[ INSIDER TIPS]
We’re open again! After a long lockdown, some of the most important museums, cultural hubs and shopping destinations in the city have finally re-opened their doors to their guests. Check our insider tips to help you plan your visit.
Pinacoteca di Brera
Considered the ‘Louvre of Italy’ by Napoleon, this spectacular museum is located in the centre (and heart) of the city’s ‘Quadrilatero della cultura’. www.pinacotecabrera.org Tues-Sun 9.30am-6.30pm.
Palazzo Reale
In one of the most important cultural centres in the city, don’t miss the “Georges de La Tour” exhibition on show until 27 September. www.palazzorealemilano.it Thurs 11am-10.30pm; Fri-Sat-Sun, 11am-7.30pm.
SHOPPING Rinascente
ALL IN ONE 10 storeys featuring a refined, contemporary ambience where shoppers can find an exclusive selection of fashion for men, women and kids, accessories, beauty, lingerie, home interiors, food and design. Constant new arrivals from the most prestigious brands and emerging talents. www.rinascente.it
Pisa Orologeria
PASSION A watch lover’s paradise for over 70 years. 1,000 square metres dedicated to forty brands that have made the history of Haute Horlogerie. Prestigious timepieces with particular attention to the latest innovations. www.pisaorologeria.com
Armani/Silos
The exhibition “Heimat. A Sense of Belonging”, curated personally by Giorgio Armani, offers an extraordinary overview of the work of renowned photographer, Peter Lindbergh. www.armanisilos.com Wed, Fri, Sun 11am-7pm and Thurs, Sat 11am-9pm (until 10 January 2021).
Pettinaroli
Leonardo3 Museum
The discovery of Leonardo da Vinci, the artist and inventor, with working models of his machines and digitalized restorations of his paintings. A worldwide first. www.leonardo3.net Fri-Sat-Sun and holidays, 11am-7pm. 16 W H E R E M I L A N I AU G U S T 2020
UNIQUE The boutique in the heart of Brera boasts a wide selection of maps and globes, an assortment of exclusive Italian handcrafted leather, writing paper, business cards and printed documents: the ideal location for a souvenir or collector's item. www.fpettinaroli.it
