Milan

A city of historical monuments and buildings, shopping streets, relaxing parks, and bustling nightlife venues. Milan reveals its many facets through the streets of its centre and its districts, in a continuous blend of history and modernity , tradition and innovation, creativity and discipline .

But beyond the well-known sites are unique and intriguing experiences that give the city a slightly different perspective.

For instance, did you know that Milan has its own Walk of Fame? While it might not be as famous as Hollywood’s one, Largo Corsia dei Servi showcases the “handprints” of individuals who were TV icons in Italy during the ‘80s and ‘90s. Names such as Sandra & Raimondo, Lorella Cuccarini, Sophia Loren, but even international celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, Patrick Swayze, Angela Lansbury, Sharon Stone, Sophie Marceau, and Luke Perry are immortalized here.

Architecturally speaking, the historic building at Via Serbelloni 10 deserves a visit. Known for its ear-shaped intercom (famous as Ca’ dell’Oregia, “home of the ear”), this was the first intercom installed in Italy. It’s an actual piece of bronze artwork by Adolfo Wildt, an Italian Art Nouveau protagonist, with no buttons or resident names. Don’t just stop to admire it: it is said that if you whisper a wish, it will come true.

In Citylife, among skyscrapers that have redrawn Milan’s skyline and elegant historic houses, you’ll find a unique building on Via Benedetto Brin. Resembling a small castle with a tower and decorated facades, it also faces a House of Cards called Love Art 4 All. This installation was created in 2014 by Elio Fiorucci and Ottavio Missoni and looks even more charming at night when it’s lit up.

Before heading to dinner, one must-have experience is to admire Milan from above at sunset. At Parco Sempione, you can ascend the famous Torre Branca, built in the 1930s by Giò Ponti. The elevator takes you up to a height of about 100 meters in less than a minute, where a small, covered viewpoint can host up to five people, offering a 360-degree view.

Another breathtaking sight is the walk on the rooftops of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Walking on iron walkways at a height of 47 meters, you can admire the city’s skyline: from the spires of the Duomo and old Milan to the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova and Citylife. You might think this is just a tourist thing… Try it, and you’ll discover a unique view that never gets old. Not even for the locals.