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Welcome Welcome to to Milan! Milan! The Youth Moving guide to Milan is not the typical touristic guidebook; we bet that you already have one explaining you the history of the Duomo, of the Castello Sforzesco and maybe suggesting a “Milan in 3 days” itinerary... Don’t you? The Youth Moving guides and the community YouthMoving.com are designed for movers: people planning on spending months, maybe even years living in the city. In this guide you’ll find information about living Milan and some special offers we have reserved for you. Maybe you’ve just arrived and you feel lost in an unknown city, but don’t worry: you’ll soon have a place to stay and lots of friends with whom to share these new experiences with. In the next few pages you’ll find out about some of the most important issues for a mover in Milan. There are things like how to find accommodation, move around the city, spend your free time, where to find the best nightlife spots, go out for an aperitivo, study Italian, information on universities, events and so on. Also, you’ll find the most common expressions and habits of the locals, what they always talk about at the bars and their favorite places.
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You will find out that Milan is much more than the Duomo and La Scala and we hope that after your stay you will feel a little bit Milanese yourself! If you like the idea and you want to share your tips about your city with other movers, take part in the Youth Moving community or discover one of the many things you can do, sign up to YouthMoving.com! Live the world. Be a Mover! - The Youth Moving Team -
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About About the the City City People from other parts of Italy often think of Milan as a foggy city populated by businessmen and snobs. People from other parts of the world probably have heard of it because of its known fashion, design, opera, football and international fairs, but Milan is much more than this. In fact, the “New York Times” has recently indicated Milan as the first destination to go in 2015 arguing that it is the most vibrant city in Italy. Nobody who hasn’t lived here for a while can fully understand its charm. A BRIEF HISTORY Milan was founded around 590 BC by the Insubres, Celtic people, and was captured by the Romans in 222 BC. It was the capital of Roman Empire from 286 till 402 AD. Here in 313 AD, Constantine with the Edict of Milan, guaranteed freedom of religion for Christians. Milan became a prosperous center of trade during the High Middle Ages and played a major role in the Lombard League. Later, Milan became the capital of the Duchy of Milan, which was ruled by the Visconti, the Sforza, the Spanish and the Austrians. In 1796 it was conquered by Napoleon’s French troops, only to be given away again to the Austrian Empire during the Congress of Vienna of 1815. During World War II Milan was terribly affected by Allied bombings and after German occupation in 1943, it became the main center of the Italian resistance movement.
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In the post-war years Milan enjoyed a prolonged economic boom attracting large flows of immigrants from Southern Italy. During recent decades the city has become more and more international, turning into a sort of gateway to Italy for people from all around the world.
THE CITY Milan is a modern and lively metropolis. It may not have the same magnificence as some of the most historical cities in Italy or the rest of the world, but it still has a lot to offer. People here say that beauty in Milan is hidden and it requires some effort to find it. In the following pages you will find some useful tips about the best zones and places, but the best way to explore the city is probably on your own or maybe with the help of some locals.
THE LIFE Milan is a thriving cosmopolitan city, where you get the feel of a bustling, busy, fashionable business capital. This is the place in Italy where the latest trends and innovations are produced, where the heart of Italy’s business is, and where the future is more important than the past. The relentless lifestyle here is unique in Italy, combining hard work and good fun, which allows for even the busiest businessman to enjoy the endless possibilities Milan has to offer in the areas of culture, shopping, football, opera, and nightlife.
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City City Zones Zones 1.ARCO DELLA PACE: In the middle of a quiet residential area facing Parco Sempione on the opposite side of the Castle, there is a beautiful Arc built by Napoleon in the 19th century. In front of it you will find a pedestrian zone full of trendy bars, famous for their aperitivo. The best season to enjoy the Arco della Pace is probably in the spring, when the area is most vibrant and you can enjoy a drink or a meal sitting outdoors.
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2.BRERA: It’s one of the most elegant and picturesque districts of the city; its narrow streets are home to plenty of bars, restaurants and shops. Everything here is quite chic and high-class, but the district conserves some of the bohemian charm coming from having been the artists’ neighborhood of the city. Here, you can also find the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Teatro Strehler and lots of fortune-tellers ready to read your palm.
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3.CENTRO: The city center is an area dedicated mainly to shopping: the famous Quadrilatero della moda, starting from via Montenapoleone, is home to the most chic boutiques in the city. The whole area is full of shops, from the little craft workshops to the international megastores. You will find pretty much anything you may need and more, with a huge range of quality and price. Also, if you want to be a tourist for a day, this is the place to go to: the Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco, the Teatro alla Scala, the Galleria, the Museo del Novecento, the Palazzo Reale and most of the famous ancient buildings in Milan are located in this area.
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4.CHINATOWN:
Just dropped your new smartphone and watched it smash into hundreds of pieces? Pick them up and bring them to one of the many electronic shops around via Paolo Sarpi. Then, while you are here, you can take a look around at all the different shops and check out their wide selection of goods of any kind at very affordable prices. And of course, you can enjoy a cheap meal in an authentic Chinese restaurant where Italian is (sometimes) still considered a strange, foreign language.
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5.CITTÀ STUDI: The area surrounding the Politecnico and the scientific faculties of Università degli Studi di Milano is known as Città Studi. Even if it is quite far from the city center, it is served very well by public transport and has a metro station in piazza Piola. Many movers choose to live here because it is near to their university, rent is cheaper than in the city center and there is a youthful atmosphere due to all the students and parties.
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6.COLONNE DI SAN LORENZO: One of the most famous spots of Mi-
lan’s movida. The square between these roman columns and the Basilica di San Lorenzo is the meeting point for a young crowd that populates the many bars around the area from happy hour until late at night. When the temperature allows it, people will often enjoy a take-away drink, an improvised concert, a cheer for Becksman (you will get to know this Milan urban legend) and a chat with some fellow strangers.
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7.CORSO COMO: This area, just alongside Garibaldi Station, is the heart of Milan’s most fashionable nightlife. From happy hour until late at night, plenty of bars, restaurants and clubs are ready to entertain the trendy crowd stepping onto this pedestrian area. Lots of new buildings, skyscrapers and shops have been built in this area during recent years for EXPO2015. Piazza Gae Aulenti (inaugurated in 2012) is an awesome example; you should definitely check it out!
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8.MOSCOVA: Home to many offices and important companies, the area is also a lively nightlife spot. On via Solferino and corso Garibaldi you can find many restaurants and bars with luxurious happy hours. The prices are generally quite high, but near Largo La Foppa there’s a bar ran by a bunch of Chinese guys which sells cheap drinks and beer. You will notice them because of the crowd outside. If you are more interested in culture than in nightlife, you can go to the Cinema Anteo, which offers a different experience from any other cinema.
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9.NAVIGLI: Originally a working-class residential district, the area sur-
rounding the artificial canals of Milan still conserves part of the atmosphere from the last century. The craft workshops have been replaced by lots of bars and restaurants and the residential quietness by a lively and sometimes noisy nightlife, making it one of the most popular spots in town for a night out. However, you can also still find an authentic friendly atmosphere and picturesque scenery. Many students choose to live here because the rent is not as high as in many other more central districts.
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ROMANA: It is south-east from the city center and not far from Università degli Studi and Università Bocconi. It is probably not the most famous nightlife zone of the city but it is still quite central and well connected. There are many good bars and clubs in this zone often crowded by both locals and movers. The “Roman Gate” which gives the name to the entire zone was completed by 1596, on the occasion of Queen Margaret of Spain visiting Milan.
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11.PORTA VENEZIA: This square,
with its historical gate in the middle, today is one of the busiest crossroads in Milan’s everyday life. On one side of it there’s the Indro Montanelli Gardens with the Museo di Storia Naturale and the Planetarium. On the other side, there is corso Buenos Aires, a long, busy shopping street. Its surroundings also host a great number of trendy, underground or gay pubs and clubs. There is a wide range of multicultural and ethnic restaurants in the area.
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12.TORTONA: For a few years now, this area has been considered the district of design and creativity thanks to many events and exhibitions that take place here throughout the year. Most of all, during the Salone del Mobile (usually in April), this area is a must see for designers, artists and for anyone who wants to live by the saying “I was there” and wants to attend every radical-chic event at any cost. If you just want to relax and enjoy the bars and pubs, our suggestion is to come here a different time of the year. On March 2015, the Museo delle Culture (MUDEC) was inaugurated.
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Transport Transport Milan is a big city and moving by car especially during rush hour, can be a really stressful experience. Luckily, there are other ways to move around, most of them provided by the Milan Transport Company (ATM). SUBWAY The Milan Metro can’t be
compared to those of the biggest European cities like London, Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Nonetheless it is the most efficient one in Italy. It is made up of four lines (MM1 red, MM2 green, MM3 yellow and the brand new MM5 purple), plus a rail link made up of 5 suburban lines covering more than 80 km. Two metro lines are under construction and should be completed in the next few years. The Milan Metro is opened every day from 6 am till 00:30 am.
SURFACE TRANSPORT In addition to the metro Milan has a good bus & tram network system serving both the urban and suburban areas. The metro is the fastest and usually the best option, but surface transport is comfortable and efficient especially for short distances. Many people prefer it because it allows them to enjoymany of the city sights.
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TICKETS AND FARES Tickets can be purchased at ATM Points, ticket machines and authorized bars and newsstands. You must validate your ticket at the machines on board. Be careful, you can’t purchase tickets on board, so you need to get one before you enter. • simple ticket: 1,50 € (valid for 90 minutes from validation - a single access to the metro) • carnet: 13,80 € (valid for 10 simple tickets) • day pass: 4,50 € (unlimited journeys for 24 hours from validation) • 2days card: 8,25 € (unlimited journeys for 48 hours from validation) • weekly 2x6 pass: 10 € (2 simple tickets for day of the week from Monday to Sunday, for a maximum of 6 days) • evening ticket: 3,00 € (unlimited journeys from 8 pm until the end of service on the day of ticket validation). There are many other different tickets you can find out about on the ATM website (www.atm.it).
TRAVEL CARDS Travel Cards allow you to travel whenever and as often as you want on the public transport system. Travel Cards are electronic cards which cost 10 € and are valid for 4 years. You can purchase the electronic card at any ATM Point, online, or at any outlet located on the underground. You will need to bring a passport photograph, a valid ID and your Italian social security number (Codice Fiscale). Once you have your electronic card you can charge it at the ticket machines located in every underground station, at authorized outlets, at ATM Points, and at some cashpoints. You can choose different validity periods: • weekly: 11,30 € (from Monday to Sunday, valid for one week) • monthly: 35 € (one month from the 1st to the last day of the month for which the travel card was purchased) • annual: 330 € (valid for 12 consecutive months). Discounts for under 26 If
you’re under 26 you can ask for a special electronic card which will grant you discounts on the monthly and annual Travel Cards: • monthly: 22 € • annual: 200 €
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TICKET BY SMS You can buy your ticket via sms. You need to send sms with the text “ATM” from your mobile to the number 48444. If you take bus/tram you need to show your confirmation in case of control. If you are buying it for a metro ride you can print it with your PNR at automatic machine in all metro stations. NIGHT TRANSPORT Since 2011 Milan has been served by a night bus network which is active on the weekends (Friday and Saturday) from 0:30 am to 6 am. Fifteen bus lines allow passengers to move around the city when the regular daily transport is closed. Three lines replace the metro serving all the stations. The other lines follow the route of their daily counterparts. These are N6, N15, N24, N27, N42, N50, N54, N57, N72 and N94. In addition, N90 and N91 travel at night every day of the week including weekends. You can use night transport with only one ticket which you can buy from parking meters during the weekend. Travel Cards are also allowed. TAXI Taxis are the most comfortable
and expensive way to move around Milan. Base fares can vary depending on the hour and the day of the week.
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Weekdays from 6 am till 9 pm it’s 3,20 €,Saturday, Sunday and holidays 5,20 €, while at night (from 9 pm till 6 am) it’s 6,20 €. The basic rates are 1,03 € per km and 26,86 € per hour. If getting a taxi is the only option you have we suggest you try to find someone to share it with.
BIKE SHARING Since 2008 Milan has had a public bicycle transport system designed for short distances- called BikeMi. You can pick up a bike at one of more than 100 stations around the city and leave it at any other station. The service is fully automatized and works 24/7. To use BikeMi you need a subscription which can be purchased online at www.bikemi.com, at any ATM point, or for only daily and weekly subscriptions you can call (toll-free number 800 80 81 81) and use your credit card or wap (wap.bikemi.it).
The fares for the subscriptions are: • Annual: 36 € (25 € if you already have an ATM Travel Card) • Weekly: 6 € • Daily: 2,50 € With your subscription you can use a bike anytime you want for free, for up to 30 minutes for each ride. After the first 30 minutes, a fare of 0,50 € for every 30 minutes is applied, for a maximum limit of 2 hours. After that it will cost you 2 € per hour. Note that exceeding the 2 hour maximum limit 3 times blocks the subscription.
yellow zones are reserved for residents, while blue lines denote “pay and display”: pay for a ticket from the dispensing machine and display it clearly in the front windscreen.
AIRPORTS Milan is served by three airports: Linate, Malpensa and Orio al Serio. Linate is the closest to the city center and you can reach it by bus (73 or X73) with a simple ATM ticket. Malpensa is the second biggest airport in Italy and it’s located in Varese province. You can reach it by coach from Central Station (10€) or by train from Cadorna Station (Malpensa express one way: 12€) Orio al Serio is located in Bergamo province and it’s famous for its great offer of low-cost flights. You can get there by coach from Central Station (5€) CAR/SCOOTER SHARING In Milan
DRIVING AROUND If you want to
use a car, keep in mind that in the center there is a congestion charge named “area C”. The fee is of 5 € and it’s applied to every vehicle entering the city center on weekdays from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm. The access is free only for hybrid or electric vehicles and scooters. When you have to park your car, remember that white lines mean “free parking”;
there are different companies that offer the car sharing service. You can rent a car with a smartphone app and pay it per minute just for the duration of your trip. It is half way between a car rental and a taxi ride and it’s widely used in Milan, in fact you can even enter in the “Area C” and park on yellow and blue zones without additional costs. From 2015 you can also rent temporary scooter from Enjoy with same process of renting a car.
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All-involving music in an elegant atmosphere with traditional cuisine...in a few words CHATULLE
email address: info@chatulle.it phone: +39 0234534024 - +39 02342008 street address: Via Piero della Francesca 68 Milano (Italy) web site url: www.chatulle.com
Things Things to to do do in in Milan Milan FASHION WEEK Fashion week in Milan comes around twice a year: in September-October (autumn/winter collection), and in February-March (spring/summer collection). During these weeks lots of famous designers, stylists, fashion bloggers and top models literally invade the city in order to attend fashion shows, fairs and events. If you’re a fashion student or you work in the fashion industry then you don’t want to miss out because it’s the chance to experience one of the most important fashion events worldwide. Maybe you’re a shopping addict and you can fill your wardrobe with all the latest fashion trends by doing some shopping at the fashion capital of Europe, or then again, maybe you’re just a Mover and all you want to do is go crazy and party hard with beautiful models in the coolest clubs in town.
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SALONE DEL MOBILE Every April
in Milan there is a famous one-week international fair where interior designers from all around the world come here and you can enjoy art and design exhibitions all around the city. It is a unique chance to see some of the world’s finest international design creations. Although a lot of people couldn’t care less about it they still come to Milan because of all the parties taking place throughout the week for the so-called “Fuorisalone”. During this week you will find hundreds of events, open bars, chic happy hours, exclusive DJs and clubs.
FAI DAYS FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) is a nonprofit organization that aims to promote a culture of respect for Italy’s art, nature, history and traditions. In order to protect the roots and identity of the Italian people, the FAI has restored many monuments and cultural heritage sites. It also organises some very interesting events where they open castles, villas, libraries and other historical sites which are usually closed to the public in order to raise awareness. They also sponsor days where there are free entrances to museums and galleries. Check out their website for more information. www.fondoambiente.it
SANT’AMBROEUS
Sant’Ambrogio is the patron Saint of Milan and celebrations devoted to him take place on the 7th of December, the day before the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This two-day holiday gives every Milanese the chance to enjoy a little break just before Christmas with all businesses, most shops and restaurants closing for the holiday. These are often the first snowy days of the year and what most people consider to be the beginning of the winter holidays: ski resorts open for the season and those who can afford it usually take the opportunity to get away from the city for a few days and enjoy a bit of quiet and some long awaited skiing. If you can’t or don’t want to take advantage of the extended holiday you can always stay in town and live one of the most important and traditional Milanese experiences: the “Fiera degli oh Bej! Oh Bej!” (which in Milanese dialect means “Oh such a beautiful thing!”) starts on December 7th and continues until the following Sunday. This fair is said to have been established in 1510 and is held on the grounds of the Castello Sforzesco. Here you can find hundreds of colourful booths selling traditional souvenirs, handcrafted Christmas decorations, nativity scenes, bric-a-brac, antiques,
toys, sweets and glasses of vin brulé: a typical hot wine that contains fruit.
OPERA ALLA SCALA The Teatro Alla Scala, known for short as La Scala,it is one of the most famous theatres in the whole world and because of its prestige and perfect acoustics it is often referred to as the Opera Temple. Its season traditionally opens on the 7th of December, the feast of Milan’s patron. It offers opera, ballet and classical music. Although its premieres and social events are only for the luckiest and wealthiest people, there are still many events opened tothe public throughout the season. It is also possible to buy an “under30 pass”, which grants discounts, guided tours, and more.
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DERBY DELLA MADONNINA The two football teams from Milan are AC Milan and FC Internazionale – for short called Milan and Inter – which face each other at the San Siro Stadium at least twice a year. For days, or even weeks before kick-off you can hear the locals talking about the derby anywhere and at any time: in the morning while having breakfast at the bar, at work, at lunch, on the bus, at night while at the pub, and even after the match is over there will also be days, or even weeks of tactical analysis and mocking of the losing team. The derby is indeed one of the most important sporting events for the people of Milan and, if you have the chance, don’t miss out on the opportunity to watch it live at the stadium and experience the passion
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coming from eighty thousand fans supporting their teams with songs, chants and huge choreographed display shows covering whole sectors of the stadium. You might want to know that the seats at the San Siro Stadium are divided into four different colours: green or blue behind the goals and red or orange along the sides of the field. The second green ring (Curva Nord) is home to the Inter ultras, while opposite stands the second blue ring (Curva Sud) is where the Milan fans sit: you really wouldn’t want to go into one of these sectors wearing a scarf of the opposite team! The rest of the stadium is usually mixed, with the majority of supporters from the team that is playing the home match.
SPIN AROUND THE BULL’S BALLS
You may have been taken aback by this title but if you’ve ever walked into Galleria Vittorio Emanuele you’ve probably seen people spinning around with one foot on the ground. You may have also asked yourself what they may be doing..well they were spinning around in circles while standing on a marble picture of a bull, more precisely they were standing on the bull’s balls. This strange yet traditional act is known to bring good luck to those who spin around three times on their right heel. In fact, so many people have done this throughout time that the bull’s balls have actually just become a hole that got carved onto the marble’s surface.
LATE NIGHTS “DAL LURIDO” If you know what the word “lurido” means, you will probably change your idea about eating in these places as it means dirty.. Actually it’s just a nickname given by Milanese youngsters to refer to food carts which sell sandwiches, hamburgers and salamelle (Milanese for sausages). They work during the night and the majority are crowded by people on their way back home from the club who are seeking to reduce their drunkenness or simply have the munchies. Buon appetito!
YOUTH MOVING EVENTS Youth
Moving hosts some of the most exclusive and exciting events in the city. Ranging from the typical aperitivo, tothemed parties and the hottest nights at the best clubs in Milanalways giving you special discounts and offers, the movers team has an event where you can join other international peers for a great night out every week. We guarantee to make you live in the city as a real Milanese and at the same time we’ll give you the opportunity to know other movers like you. Are you in? If you want to be updated on all the events, join www.YouthMoving.com!
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Aiesec Aiesec BECOME A GLOBAL CITIZEN: Change the world by changing yourself! AIESEC Milano gives you the opportunity to volunteer abroad to challenge yourself and to do something outside your comfort zone. Experience living and working abroad with cross-cultural teams and families.The experiences range from 6 weeks to 18 months. While they are generally non-paid opportunities, you often receive stipends and basic support services like food and accommodations.
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WHY? • Provide education • Improve literacy • Eradicate poverty • Guarantee sustainable living • Improve health & sanitation • Defend human rights WHEN? Starting from the beginning of October WHERE? Choose among hundreds of projects in more than 100 countries!
JUMP-START YOUR CAREER: Intern abroad and become a GLOBAL TALENT.If you are a graduated student or you are about to graduate, AIESEC Milano offers you an opportunity to become ready for the real world. We have from3 to 6 months internships available in a wide variety of sectors and roles around the world.Discover thousands of opportunities ranging from startups to multinationals. Now is your time to build your confidence, gain experience and build your leadership capabilities! They are generally paid opportunities, and you often receivebasic support services!
WHICH OPPORTUNITIES? • Marketing and sales • Business administration • Information technology • Language education • Engineering WHEN? Plenty of opportunities are already available! WHERE? We have a wide range of projects available all over the world: it’s up to you to chose the one you prefer!
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Pratical Pratical Info Info This has to be the most boring part of the guide. But sooner or later you will probably have to deal with Italian bureaus. This chapter is meant to be a vademecum to orientate yourself in the intricate and seemingly never-ending world of Italian bureaucracy. PERMESSO DI SOGGIORNO All
non-EU citizens must have a Visa for a stay of longer than three months (90 days). Then up to 8 days from your arrival, you must apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) that entitles you to temporarily live in Italy and is necessary for almost any other document you may need. The first thing you need to do is head to a post office and pick up a “kit” that consists of two forms. Once you have filled them out, you will need to go to one of the Post Offices with a “Sportello Amico”. Along with it, you’ll need to have: • Your passport (with Visa if required) + a copy of all your passport pages • A € 16,00 revenue stamp (you can buy it at tobacco shops) • Documents supporting your request for the type of residence permit you are applying for (i.e. copy of your certificate of enrollment from school/university, of your employment contract, etc.) You’ll be asked to pay € 107,50 for
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the application and € 30,00 for the postage.Then you’ll be given a receipt which you’ll need to keep as a proof of your application. When your application is mailed and processed, you will receive a letter indicating when your appointment is to appear at the Questura (Police station). There, you must submit: • 4 passport-size photos • The letter you received • Your passport + 2 copies of your photo page + 2 copies of your Visa page • Two copies of the documents supporting your request for the type of residence permit you are applying for • The original receipt from the Post office + 2 copies At this point you will be fingerprinted and eventually you’ll receive a mail telling you when to return to pickup your Permesso di soggiorno. If you are already in Italy and your residence permit is close to its expiry date, you must apply for renewal at least: • 90 days before expiry date if your residence permit is valid for 2 years;
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60 days before expiry date if your residence permit is valid for 1 year; • 30 days before expiry date in all other cases. Keep in mind that the validity of your residence permit is the same as that indicated on your visa If you are an EU citizen or planning to come to Italy for a period not exceeding 3 months you are not required to apply for a residence permit.
CODICE FISCALE The Italian fiscal
code, officially known in Italy as Codice Fiscale, is much like the social security number in other countries and identifies a citizen in all dealings with the Italian Public Authorities and Administration. You are going to need the Codice Fiscale if you want to get a job, open a bank account, have an Italian phone number, subscribe to a public transport card and basically, for everything that involves signing a contract. The Codice Fiscale is free and has to be requested at the Agenzia delle Entrate. There are six offices in Milan: Via della Moscova 2 (tel. 02 63679.1) Via Ugo Bassi 4 (tel. 02 69716.1) Via Bistolfi 5 (tel. 02 21049.1) Via Abetone 10 (tel. 02 54001.1) Via dei Missaglia 97 (tel. 02 89307.1) Piazza Stuparich 2 (tel. 02 33025.1).
Opening hours for the offices are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00-13:00; Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-15:30. However, you should probably call before going there as these hours can sometimes vary. Along with the request, citizens of EU countries must show a valid identification document. NonEU citizens will need to bring a valid passport (with Visa if required). A passport is enough if you are from one of the following countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China (only Hong Kong and Macao), Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, USA, Vatican, Venezuela. For citizens from non-EU countries it can be a bit more complicated, because there is a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) required apart from a passport or a student Visa.
HEALTH SERVICE Subscription to
the SSN (Italian National Health Service) entitles you to: • the choice of a general doctor who can visit you free of charge and who will refer you to specialists;
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free of charge admission to a public or certified private hospital; • free of charge doctor on duty-continuous assistance service (Guardia Medica) If you already have European Health Insurance Card you can access to SSN services without need to subscribe. You can just choose a general doctor at the ASL (Local Health Office) of your city area. Non-EU citizens, in order to register with the SSN must go to any post office, fill in a “bollettino postale” for the subscription to the SSN, and pay € 149,77 (students), € 219,49 (au pair), or based on your salary. Then you’ll need to submit to the ASL office: • your residence permit or the receipt your codice fiscale • a copy of your passport • a document certifying your residence in Italy (i.e. your rental contract) • the receipt of the payment for the SSN subscription The insurance is valid one calendar year (January 1st - December 31st). Otherwise you can buy a private health insurance.
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HOLIDAYS
January 1st New Year’s Day January 6th Epiphany March 31st Easter April 1st Easter Monday April 25th Liberation Day May 1st Labour Day June 2nd National Day August 15th The Assumption November 1st All Saints’ Day December7th St. Ambrose’s Day (Patron Saint of Milan) December 8th Immaculate Conception December 25th Christmas Day December 26th Saint Stephen’s Day
USEFUL NUMBERS
EMERGENCY: Ambulance: 118 Police: 113 Carabinieri: 112 Firemen: 115 Guardia di Finanza: 117 Road Assistance (ACI): 116 Pharmacy Helpline: 800.80.11.85 COMUNE DI MILANO: 02.02.02 TRANSPORT: ATM: 800.80.81.81 RadioBus: 02.48.03.48.03 Trenitalia: 89.20.21 Linate and Malpensa airport: 02.232323 Bergamo - Orio al Serio airport: 035.326323 TAXI: RadioTaxi: 02.69.69 Taxiblu: 02.40.40 AutoradioTaxi: 02.85.85
Universities Universities LA STATALE
IL POLI
Università degli Studi di Milano Via Festa del Perdono 7 20122 Milano www.unimi.it
Politecnico di Milano Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32 20133 Milano www.polimi.it
La Bocconi
Lo IULM
Università Bocconi Via Sarfatti 25 20136 Milano www.unibocconi.it
Libera Università di Lingue e Comunicazione Via Carlo Bo 1 20143 Milano www.iulm.it
La Bicocca
Il San Raffaele
Università di Milano - Bicocca Piazza della Scienza 1 20126 Milano www.unimib.it
Università Vita Salute - San Raffaele Via Olgettina 58 20132 Milano www.unisr.it
La LIUC Università di Lingue e Comunicazione Via Matteotti 22 21053 Castellanza (VA) www.liuc.it
La Cattolica Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Largo Gemelli 1 20123 Milano www.unicattolica.it
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Academies Academies La Bauer
Lo IED
Cfp Bauer Via Soderini 24 20146 Milano www.cfpbauer.it
Istituto Europeo di Design via Sciesa 4 20135 Milano www.ied.it
La Marangoni
Brera
Istituto Marangoni via Verri 4 20121 Milano www.istitutomarangoni.com
Accademia delle Belle Arti di Brera Via Brera 28 20121 - Milano www.accademiadibrera.milano.it
La Naba Nuova Accademia delle Belle Arti Via Darwin 20 20143 Milano www.naba.it
Il Conservatorio Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi Via Conservatorio 12 20122 Milano www.consmilano.it
LA SCALA Accademia del Teatro alla Scala Via Santa Marta 18 20123 Milano www.accademialascala.it
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Eating a Panzerotto at “Luini”: e can’t explain it. If you haven’t tried it, just do it! And stop sayin Erasmus Erasmus in at Italians only eat pasta and pizza ;) in
Milan Milan is... is...
You know you’ve done your Erasmus in Milan if... If you have spent part of your life in Milan as international student, you surely have had a great time in this Italian city and you probably have done many (or all) of these things: 1) Had an Aperitivo at Navigli: The Aperitivo is a must for every Milanese and it soon becomes a need also for international students. You get one drink and eat as much as you can. Surely you have replaced many of your dinners with an Aperitivo at Navigli, haven’t you? 2) Friday nights at Alcatraz: A favourite for international students for many years. How come? You probably don’t remember it! 3) Discover that the Milanese sky has 50 shades of grey: It rains a lot. You have to get used to it if you want to survive in Milan. And the title doesn’t have a double meaning, the sky is actually varying colours of grey for many days! 4) Saying “Boh!?” every time you don’t know something: “Boh!?” is one of the most commonly used words in Milan and foreigners who listen it for the first time really fall in love with it… Are you one of them?
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5) Eating a Panzerotto at “Luini”: We can’t explain it. If you haven’t tried it, just do it! And stop saying that Italians only eat pasta and pizza ;) 6) Filling your room with useless gadgets: Hippie glasses, Hawaiian Lei, bunny ears, Fluo sticks, strange hats, bracelets, whistles and so on… For every Erasmus party you collect one gadget. What’s the weirdest one you have? 7) Trying to speak with your hands: The first days (or weeks?) only try the most famous Italian gesture, shaking your closed hand with your fingers pinched up and down, to say everything. When you realize that gesture language is more difficult and complex than the spoken one, you start learning Italian. 8) Having your hands and wrists full of club stamps: Every night a party. Every party a stamp. And it seems impossible to delete them, so you are condemned every day to hearing “Take a shower!” and many other nice phrases from your (jealous) friends. 9) Taking thousands of pictures: #Milan #Erasmus #Bellavita #Italy #ErasmusMilan #Duomo #Aperitivo #friends #OnceErasmusAlwaysErasmus #Happy #Party … Ok, we got it!
10) Walking around via Montenapoleone and the “Quadrilatero della moda”… Staring at the shop windows without buying anything! 11) Celebrating New Year’s Eve before everyone: Many Erasmus students from all over Italy come to Milan to celebrate the “Crazy Countdown” by ESN and wish happy new year to each other… In mid-december! 12) Taking an illegal taxi: You probably didn’t meet Pitbull but you still saved some money. 13) Having ice cream at “Cioccolati Italiani”: Gelato… Another thing that Italians do better! 14) Taking part in a trendy event: Fashion week, design week, Opera at La Scala, VFNO and so on... 15) Spending just TOO MUCH on rent… And understand why many Milanese students still live with their family. Mamma mia! 16) Drinking beers at Colonne di San Lorenzo: Wether it be sitting on the ground or spending the night standing up you surely spent some of your best Milanese nights in this awesome square. 17) Having parties and “botellon” at student residences: Some of your best nights (and many of your worst hangovers) started in a student residence. If these walls could talk.
18) Studying at Parco Sempione for the summer session: Or that was the intention at the beginning at least… Then you spent your afternoon lying down on the grass sunbathing or playing soccer. If you wanted to study… Why did you bring the ball? 19) Singing and dancing on a night bus: Party. Never. Ends! 20) Crying at a good-bye party: The best and the saddest parties at the same time. 21) Signing Italian flags: The typical gift when an international student goes back home is an Italian flag signed by all his/her new best friends. Now, look at it and remember: ONCE ERASMUS, ALWAYS ERASMUS! How many of these things have you done?
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Accommodation Accommodation One of the most important things if you want to have a great experience abroad is good accommodation: remember that you are spending months here, it’s not just a holiday. So be patient and choose as carefully as you can. There are different kinds of accommodation in the city and your choice should reflect your tastes and needs. In Milan rent is quite expensive and the words “cheap” and “nice place in the center” are hardly found in the same sentence. But don’t worry, after all you’re in Italy and miracles do happen. There are many ways to look for the home that best suits your needs. If you’re lucky enough you already have some friends in Milan who can help you out before and after your arrival. Or, if you’ve come to study or work, your university or company may have a place to offer you. Otherwise, the best solution is probably to stay in a hotel buying yourself some time to look around and see different apartments, without having to take the first one you see just because you need a place to sleep for the night! For example, you might want to check that the place where you are going to live is well connected to the rest of the city (metro, surface transport, night bus, etc.), that the price is
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fair, you should also compare to other offers (be sure to ask if the utilities are included in the rent), that your room is big enough and if it includes amenities (for example air conditioning, washing machine, dishwasher and so on), that the flat is fully furnished and in good condition. Remember that if you choose to live in a shared flat, which is usually the cheapest solution, the right flat mates are equally as important (if not more!) as the location, the price, the size and the condition of the apartment. Finding the right accommodation may take you some time and effort, but it’s definitely worth it! Check out accommodation offers in Milan on www.youthmoving.com/milan/accommodation-offers Good luck with your search!
OSTELLO BELLO Via Medici, 4 02 3658 2720
www.ostellobello.com
Located just 500 meters from the Cathedral square, this structure offers hotel services with competitive prices. Free breakfast, musical instruments, brunch and “aperitivo” are some of the services available for guests. Terraces with hammocks and BBQ are a plus. Double private rooms and 4/6/8 shared dormitories are all ensuite; possibility to book “female only dorm” for female solo-travellers.
Gogol’Ostello & Caftè Letterario
HI HOSTEL MILAN PIERO ROTTA
www.gogolostello.com
www.hostelmilan.org
Via privata Chieti, 1 02 36755522
Gogol’Ostello & CafTè letterario is a space where travelers can meet people with varying interests and ideas. You can find a beautiful cafeteria, a small garden, an art exhibition area and 7 rooms which vary from 6, 4 and 2 beds. Its cultural program represents their main strength because they promote new artists, designers, writers and more!
Via Salmoiraghi, 1 02 39267095
The Hostel is near FieraMilano City, San Siro Stadium and a few metro stops from Rho-Fiera and Piazza Duomo. Private en-suite rooms with 2/3/4 beds and dormitory with 6 beds and shared bathrooms on the floor. Standard of quality and low prices are guaranteed by Hostelling International. Erasmus discount.
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Aperitivo Aperitivo WHAT’S AN APERITIVO? In Italy
the aperitivo consists of some snacks - usually chips, peanuts or small squares of pizza - which are usually served for free together with your pre-dinner drink. But Milan’s aperitivo is famous for being much more than this: with the price of your drink
Bobino Club Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 116 02 36559070 www.bobino.it Peugeot is Bobino Club is a modern and polyfunctional space of 6.000 smq. It’s opened from Thursday toSunday from 7 pm. The aperitivo offers a huge buffet with hot and cold dishes, cooked by a well-known Italian chef and his staff. It often hosts international happy hours with special offers and food. During the summer season, its awesome garden opens its door to give you a unique experience!
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you have access to an all-you-can-eat buffet where you can fill your plate with appetizers, pasta, pizza, rice, sandwiches, fruit and much more. The aperitivo - which usually lasts from 6pm to 10pm - can often replace your dinner and be the perfect beginning for your night out.
Spritz
La Hora Feliz
Shine
Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 9 02 83390192 www.spritz-navigli.it
Via San Vito 5 Via P. Capponi 1 02 837 6587 02 39400903 www.fb.com/lahorafelizmilano
Located in Ripa di Porta Ticinese (Navigli zone), this bar was born in 2008 and it has soon become famous for its happy hour. It has one of the largest buffets in Milan and a huge selection of cocktails in a chic setting, with their speciality being their many diverse versions of the famous “Spritz”. Have you tried some?
One of the best bars for aperitivo close to the Colonne di San Lorenzo. It’s often very crowded but the food never ends and you can eat lots of specialties starting with savory dishes and ending with desserts. Typical of this bar are also the XL cocktails... If you are a big group, reservation are highly recommended!
Located In Wagner Square this exclusive lounge bar offers breakfast, lunch and happy Hour. The location is elegant with a large outdoor area. Every day an amazing buffet is served from 5 p.m. with a large selection of cocktail.
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Typical Typical food food Try dishes of the place you are visiting or living in is something very important to understand the culture of a city; Italian cuisine is not only Pasta and Pizza, every region (there are twenty..) has typical dishes, appetizers, desserts and so on.. There is also a (false) conviction that the best food in Italy is in the South of the country, but today we are going to break this stereotype and discover together the best “Milanese” dishes (and of course where to find these fantastic meals..) Most of next dishes we are going to recommend you can be find in several Milanese “Trattoria” or “Osteria”, old-school cheap restaurants usually family owned (runned from third sometimes fourth generation). In this way the culinary tradition stay untouched and eat in these places is exactly like 100 years ago. RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE: Every person from Milan literally love this main dish! Made with lard (instead of butter) beef stock and beef bone marrow plus saffron (this is TOP!) this speciality of Milan it is a typically autumn/winter meal. We have a manuscript that reveals this is a typical milanese dish since 1574, of course is not indicated for vegans or
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vegetarians, but you can always ask for “Risotto “Risotto alla Milanese” without beef. One of the best place to eat it is: Trattoria Masuelli S.Marco, Viale Umbria, 80, Milano.
CASSOEULA: This savoy cabbage based dish it is great to eat in winter time when outside is cold and you want to enjoy typical food from Milan. It is include pork rind, pig’s trotters , spare rib and pig’s head. The taste is unique, and we suggest to go here: Al Matarel, Via Laura Solera Mantegazza, 2, Milano. POLENTA: Made by boiling cornmeal a thick, solidified porridge and than grilled, fried or backed. It is usually a side dish with meat or with liquefied tasty cheese. Also this one it is great in winter time while can be a bit heavy during summer !
NERVETTI: Veal-cartilage salad called in Milan “Nervetti” is a typical appetizer during christmas time. It can be a bit strange eat this soft nerve but for sure deserve a chance. It can be found in most butcher store in town or in “Peck” a gastronomy shop next to the cathedral (Duomo). COTOLETTA ALLA MILANESE: This little rib is a fried cutled cooked “bone-in!” and fried in butter. This is (probably) the favourite dishes for children, usually combined by French fries, roast or mashed potatoes it is one of the greatest thing in the world. Where? Trattoria Arlati, via Alberto Nota 47, Milano.
FORMAGGI: Huge number of cheese varieties arrive from Milan. Gorgonzola (blue cheese) produced since 11th century in a small village (Gorgonzola) few kilometres from Milan. Quartirolo is also typical from
the outskirts of Milan while Mascarpone (made from cream coagulated by the addition of vinegar, citric acid and acetic acid) is a must have in Milanese’s kitchens. MICHETTA: Working class bread from 1700 and always presents in Milan’s houses, it is possible to find in every bakery shop and some supermarkets. The typical snack for children (inside you can put jam, honey, nutella or cured meats) PANETTONE: This sort of sweet bread with raisin and candied peel is part of Milanese’s history since IX century and still now is the official christmas sweet. It is always a great present (especially if it from pastry shop!) during Christmas time. Best in town are Cova and Gattullo but also in some supermarket you can find good one.
Have you ever tried one of these typical milanese products?
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Restaurants Restaurants Ah, the Italian cuisine! Traditional Milanese dishes are a bit different from the ones in Southern Italy; the most famous ones are risotto, cotoletta and polenta. Don’t forget that Milan is a cosmopolitan city and you can find any type of food you are looking for. From pizza napoletana to Japanese sushi, from African restaurants to Brazilian churrascarias, from
American burgers to Turkish kebabs. Some say that the fish that arrives to Milan every morning is often considered more fresh than the one by the sea. The prices vary a lot from one place to another. Here you will find some places where you can eat a delicious meal without spending a whole month’s salary.
StrEat Food Experience Via California 22, Via Sebastiano del Piombo 12 02 87381280 www.streatfood.it Streat offers hamburgers and street food of different parts of the world in its gourmet version, exalting the taste of quality without altering tradition and origin. Their famous burgers are made with PGI meat and fresh homebaked bread. They also have veggie dishes and home made desserts. Music, good beer and wine will accompany your meal. Take away and delivery available!
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Spontini
Corso Buenos Aires, 60 (Via Spontini, 4) 02 2047444 www.pizzeriaspontini.it The first Spontini opened in 1953 in Milan and now it’s one of the most famous pizza brands in Italy with 6 restaurants in Milan (Buenos Aires, Marghera, Cenisio, Papiniano, Duomo and 5 Giornate). The slices of pizza are deep dish and baked in a wooden oven with tomato, oregano, mozzarella and some anchovies. It’s a classic for Milanese people!
SHRI GANESH
Anadima Bistrot
Via Elia Lombardini, 8 Via Pavia, 10 02 581109 33 02 8321981 www.shriganeshmilano.it www.anadima.com Milan’s oldest Indian restaurant where you can try traditional Indian dishes such as creamy curries, crispy tandoori bread, and spicy, vegetable-filled samosas are cooked with traditional flavours and seasonal ingredients.Try the smooth chicken korma or the fiery pork vindaloo or just sit back and enjoy free wifi with a cup of chai masala.
It’s a restaurant and a bistrot, an unconventional place, mixing mediterranean tradition, a touch of creativity, with season and typical ingredients. The dishes are never trivial, with a huge selection of wines and brew beers. You can also have an aperitivo (from 6.30 pm) or a great brunch (Saturday and Sunday).
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Pubs Pubs & & Bars Bars PUBBING Milanese people usually
use the word “pub” for every place where you can drink something at night, have a good time with your friends and meet new people, even if it doesn’t look like the traditional Irish or Scottish pub. Luckily in Milan there are a lot of places like these, often with extensive choice of good beer,
cocktails and food, both local and international. Prices can vary a lot, depending on the zone,quality, the glamour and many other factors, and in some cases even the day of the week. Here you can find a list of some of our favorite pubs and bars in town, with the best drinks, prices, happy hours and international atmosphere.
The Football English Pub Via Valpetrosa 5 (on the corner of via Torino) 02 864464 www.thefootballenglishpub.com This typical english pub is located just a few steps away from Piazza del Duomo. Here you can watch any match scheduled during the day including Premier League, Serie A, Champions League, Europa League, Six Nations and all the international football and rugby. And from Monday to Friday 6-8pm the real happy hour in Milan: any pint of beer at 3,50 Euro (on Monday till midnight).
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OFFSIDE
Brasserie Bruxelles Frog Café
Via Losanna, 46 via Savona, 2 Viale Abruzzi 33 02 39431455 339 8960039 02 29419148 www.offsidesportspub.it www.brasseriebruxelles.eu Looking for a cosy pub where you can drink the finest ales and ciders, watch every kind of sport live on 7 wide screens and have fun? Offside is the answer! Italian and international kitchen, open 7 days a week ‘till late, the perfect place where to start (or finish) your nights in Milan!
This is not a traditional pub where to slouch on the counter slurping beer. This is a Brasserie, a place where you will find a wide range of Belgian beers and you will be able to taste the authentic taste of beer poured in the perfect way. A place for real beer fans!
This bar is a “must” for people in the zone and for anyone interested in the specials they offer: on wednesday beer and cocktails are 3 Euros all night long and during the weekend if you are an international student ask for the offer dedicated. Susy will prepare a surprise you!
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Clubs Clubs PARTY ROCKING IN MILAN After a long aperitivo, a good dinner or a few drinks at a pub, you’ll probably be ready to go home and get some sleep or… You can choose to keep partying as many other movers do! Milan has a large and growing number of clubs. If you don’t know them all it may be hard to decide where to go.
Vibe room Via Monte Grappa,14 333 2453962 www.vibemilano.com The newest club in town, open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It’s dedicated to Hip-Hop, R’n’B and Reggaeton music and it is intended to become the most important club in town for these music genres. Saturday is the international night with very special discounts for Erasmus and International students and famous Djs and hosts. A must for Hip-Hop lovers and party rockers!
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Keep in mind that the fun depends on the place, the people and the day of the week. The area around Corso Como is where most clubs are located, but you probably don’t want to miss out on other great places just because you don’t know where they are. Here you will find a short list of some of the most lively clubs in the city.
Alcatraz
11clubroom
The Old Fashion Club
Via Valtellina, 25 02 69016352 www.alcatrazmilano.it
Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 11 Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6 02 89281611 02 8056231 www.11milano.it www.oldfashion.it
Milan’s Alcatraz is a huge venue which hosts a variety of events. The space weights in with 3000-square feet of elegant and modern décor which has been packed with locals and visitors every weekend since itopened. Alcatraz often hosts fashion shows, live music, DJ events, private parties and on-location filming for TV shows and movies, so any night could hold a myriad of surprises!
This elegant and sophisticated club is located in corso Como. The interior and decor resembles a real living room with leather couches, retrò armchairs and animal print carpets but, at the same time, it’s one of the most modern clubs in Milan thanks to its djs, high quality cocktails and selected details.
Located close to the Sforzesco Castle and the Cadorna (green and red lines) metro station, it’s one of the most famous and glamourous clubs in Milan. It has 2 big halls with different kinds of music and a great outdoor zone opened during spring and summer. Sometimes there is a strict selection at the door.
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Cafes Cafes CAFFè Cafes in Milan are often like
a second home, where you can eat, drink, read the newspaper, watch TV and chat with the owner and the other customers. The key is always the coffee, which in Italy is almost like a religion rather than a simply a beverage. Once you spend some time at the bar you will notice that everyone has their own personal habits there.
Gogol & Company Via Savona, 101 02 45470449 www.gogolandcompany.com Bookshop, Art and Cafè. Gogol & Company is a cultural and social space open Tuesday to Sunday 8 am-10 pm where you are always welcomed to learn, share and discuss your interests and passions, or just relax, enjoy art exhibitions, read a good book or try out the premium natural food and drinks.
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Espresso, lungo, macchiato (caldo or freddo), cappuccino and marocchino are just some examples of the infinite possible coffee options and combinations. We would like to suggest a few bars where you can taste some of the greatest coffee in Milan and be able to choose your favorite one.
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Re Fosco Bar
Glamour Café
Piazzale Tripoli, 9 347 575 1439
Via S.Calimero 7 02 36633079
Via Santa Sofia, 6 02 49529756
In the heart of Porta Romana, it’s only 30 sq.m. plus an outdoor area and yet nothing is missing…Starting with the breakfast with home made croissants and hot pancakes, on to lunch where the tartare reigns. And all day cakes, hot chocolates, creamy cappuccinos and smoothies. Until the aperitivo with wine and appetizers for a reasonable price and dinner: From foie gras to cheeseburger!
A focal point for international students of the Statale university, Glamour Café offers an incredible variety of croissants and sweets to start your day with the “Queen of breakfast” as they love to be recognized. You can also have a good lunch or a huge aperitivo inside the bar or outside in its beautiful dehor.
www.fb.com/t9milano
New cocktail bar, perfect for every occasion. During the day you can study having breakfast in its spacious room or in the outdoor patio with free wifi. After 6 pm, T9 offers a great aperitivo with a large choice of old fashioned and new cocktails accompanied by big size dishes of typical and high quality Italian food. T9 has an easygoing environment with a fun vibe and a friendly staff.
refoscobarmilano@hotmail.it
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Art Art & & Culture Culture ART AND CULTURE IN MILAN Ok you’re right, we said we wouldn’t tell you about touristic stuff but living in Milan you will be surrounded by art and culture and you will soon be aware that they are part of the Italian lifestyle and they affect people’s behavior. We have tried to make a mix of the most important exhibitions from classic to contemporary art to give you an example of the wide range of cultural activities that the city has to offer. GAUGUIN
SPINOSAURUS
28 October 2015 - 21 February 2016 Mudec, Via Tortona 56 www.mudec.it
6 June 2015 – 10 January 2016 Palazzo Dugnani, Via Daniele Manin 2 www.turismo.milano.it
The exhibition offers seventy pieces, coming from twelve famous museums and private collections, that follow the artistic and cultural development of one of the greatest and more original artist of XIX century. With many journeys around the world and his multi-cultural background in this exhibition is possible to feel his permanent research of human essence through the art of painting.
This incredible scientific-exhibition hosted from the charming location of Palazzo Dugnani shows us how work a modern scientific discovery in all its aspects. From excavation to investigation this is animportant opportunity to come back 75 million years and discover life on Earth. Star attraction is the Spinosaurus, one of the most controversial finding of the last century.
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BARBIE: The Icon
Smiling Food. David McEnery
28 October 2015 - 21 February 2016 Mudec, Via Tortona 56 www.mudec.it
23 September 2015 – 8 January 2016 PONTI X L’ARTE Via Luigi Vitali 1, Milano www.pontixlarte.eu
Mudec (Museum of Cultures) celebrates the incredible life of “Barbie”. From 1959 in step with the times, the most famous doll ever continue to survive, modernise and keep renewing herself from generation to generation.The indisputed “Pop Icon” of the 20th century (capable to break social, language and cultural barriers in the World) will show you, in five sections and seven iconic piece (one for each decade), the role of this important figure in Modern Times.
“Ponti x l’arte” Cultural Association pay tribute to british photographer and “Life” journalist David McEnery (1936-2002). With his great sense of humor, an original style (intensive use of b/w and without flash) is considered one of the most funny photographer in the World, the exhibition offers a selection of photos based on food theme. Closed on Wednesday / Saturday / Sunday.
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GIOTTO
Marc Chagall. La grafica del sogno
2 September 2015 – 10 January 2016 Palazzo Reale, Piazza del Duomo 12 www.artpalazzoreale.it
4 September 2015 – 6 January 2016 MUSEI CIVICI DI MONZA - CASA DEGLI UMILIATI. Via Teodolinda 4, Monza (MB) www.museicivicimonza.it
The famous Italian painter and architect of the late Middle Ages, Giotto di Bondone, for the first time in a solo exhibition that follows the artist’ career from Assisi to Milan. Thirteen masterpieces from his forty years trip along the country will show an important moment of Italian cultural history:the beginning of Modern art.
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Curated by Flavio Arensi and promoted by Municipality of Monza, the exhibition offers three series (Anime morte di Gogol’, Favole di La Fontaine and Bibbia) for more than 300 etchings of the Russian (but with french citizenship) artist. The exposition also shows the deep relation between Marc Chagall and the Parisian publisher Ambroise Vollard, one of the most important art dealer of XX century.
Surroundings Surroundings
Pavia
BERGAMO
Verona
Pavia has many artistic and cultural treasures, including several importantchurchesandmuseums such as the famous“Certosa”, one of the largest monasteries in Italy, founded in 1396. The Certosa would be enough to deserve a visit to the city, but it’s not the only notable thing to see: there are beautiful churches including the Cathedral of Pavia, San Pietro in Cel D’Oro, San Michele Maggiore or San Teodoro. The University of Pavia is rich in architecture and decor while at the Castello Visconteo you can find interesting exhibitions.
Bergamo is divided into upper (Alta) and lower (Bassa) town: Bergamo Alta is a medieval walled hilltop town that has been highly influenced by Venetian style in an artistic and architectural way; here you can find beautiful monuments, churches and buildings; walking through its old squares you can also enjoy awesome views. Bergamo Alta sits on a hill above Bergamo Bassa, the modern city. Bergamo hosts the Orio al Serio airport, well known in Italy for its low-cost flights.You can reach Bergamo in about an hour by train from Milan.
It has been named a World Heritage Site by Unesco for its architecture and urban structure. Its artistic heritage is very important, covering almost two millenniums of history from the Roman era to the present day. Verona is also famous for being the setting of the Shakespeare play “Romeo and Juliet”and you can visit the house with the famous balconyof Juliet, see the statue of her in the courtyard and her grave. Today, history, music and art meet thanks to the lyrical season at the Arena, the ancient Roman amphitheater.
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Milan Milan Slang Slang n Italy there are lots of dialects: there are regional ones and there could even be two neighboring cities that speak two different dialects and could have a hard time understanding each other. In Milan there is a very typical accent, the dialect is going out of fashion and it is spoken mainly by grandparents. But, as in the majority of the cities, in Milan there are a lot of slang expressions used mostly amongst young people. Some of them are quite normal while some others are really weird. Here you can discover some of the most famous and common expressions between locals. Enjoy!
Bella It is literally feminine for “beautiful”, but in Milan this word is not only used for girls. In fact, it is a common way young people use to greet each other and/or to express agreement. So even if you are a male, don’t worry if when you meet an italian friend he shakes your hand saying “bella!”: he’s not trying to seduce you, he’s just saying hello (probably)!
paura
Literally “fear”, is commonly used by Milan youngsters as an adjective to express enthusiasm for something. For example “stasera c’è un concerto paura” doesn’t mean that tonight there is a satanic concert, but an awesome one. Sometimes you can also use “da paura” or “pauroso” (“frightening”).
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dI BRUTTO Literally “in an ugly way”, means “very much”. For example “ieri mi sono divertito di brutto” (literally “yesterday I had fun in an ugly way”) means in fact “yesterday I had lots of fun”. It is considered sort of a street slang/zarro expression, so saying for example “ti amo di brutto” shall not be considered the most romantic way of saying “I love you a lot”.
Other common slang expressions for saying “very much” in Milan are “a nastro” (“as tape”), “a manetta” (“as throttle”), “a bestia” (“as beast”).
Limonare Literally, “to lemon”,
it refers to the act of french-kissing (aka kissing with the tongue). Therefore, a “limone” (“lemon”) is a french kiss. This word is very common and used all over Italy… You will probably even hear a song during your nights-out here called “limonare”!
In bocca al lupo Italians are very superstitious. For example, openly wishing someone “buona fortuna” (“good luck”) is actually thought to bring them bad luck so don’t do it. In order to overcome this, a few strange expressions have been created. The most common is “in bocca al lupo”, literally meaning “in the mouth of the wolf”. So if somebody tells you, for example, “in bocca al lupo per il tuo esame” (“in the mouth of the wolf for your exam”), he’s wishing you good luck for your exam and, for the scaramanzia to work out, you have to answer “crepi!” (“may he die!”). We know it sounds like nonsense, but this is how these things work everywhere in Italy (not just in Milan).
Cazzeggiare This expression means “wasting time in activities of little or no importance”. For example, “ho cazzeggiato tutto il pomeriggio su facebook” means “I wasted all afternoon on facebook”.
RIPIGLIARSI Literally it means something like “to take yourself back”. It means the process of recovering the health of body and/ or mind after a hard situation, like a shock, an injury or maybe just several drinks or a crazy night out. A variation of this term, with exactly the same meaning, is “riprendersi”.
zarro
A “zarro” is a person, or the stereotype of a class of people, mainly from the suburbs or out of town, that tend to be loud and straightforward. “Zarri” are normally seen by other people as gross, harassing and ignorant. The term can also be used as an adjective for things that relate to the zarro lifestyle, such as pimped-out cars and scooters, some dance or techno songs, certain clothes etc. Other common terms to refer to a zarro are “tamarro”, “truzzo” and “tabbozzo”.
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tanta roba Literally means “lots of stuff” and, much like “paura”, it is used to express enthusiasm for something. An example would be “quel film è tanta roba” (literally “that movie is lots of stuff”), which actually means “that movie rocks!”.
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Zio
Literally “uncle”, is a slang word to address somebody, pretty much like “mate” in english. Originally used by the zarri (see “Zarro”), this expression has now spread amongst many young people of all kinds.If somebody calls you his uncle, it means he’s relating to you in the most informal possible way, like if you have been friends for a long time. A lot of people use it every other word: the risk (often happens to Milanese guys) is to say “zio” to your girlfriend or to your brother or sister. It could be kind of awkward!
sbatti
Short for “sbattimento”, it refers to anything that prevents a Milanese from enjoying life lightheartedly, and also defines the very condition of uneasiness that it causes. Hence the most common expression of displeasure in Milan, which you’ll hear every time something stresses, worries or scares a local: “che sbatti!!!”
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Milan Milan is is fashion fashion Since I’m a fashion blogger I’m supposed to talk about fashion.. Well, this time, I strayed form the path and I’m speaking about my beloved city. Milano; I was born and raised here and it’s such a magical city. I’m totally in love with this fashion capital, it has something that only who lives here, can truly feel, I don’t know if it’s the atmosphere you breathe, the people you meet, or the places you go, but you will never get tired of Milan! Once you’ve experienced this city it’s hard to get rid of it! So here for you, I have a list of places (my kind of hidden-secretbeloved places) where you should definitely go, while staying in Milan. BREAKFAST: if people look for croissants in Pais, in Milan, instead you look for Cappuccino, my favorite cafés, where you can have the sweetest breakfast you ever had, are: “ Bar Leonardo, via Aurelio Saffi 7”, “Colonial Café, C.so Magenta 85” and “Pasticceria Sissi, P.zza Risorgimento 6”, here you can try the typical italian breakfast and taste the real cappuccino! LUNCH: Since I’m a girl and I work in fashion, I’m truly addicted towellness and shape, so, I usually have, or at least I try, to have a very light lunch. My super healthy - “forget about carbs” places, are “Juice Bar, via Agnello 18,” And “Mantra Raw Vegan,
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via Panfilo Castaldi 21”; then when I want to allow myself with something a little more fanciful, I usually go to “Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone” , via Santo Spiritio 10, which according to me, is one of the best outdoor restaurants of the whole city, and “Armani Cafè”, Piazzetta Croce Rossa 2, where I swear,you can taste the best club sandwich in Milan. APERITIVO: the aperitivo for Milaneses, it’s like the holy hour of they day, we always take sometime to enjoy an Aperol Spritz, which is extremely in fashion, or a fresh glass of white wine with some finger food. My “Meccas” for the aperitivo are “Cafè Marc Jacobs”, piazza del Carmine, if you go there you won’t have dinner later, because the food is delicious; “Bar Tommasi” Piazza Giovine Italia 2, I always go there because it’s a real rendez-vous for Milaneses, the atmosphere it’s always friendly and cozy, then we have my favorite one: “Leonardo Cafè”, the one for the breakfast, you know, it ’s good even for the aperitif, it’s always quiet and offers you an incredibly delicious selection of pizza and focaccia! DINNER: Milan is full of super cool, fancy, and yummy - scrummy places to go for dinner, it depends on what your are looking for. Let’s start talking about some sushi spots.
My favored japanese restaurants are: “Kitchen Society”, via Chizzolini 2, which proposes the “italian sushi”. This is the perfect place if you want to try something different and still delicious, it’s a little expensive, but it ’s worth the money you pay! And “Qor, via Elba 30”, I usually go there four or five times a week, since it offers a delish kind of fusion-japanese cuisine with an high value for money. Who wants some pizza?” Il Kaimano”, via Fiori Chiari 20”, this restaurant looks more a spot for tourists, but trust me , inside you’ll get the best Napolitan pizza in Milano. For the italian cuisine we have “Casa Lucia”, via Carlo Ravizza 2, and “Da Bruno” , where you can find the best cotoletta of the entire globe, Finally you should definitely try: “Lovester & Co”, via Carretto Aminto 4, where you can taste one of those cool and scrumptious lobster rolls, and last one, “Lyr” Piazza San Marco 6”, serving the best Libanese cuisine in the city, and the icing on top is that you can savour your dinner, on their rooftop, which is one of the most romantic spot in Milan. Lastly, what about some FASHION TIPS? where do I shop and you should definitely shop in Milano? Well, I’m raised in this city and I had explored almost all of it, like every girl on
earth I have a terrible addiction for shopping, and Milan it’sthe perfect city for that! My favorite shops in this fashion capital are: for luxury goods, I’m a reliable client at “Antonia, via Cusani 5”, “Gio Moretti via della Spiga 4”, and “Super Pazza San Marco 1”, in all of them your shopping experience will be unique, both because they have an incredible selection in terms of items, and because their personnel is fabulously friendly and nice, I also suggest a tour inside “Excelsior, Galleria del Corso 4”, which is a kind of mall that reminds a giant concept store. Instead, for a more affordable budget I love “D-Magazine , via Manzoni 44”, which is a big outlet, where you can find many good pieces from passed collections, “Madame Pauline, Foro Buonaparte 74”, a kind of parisian vintage boutique selling bags and accessories for all tastes, “Wok store, via Col di Lana 5a” and finally “4 store via Thaon di Revel 3.
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