Mandarin Oriental, Milan Journal - Issue 04 August 2019

ISSUE 04

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MANDARIN OVERVIEW: Ode to Summer / FO CUS: L ooki n g f or S t yl e I n s p i r a t i on ? / I t ’s Pa r t y S e a s on / SPOTLIGHT: The Sophisticated Eye of Guido Taroni / FO CUS: Re a d y t o G o?

D I SCO V ER MI L AN : Wh e re Art N ou ve a u Me e t s Cool / MAN D AR I N W O R L D : S t yl i s h Mi l a n & G l a morou s C omo / O N SH O W: F a mi l y F u n /

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019, ISSUE 04

Milan calling.

Up until just a few years ago, the city of Milan slowed down in August. Everyone left for their holidays, stores reduced their hours and the evenings were marked by unexpected silence. It’s not like that anymore: now the city comes alive with new life, a bit different from the rest of the year, but just as interesting.

There are plenty of outdoor events, from cinema to concerts and cultural activities. More and more visitors, together with their families, are choosing Milan as a place to spend a few days on holiday.

Enjoy the city and its wonderful hidden corners, such as our inner courtyard at the Seta Restaurant and Mandarin Bar & Bistrot.

Come September, everything starts up again!

The Formula 1 in Monza, women’s fashion week, events dedicated to music like the MiTo festival and new art exhibitions, like the one dedicated to De Chirico, which will be opening at the Palazzo Reale. Milan gets back into its normal, international, noble and elegant state. This is clearly seen in the Porta Venezia neighborhood, which we share in this issue of the Mandarin Journal. Discover Art Nouveau villas, fascinating boutiques and vintage shops.

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For those who want a little getaway, just an hour’s drive from Milan sits Lake Como. Destination par excellence for those who love good living: here you can be pampered by the comforts of the brand new Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como.

Have a drink overlooking the lake or enjoy a candlelight dinner in one of the most famous settings that the world envies.

Happy summer and happy reading, Luca Finardi Area Vice President, Operations Mandarin Oriental, Milan Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

CONTENTS / SPOTLIGHT

/ MANDARIN OVERVIEW

/ MANDARIN WORLD

04 The Sophisticated Eye

10 Ode to Summer

20 Stylish Milan & Glamorous Lake Como

of Guido Taroni / FOCUS

06 Looking for Style

Inspiration?

08 It’s Party Season 16 Ready to Go?

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Techno Beauty

/ ON SHOW

/ DISCOVER MILAN

22 Family Fun

18 Where Art Nouveau

/ MILAN CALENDAR

Meets Cool

26 On Stage

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SPOTLIGHT

The Sophisticated Eye of Guido Taroni Guido Taroni is a photographer with refined taste, heir to one of Milan’s most important families and a curious and attentive observer.

Here, he shares the best things about the city he chose to live in, even when everyone else was leaving.

“I grew up in Como when it was still a rather quiet and less touristic place. I remember that I used to ride my bicycle around the shops, protected by the watchful gaze of all the older retired folks in town. When my mom took me to visit Milan, it seemed like an incredibly huge city. Then I moved here and began to perceive its energy. As I grew up, I felt like it belonged more and more to me.” Como and Milan are Guido Taroni’s places of the soul.

In these two cities, he developed his talent for photography – first, as a self-taught young man, then as an assistant to his uncle, Giovanni Gastel, and finally as a photographer with a sophisticated style whose photos are published in the most important fashion and interior design magazines: Vogue Italia, Architectural Digest and Cabana Magazine, among others.

Milan also preserves a more personal history – the story of the Visconti di Modrone family – one of the oldest families in Italy, from which Guido inherited his creativity, freedom of thought (his great-uncle was director Luchino Visconti) and an education to beauty.

What is your ideal itinerary?

Above all, I love the architecture from the 1930s: the works of Piero Portaluppi – such as the Planetarium at the Porta Venezia Gardens and Villa Necchi Campiglio. I love the area surrounding Corso Matteotti, Piazza Meda with its Arnaldo Pomodoro sculpture. And then, of course, there is Piazza Duomo: every time I pass by, I am enchanted by the cathedral.

PHOTOS © GUIDO TARONI

What are your favorite parts of Milan?

I love Milan’s southern area, the Navigli, where I have always lived. My house is a former factory located in a park. It’s very close to the center, but it’s surrounded by water and nature. I find that there is just the right balance between the energy of the city and the quiet of the countryside. From here I can jump on my bike and get anywhere easily.

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How has the city changed over the past few years?

Today, Milan is fantastic because it has managed to give great value to its past by investing in its future. An example of this is the Porta Nuova area, which developed in the aftermath of the Expo. The skyscrapers of Gae Aulenti mix in with the old streets of the neighborhood.

Today, the city has an international flavor, which was perhaps the only thing it was previously missing.

ON SEPTEMBER 16TH, GUIDO TARONI’S LATEST BOOK INSIDE TANGIER, CO-AUTHORED BY NICOLÒ CASTELLINI BALDISSERA, WILL BE PUBLISHED (VENDOME PRESS).

A PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL (AND ECCENTRIC) HOUSES IN TANGIER – AND THEIR GARDENS – INHABITED BY INTELLECTUALS AND CREATIVE MINDS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, SUCH AS THE ENGLISH ANTIQUE DEALER AND COLLECTOR GORDON WATSON, SHOE DESIGNER BRUNO FRISONI, YVES SAINT LAURENT, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER MADISON COX AND WRITER AND BOTANIST UMBERTO PASTI.

“In my photographs, I try to give the viewer the same emotion I feel the first time I enter into a house.

I like to leave places as I find them, in order to portray their souls and that of their owners in my photos”.

Have you ever thought about moving somewhere else?

When I was eighteen, there was a moment – after I had finished an apprenticeship as an event photographer – when I realized I had to make a choice: leave to seek success abroad, perhaps as an assistant to some important photographer, or stay here and build my own career, one step at a time. So I thought, “Everyone is leaving, maybe it’s only right that someone should stay in Italy.” So I opened my own studio and I have never regretted it.

As a photographer, what is your view of the world?

I’m a constant observer. My gaze falls upon every detail, beautiful or ugly, and takes note of everything: the contents of a purse randomly peeking out, the deflated wheel of a bicycle, a particular suit, a shade of a color.

All these images remain imprinted inside me and sometimes I find myself using them years later. In a work like mine, based on visions and aesthetics, I think it’s necessary to look, experiment and photograph as much as possible. It’s a bit like making a film: lights, costumes, music, images.

Everything is connected. After all, it’s always about telling a story.

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FOCUS

Looking for Style Inspiration?

Directly from catwalks around the world: six mega trends for the F/W 19-20 season.

ALL ABOUT LEATHER CLOTHES WITH A DEFINED SILHOUETTE AND RECREATED ICONIC ACCESSORIES INTERWOVEN WITH THE WORKMANSHIP OF LEATHER: THE WOMAN WHO DRESSES IN BOTTEGA VENETA IS SENSUAL AND FREE TO EXPRESS HERSELF.

FLOWER POWER ROMANTIC FLORAL PRINTS MIXED WITH BOLD ACCESSORIES. THIS PRADA STYLE IS A HYMN TO CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE.

MINI IS MAXI FOR THE COMING SEASON, PURSES ARE COMPACT AND VERSATILE, LIKE THE MINI LUGGAGE BB BY LOUIS VUITTON.

LOGOMANIA LOGOS ARE ON TREND: THE LATEST COLLECTION DESIGNED BY KARL LAGERFELD FOR FENDI PRESENTS TAILORED GARMENTS WITH ORIGINAL FF KALIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE.

COLOR-BLOCK NEON IS BACK IN VOGUE WITH GUCCI ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS THE FELT HAT WITH A TRANSPARENT YELLOW VISOR AND A PIED DE POULE PRINT.

CHECK MATE ABSOLUTE PROTAGONIST OF COATS AND TAILORED SUITS BY STELLA MCCARTNEY, THE CHECKERED SCOTTISH PRINT IS AN EVERGREEN IN THE WARDROBE FOR NEXT SEASON TOO.

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FOCUS

It’s Party Season

Jewelry that will have you sparkling on late summer evenings.

PERLÉE WATCH IN ROSE GOLD, MALACHITE, CORAL AND DIAMONDS. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

WHITE GOLD BRACELET WITH DIAMONDS. LIKE COLLECTION BY CRIVELLI

HAPPY HEARTS PENDANT IN 18K ROSE GOLD WITH MOTHER OF PEARL. CHOPARD

EARRINGS IN 18K WHITE GOLD AND RUBY PAVÉ. FAIRYTALE COLLECTION BY SERENA GOBBI MILANO

WHITE GOLD RING WITH A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMONDS. PISA DIAMANTI

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MANDARIN OVERVIEW

Ode to Summer The new signature cocktail of the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot sings of summer and was born from the partnership between the Mandarin Oriental, Milan and the tableware maison, Christofle.

It’s called the Christofle Freeze and its distinct freshness is its hallmark.

“We wanted a drink that could go down easily at any time of the day, from the afternoon until after dinner,” explains Matteo Rizzolo, Head Mixologist at the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot.

“We only used ingredients that would exalt freshness: from relaxing lavender that gives a slight floral note to rhubarb that adds acidity and quenches thirst to refreshing lime.”

Together with a team of experienced mixologists, he developed a cocktail dedicated to summer, which in Milan can be really hot: a light pink color that is a mixture of Belvedere vodka, rhubarb cordial, lemon juice and 4 drops of lavender bitters.

If the botanicals and aromas create the perfect balance, it is the glass that puts the cherry on top of this cocktail. All thanks to the collaboration with Christofle, French luxury maison and one of the world leaders in tableware production.

“When we saw the new line of modern and refined glasses and bartending tools, we immediately threw ourselves into creating this new signature cocktail. Fresh, modern and pleasant to drink, just like the glass we use to serve it in,” says Matteo Rizzolo.

CHRISTOFLE FREEZE

INGREDIENTS: BELVEDERE VODKA, RHUBARB CORDIAL, LEMON JUICE AND 4 DROPS OF LAVENDER BITTERS.

Available at the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot until September 15th

A crystal tumbler, part of the Graphik line, is accompanied by the elegant silver-plated Vertigo tray and the Silver Time cup. The extra touch? The Christofle silver straw, to add a bit of chic and be plastic free.

The fabulous internal courtyard, with its modern aesthetic, creates an intimate and refined atmosphere with warm lights and comfortable seating: the perfect setting for a summer evening dedicated to taste, thanks to the new gourmet menu created by Executive Chef Antonio Guida, accompanied by the exceptional cocktail list.

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SQUID INK RISOTTO WITH CALAMARI AND LEMON

“Everyone should be able to enjoy taking a break while sipping a refreshing cocktail in the beautiful internal courtyard of the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot.”

Matteo Rizzolo, Head Mixologist at the Mandarin Oriental, Milan

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MANDARIN OVERVIEW

Techno Beauty At the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Milan, beauty is a serious thing and highly technological!

There is a place where time seems to stand still and body care is almost a religion.

This temple of well-being is the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Milan. Starting in August, it will be offering an exclusive highly innovative experience with two original beauty machines. The first machine is the V Shape, designed to sculpt the body by firming and fighting cellulite imperfections and connective tissue alterations thanks to endodermal stimulation.

The machine can also be used on the face to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging.

For a more focused facial treatment, Skin Perfection performs a microdermabrasion procedure followed by the application of a serum chosen according to the customer’s needs. This complete treatment with toning and lifting action is particularly suited for skin prone to acne or impurities.

It is ideal for prepping the skin for sun exposure to ensure a more beautiful and long-lasting tan.

ONLY AT MANDARIN VSHAPE FACIAL SKIN CARE Duration: 50 min EUR 220 VSHAPE BODY TREATMENT Duration: 50 min EUR 180 Duration: 1h20 min EUR 240 VSHAPE EYE CONTOUR Duration: 25 min EUR 120 SKIN PERFECTION (FACIAL SKIN CARE) Duration: 1h20 min EUR 290 INFRARED PRESSURE THERAPY (BODY TREATMENT) Duration: 50 min EUR 150

Perfect from head to toe!

The Hair Salon at the Mandarin Oriental, Milan has reopened.

From Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm, hair stylist Giusy Cacciatore is available for cuts, blowouts and formal styling to get you ready for an utterly glamorous night.

On Sundays and outside opening hours, freelance hairdressers are available upon request. For any needs you may have, you can contact the spa concierge directly.

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BOUTIQUE E BARBERIA | VIA GESÙ, 1 20121 MILANO | PIAZZA DI SPAGNA, 27 00187 ROMA ACQUADIPARMA.COM

HAPPY SPORT COLLECTION

Milano: Boutique Chopard - Via della Spiga 14 tel. 02.76394950 - www.chopard.com

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FOCUS

Ready to Go?

A beauty ritual in six simple steps to be perfect every day.

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1. EVERYTHING STARTS AT THE BASE PREPARE YOUR SKIN WITH MOISTURIZING

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SOFT CRÈAM FROM LA MER, A SOFT TEXTURE THAT DEEPLY MOISTURIZES THANKS TO THE MIRACLE BROTH™ COMPONENT IN THE LOTION.

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2. RADIANT COMPLEXION A LIGHT LAYER OF SKIN CAVIAR POWDER FOUNDATION FROM LA PRAIRIE, THE FIRST POWDER FOUNDATION ENRICHED WITH CAVIAR EXTRACT AND SPF 15 UVA/ PA++ WITH A MATTE FINISH TO BRIGHTEN THE FACE. 3. EYES FOR ME, PLEASE! EYES STEAL THE SHOW

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LONG-LASTING LIQUID EYE SHADOW EYE TINT BY ARMANI BEAUTY: ITS APPLICATOR

ALSO LETS YOU USE THE PRODUCT AS AN EYELINER TO CREATE SMOKEY EYES TO DIE FOR! 4. TO EACH HER OWN LIPSTICK

VOLUMINOUS AND SMOOTH LIPS WITH LE PHYTO ROUGE BY SISLEY, THE LONG-LASTING LIPSTICK IS AVAILABLE IN 20 SHADES FOR ALL DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES.

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5. MATTE WHITE AND DEEP BLACK

THE TWO COLORS OF LE VERNIS FROM THE NOIR ET BLANC DE CHANEL COLLECTION ARE THE STARS FOR AN ELEGANT AND CONTEMPORARY MANICURE.

6. SPRAY AND GO THE SCENT OF A GARDEN IN LONDON DURING VARIOUS SEASONS IS CONTAINED IN THE FRAGRANCES OF THE MY BURBERRY COLLECTION, REFLECTING THE DIFFERENT CHARACTERISTICS OF EVERY WOMAN.

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DISCOVER MILAN

Where Art Nouveau Meets Cool The unique and magical spirit of Porta Venezia: small shops, refined boutiques and historical villas make this neighborhood one of the most fascinating in Milan.

LISA CORTI VIA LECCO, 2 BRIGHTLY COLORED FLORAL PATTERNS, LIGHT AND SENSUAL FABRICS: IN THE LISA CORTI BOUTIQUE, SITUATED IN A FORMER 17TH CENTURY CONVENT, CLOTHING AND HOME DECORATING ITEMS ARE UNIQUE PIECES INSPIRED BY THE ORIENT AND HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA.

LABORATORIO 16 VIA CASTALDI, 16 WHERE PASSION FOR GRAPHICS, ILLUSTRATIONS AND DESIGN ARE MIXED TOGETHER TO CREATE STORIES AND LIMITED EDITIONS. A LITTLE TEMPLE OF NOTEBOOKS, INVITATIONS AND CARDBOARD OBJECTS.

BROMPTON JUNCTION VIA MELZO, 36 THE FAMOUS FOLDING BIKE SHOWROOM IS ALSO A SPECIALIZED WORKSHOP AND STORE WITH ACCESSORIES FOR URBAN CYCLISTS.

TEIERA ECLETTICA BIVIO MILANO VIA LAMBRO, 12 VINTAGE IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE IN STYLE: HERE YOU CAN BUY AND SELL CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES, BUT ABOVE ALL, FIND ONEOF-A-KIND HIGH FASHION PIECES THAT ARE READY TO WEAR.

VIA MELZO, 30 HUGE CONTAINERS WITH PRECIOUS TEA LEAVES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD LINE THE WALLS. THE AIR IS FILLED WITH AROMAS AND SPICES THAT MIX AND MINGLE. DEDICATED TO ALL THOSE WHO LOVE THE AFTERNOON TEA RITUAL.

BAR BASSO VIA PLINIO, 39

VINCENT VINTAGE BIJOUX VIA SPALLANZANI, 11 JEWELRY AND BIJOUX FROM ANTIQUE SHOPS, VINTAGE MARKETS AND FOREIGN TRAVELS. EXOTIC AND SOPHISTICATED STYLES.

COCKTAIL BAR SINCE 1933. ORDERING THE NEGRONI SBAGLIATO IS A MUST. LEGEND HAS IT THAT THE BARTENDER ACCIDENTLY MIXED PROSECCO, INSTEAD OF GIN, WITH CAMPARI BITTERS AND RED VERMOUTH. IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIP.

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VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO, MILANO VERANDA

CULTURAL SPOTS JUST A FEW STEPS FROM THE INDRO MONTANELLI PUBLIC GARDENS, YOU CROSS CORSO VENEZIA AND ENTER INTO A LABYRINTH OF SMALL STREETS BORDERED BY VIA MOZART, VIA VIVAIO, VIA CAPPUCCINI AND VIA SERBELLONI. IT IS CALLED THE QUADRILATERO DEL SILENZIO (QUADRILATERAL OF SILENCE) AND ITS NAME PERFECTLY EXPRESSES THE PEACE THAT REIGNS IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD, EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY.

AMONG THE ART NOUVEAU BUILDINGS, VILLA INVERNIZZI (VIA CAPPUCCINI 9) IS FAMOUS FOR ITS PARTICULAR INHABITANTS: THE PINK FLAMINGOS THAT PARADE AROUND ITS SPLENDID GARDEN. YOU CAN SEE THEM FROM THE GATE, BUT ENTRANCE IS NOT PERMITTED. FURTHER DOWN AT NUMBER 14 VIA MOZART, VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO IS A REFINED EXAMPLE OF 1930S ARCHITECTURE, DESIGNED BY PIERO PORTALUPPI. SURROUNDED BY A QUIET GARDEN, THIS RESIDENCE – NOW OWNED BY FAI AND OPEN TO VISITORS – PRESERVES THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE BOURGEOIS AND REFINED MILAN OF THE LAST CENTURY. INSIDE ARE PRECIOUS WORKS OF ARTS AND PAINTINGS BY DE CHIRICO, MARTINI, SIRONI, TIEPOLO, MODIGLIANI AND FONTANA.

THE EXHIBITION “LA STANZA DI FILIPPO DE PISIS” IS DEDICATED TO THE WORKS OF THE FAMOUS ITALIAN ARTIST FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. MILAN, VILLA NECCHI, UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15.

VIA MOZART 14.

WWW.FONDOAMBIENTE.IT VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO - PHOTO: GIORGIO MAJNO, 2008 © ARCHIVIO FAI - FONDO AMBIENTE ITALIANO

ONLY AT THE MANDARIN Discover Milan from a different point of view: take part in a one-day Leica photography course.

You can choose from three itineraries and improve your photography skills with a three, five or eight hour tour for two with a professional Leica

JANNELLI&VOLPI VIA MELZO, 7 WALLPAPER IS EXPERIENCING A NEW GOLDEN AGE AND HERE THE OPTIONS ARE INFINITE: A PERFECT CONCEPT STORE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO DECORATE THEIR HOMES IN STYLE. CHOOSE AMONG FURNISHING FABRICS AND DESIGN OBJECTS.

photographer who will accompany you around the city on foot.

For info and reservations, please ask our concierge or email info@leicastore-milano.com

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Stylish Milan & Glamorous Lake Como

MANDARIN WORLD

Luxury, fashion, art, design. Milan is all this and more: and it gives its visitors the possibility to take a trip to one of the most famous lakes in the world. Obviously pampered by the Mandarin Oriental signature experience.

Less than an hour from Milan, the alluring city of Como offers a breathtaking view of its lake, characteristic old town and enchanting little corners. Its small size makes it the ideal destination for a romantic getaway or a simple relaxation escape on hot summer weekends. The Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como is located in the historic residence of Villa Roccabruna in Belvio (CO), where you can enjoy every comfort immersed in a pristine landscape.

A few steps from the water, you can take a dip in the pool, sip a cocktail at the CO.MO Bar & Bistrot or sit at one of the tables overlooking the lake for an exceptional dinner in the new L’ARIA restaurant, led by head chef Vincenzo Guarino.

FROM COMO, ENJOY A PRIVATE BOAT TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL AND TAKE IN A GORGEOUS VIEW OF THE SOUTHERN BRANCH OF THE LAKE AND THE CITY.

ONE TRIP, TWO DESTINATIONS • Accommodations in our spacious Junior Suites or above at the Mandarin Oriental, Milan and at the newly rebranded Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como • Complimentary private transfer between Milan and Lake Como in a Mercedes Class E At the Mandarin Oriental, Milan • A three-course dinner for two at the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot • A sumptuous American breakfast for two in the warm and vibrant surroundings of the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot At the Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como • A lavish lakefront buffet breakfast for two • A delectable lunch for two at the hotel’s Bar & Bistrot • Unwind at the resort’s state-ofthe-art spa and enjoy 10% off all treatments.

Rates from 1,030 EUR/night Valid from 15 April - 10 November 2019.

Two-night minimum stay in Milan & two-night stay at Lake Como

Living surrounded by greenery Discover the residences for sale The icons of the future Milan are found in Porta Nuova, from Bosco Verticale to Solaria tower.

Here the city’s urban planning and cultural transformation is tangible, showing how the area has given top priority to environmental sustainability, human wellness and territorial enhancement. Porta Nuova is renowned as one of the most innovative urban development models in Italy and in Europe.

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ON SHOW

Family Fun Eyes wide open and head back: that’s how children take in Milan. In spite of its grandeur and buildings that reach towards the sky, the city also offers many opportunities for fun and entertainment for kids.

Whether your children dream of growing up to be scientists or pilots who fly airplanes over great seas or discoverers who dive into the depths of the ocean to discover its secrets, they will love the Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia (Museum of Science and Technology) in Via San Vittore, 21. This museum is dedicated to the creative genius of Leonardo da Vinci and preserves some of his models and prototypes. It is one of the largest technical-scientific museums in Europe. It has many magnificent surprises in store for young visitors, including the famous Toti submarine.

With its Night at the Museum, you can also visit the museum at night when it is closed and all the lights go out. Equipped with torches and sleeping bags that guarantee an unforgettable experience.

If it’s the world of space that fascinates them, they will be enchanted by the Ulrico Hoepli Planetarium, located just inside the Public Gardens in Via Palestro. Under a starry sky, they will be able to dream about distant galaxies and unknown worlds.

Workshops and events are organized daily.

The schedule can be found online.

THE MUSEO DELLA SCIENZA E DELLA TECNOLOGIA HAS MANY SURPRISES IN STORE, LIKE THE FAMOUS TOTI SUBMARINE AND AN AREA DEDICATED TO ENGINES.

MANDARIN FOR KIDS The package Discover Milan with your family includes: 50% discount on a second room; complimentary entry for four people to a museum or exhibition of your choice; complimentary breakfast for children under the age of 14.

Available until 31 December 2019.

Two-night minimum stay.

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THE GARDENS OF THE VILLA REALE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY.

THE SECRET GARDEN HIDDEN FROM PRYING EYES, THE GARDENS OF THE VILLA REALE ARE A SMALL CORNER OF HEAVEN. ADULTS ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO ENTER AS ESCORTS. THERE IS A GUARD AT THE ENTRANCE TO ENFORCE THIS POLICY. THE LUSH GARDEN IS ACCESSIBLE VIA A SIDE GATE NEXT TO THE GALLERY OF MODERN ART. THIS OASIS INCLUDES A POND AND STREAMS WHERE DUCKS AND SWANS LIVE IN COMPLETE FREEDOM.

CASTELLO SFORZESCO IS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MONUMENTS IN MILAN.

Perhaps not everyone knows that Milan is also home the small Acquario Civico (Civic Aquarium), located on the edge of Parco Sempione. The building dates back to 1906 and the aquarium is one of the oldest in Europe. Inside, children can enjoy spotting all the different aquatic species contained there. The Lego Store in Piazza San Babila is a necessary stop. This must-see store has toys for all ages where you can have fun creating and customizing the minifigures and buildings with the most famous bricks in the world.

MUBA has been specially created for children. This center for development and the spread of cultural projects dedicated to children is located within the Rotonda della Besana. The interactive playful exhibition Nature is currently going on here. Children are able to play and discover nature with new eyes. They are stimulated to explore with curiosity and an attentive gaze upon the outside world. A trip to Milan isn’t complete without having visited the Sforzesco Castle. The city’s evocative fortification with its towers, dungeons and crenellations will inspire the imaginations of both adults and children. For your little ones, the Sforzinda is a series of impressive artistic and cultural paths designed to give your kids a taste of court life.

The Lego Store in Piazza San Babila is a must.

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MILAN CALENDAR

On Stage

The best events in Milan for the upcoming months.

DE CHIRICO 25/9/2019 - 19/1/2020 @ PALAZZO REALE

ALMOST FIFTY YEARS SINCE HIS SOLO EXHIBITION IN 1970, MILAN IS DEDICATING AN EXTRAORDINARY RETROSPECTIVE TO THE ARTIST, RECONSTRUCTING THE UNPARALLELED CAREER OF THE PICTOR OPTIMUS. OVER 100 OF HIS MASTERPIECES FROM THE MOST IMPORTANT MUSEUMS IN THE WORLD ARE ON DISPLAY IN A NEW EXHIBITION. A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY THAT SHEDS LIGHT ON GIORGIO DE CHIRICO’S FANTASY WORLD, FILLED WITH DREAMLIKE FIGURES, CLASSIC QUOTATIONS AND THE EVOCATIVE IMAGES THAT MADE HIM THE TRAILBLAZER OF METAPHYSICAL PAINTING.

GIORGIO DE CHIRICO. ENIGMA DI UNA GIORNATA (1914). OIL ON CANVAS.

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JOHN BRETT, FLORENCE FROM BELLOSGUARDO (1863), OIL ON CANVAS. ©TATE, LONDON

EXHIBITIONS

MUSIC / BALLET

PRERAFFAELLITI. AMORE E DESIDERIO

HAPPY DAYS 28/9 @ TEATRO ALLA LUNA AN ENJOYABLE MUSICAL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY INSPIRED BY THE FAMOUS TV SHOW SET IN THE 50S.

UNTIL 6/10 @ PALAZZO REALE THE EXHIBITION BRINGS TOGETHER A COLLECTION OF NEARLY 80 PAINTINGS FROM THE TATE GALLERY, INCLUDING THE FAMOUS OPHELIA BY MILLAIS.

LITTLE MIX 18/9 @ MEDIOLANUM FORUM ASSAGO THE TALENTED BRITISH GIRL GROUP COMES TO ITALY WITH ITS LATEST ALBUM “LM5”.

MICHEAL BUBLÉ 23-24/9 @ MEDIOLANUM FORUM ASSAGO AFTER A LONG PERIOD AWAY FROM THE STAGE, THE CANADIAN SINGER RETURNS TO ITALY WITH HIS GRATEST HITS.

LUCIO FONTANA, BATTAGLIA (1950).

CERAMICA POLICROMA 30 X 20 CM. COLLEZIONE PRIVATA, MILANOCOLLEZIONE PRIVATA, VARESE

LUCIO FONTANA. OMAGGIO A LEONARDO UNTIL 12/9 @ MUSEO DEL NOVECENTO THE EXHIBITION CELEBRATES LEONARDO DA VINCI THROUGH AN IDEAL DIALOGUE WITH LUCIO FONTANA, HIS CERAMIC SCULPTURES AND PAPER WORKS.

DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI. BEATA BEATRIX, CA. 1864-70.

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NANDA VIGO. LIGHT PROJECT UNTIL 29/9 @ PALAZZO REALE THE FIRST ANTHOLOGICAL RETROSPECTIVE DEDICATED TO ARCHITECT NANDA VIGO WHO INFLUENCED THE EUROPEAN ARTISTIC WORLD FOR OVER 50 YEARS WITH HER PROJECTS, SCULPTURES AND INSTALLATIONS.

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