
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
GIANFRANCO FERRÉ FOUNDATION
Established in 2008 for the purpose of preserving, puting in order and making available to the public- firstly in the form of virtual archive- whatever documents the creative activity of the fashion designer, by promoting initiatives in connection with Gianfranco Ferré’s philosophy, his design culture, his concept of fashion and aesthetics.
Via Tortona, 37 ph. +39 02 36580109
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FONDAZIONE
PRADA
The new Milan venue of the Fondazione Prada. Its multi-building architectural structure, a converted early 20th-century distillery with a combination of pre-existing buildings and three new edifices, Podium, Cinema and Torre, is a superb example of
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the interaction between conservative architecture and new styles. The building at the entrance to the new centre welcomes the public with two spaces: a children’s educational area and the Bar Luce, designed by Californian director Wes Anderson.
Largo Isarco, 2 ph. +39 02 56662611 fondazioneprada.org
Closed Tuesdays
ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI STUDIES FOUNDATION MUSEUM
It creates, promotes and makes known the various expressions of art and culture, in particular, the fields of design and architecture, as well as promoting and protecting, in Italy and abroad, the name and works of Achille Castiglioni as a designer and architect, while en-
couraging a more widespread knowledge of Italian design.
Established in 2010, it houses design and architecture exhibitions and offers guided visits, conferences and debates on these themes, as well as workshops and educational activities for students.
Via Vincenzo Bellini, 1 ph. +39 02 76002964 vicomagistreti.it
Closed Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
GALLERIE D’ITALIA
The Gallerie d’Italia spans three jewels of Milanese aristocratic architecture. Palazzo Anguissola and Palazzo Brentani house masterpieces from the 19th century, from Canova to Boccioni, Hayez to Segantini. The third building, Palazzo Beltrami, houses 20th-century artworks and themed exhibitions.
Piazza della Scala, 6 ph. +39 800167619
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Closed Mondays
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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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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
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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
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POLDI PEZZOLI MUSEUM
Established in 1885, the museum has been located in the 18th -century Palazzo Morrigia, designed in 1775 by Giuseppe Piermarini close to the vast Brera complex, since 1951. In 1900, the Palazzo- which during Napoleon’s age housed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, later on, the Ministry of War- became the property of the De Marchi family and then donated to the City of Milan
Opened to the public in 1881, the Poldi Pezzoli Museum is a must-see for the beauty of its rooms, evocative of the past, from the Middle Ages to the 1700s and the Armory reinterpreted by contemporary artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, but also because of the variety and richness of its collections. Masterworks of painting and sculpture, carpets, laces and embroideries, arms and armors, jewelry, chinaware, glassware, furniture, sundials and mechanical clocks: over 5,000 ex-
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traordinary objects, from ancient times to the 19th-century, in a magical atmosphere.
Via Manzoni, 12 ph. +39 02 794889 museopoldipezzoli.it
Closed Tuesdays
OBSERVATORY OF BRERA
A historic observatory established in the mid-1700s in the Brera building. In the early 1920s, the observatory section was moved to Merate, in the Brianza area. Part of the observatory’s fame is due to Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli’s observations of Mars’ channels in 1877.
Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72320300 brera.inaf.it
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OF CONTEMPORARY ART
The Pavilion of Contemporary Art (PAC) ranges from African artists to performance artists like Marina Abramovic. The Pavilion of Contemporary Art (PAC) ranges from African artists to performance artists such as Marina Abramovic.
Via Palestro, 14 ph. +39 02 88446359 pacmilano.it
Closed Mondays
PALAZZO LITTA CULTURA
Considered to be one of the finest examples of Milanese baroque architecture, the building currently houses the regional Secretariat of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for Lombardy, Lombardy’s regional Museum Center and the Fine Arts and Landscape Office of the City of Milan. Corso Magenta, 24 ph. +39 02 802941 lombardia.beniculturali.it
PALAZZO MORANDO
COSTUME FASHION
IMAGE MUSEUM
The first floor currently houses
the Picture Gallery: a collection of paintings, sculptures, prints dating back to 1934. The other rooms of this aristocratic residence illustrate perfectly the eighteenth-century taste for home décor and furnishing.
Via Sant’Andrea, 6 ph. +39 02 88465735 costumemodaimmagine.mi.it
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STUDIO GIANGALEAZZO VISCONTI GALLERY
The Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art. It has housed great exhibitions devoted to Italian and international artists such as Alighiero Boeti, Vincenzo Agneti, Gino De Dominicis, Sol Lewit, Shozo Shimamoto. Over the years, it has focused on young promising artists with solo exhibitions by Aaron Young, Marco Schifano, Juno Calypso and Alessandro Twombly.
Corso Monforte, 23 ph. +39 02795251 studiovisconti.net
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INSTAGRAMMABLE LOCATIONS
If your’s looking to snap some amazing pics in Milan, be sure to check out these colourful spots!
PALAZZO INA
There are many entrances with a recognisable appearance scattered throughout Milan, all designed by some of the most famous architects of the 20th century. But the most instagrammed? The entrance hall of Palazzo Ina by modernist architect Piero Bottoni, who also designed Monte Stella and Qt8. An atrium with Palladian Carrara marble flooring, while the walls are covered with powder pink and cobalt blue tiles: a perfect mix for Instagram. Corso Sempione, 33
VIA LINCOLN
Low-rise houses, pastel shades, small balconies and flower gardens. The houses in Via Lincoln, a former working-class district now known as the Rainbow district are all painted in different colours. Some even gave it the nickname of Milanese Burano, and it is a sought-after place by those who, in addition to the monuments, want to discover the city’s secret and unusual places.
FONDAZIONE PRADA
The architecture of the museum offers a varied choice of views and panoramas to take a good photo. For example, the Upside Down Mushroom Room: a dreamlike installation by Carsten Höller that enriches the Atlas, the permanent collection of the Fondazione Prada, and attracts the curiosity of many visitors. But also the Bar Luce, designed by film director Wes Anderson: pastel tones, jukebox, pinball machines and a refined vintage atmosphere to feel like being in a film while sipping a cup of coffee. Largo Isarco, 2
SPECTACULAR GRAFFITI, PASTEL-COLORED STREETS, GREEN SKYSCRAPERS: JUST WALK AROUND THE CITY
AND IT’S EASY TO FIND UNUSUAL AND CURIOUS PLACES
THE COURTYARD OF CASA ROSSI
This building is a great example of eclectic architecture. It was built by Giuseppe Pestagalli in the 1860s and features a Neo-Renaissance façade on the outside. If you stand in the middle of the courtyard open to the public and you look up, you will see how its structure frames a portion of the blue sky in a perfect octagon.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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.
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.
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
LA RISACCA 6
Via Marcona, 6 ph. +39 02 55181658 osterialarisacca6.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.
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.
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
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.
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
TRATTORIA
IL CORMORANO ISOLA
Via Luigi Porro Lambertenghi, 34 ph. +39 02 69004383 tratoriailcormorano.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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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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 BRERA A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL MILAN
Piazzeta Bossi, 2 ph. +39 02 305430 marriot.com
CASA CIPRIANI MILANO
Via Palestro 24 ph. +39 02 25064088 casaciprianimilano.com
