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MILAN CONCIERGE

ART AND EVENTS \ WONDERFUL GARDENS

DISCOVERING SIRMIONE & VARENNA \ FASHION TIPS

TOP ATTRACTIONS \ FOOD GUIDE

USEFUL CITY INFORMATION n.20 2023 OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE LOMBARD ASSOCIATION OF HOTEL CONCIERGES “LES CLEFS D’OR“
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13 Events: dates for your diary

17 Art appointments

20 Fashions tips: the must-have items

26 Milan’s best parks and gardens

36 Discovering Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro

38 Starbucks Oleato, a new coffee ritual

40 The best locations to try the Milanese cutlet

46 Sirmione, pearl of Lake Gardar

52 Varenna, a hidden gem on Lake Como

INDEX ART diary 17 EVENTS diary 13 ITINERARY gardens 26
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In this magazine you’ll find all the information you might need and, above all, our sug-

gestions and the best in town this summer. In Milan, every month is unique and special, with fabulous one-off events. Let’s explore them together. In this issue, provided personally by us to you, we’ll tell you about the events you shouldn’t miss, exhibitions happening in the city, and restaurants that are worth visiting to sample authentic Lombardy cuisine. But also an original itinerary to discover Milan’s most beautiful gardens, and an unmissable tour around Milan, from Sirmione to Varenna, for an even more complete stay. What’s more, we’re at your disposal at our counter, delighted to receive your enquiries and questions. Have a wonderful stay.

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TEXT Nicola Balitro President of the Lombard Association ofHotelconcierges“LesClefsd’Or”

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

PARTY LIKE A DEEJAY

10 - 11 June

Parco Sempione

The return of Radio

DEEJAY’s major party, which brings together radio listeners and enthusiasts. Among the special guests, DJs and station stalwarts there are prominent names such as Linus, Albertino, Trio Medusa, Nicola Savino and Diego & la Vale. Two days of free access for concerts, events and plenty of fun and games with the presenters.

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June and July

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Ippodromo SNAI San Siro

MACBETH

From 17 June to 8 July

Teatro alla Scala

One of the best-loved summer festivals is back for a brand new edition. Unmissable performances include Florence + The Machine (22 June), Paolo Nutini (24 June), Travis Scott (30 June), The Black Keys, Liam Gallagher and Nothing But Thieves (1 July), Red Hot Chili Peppers (2 July) and Arctic Monkeys (15 July). 3

Giuseppe Verdi’s 10th opera, with a libretto based on the original by William Shakespeare, has enchanted audiences for many years, and now returns to Milan, directed by Davide Livermore and choreographed by Daniel Ezralow. The cast includes two alternating Macbeths, Luca Salsi and Amartuvshin Enkhbat, and the same arrangement for Lady Macbeth, played by Ekaterina Semenchuk on the first two dates in June, and Anna Netrebko thereafter.

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BEN HARPER

11 July

Circolo Magnolia di Segrate

An unmissable concert that also features special guest John Butler. Four Italian dates for Ben Harper, the world-famous multi-talented artist and winner of three Grammy Awards. With him are the Innocent Criminals, performing tracks from their latest album, Bloodline Maintenance.

KURIOS. CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

Until 25 June

Piazzale Cuoco

Cirque du Soleil presents a show that invites the audience to reflect on the possibility of using their own imagination to alter reality. 49 performers from 17 countries create a series of 13 acts that are variously spectacular and poetic, breathtaking and mind-boggling.

ROMEO AND JULIET

From 24 June to 7 July Teatro alla Scala

A story of everlasting love, a classic of choreography to the immortal music of Prokofiev, packed with emotion, deeply theatrical and moving. Kenneth MacMillan’s is one of the most thrilling and beautiful versions of Romeo and Juliet, and has been on the Scala repertoire for many years. It returns seven years after the last performance, in a staging designed for the theatre in 2010 by Mauro Carosi and Odette Nicoletti.

MUSIC

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MICHELANGELO PISTOLETTO. THE PREVENTIVE PEACE

Until 4 June

Palazzo Reale

An exhibition-installation by Michelangelo Pistoletto designed specifically for the scenic Sala delle Cariatidi, which immerses the visitor in a fluid environment within which spaces open to contain some of the key works created by the artist during his career.

LEANDRO ERLICH. OVER THE THRESHOLD

Until 4 October

Palazzo Reale

For the first time in Europe, a major solo show dedicated to one of the most prominent figures on the international art scene, Leandro Erlich. An artist who takes us to a magical elsewhere, with buildings we can climb virtually, houses suspended in mid-air, escalators that go nowhere and surreal sculptures.

DALÌ, MAGRITTE, MAN RAY E IL SURREALISMO.

CAPOLAVORI DAL MUSEO BOIJMANS VAN

BEUNINGEN DI ROTTERDAM

Until July 30

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ART APPOINTMENTS 1 2 3

This exhibition will feature a large art collection including paintings, sculptures, graphic art, curiosities, periodicals and posters. Masterpieces of artists such as Man Ray, Max Ernst, Magritte and Dalí to explore all those arcane and phantasmagorical themes that make Surrealism one of the most enigmatic and vast art currents.

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FUTURLIBERTY. AVANT-GARDE AND STYLE

Until 3 September

Museo del Novecento and Palazzo Morando

The exhibition explores the ups and downs of the Futurist movement in an unprecedented juxtaposition of painting and applied arts. At the two venues, leading lights of Futurism Giacomo Balla, Gino Severini, Umberto Boccioni, Carlo Carrà and Fortunato Depero dialogue with the Vorticist paintings of their English contemporaries including Percy Wyndham Lewis and Christopher Nevinson, on the basis of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti’s manifesto.

BILL VIOLA

Until June 25

Palazzo Reale

An important exhibition dedicated to the undisputed master of video art since the 1970s: Bill Viola. Visitors of the exhibition will have the opportunity to admire the artist’s works, slowmoving images in which he uses light, colour and sound to create moments of introspection and explore profound topics.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND IMPRESSIVE SUMMER EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN TOWN

TRA PITTURA E SCULTURA

From 26 May to 22 October Gallerie d’Italia

Curated by Luca Massimo Barbero, the exhibition presents a selection of works that dialogue with the gallery’s permanent Cantiere del ‘900 collection. With more than 70 pieces, this display of Italian and contemporary international art focuses on the dialogue between the different sculptural styles of some of the 20th century’s leading figures.

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Milan’s best parks and gardens: find your perfect green location

TEXT Teresa Favi Openinguprightbehind theCastelloSforzesco, ParcoSempioneisdefinitely oneofMilan’sstaplelocations
28 GARDENS Above:IndroMontanelligardens Below:Guastallagardens (ph.courtesyComunediMilano)

PARCO SEMPIONE FEATURES

THE PERFECT MIX OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES LIKE THE TRIUMPHAL ARCO DELLA PACE

AS WELL AS BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE

Certainly, “il ragazzo della via Gluck” (he of the 60s song about the urbanization of Milan’s outskirts), lived in a completely different environment, but if he looked around now, he’d realize that Milan is a decidedly greener city than many others. Not only for its lovely internal courtyards, the rooftops and balconies lush with greenery, or iconic buildings such as the Vertical Forest, but also for the numerous parks and gardens with which it is studded. Here for you are the most beautiful.

PARCO SEMPIONE

The city centre’s green lung, situated between two of its symbols - Castello Sforzesco and the Arch of Peace. Restoration works completed in 2003 doubled its overall area to 386,000 square metres, 22 times the size of Piazza Duomo. It was originally the garden of the Sforza family, rulers of the Duchy of Milan. Located within the park are the Triennale Design Museum, Arena Civica, the Torre

Branca, designed by Gio Ponti, and the Aquarium.

INDRO MONTANELLI GARDENS

Named after Indro Montanelli in 2002, it was Milan’s first public park, created between 1782 and 1786 and designed by architect Giuseppe Piermarini (who also designed La Scala Theatre). In the mid-19th century, architect Giuseppe Balzaretto extended the layout of the gardens as far as Palazzo Dugnani. In addition to the latter, highlights of the park are the Natural History Museum and the Ulrico Hoepli Planetarium.

VILLA BELGIOJOSO BONAPARTE GARDEN

Across Via Palestro is the magnificent Villa Reale, also known as Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, the home of GAM (Milan Modern Art Gallery), overlooking a beautiful garden, one of the first examples of an English-style garden in Milan. 24,000 enchanting square metres, with bridges and a romantic pavilion surrounded an arti-

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Two additional tips:

- The Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest), two residential towers in the Porta Nuova district, housing a total of 800 trees and plants. A new place which redesign the landscape of the city.

- The Leonardo’s horse, huge bronze statue made to a design by Leonardo da Vinci. It can be seen every day (free of charge, from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm) in the green, peaceful surroundings of Milan’s racecorse, in the San Siro district.

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GUASTALLA GARDEN

Between the Polyclinic Hospital and University is this small Italianate garden, created at the request of Paola Ludovica Torelli, Countess Guastalla, in 1555. One of Milan’s oldest parks, it contains a delightful 18th-century fish pond populated by carp and goldfish, a neoclassical temple by Luigi Cagnola and a 17th century shrine depicting Mary Magdalene and angels.

BRERA BOTANICAL GARDENS

What was simply the garden of Palazzo Brera was transformed into a botanical garden intended for study in the second half of the 18th century by Empress Maria Theresa of

Austria. In the same period, the adjacent astronomical observatory was established. Among the many plants present are two of the oldest gingko bilobas in Europe, a 40-meter-tall lime tree and a Caucasian walnut.

PARCO BIBLIOTECA DEGLI ALBERI DI MILANO (BAM)

A public park and also a botanical garden in the Porta Nuova-Isola area. Inaugurated in 2018, it has been described as one of Europe’s most innovative parks, and compared to a library given the organization in ‘plant rooms’ with more than 100 different species, 500 trees arranged in 22 rings and 135,000 plants. The fountain, with spectacular water and light effects, is active from May

to September.

PARCO PAPA GIOVANNI PAOLO II

It is a sort of green corridor connecting the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio, more suitable for relaxing and taking a break, as Milanese students often do, than to sporting activities such as jogging. The entrance is from behind the Basilica of San Lorenzo, with its spectacular apse that acts as a stunning backdrop. Designed by architects Bagatti Valsecchi and Grandi, it was conceived as an archaeological walk between the two basilicas, the columns of San Lorenzo and the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre on Corso di Porta Ticinese.

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POCKETS OF GREEN THAT ARE THE PERFECT
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DISCOVERING MILANO

Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro, a fascinating experience for art lovers

Founded in 1995 by the sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro is one of Milan’s most active foundations in terms of number of events. A place of exquisite culture that focuses on 20th-century art while leaving plenty of room for the work of young artists and creating the ideal shared space for all art lovers. In its mission to disseminate the heritage of contemporary art, over the years the Foundation has organised numerous shows and initiatives, including the Arnaldo Pomodoro Sculpture Prize and the Project Room series of exhibitions, as well as the digitalisation of an archive destined to make history. Until 9th June, Whisperers by Lito Kattou (Cyprus) kicks off Corpo Celeste, the new exhibition

cycle from Project Room, the Foundation’s observatory programme - focusing on the possibility of re-thinking and reimagining reality in an age of crisis - this year curated by Chiara Nuzzi. Alongside Whisperers, the next event is also presented, an exhibition by Paul Maheke (France) in September. In both shows, sculpture is the tool for the

construction of other bodies, which are crossed with materials, nature and the animal world to inhabit new realms. Within these visionary settings, Kattou and Maheke explore the potential of sculptural materials, creating environments and narratives that analyse the present by interrogating the future. It’s all done with impressive installations in aluminium, steel, acrylic, nickel-plated copper and biodegradable plastic, which invade the space with metaphysical sensations to represent the cultural evolution of humankind, reflect on our coexistence with other species and protect the planet. It’s also a great opportunity to visit the adjoining permanent section, containing the sculptures of Arnaldo Pomodoro, the most italian famous living artist (1926).

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PASSIONATE FOR THE MILANESE VEAL CUTLET!

The best locations to try this typical food Milan

The authentic Milanese cutlet ofValentinoLegend

TEXT Martina Olivieri

LET’S DISCOVER THE MOST RENOWNED RESTAURANTS WHERE YOU CAN TRY THIS ESSENTIAL DISH

Each time the tourist arrives in Milan for the first time, they always ask this question: “Where can I eat the best Milanese veal cutlet in Milan?”. The cutlet is one of the symbols of Lombard cuisine. Called cutelèta in the local dialect. It probably takes its name from the French côtelette which refers to the cut chosen for this recipe: the veal sirloin. It is a delicious dish that you really must try during your stay in the city. Available in two different versions – thick with the bone or very thin without it – it needs to be

cooked to perfection using quality veal cuts and clarified butter. To achieve the perfect degree of crispness and fragrance, the breading must be golden and crunchy. Every step of the preparation, from the choice of ingredients and the softness of the meat to the temperature of the flame, it is important to cook this simple dish to perfection. But where can you eat the best cutlets in town? Check out our list below to discover the most renowned restaurants where you can try this essential dish of the culinary culture of Milan.

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AVAILABLE IN TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONSTHICK WITH THE BONE OR VERY THIN WITHOUT IT – IT NEEDS TO BE COOKED TO PERFECTION USING QUALITY VEAL CUTS AND CLARIFIED BUTTER

TRATTORIA DE LA TREBIA

The best words to describe the Trattoria De La Trebia are tradition and simplicity. It is the ideal location for any special occasion, whether you go with your partner, family or friends. The positive energy of the Masciullo family can be felt in every part of the restaurant and especially in its cuisine. Their Milanese veal cutlet is a real delicacy, prepared according to tradition using a thin cut without the bone and extra-crunchy breading (Via Trebbia, 32).

VALENTINO LEGEND

Located just steps away from the Duomo, the Valentino Legend is one of Milan’s historic restaurants. A must-go place for traditional food lovers who want a refined and elegant ambience. At the Valentino Legend you can discover the most authentic Milanese recipes such as saffron risotto with osso buco, the typical mondeghili meatballs and the unmissable cutlet (Via Agnello, 8

SOLFERINO

Established in 1909, the Solferino delights its customers with its traditional Milanese cuisine including both fish and meat dishes, as well as excellent vegetarian ones. It was recently renovated, but it still maintains its elegance of the past. Here you can try the Milanese veal cutlet served with rocket and cherry tomatoes for an unforgettable experience (Via Castelfidardo, 2).

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RIGOLO

Located in the heart of the Brera district, the Rigolo will delight you with its refined Milanese and Tuscan cuisine. You can try iconic dishes such as the Milanese veal cutlet but also pappa al pomodoro and castagnaccio. Each day of the week is dedicated to a different traditional dish and there are always plenty of delicious seafood dishes to choose from on the menu (Via Solferino, 11).

ROSSO DI BRERA

Since its opening, the Rosso Brera managed with elegance and simplicity, presents itself as an intimate place, almost the living room of a private house. Its offers traditional dishes prepared with creativity and well-balanced flavours. For a delicious main course, order the veal cutlet, well breaded and fried, strictly served without cherry tomatoes or rocket. A real must-try dish (Via Marco Formentini, 7).

CANTINA DELLA VETRA

The Cantina della Vetra offers a beautiful view of the ancient Basilica of San Lorenzo alle Colonne from its large windows. The restaurant is also a wine cellar and offers typical products and Emilian specialities. Its décor includes late 19th-century furnishings and counter, and typical peasant objects and utensils. You can have dinner by candlelight, perhaps for a special occasion (Via Pio IV, 3 corner Piazza Vetra).

The Baretto Milano is the perfect place for food lovers and for anyone who wants to spend the evening savouring typical dishes in a unique ambience, discovering one of the most glamorous sides of Milan. Its cuisine is a delicious blend of traditional and international which will delight you with every dish (Via della Spiga, 26).

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EL BRELLIN

Lombard tradition is kept alive in the beautiful setting of Vicolo dei Lavandai, where an old grocery shop once stood. Today, it is the location of the El Brellin café and restaurant which still maintains the atmosphere of that old place and era. Among the must-try dishes, we recommend its cutlet, strictly prepared with veal served on the bone and cooked in clarified butter (Vicolo dei Lavandai, Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 14).

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LA LIBERA

La Libera is a typical restaurant of old Milan located in the Brera district, the perfect place if you want to try traditional Milanese dishes. The secret of its long tradition is the great skill and dedication found in every dish. Here you can also taste the traditional Milanese veal cutlet, served with cherry tomatoes and basil (Via Palermo, 21

OSTERIA DEL CORSO

As soon as you open the glass door and enter the Osteria del Corso, you feel you are in a friendly, warm atmosphere. The décor is simple: wooden tables with white runners and on the walls, there are shirts signed by footballers and photos of famous people. The restaurant offers traditional dishes prepared with high quality ingredients. Their Milanese veal cutlet is excellent (Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 75).

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A JEWEL SET IN THE WATER

Sirmione, pearl of Lake Garda, and the beauty of an ancient past

TEXT Virginia Mammoli

They call it the pearl of Lake Garda, and its castle in the water is like nothing else in the world. This is beautiful Sirmione, which occupies a delightful peninsula on the Lombardy side of Italy’s largest lake.

SCALIGER CASTLE

Watching over the ancient town centre is the magnificent Scaliger Castle, its position originally defensive and today extraordinarily picturesque. It’s one of Italy’s best-preserved 14th-century castles, built on the ruins of a Roman fortress. There are many legends surrounding this enchanted castle surrounded by water; the most famous concerns the ghost of the marquess Elaberto, who wanders the rooms on stormy nights in search of his beloved, whom he was unable to save.

There are three crenellated towers and a keep rising over forty metres. The nearly 150 stairs to the

WATER IS LIKE NOTHING

wall walk allow visitors to enjoy one of the most stunning views of the lake. The castle’s wet dock was built about a century later, alongside a defensive wall around the town, one of whose corner towers can still be seen near the church of Santa Maria Maggiore.

In the shade of the castle walls, protected from the summer sun, is the lovely Spiaggia delle Muse, starting point for a panoramic pedestrian walkway; perhaps to enjoy while sipping a fresh juice made from the celebrated Garda lemons

GROTTOES OF CATULLUS

At the very tip of the Sirmione peninsula lie the famous Grottoes of Catullus, which are actually not caves at all, but the ruins of a wealthy Roman villa. The curious name is a hangover from the Renaissance, when it was custo-

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mary to use the term to refer to collapsed buildings, almost resembling natural caves. But what about Catullus? The Renaissance also brought the rediscovery of the ancient poet’s verses, and his description of his return to his beloved

SIRMIONE OCCUPIES A DELIGHTFUL PENINSULA ON THE LOMBARDY SIDE OF ITALY’S LARGEST LAKE

home in Sirmione suggested a connection to the impressive ruins of the villa, although the link has never been definitively proven. Surrounding the archaeological site is an ancient olive grove with some 1500 trees, some of

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TIP OF THE SIRMIONE PENINSULA

which are 400 or 500 years old. And surrounding the olive grove is the Spiaggia Giamaica (Jamaica Beach), with its exotic atmosphere and great rocks polished by the water; from here the gaze drifts to the Rocca di Manerba promontory and the northern part of the lake.

OLD TOWN

Between the castle and the Grottoes of Catullus lies the charming town with its tangle of narrow streets, where we find more evidence of the Roman past; the villa of Maria Callas - who fell in love with Sirmione to the point that her husband Giovanni Battista Meneghini bought a house so she could spend her holidays here - and the fascinating church of San Pietro in Mavino, Sirmione’s most ancient, built in the Lombard period of the 8th century and containing 14th-century frescoes.

Sirmione has also been known, since at least Roman times, for its wonderful sulphur, bromide and iodide thermal springs, still used today for their preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative properties. Hence the town’s stunning and exclusive spa centres, whose warm water also reaches one of the island’s prettiest beaches, Spiaggia delle Bionde (from ‘biunda’, meaning ‘enclosed place’), with its romantic natural pool.

ON THE WATER AROUND SIRMIONE

If you want to see all Sirmione’s historical and natural attractions, don’t miss the opportunity for a boat - or canoe - trip, to collect breathtaking views and wonderful glimpses of all the places we’ve mentioned - the Scaliger Castle, the Grottoes of Catullus, the thermal baths, Villa Callas - from a unique angle.

CONCIERGE TIPS

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VILLA CORTINE PALACE HOTEL VialeC.Gennari,2-Sirmione(BS) ph.+390309905890 hotelvillacortine.com

Sirmione highlights, in town and out: In town

Scaliger Castle and the Grottoes of Catullus, with the ruins of one of the largest Roman residences in northern Italy.

To the east

the Rocca di Manerba, the famous Isola del Garda, Salò and its villas and D’Annunzio’s Vittoriale, and then up to beautiful Gargnano.

To the west

a short distance away are Gardaland and Caneva Aquapark, followed by Lazise, Punta San Vigilio and Bardolino.

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THE VILLAGE OF LOVE

A guide to Varenna, a hidden gem on Lake Como with spectacular scenery for unforgettable moments

With its many colourful houses overlooking the lake, the mountains creating a spectacular backdrop, the picturesque alleys, the panoramic restaurants where you can enjoy a memorable dinner and the wonderful historic villas, Varenna is the perfect place for a dream holiday. This beautiful and picturesque location attracts tourists from all over the world every year who fall in love with the village. It is engulfed in a magical atmosphere, especially at sunset when the warm colours of the lake illuminate the colourful façades of the houses built alongside the shoreline.

THINGS TO DO

Most certainly, one of the nicest ways to reach Varenna is to walk along the Path

of Love, a walkway alongside the lake which connects the pier to the village’s historic centre. Only a few hundred metres away for an endless romantic experience. From here, you can admire the lake, the mountains, the little colourful houses at the

COLOURFUL HOUSES OVERLOOKING THE LAKE, PICTURESQUE ALLEYS, PANORAMIC RESTAURANTS AND WONDERFUL HISTORIC VILLAS

edge of the rocky wall and the Castle of Vezio, which dates back to the 12th-13th century and features a majestic tower dominating the village. Walking along this walkway, you can reach the village with its steep alleys and picturesque spots. The heart of the village is its main square with the beautiful Church of San Giorgio, a great example of 14th-century Lombard architecture. Just a stone’s throw away at the opposite side of the square, you can admire the 11th-century Church of San Giovanni Battista, which features well-preserved 16th-century frescoes in the apse and on the triumphal arch. After walking through its most picturesque streets, you will reach Lake Como where you can admire Villa Monastero. It was once a convent of Cistercian nuns and today, it is one of the most popular attractions with its house museum and a beautiful botanical garden

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CONCIERGE TIPS

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HOTEL ROYAL VICTORIA PiazzaS.Giorgio,2-Varenna(LC) ph.+390341815111

royalvictoria.com

HOTEL VILLA CIPRESSI  Via4Novembre22-Varenna(LC) ph.+390341830113 villacipressi.it

For a delicious dinner: The restaurants of the Royal Victoria Hotel: Royal Victoria with fine dining cuisine and an enchanting lake view, and Victoria Grill overlooking the small square in the historic centre. I also suggest you visit the Locanda Cavallino, the Osteria Quatro Pass, VarennaMonamour, Il Cavatappi and La Veranda dei Pescatori which takes its customers to the restaurant by auto rickshaw to enjoy an unforgettable experience.

LOCATION AND THE PERFECT VARENNA IS A PICTURESQUE

PLACE FOR A DREAM HOLIDAY

which extends for almost 2 kilometres. If you are an art enthusiast, do not forget to visit the area within the villa specifically designed to host temporary exhibitions, where you can discover new artists and pieces of art work.

WHERE TO STAY

In the romantic village of Varenna, there are two hotels of the R Collection Hotels Group, the Royal Victoria Hotel and the Villa Cipressi, two of the town’s landmarks and a perfect example of the typical architecture of Lake Como with a sophisticated, private and pleasant ambience. The Royal Victoria Hotel is an ancient patrician residence which has been turned into a very charming and elegant 4star hotel. Its historic furnishings help to create a fairytale atmosphere, also thanks to the lake view admired from its many rooms and suites, as well as the enchanting view of the old village’s square offered by some rooms. The Villa Cipressi hotel is a historic 19th-century residence which features pre-exist-

ing 15th- and 17th-century elements, perfectly integrated into the building. The renovation project was able to enhance the rooms and their features from the precious chandeliers to the carved wood furniture in the style of Lake Como to the 15th-century frescoes painted in vivid and deep local colours. A feature which characterises and makes these two hotels unique is their magnificent Botanical Garden, which can also be visited from outside. Hospitality here is an added value, as Lorenzo Pacifico, director of the hotels, explained: ‘Our objective is to guarantee our guests special and personalised stays, as well as a wide choice of dishes. Starting from this year, we have also the new Visteria fine dining restaurant with a spectacular view, which has expanded our gastronomic offer with excellent fine dining cuisine. The season has just begun, but it seems almost as if we are already in the summer; tourists are showing a lot of interest in our hotels and restaurants’.

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TOP PLACES TO SEE IN MILAN

Museums, churches and all the attractions that you should not miss in city. Reservations are recommended in some museums, ask your ‘Les Clefs D’Or’ concierge

Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper (ph.NiccolòRastrelli)

BASILICA OF SAN SIMPLICIANO

A basilica founded by Bishop Ambrose, the façade and its doorway remains from the Romanesque period. Beautiful to visit the two cloisters.

Piazza San Simpliciano, 7 ph. +39 02 862274

sansimpliciano.it

BASILICA OF SANT’AMBROGIO

Founded in the 4th century, the basilica is one of oldest churches in the city, a striking example of Romanesque architecture.

Piazza Sant’Ambrogio, 15 ph. +39 02 86450895

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BASILICA OF SANTA MARIA DELLE GRAZIE

The basilica and convent of the parish of San Vittore al Corpo. The architecture of the church, built between 1492 and 1493 at the behest of the Duke of Milan Ludovico il Moro as a mausoleum for his family, is one of the greatest achievements of the Renaissance in northern Italy. Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is in the refectory of the convent.

Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie ph. +39 02 4676111

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BASILICA

SANT’EUSTORGIO & PORTINARI CHAPEL

Piazza Sant’Eustorgio hides traces of medieval Milan. The church bell tower is the tallest in town (seventy-five meters high), built in 1306 and is the oldest in Europe after Big Ben. The Portinari Chapel is a Renaissance gem. Piazza Sant’Eustorgio, 1 ph. +39 02 58101583 santeustorgio.it

BIBLIOTECA NAZIONALE BRAIDENSE

The third-largest Italian library, containing some million and a half items. Of this vast heritage, major subsets include 2,367 manuscripts, 40,000 autographs and more than 23,000 newspaper headlines. Since July 2015 the library has been part of

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BasilicaofSanSimpliciano Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie BasilicaofSant’Ambrogio Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense

Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72263401

bibliotecabraidense.org

Closed Sundays

CASA DEGLI ATELLANI & LEONARDO’S VINEYARD

While Leonardo da Vinci was in Milan, Duke Ludovico il Moro gave him a vineyard in the centre of the city in appreciation for the magnificent works he was creating to embellish the ducal city. This was Leonardo’s Vineyard: reopened to the public for Expo 2015, the vineyard is located near Santa Maria

delle Grazie, in the courtyard of Casa degli Atellani, the fifteenth-century residence of Ludovico il Moro and the last remaining trace of the ancient Borgo delle Grazie.

Corso Magenta, 65 ph. +39 02 25061895 casadegliatellani.it

CASTELLO SFORZESCO

It was originally a fortress built by Gian Galeazzo Visconti in the 15th century. One hundred years later, Francesco Sforza made it his noble residence after taking possession of Milan. Ludovico Sforza founded one of the most sophisticated courts in Europe and called the best artists of the time to embellish the castle, including Leonardo da Vinci and Filarete. The imposing building today is a unique museum complex divided into the Civic Museums, which house permanent exhibitions and a rich program of temporary art shows and events. It includes the Museum of Ancient Art, the Egyptian Museum, the Museum of Prehistory and Protohistory, the Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of Musical Instruments, the Museum of Furniture and Wooden Sculptures, the Trivulziana Library, the Pinacoteca, and the Pietà Rondanini.

Piazza Castello

ph. +39 02 88463700

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Closed Mondays, December 25, January 1, May 1

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CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA NEAR SAN SATIRO

Built in two phases, the church of Santa Maria dates to 1486. Bramante was responsible for the architecture, creating a unique trompe-l’oeil choir. Via Torino, 17/19

ph. +39 02 874683

CHURCH OF SAN MAURIZIO AL MONASTERO MAGGIORE

All the walls and ceilings inside the ex-convent San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore were painted by Bernardino Luini, who worked in the church between 1522 and 1529, depicting episodes of the Bible. This triumph of frescoes is considered to be the Milanese Sistine Chapel.

Corso Magenta, 13

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

THE MONUMENTAL CEMETERY

Founded in 1866 as a burial place open to all citizens of Milan, this identity has shifted over time, and the cemetery has become a genuine anthem to Milan-ness, not only a resting place for the departed but an important part of the city’s history. The largest area is the Famedio, from the Latin famae aedes, temple of fame. Here lie Alessandro Manzoni, Carlo Cattaneo, Luca Beltrami, Leo Valiani, Bruno Munari, Carlo Forlanini and Salvatore Quasimodo. Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale ph. +39 02 88465600 comune.milano.it

Closed Mondays

CITYLIFE

This area was a residential neighbourhood, dominated by the imposing Fiera Campionaria warehouses, but with the advent of the new, daring Fiera in Rho the vacant place was the perfect opportunity for a complex architectural project, with beautiful houses, two towers designed by Zaha Hadid and Daniel Libeskind, a third skyscraper by Arata Isozaki known as “il Dritto,” a beautiful park and a lively shopping mall open every day.

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MILAN CATHEDRAL

Located in the square that shares its name, the Duomo is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente and is Italy’s largest church. Symbol and protector of the Milanese people, the Madonnina is made in beaten and gilded copper plates, today supported by a framework of stainless steel. The Madonnina has stood on the main spire of the cathedral since 1774. The building has 135 pinnacles and contains

some 3,400 statues and over 700 figures carved in marble relief.

Piazza del Duomo ph. +39 02 72023375 duomomilano.it

GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II

Designed by Giuseppe Mengoni, this shopping center’s foundation stone was laid in 1865 by Vittorio Emanuele II, hence its name. From its inception, the Galleria was a meeting place for the Milanese bourgeois, earning it the nickname Milan’s living room. It has a cross plan with an octagonal iron and glass roof, 47 metres high. The visitor’s gaze is drawn toward the floor mosaics, which represent the coats of arms of Rome, Flor-

ence, Turin and Milan. Alongside some of the city’s historic cafes, inside the gallery you’ll find boutiques of the world’s great fashion houses.

Piazza del Duomo

LAST SUPPER CENACOLO VINCIANO

Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, frescoed from 1495-97 on the commission of Ludovico Sforza in the refectory of the Dominican monastery of the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, was immediately hailed by Leonardo’s contemporaries as the cornerstone of Renaissance art.

Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie ph. +39 02 4676111 legraziemilano.it

PALAZZO REALE

It was the city’s center of power beginning in the 13th century, and today it’s the top spot for cultural offerings, with a packed calendar of exhibitions.

Piazza Duomo, 12 ph. +39 02 88465230 palazzorealemilano.it Closed Mondays

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PARCO SEMPIONE

Thirty-eight hectares of English-style lawns, paths, copses, lakes and areas dedicated to sports. Enjoy the clean morning air and discover corners of the park that usually go unnoticed: admire the original Aquarium built in 1906, the Torre Branca by Gio Ponti (1933), the metaphysical Teatro by Alberto Burri (1973), recently given a new life, and De Chirico’s newly-restored Mysterious Baths fountain (1973).

RONDANINI PIETÀ CASTELLO SFORZESCO

The final, unfinished work of Michelangelo Buonarroti, the Rondanini Pietà - on display at the new Castello Sforzesco Museum - is the artist’s testament and meditation on death and salvation. In this work the sculptor renounces bodily perfection and heroic beauty, depicting the dead Christ as a symbol of suffering.

Piazza Castello ph. +39 02 88463700

milanocastello.it

Closed Mondays, 25 December, 1 January and 1 May

PINACOTECA AMBROSIANA

Established in 1618 after Cardinal Borromeo’s bequeathal of statues and paintings. Among the awe-inspiring works are Leonardo’s Portrait

of a Musician and Caravaggio’s Basket of Fruit.

Piazza Pio XI, 2 ph. +39 02 806921 ambrosiana.it

Closed Mondays

PINACOTECA DI BRERA

The painting and sculpture gallery (Pinacoteca) flanked the Accademia di Belle Arti for educational purposes. When Milan became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy (1805),

bequests and acquisitions from Veneto, Emilia Romagna and Marche arrived at the gallery. Major works include Mantegna’s Dead Christ, Raphael’s Marriage of the Virgin, Caravaggio’s Supper at Emmaus and others by Carpaccio, Piero della Francesca, Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72263230

pinacotecabrera.org

Closed Mondays

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PIRELLI HANGARBICOCCA

An exhibition space for modern and contemporary art in the Bicocca quarter of the city. Since it opened it has hosted shows by Marina Abramović, Carsten Höller, Alfredo Jaar, Philippe Parreno, Laure Prouvost and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. It’s also the site of

a permanent installation by Anselm Kiefer.

Via Chiese, 2 ph. +39 02 66111573 pirellihangarbicocca.org

Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

PLANETARIO ULRICO HOEPLI

The Planetarium vaunts paintings of the constellations on its facade. Inside, look up at the sky from the 300 moving armchairs

across a large dome. Corso Venezia, 57 ph. +39 02 88463340 lofficina.eu

PORTA NUOVA

Milan’s skyline was redrawn thanks to the Porta Nuova area, the city’s most contemporary neighbourhood and home to the Torre Unicredit, designed by Cesar Pelli, who was also behind the adjacent piazza Gae Aulenti, an open-air shopping mall. In October 2018, the Biblioteca degli Alberi Park was inaugurated, designed by the Dutch landscaper Petra Blaisse. Not too far away, Stefano Boeri’s award-winning residential buildings are attention-grabbing: the two innovative towers, known as the Vertical Forest, are standing side-byside almost entirely covered in vegetation.

Piazzale Principessa Clotilde, 37

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THE FASHION QUADRILATERAL

The area of Milan renowned all over the world as a luxury shopping district, packed with jewellers, boutiques and showrooms for the most exclusive, acclaimed and expensive names in clothing, design and interiors. So called because it is bordered by four famous streets: Via Monte Napoleone, Via Manzoni, Via della Spiga and Corso Venezia.

THE DUOMO TERRACES

Utterly unique in Italy. Like ancient stone stalagmites reaching skywards, the pinnacles tower above the shining marble cathedral. Every structural or ornamental detail of their architecture and decoration carries the legacy of the sculpture tradition handed down from the master stonemasons who bring their wisdom and expertise to everything they create.

Piazza Duomo, 14/A ph. +39 02 72023375 duomomilano.it

SORMANI LIBRARY

The 16th-century Palazzo Sormani is today the city library,

boasting the largest collection of books, periodicals and multimedia in Milan. A reading garden at the back of the building is open from April to October.

Corso di Porta Vittoria, 6 ph. +39 800 880066

Closed Sunday

TEATRO ALLA SCALA

The most famous opera house in the world, with an audience as critical as it is appreciative, the theatre made its name in Milan’s history through Giuseppe Verdi, Arturo Toscanini and Maria Callas, who was discovered here in 1955. Inaugurated in 1778 and renowned since then for its acoustics. The La Scala season officially opens each year with an opera on December 7, the feast day of St. Ambrose, patron saint of the city. Via Filodrammatici, 2 teatroallascala.org

TORRE BRANCA

Originally called Torre Littoria, this steel structure was built in 1933 to a design by architect Giò Ponti, and stands in Milan’s Sempione Park. At 108.6 metres, it is the tenth tallest accessible building in the city.

Viale Luigi Camoens, 2 ph. +39 02 3314120 museobranca.it

Closed Mondays

TRIENNALE MILANO

Situated in Parco Sempione, Palazzo dell’Arte has housed La Triennale (p. 154) since 1933, founded to promote design and applied arts through international shows. Today it’s home to the Triennale Design Museum, with exhibitions that retrace the history of iconic objects crafted in Italy, tackling issues linked to design and production.

Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6 ph. +39 02 724341 triennale.org

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MUSEUMS BAGATTI VALSECCHI HOUSE MUSEUM

A house museum which is the fruit of an extraordinary late 19th -century collection put together by two brothers- Barons Fausto and Giuseppe Bagatti Valsecchi, who decided to renovate their family home in the heart of Milan in Renaissance Revival-style to house their rich collection of 15th and 16th -century works of art and artifacts.

Via Gesù, 5 ph. + 39 02 76006132

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

BOSCHI DI STEFANO HOUSE MUSEUM

A historic residence in Milan. Designed by Piero Portaluppi, it was the home of Antonio Boschi (1896-1988) and Marieda di Stefano (1901-1968): the couple, over a lifetime, put together an extraordinary 20th-century contemporary art collection. On display in the rooms of their apartment are about

three hundred pieces selected among the collection’s over two thousand paintings and sculptures, including works by Piero Marussig, Umberto Boccioni, Mario Sironi, Giogio de Chirico, Arturo Martini, Achille Funi, Giorgio Morandi, Filippo de Pisis, Lucio Fontana, Renato Biroli, Aligi Sassu, Roberto Crippa, Enrico Baj, Piero Manzoni.

Via Giorgio Jan, 15 ph. +39 02 88463614

casamuseoboschidistefano.it

Closed Mondays

NECCHI CAMPIGLIO HOUSE MUSEUM

Nestled in a large private garden with swimming pool and tennis court downtown Milan, Villa Necchi Campiglio was completed in 1935. It was designed by architect Piero Portaluppi for the Necchi Campiglio family, members of Milan’s wealthy and elegant upper middle class in the 1930s. In the second postwar period, the Villa was renovated by architect Tomaso Buzzi, who softened Portaluppi’s linear style by adding 18th century-inspired, in particular, Louis XV-style furnishing elements.

Via Mozart, 14 ph. +39 02 76340121

casemuseo.it/project/necchi-campiglio

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

ARNALDO POMODORO FOUNDATION

The Foundation was started to pursue Arnaldo Pomodoro’s goal of creating the “Home of Sculpture”: a place open to the rereading of 20th-century art and to the creativity of young artists, a collective space for all those who love art.

Via Vigevano, 9 ph. +39 02 89075394

fondazionearnaldopomodoro.it

Closed Mondays and Saturdays

FELTRINELLI PORTA VOLTA FOUNDATION

The Fondazione Feltrinelli Porta Volta building is an urban cultural center designed by architects Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron. Opened in 2016 around the corner from Corso Como, the long steel and glass structure on Viale Pasubio, inspired by the farmstead buildings of traditional Lombard rural architecture, houses a bookstore, café, library and dedicated reading room.

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Throughout the year, there is no shortage of public events and lectures.

Viale Pasubio, 5 ph. +39 02 4958341

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FORMA PER LA FOTOGRAFIA FOUNDATION

A space entirely devoted to fine-art photography. The idea was conceived by Contrasto and Fondazione Corriere della Sera along with ATM for the purpose of giving more space to photography in all its expressions as contemporary language, art form and communication tool.

Via Cernaia, 7 ph. +39 02 58118067 formafoto.it

FRANCO ALBINI FOUNDATION

The Foundation was started 30 years after the death of the architect to whom it owes its name at the studio of Franco Albini and Franca Helg. The Franco Albini collection includes about 22,000 designs, a photographic archive of over 6,000 vintage photos and 2,500 slides, in addition to models, writings, technical reports, books and magazines from the studio’s library. An invaluable heritage and a piece of our historical memory.

Via Telesio, 13 ph. +39 02 4982378

fondazionefrancoalbini.com

Closed Saturdays and Sundays

GIANFRANCO FERRÉ FOUNDATION

Established in 2008 for the purpose of preserving, putting in order and making available to the public- firstly in the form of virtual archive- whatever documents the creative activity of the fashion designer, by promoting initiatives in connection with Gianfranco Ferré’s philosophy, his design culture, his concept of fashion and aesthetics.

Via Tortona, 37 ph. +39 02 36580109

fondazionegianfrancoferre.com

FONDAZIONE PRADA

The new Milan venue of the Fondazione Prada. Its multi-building architectural structure, a converted early 20th-century distillery with a combination of pre-existing buildings and three new edifices, Podium, Cinema and Torre, is a superb example of

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the interaction between conservative architecture and new styles. The building at the entrance to the new centre welcomes the public with two spaces: a children’s educational area and the Bar Luce, designed by Californian director Wes Anderson.

Largo Isarco, 2 ph. +39 02 56662611

fondazioneprada.org

Closed Tuesdays

ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI STUDIES FOUNDATION MUSEUM

It creates, promotes and makes known the various expressions of art and culture, in particular, the fields of design and architecture, as well as promoting and protecting, in Italy and abroad, the name and works of Achille Castiglioni as a designer and architect, while en-

couraging a more widespread knowledge of Italian design.

Piazza Castello, 27 ph. +39 02 8053606

fondazioneachillecastiglioni.it

VICO

MAGISTRETTI STUDIES FOUNDATION MUSEUM

Established in 2010, it houses design and architecture exhibitions and offers guided visits, conferences and debates on these themes, as well as workshops and educational activities for students.

Via Vincenzo Bellini, 1 ph. +39 02 76002964

vicomagistretti.it

Closed Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

GALLERIE D’ITALIA

The Gallerie d’Italia spans three jewels of Milanese aristocratic architecture. Palazzo Anguissola and Palazzo Brentani house masterpieces from the 19th century, from Canova to Boccioni, Hayez to Segantini. The third building, Palazzo Beltrami, houses 20th-century artworks and themed exhibitions.

Piazza della Scala, 6 ph. +39 800167619

gallerieditalia.com

Closed Mondays

GAM - GALLERIA

D’ARTE MODERNA

Its halls display Francesco Hayez, Segantini, Canova and Medardo Rosso, plus temporary shows. Via Palestro, 16 ph. +39 02 88445943

gam-milano.com

Closed Mondays, December 25,

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GIÒ MARCONI GALLERY

Gió Marconi Gallery started in 1990 under the initiative of Gió Marconi who had previously created Studio Marconi 17, an experimental space for young artists and curators that he ran from 1987 to 1990. In its opening year, the gallery had showcased exhibitions by Martin Kippenberger, Mario Schifano as well as Richard Hamilton. In the 30 years to follow, has developed an ongoing vibrant program and its own consistent approach to exhibiting and combining brave choices well ahead of their time.

Via Tadino, 15/20 ph. +39 02 29404373

giomarconi.com

Closed Sundays and Mondays

LEONARDO3

MUSEUM - THE WORLD OF LEONARDO

An exhibition opened in Piazza della Scala, at the entrance to

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, in March 2013. It was extended year after year until it became a permanent exhibition. It showcases replicas of Leonardo’s inventions, many of which shown here for the first time ever: the Mechanical Eagle, the Great Kite, the Rapid Fire Crossbow, the Time Machine, the Harpsichord Viola, the Musical Cannon, the Aerial Screw with spring engine, the Submarine and the Giant Trumpet, just to mention a few of them. There are also over 200 3D interactive machines and a space entirely devoted to the Last Supper.

Piazza della Scala, entrance Galleria Vittorio Emanuele ph. +39 02 49519981

leonardo3.net

LIA RUMMA GALLERY

In 1999, Lia Rumma opened her art gallery’s branch in Milan, in the Brera neighborhood, with the solo exhibition by Enrico Castellani. For ten years, the gallery hosted a number of site-specific projects completing the exhibitions held in Naples. In 2010, Lia Rumma started the current gallery conceived for Art and Artists. A place designed to develop cultural relations, which has housed exhibitions

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and monumental projects by the gallery’s artists (Marina Abramovic, Vanessa Beecroft, Victor Burgin, Clegg&Guttmann, Gary Hill, Alfredo Jaar etc.) and, over the years, has encouraged intense collaboration with art galleries, curators, critics and collectors. Via Stilicone, 19 ph. +39 02 29000101

liarumma.it

Closed on Sundays and Mondays

MASSIMO DE CARLO GALLERY

In 2019 Massimo De Carlo has acquired a new iconic building in the centre of Milan, which has become the epicentre of its activities. One of the most famous projects by Portaluppi. The spiral staircase on the exterior of the building, for example, had been used for the “Casa del Sabato per gli sposi”, shown at the Milan’s Triennale. Over the years, the gallery’s artists such as Maurizio Cattelan, Rudolf Stingel, Piotr Uklański, Diego Perrone, Paola Pivi, Yan Pei-Ming, Kaari Upson, Andra Ursuta and Andrea Zittel have all gained international recognition, have been shown in galleries, museums

and biennials in Europe and in the United States.

Viale Lombardia, 17 ph. +39 02 70003987

massimodecarlo.com

Closed Sunday and Monday

MUBA - MILAN

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

A Center for the development and spreading of children’s cultural projects for all ages, including visits to high schools and universities, training for teachers, educators and cultural workers, and theme conferences concerning temporary exhibitions-games.

Via Enrico Besana, 12 ph. +39 02 43980402 muba.it

Closed Mondays

MUDEC - MUSEUM OF CULTURES

The Museum of Cultures project dates back to 1990, when the City of Milan purchased the former industrial Ansaldo area to use it for cultural activities. The disused factories, veritable monuments of industrial archeology, were converted into workshops,

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studios and new creative spaces. It is now a multidisciplinary center devoted to different cultures across the world and houses great international exhibitions.

Via Tortona, 56 ph. +39 02 54917 mudec.it

ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

It is housed in the former convent of the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, and includes the Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Barbarian and Gandhara sections. The Prehistoric and Egyptian departments are housed in the Sforzesco Castle.

Corso Magenta, 15 ph. +39 02 88445208

museoarcheologicomilano.it

CIVIC MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY OF MILAN

The oldest city museum in Milan, it is one of Europe’s most important natural history museums.

Corso Venezia, 55 ph. +39 02 88463337

museodistorianaturalemilano.it

Closed Mondays

DUOMO OF MILANO MUSEUM

Housed in Milan’s Palazzo Reale, on Piazza del Duomo. The Museum, spreading over 2,000 square meters and 26 rooms, showcases the Duomo’s Treasure and works of

art from the Cathedral and the Veneranda Fabbrica’s storehouses. The pieces of the collection are arranged in chronological order to provide an overview of the history of the cathedral’s construction, from its foundation in 1386 to the 20th century.

Piazza del Duomo, 12 ph. +39 02 72023375

duomomilano.it

Closed Mondays

MUSEO DEL NOVECENTO

Among the newest museums in the city, it was opened in 2010 in Palazzo dell’Arengario. The museum hosts more than 400 works mostly by Italian artists of the 20th century. Boccioni, De Chirico, Morandi, Balla, Severini, Depero and Marinetti are displayed chronologically, from Futurism to Arte Po-

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vera, represented here by Giovanni Anselmo. On the top floor visitors can find a neon by Lucio Fontana, Luce Spaziale, a spectacular installation that deserves to be seen under the soft light of sundown.

Piazza Duomo, 8 ph. +39 02 88444061 museodelnovecento.org

Closed Mondays

RISORGIMENTO MUSEUM

Established in 1885, the museum has been located in the 18th -century Palazzo Morrigia, designed in 1775 by Giuseppe Piermarini close to the vast Brera complex, since 1951. In 1900, the Palazzo- which during Napoleon’s age housed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, later on, the Ministry of War- became the property of the De Marchi family and then donated to the City of Milan

by the wife of the famous naturalist Marco De Marchi and converted into a museum. The collections illustrate the period of Italian history from Napoleon’s first Italian campaign (1796) to Rome’s annexation to the Kingdom of Italy (1870).

Via Borgonuovo, 23 ph. +39 02 88464173

museodelrisorgimento.mi.it

Closed Mondays

THE NATIONAL

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEONARDO DA VINCI

A tribute to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci in a beautiful cloister. Among the attractions: trains, ships, the Toti submarine and an entire area dedicated to Space with a fragment of the Moon.

Via San Vittore, 21 ph. +39 02 48555 1 museoscienza.org

Closed Mondays

POLDI PEZZOLI

MUSEUM

Opened to the public in 1881, the Poldi Pezzoli Museum is a must-see for the beauty of its rooms, evocative of the past, from the Middle Ages to the 1700s and the Armory reinterpreted by contemporary artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, but also because of the variety and richness of its collections. Masterworks of painting and sculpture, carpets, laces and embroideries, arms and armors, jewelry, chinaware, glassware, furniture, sundials and mechanical clocks: over 5,000 ex-

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traordinary objects, from ancient times to the 19th-century, in a magical atmosphere.

Via Manzoni, 12 ph. +39 02 794889 museopoldipezzoli.it

Closed Tuesdays

OBSERVATORY OF BRERA

A historic observatory established in the mid-1700s in the Brera building. In the early 1920s, the observatory section was moved to Merate, in the Brianza area. Part of the observatory’s fame is due to Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli’s observations of Mars’ channels in 1877.

Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72320300 brera.inaf.it

Closed Saturdays and Sundays

PAC - PAVILION

OF CONTEMPORARY ART

The Pavilion of Contemporary Art (PAC) ranges from African artists to performance artists like Marina Abramovic. The Pavilion of Contemporary Art (PAC) ranges from African artists to performance artists such as Marina Abramovic.

Via Palestro, 14 ph. +39 02 88446359 pacmilano.it

Closed Mondays

PALAZZO LITTA CULTURA

Considered to be one of the finest examples of Milanese baroque architecture, the building currently houses the regional Secretariat of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for Lombardy, Lombardy’s regional Museum Center and the Fine Arts and Landscape Office of the City of Milan.

Corso Magenta, 24 ph. +39 02 802941 lombardia.beniculturali.it

PALAZZO MORANDO COSTUME FASHION IMAGE MUSEUM

The first floor currently houses

the Picture Gallery: a collection of paintings, sculptures, prints dating back to 1934. The other rooms of this aristocratic residence illustrate perfectly the eighteenth-century taste for home décor and furnishing.

Via Sant’Andrea, 6 ph. +39 02 88465735

costumemodaimmagine.mi.it

Closed Mondays

STUDIO GIANGALEAZZO VISCONTI GALLERY

The Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art. It has housed great exhibitions devoted to Italian and international artists such as Alighiero Boetti, Vincenzo Agnetti, Gino De Dominicis, Sol Lewitt, Shozo Shimamoto. Over the years, it has focused on young promising artists with solo exhibitions by Aaron Young, Marco Schifano, Juno Calypso and Alessandro Twombly.

Corso Monforte, 23 ph. +39 02795251

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INSTAGRAMMABLE LOCATIONS

PALAZZO INA

There are many entrances with a recognisable appearance scattered throughout Milan, all designed by some of the most famous architects of the 20th century. But the most instagrammed? The entrance hall of Palazzo Ina by modernist architect Piero Bottoni, who also designed Monte Stella and Qt8. An atrium with Palladian Carrara marble flooring, while the walls are covered with powder pink and cobalt blue tiles: a perfect mix for Instagram.

VIA LINCOLN

Low-rise houses, pastel shades, small balconies and flower gardens. The houses in Via Lincoln, a former working-class district now known as the Rainbow district are all painted in different colours. Some even gave it the nickname of Milanese Burano, and it is a sought-after place by those who, in addition to the monuments, want to discover the city’s secret and unusual places.

FONDAZIONE PRADA

The architecture of the museum offers a varied choice of views and panoramas to take a good photo. For example, the Upside Down Mushroom Room: a dreamlike installation by Carsten Höller that enriches the Atlas, the permanent collection of the Fondazione Prada, and attracts the curiosity of many visitors. But also the Bar Luce, designed by film director Wes Anderson: pastel tones, jukebox, pinball machines and a refined vintage atmosphere to feel like being in a film while sipping a cup of coffee.

If your’s looking to snap some amazing pics in Milan, be sure to check out these colourful spots!

THE COURTYARD OF CASA ROSSI

This building is a great example of eclectic architecture. It was built by Giuseppe Pestagalli in the 1860s and features a Neo-Renaissance façade on the outside. If you stand in the middle of the courtyard open to the public and you look up, you will see how its structure frames a portion of the blue sky in a perfect octagon.

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ARTLINE

Eggs that stretch out towards the sky, a gigantic hand, and stars on the square floor. These are just three of the art installations found at Artline, the park in the shadow of the skyscrapers of the City Life district, that is enriched every year with new installations. A new life for the old headquarters of the army in Piazza delle Armi, that was used for military exercises until 1923.

Piazza Elsa Morante

VICOLO DEI LAVANDAI

Located along the Navigli, Vicolo dei Lavandai offers a picturesque view of the old Milan. You can see the stream, the canopy still supported by small wooden beams and the old lavoir. The people who came here in the past to wash their clothes were not women, but men, members of a trade association active in Milan since the 18th century.

Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 14

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BAM LA BIBLIOTECA DEGLI ALBERI

A contemporary botanical garden located among the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova with paths that merge with each other forming geometrical patterns, circular forests and flower gardens. The Biblioteca degli Alberi is one of the most representative parks of the new Milan, greener and more sustainable, where you can spend time among nature and attend artistic and cultural events.

BOSCO VERTICALE

The green skyscraper overlooks the BAM - Biblioteca degli Alberi between the districts of Porta Nuova and Isola. It is one of the first examples of a building with a new style architecture based on biodiversity, which pays attention to the relationship between man and other living species. The façade changes its appearance every season: full of flowers in spring, bright green in summer, and with the warm colours of the foliage in autumn.

QUARTIERE ORTICA

An open-air museum, open to the public, free of charge. It is OR.ME Ortica Memoria: 20 works of urban art among the largest in Italy, made by the collective of artists known as OrticaNoodles. Each different mural tells a story about Milan of the 20th century, a route that invites both the Milanese and tourists to leave the city centre to discover a different part of our city.

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BEST FOOD EXPERIENCES

The best restaurants, aperitifs and cafes in Milan. Reservation recommended, the ‘Les Clefs D’Or’ concierge is at your service

MEAT RESTAURANTS

elporteno.it

EL PORTEÑO PROHIBIDO

Via M. Melloni, 9 ph. +39 02 25062491

elporteno.it

FOCUS BRACERIE

Piazzale Segrino, 5 ph. +39 02 49453523

focusbracerie.it

GLAUCO

Via Achille Maiocchi, 29 ph. +39 02 20241973 ristoranteglaucomilano.it

Corso Venezia, 11 ph. +39 02 50037500

beefbarmilano@beefbar.com

Located in the former Archbishop’s Seminary, converted thanks to the redevelopment project that created Portrait Milano of the Lungarno Collection group, Beefbar Milano founded by Riccardo Giraudi uses only the best meat cuts in the world to prepare traditional recipes which enhance their flavours. The dishes are prepared by executive chef Thierry Paludetto.

BEEF CLUB

Via Giovanni Boccaccio, 15 ph. +39 02 51823951

beefclubmilano.it

EL CARNICERO

Via Spartaco, 31 ph. +39  02 54019816

Corso Garibaldi, 108 ph.+39 02 87222106

elcarnicero.com

EL PORTEÑO ARENA

Viale Elvezia, 4 ph. +39 02 34537275

elporteno.it

EL PORTEÑO DARSENA

Via G. Galeazzo, 25

ph. +39 02 58437593

LA GRIGLIA DI VARRONE

Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 7 ph. +39 02 36798388

grigliavarrone.com

LA TREBIA

Via Trebbia, 32 ph. +39 02 5513380 trattorialatrebia.it

TRATTORIA DEL NUOVO MACELLO

Via C. Lombroso, 20 ph. +39 02 59902122

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ETHNIC RESTAURANTS

ALICE EATALY MILANO SMERALDO

Piazza Venticinque Aprile, 10 ph. +39 02 09997900

eataly.net

ARMANI NOBU

Via Gastone Pisoni, 1 ph. +39 02 62312645 locations.armani.com

BA ASIAN MOOD

Via Raffaello Sanzio, 22 ph. +39 02 4693206

ba-restaurant.com

BON WEI

Via Castelvetro, 16/18

ph. +39 02 341308 - bon-wei.it

CANTEEN

Via Archimede, 10 ph. + 39 02 5463732

lucaguelficompany.com

CARMEL

Viale S. Gimignano, 10 ph. + 39 02 416368

carmelkosher.it

DIM SUM MILANO

Via Nino Bixio, 29 ph. +39 02 29522821

dimsummilano.com

FINGER’S GARDEN

Via Giovanni Keplero, 2 ph. +39 02 606544

fingersrestaurants.com

GONG

Corso Concordia, 8 ph: +39 02 7602 3873

gongoriental.com

ICHIKAWA

Via Lazzaro Papi, 18 ph. +39 02 47750431

ichikawa.it

RIAD YACOUT

Via Cadore, 25 ph. +39 02 5462230

yacout.it

SAIGON

Via Archimede, 14 ph. + 39 02 5518 5947

lucaguelficompany.comSAKEYA

Via Cesare da Sesto, 1 ph. + 39 02 94387836

sakeya.it

TAVERNA GRECA MIKONOS

Via Tofane, 5 ph. +39 02 2610209

mykonos-ristorantegreco.it

VASILIKI KOUZINA

Via Clusone, 6 ph. +39 02 94381405

vasilikikouzina.com

WICKY’S Corso Italia, 6

ph. + 39 02 89093781

wicuisine.it

YAPA

Viale Monte Nero, 34 ph. +39 02 84211594

ya-pa.com

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GOURMET RESTAURANTS

ANIMA

Via Rosales, 4 ph. +39 02 62278500

CARMÈ RESTAURANT

Via Piero della Francesca, 52 ph. +39 02 83474207

AALTO

Piazza Alvar Aalto

ph. + 39 02 25062888

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On the first floor of the Solaria Tower in the Porta Nuova district, guests take their places at handsome tables to enjoy delicacies created by chef Takeshi Iwai. A balancing act involving technique, precision and experimentation, with flavour as the overriding heart of every dish; this is creative, elegant cooking with no boundaries. One Michelin star.

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Within the prestigious Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze hotel, chef Enrico Bartolini has launched his new restaurant, and been rewarded with yet another Michelin star. A luxury gastronomic experience open to all connoisseurs of fine dining, in the capable hands of chef Michele Cobuzzi and his futuristic yet classical style.

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Interior decor inspired by nature and the 1920s sets the intimate mood at Carmè. Guests can savour the very best of Mediterranean and Neapolitan cuisine, authentic cooking with a strong focus on simplicity and great raw materials.

ANDREA APREA

Corso Venezia, 52 ph. +39 02 38273030

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On the top floor of the Fondazione Luigi Rovati building, talented chef Andrea Aprea has opened his dream restaurant. In the open kitchen the chef and his team as they prepare dishes that are a constant dialogue between similar and contrasting flavours. One Michelin star.

BERTON

Via Mike Bongiorno, 13 ph. +39 02 67075801

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Chef Andrea Berton chose the futuristic neighbourhood of Porta Nuova Varesine to open his elegant restaurant. The austere modern setting reflects his minimalistic cooking style, in which flavours are instantly recognisable. The menu changes according to the availability of ingredients. One Michelin star.

CONTRASTE

Via Giuseppe Meda, 2 ph. +39 02 49536597

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A place where creativity shines through in every dish. You ring the bell to get in, and the unmistakable Liberty style is immediately evident. The menu is playful in both dishes and ingredients. This is a cuisine of contrasts, between temperatures and textures, that will seduce anyone seeking a one-Michelin-starred gourmet experience with plenty of surprises.

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CRACCO

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II ph. +39 02 876774

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A sophisticated setting, elegant architecture and innovative yet traditional food: chef Carlo Cracco successfully combines a fine-dining experience, a gathering in a café, wine tastings and private events in a single venue. This is a multi-purpose gastronomic destination, from breakfast to after-show drinks. One Michelin star.

ENRICO BARTOLINI MUDEC

Via Tortona, 56 ph. +39 02 84293701

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Chef Enrico Bartolini brings his contemporary classic cuisine to the third floor of the Museum of Cultures. Here guests can explore new flavours without forgetting origin and tradition. The intimate, elegant dining room, enhanced by warm natural shades, invites you to relax and enjoy the gastronomic adventure in utter comfort. Three Michelin stars.

IYO

Via Piero della Francesca, 74 ph. +39 02 45476898

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Since 2015 this has been Italy’s only Michelin-starred contemporary Japanese restaurant. IYO’s excellence is clear in every aspect, for an extraordinary all-encompassing experience. Every detail is carefully curated, from the celebration of superb raw materials to the wine and sake list and the unique table settings.

D’O

Piazza della Chiesa, 14 ph. +39 02 9362209

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Davide Oldani’s D’O is based on his ability to turn products into exquisite dishes with bold reinterpretations. Every dish is an astonishing harmony of contrasts, while the mood is northern European with large windows and a stunning open kitchen. A two-Michelin-star restaurant that’s as welcoming as a home!

FELIX LO BASSO

Via Carlo Goldoni, 36 ph. + 39 02 45409759

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The concept of the one-Michelin-starred Felix Lo Basso Home&Restaurant is to remove the barriers between diner and chef, encouraging conversation. 12 places at the counter surrounding the chef’s workstation literally turn his kitchen into a stage.

JOIA

Via Panfilo Castaldi, 18 ph. +39 02 29522124

joia.it

Boasting one Michelin star, the elegant vegetarian restaurant Joia is headed by chef Pietro Leemann, who offers healthy food that’s good for the planet. Every dish is the result of exploration and experimentation. Beautiful plating, music, colours and impeccable service help to make the dining experience a genuine journey through flavours.

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L’ALCHIMIA

Viale Premuda, 34 ph. +39 02 82870704

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Bright by day and romantic at night, the one-Michelin-starred L’Alchimia presents the astonishing cuisine of chef Giuseppe Postorino. There are plenty of gourmet ingredients of superb quality and freshness, and iconic Milanese dishes such as veal cutlet and saffron risotto.

SADLER

Via Ascanio Sforza, 77 ph. +39 02 58104451

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‘Modern cooking that’s constantly evolving’ is how chef Claudio Sadler describes his food. The one -Michelin-starred Sadler restaurant is a true reflection of this and every dish, as well as the setting, is characterised by elegance and modernity. In addition to the main dining room, there’s also a private room, designed to offer special intimacy for two.

TANO PASSAMI L’OLIO

Via Francesco Petrarca, 4 ph. +39 02 8394139

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Away from the hustle and bustle of the Navigli, Tano Passami l’Olio, headed by chef Gaetano Simonato, offers food that’s sophisticated yet elegantly simple, in which the chef’s credo shines through in unusual pairings and exquisite presentation. And all in surroundings that are both classic and modern. One Michelin star.

QUADRI BISTROT

Via Solferino, 48 ph. +39 02 47755505

quadribistrot.it

SETA

VIVA VIVIANA VARESE

Via Andegari, 9 ph. +39 02 87318897

mandarinoriental.com

Piazza Venticinque Aprile, 10 ph. +39 02 49497340

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A restaurant, cocktail bar and art gallery in Brera. The cuisine is a tribute to Italian food culture with a gourmet twist. Cornerstones of the menu are the risotto and the Milanese veal cutlet, but don’t miss the red tuna from the Adriatic, the home-made tajarin pasta with truffle and the Iranian beluga caviar. You can also enjoy an aperitif in the lounge area.

Headed by acclaimed chef Antonio Guida, Seta is the two-Michelin-starred restaurant of the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Combining traditional techniques with a touch of innovation, the menu embraces both land and sea, offering dishes in which quality of ingredients and immediacy of flavours reign supreme.

On the second floor of Eataly Smeraldo, Viviana Varese’s cooking is the direct expression of her personality. The dishes are vibrant and original: a desire to amaze combines with the talent of a chef who focuses on precise and beautiful presentation and intriguing colour combinations. One Michelin star.

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DANIELCANZIAN

Via Castelfidardo angolo via San Marco ph. +39 02 63793837 danielcanzian.com

FILIPPO LA MANTIA (mercato centrale)

Via Giovanni Battista

Sammartini, 2 ph. + 39 02 37928400 mercatocentrale.it/milano/ SAVINI

Via Ugo Foscolo, 5 ph. +39 02 72003433 savinimilano.it

VOCE AIMO E NADIA (GALLERIE D’ITALIA)

Piazza della Scala, 6 ph. +39 349 3273374 voceaimoenadia.com

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RESTAURANTS

A’ RICCIONE BISTROT

Via Giulio Cesare Procaccini, 28 ph. +39 02 3451323 ariccionebistrot.it

A’ RICCIONE TERRAZZA 12

Via Durini, 28 ph. +39 02 92853303 ariccionemilano.it

DA GIACOMO

Via Pasquale Sottocorno, 6 ph. +39 02 76023313 giacomomilano.com

DA GIACOMO ARENGARIO

Via Guglielmo Marconi, 1 ph. +39 02 72093814 giacomomilano.com

LA RISACCA 2

Via Regina Giovanna, 14 ph. +39 02 29531801 larisacca2milano.com

LA RISACCA 6

Via Marcona, 6 ph. +39 02 55181658

osterialarisacca6.it

LA RISACCA BLU

Viale Tunisia

corner Via Tadino, 13 ph. +39 02 20480964 larisaccablu.com

LANGOSTERIA

Via Savona, 10 ph. +39 02 58111649

langosteria.com

LANGOSTERIA

BISTROT

Via Privata Bobbio, 2 ph.+39 02 58107802

langosteria.com

LANGOSTERIA

CAFÈ MILANO

Galleria del Corso, 4 ph. +39 02 76018167

langosteria.com

PESCE D’ORO BISTROT

Viale Monte Grappa, 2 ph. +39 02 58124659

pescedorobistrot.it

SEA RE

Via Lazzaro Papi, 14 ph. +39 02 45470046

seare.eatbu.com

SHANNARA 2 DA DANILO

Viale Isonzo, 24 ph. +39 02 55019638

shannara2.business.site

TERRAZZA CALABRITTO

Viale Monte Grappa, 7 ph.+39 02 63793923

terrazzacalabritto.it

THE FISHER

Viale Biancamaria, 8 ph. +39 02 5455141

thefisher.it

TRATTORIA

DEL PESCATORE

Via Atto Vannucci, 5 ph. +39 02 58320452

trattoriadelpescatore.it

TRADITIONAL RESTAURANTS

AL CONIGLIO BIANCO

Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 12 ph. +39 02 58100910

alconigliobianco.it

AL GARGHET

Via Selvanesco, 36 ph. +39 02 534698

algarghet.it

AL MATAREL

Corso Garibaldi Giuseppe, 75 ph.+ 39 02 654204

almatarel.it

ANTICA OSTERIA CAVALLINI

Via Mauro Macchi, 2 ph. +39 02 6693174

anticaosteriacavallini.it

ANTICA TRATTORIA

DELLA PESA

Viale Pasubio, 10 ph. +39 02 6555741

anticatrattoriadellapesa.com

BICE

Via Borgospesso, 12 ph. +39 02 76002572

bicemilano.it

CANTINA

DELLA VETRA

Via Pio IV, 3 corner Piazza Vetra ph. +39 02 89403843

cantinadellavetra.it

CAVOLI A MERENDA

Corso Magenta, 66 ph. +39 338 4679513

cavoliamerenda.eu

DAL BOLOGNESE

Via Amedei, 8 ph. +39 02 62694845

milano.dalbolognese.it

EL BRELLIN

Vicolo dei Lavandai, Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 14 ph. +39 02 5810 1351

brellin.com

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GRAN BAGUTTIN

Via Bagutta, 18 ph. +39 02 36512096

granbaguttin.it

A restaurant with an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere that recalls Milan’s artistic heritage, this is the Gran Baguttin. Entering it is like setting foot in a museum: the history of Italian literary culture of the 1900s is contained within these walls. Dishes on the menu are designed to revive authentic traditional flavours and enhance them with our high-quality meats.

GALLERIA

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 75 ph. +39 02 86464912

ristorantegalleria.it

IL CESTINO

Via Madonnina, 27 ph. +39 02 86460146

ristoranteilcestino.it

IL SALUMAIO DI MONTENAPOLEONE

Palazzo Bagatti Valsecchi

Via Santo Spirito, 10 ph. +39 02 76001123

ilsalumaiodimontenapoleone.it

IL SOLFERINO

Via Castelfidardo, 2 ph. +39 02 29005748

ilsolferino.com

IL TAVOLINO

Via Fara, 23

ph. +39 02 6703520

altavolino.it

IVAN & FRANK

Corso Lodi, 37 ph.+39 02 54107101 ivanfrank-ristorante.it

L’ANGOLO DI CASA

Viale Piave, 17 ph. +39 02 76016221 angolodicasa.it

LA BRICIOLA

Via Marsala, 2 ph. +39 02 6551012 labriciola.com

LA LIBERA

Via Palermo, 21 ph. +39 02 8053603 lalibera.it

LOCANDA ALLA SCALA

Via dell’Orso, 1 ph. +39 02 8693273

LOCANDA

PERBELLINI BISTROT

Via della Moscova, 25 ph. +39 02 36631450 locandaperbellini.it

MAMMA ROSA

Piazza Cincinnato, 4 ph. +39 02 29522076 osteriamammarosa.it

OSTERIA DELLE CORTI

Via Giovanni Battista Fauchè, 11 ph.+39 02 33105753 osterialecorti.it

OSTERIA CONCHETTA

Via Conchetta, 8 ph. +39 02 8372917 osteriaconchetta.it

OSTERIA DEL CORSO

Corso Garibaldi, 75 ph. +39 02 6597441 osteriadelcorso.com

OSTERIA GRAN BURRONE

Via Mantova, 10 ph. +39 02 54118438 osteriailgranburrone.it

RATANÀ

Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28 ph. + 39 02 87128855 ratana.it

REPLAY

Piazzetta Pattari, 2 ph. +39 02 86463125 ristorantereplay.it

RIBOT

Via Marco Cremosano, 41 ph. +39 02 33001646 ribotmilano.it

RIGOLO

Via Solferino, 11 corner Largo Treves ph. + 39 02 86463220 ristoranterigolo.it

ROSSO DI BRERA

Via Marco Formentini, 7 ph. +39 02 8353 8580

rossobrera.com

ROVELLO 18

Via Tivoli, 2 ph. +39 02 72093709

rovello18.it

STENDHAL MILANO

Via Ancona, corner with Via San Marco ph. +39 02 6572059

stendhalmilano.it

A mix of old-style Milan and the bohemian Paris of the last century, Stendhal Milano offers the genuine flavours of Lombardy and Italian cuisine with a modern twist that does not detract from tradition but reinterprets it with simplicity and lightness. Meats, fish, cheeses and plantbased dishes are served in a sophisticated setting with a clear focus on detail.

RESTAURANTS 90

TAVERNA DEL BORGO ANTICO

Via Madonnina, 27 ph. +39 02 86461186

tavernadelborgoantico.it

TRATTORIA IL CORMORANO ISOLA

Via Luigi Porro

Lambertenghi, 34 ph. +39 02 69004383 trattoriailcormorano.it

TORRE DI PISA

Via Fiori Chiari, 21 ph. +39 02 874877 trattoriatorredipisa.it

TRATTORIA

MILANESE

Via Santa Marta, 11 ph.+39 02 86451991

TRENDY RESTAURANTS

10 CORSO COMO

Corso Como, 10 ph. +39 02 29013581

10corsocomo.com

BULLONA

Via Piero della Francesca, 64 ph. +39 02 33607600

bullona.com

CERESIO 7

Via Ceresio, 7 ph. +39 02 31039221 ceresio7.com

CLOTILDE BRERA

Piazza San Marco, 6 ph. +39 331 1022218 clotildefood.com

MONZU BISTROT

Via Adige, 14 ph. +39 02 99248996 monzubistrot.it

PENELOPE

A CASA

Via Giuseppe Ripamonti, 3 ph. +39 389 6067372

penelopeacasa.it

CRAZY PIZZA MILANO

Via Varese, 1 ph. +39 0254076604

crazypizza.com

Located in the Moscova area, Crazy Pizza Milan offers a unique and engaging culinary experience. The wide range of iconic pizzas and other dishes together with a section of premium wines are the ingredients for an unforgettable evening. The acrobatic pizza makers’ spectacular Spinning Pizza adds an exciting touch to the atmosphere.

THE BAR AT RALPH LAUREN

Via della Spiga, 5 ph. +39 02 30569060

ralphlauren.co.uk

APERITIF

BACKDOOR 43

Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 43 ph. +39 340 9628890

BAR BASSO

Via Plinio, 39 ph. +39 02 29400580

barbasso.com

BAR FRIDA

Via Antonio Pollaiuolo, 3 ph. +39 02 680260

fridaisola.it

BAR LUCE

FONDAZIONE PRADA

Largo Isarco, 2 ph. +39 02 56662611

fondazionaprada.org

BHANGRABAR

Corso Sempione, 1 ph. +39 02 34934469

bhangrabar.it

CAMPARINO

IN GALLERIA

Piazza del Duomo, 21 ph. +39 02 86464435

camparino.com

CANTINE ISOLA

Via Paolo Sarpi, 30 corner via Arnolfo di Cambio, 1/A ph. +39 02 3315249

cantineisola.com

CINC

Via Marco Formentini, 5 ph. +39 02 36550257

cicbrera.it

DEUS

CAFE’

Via Genova Thaon di Revel, 3 ph. +39 02 83439230

deuscafemilano.it

DRY MILANO

Via Solferino, 33 ph. +39 02 63793414

drymilano.it

EL BUSCIA

Viale Beatrice d’Este, 48 ph. +39 02 45498762

elbuscia.it

FIORAIO

BIANCHI CAFFE’

Via Montebello, 7 ph. +39 02 29014390

fioraiobianchicaffe.it

FONDERIE MILANESI

Via Giovenale, 7 ph. +39 02 36527913

fonderiemilanesi.it

FORESTA

WOODBAR

Via Celestino IV, 6 ph. +39 02 91764217

forestawoodbar.com

RESTAURANTS 91

GINROSA

Galleria San Babila, 4/B ph. +39 02 794802

ginrosamilano.it

LA HORA

FELIZ

Via S. Vito, 5 ph. +39 02 8376587

LU’BAR

Via Palestro, 16 ph. +39 02 83527769

lubar.it

MAG CAFE’

Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 43 ph. +39 02 39562875

magcafemilano.myadj.it

N’OMBRA DE VIN

Via S. Marco, 2 ph. +39 02 6599650 nombradevin.it

NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Viale Piave, 1 nottingham-forest.com

OCTAVIUS BAR

Piazza Gae Aulenti, 4 ph. +39 02 63793539

replaythestage.com

OPERA 33

Via Carlo Farini, 33 ph. +39 338 3566177

opera33milano.it

TORMARESCA

VINO E CUCINA

Corso Garibaldi, 79 ph. +39 02 65560659

tormarescavinoecucina.it

RADETZKY

Corso Garibaldi, 105 ph. +39 02 6572645

radetzky.it

RANA RITA

Via Fatebenefratelli, 2 ph. +39 02 8055872

ROTONDA BISTRO

Via Enrico Besana, 12 ph. +39 388 8593490

SANTERIA PALADINI 8

Via Privata Ettore Paladini, 8 ph. +39 02 36798120 santeria.milano.it

SPRITZ

NAVIGLI

Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 9 ph. +39 02 83390192 spritznavigli.it

THE BOTANICAL CLUB

Via Pastrengo, 11 ph. +39 02 36523846

Via Tortona, 33 ph. +39 02 4232890 botanicalclub.com

SPIRIT

DE MILAN

Via Bovisasca, 57/59 ph. + 39 366 7215569

spiritdemilan.it

TIBI BISTROT

PROVENCAL

Via San Fermo, 1 ph. + 39 02 29014422

UGO COCKTAIL BAR

Via Corsico, 12 ph. +39 02 39811557

ugobar.it

VISTA DARSENA

Viale Gabriele D’Annunzio, 20 ph. +39 02 45499470 vistadarsena.it

CAFÈ

BASTIANELLO

Via Borgogna, 5 ph. +39 02 37920709

bastianello.com

COVA

Via Monte Napoleone, 8 ph. +39 02 76005599

shop.pasticceriacova.com

EGALITE’

MILANO

Via Melzo, 22 ph. +39 02 91763465

egalitemilano.it

GIOVANNI GALLI

C.so P.ta Romana, 2

ph. +39 02 86453112

Via Victor Hugo, 2 ph. +39 02 86464833

giovannigalli.com

IGINIO MASSARI

Via Guglielmo Marconi, 4 corner Piazza Diaz ph. +39 02 49696962

iginiomassari.it

ILLY CAFFE’

MONTENAPOLEONE

Via Monte Napoleone, 19 ph. +39 02 83549386

illy.com

KNAM

Via Augusto Anfossi, 10 ph. +39 02 55194448

eknam.com

LAVAZZA

FLAGSHIP STORE

Piazza San Fedele, 2 ph.+39 342 8411682

lavazza.it

MARCHESI 1824

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II ph. +39 02 94181710

Via S. Maria alla Porta 11/A ph. +39 02 862770

pasticceriamarchesi.com

PASTICCERIA CUCCHI

Corso Genova, 1 ph. +39 02 89409793

pasticceriacucchi.it

SANT AMBROEUS

MILANO

Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 7 ph.+39 02 76000540

santambroeusmilano.com

STARBUCKS RESERVE

MILAN ROASTERY

Via Cordusio, 1

ph.+39 02 91970326

starbucksreserve.com

RESTAURANTS 92

NIGHTLIFE

11 CLUBROOM

Via A. di Tocqueville, 11 ph. + 39 02 89281611

11milano.it

AMNESIA

Via A. Gatto ph. +39 348 7241015 amnesiamilano.com

BLANCO

Via Giovanni Battista

Morgagni, 2 ph. +39 02 29405284 blancomilano.it

BLUE NOTE

Via Pietro Borsieri, 37 ph. +39 02 69016888 bluenotemilano.com

BOBINO MILANO

Piazzale Stazione Genova, 4 ph. +39 371 4085303 bobino.it

CERA

Via Giuseppe Sirtori, 34 ph. +39 02 36575270 ceramilano.it

CHATULLE

Via Piero della Francesca, 68 ph. +39 02 34534024 chatulle.it

HOLLYWOOD

Corso Como, 15 ph. +39 327 1648497 discotecahollywood.com

IL GATTOPARDO

Via Piero della Francesca, 47 ph. +39 02 34537699

ilgattopardomilano.com

JAZZ CAFE’

Corso Sempione, 8 ph. +39 02 33604039

jazzcafe.it

JUST CAVALLI

Viale Luigi Camoens ph. +39 02 311817

justcavallimilano.com

LA BALERA DELL’ORTICA

Via G. A. Amadeo, 78 ph. +39 02 70128680

labaleradellortica.com

LA BOUM Via Pietrasanta, 16

laboummilano.com

LA BULLONA

Via Piero della Francesca, 64 ph. +39 02 33607600

bullona.com

LIME MILANO

Via Tullo Massarani, 6 ph. +39 348 1082533

limemilano.it

MAGAZZINI GENERALI

Via Pietrasanta, 16 ph. +39 02 5393948

magazzinigenerali.org

PLASTIC

Via Gargano, 15

ROCKET

Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 98 ph. +39 333 3313817

THE CLUB MILANO

Corso Garibaldi, 97 ph. +39 02 36534005

theclubmilano.com

TOCQUEVILLE

Via A. di Tocqueville, 13 ph. +39 391 4030794

tocqueville13.club

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INFORMATION GETTING AROUND IN MILAN AND LOMBARDY

Everything you need to know to move in the city and beyond

with four operators: Enjoy, Leasys, ShareNow and E-Vai. As for the cars, fleets now include electric vehicles.

TAXI

Unlike taxis in other cities, Milan cabs seldom stop for passengers in the street. To travel by taxi, you need to go to a stand or book by phone.

Starting tariff on weekdays, 6:00 to 21:00: €3.30

Starting tariff Sundays and holidays, 6:00 to 21:00: €5.40

Night-time starting tariff: €6.50

Starting tariff from Malpensa, Linate and Orio al Serio airports: €13.10

The phone number for Radio

Taxi is +39 02 8585 or +39 02 6767; Etaxi +39 02 5353.

CAR SHARING

Car sharing is a simple and sustainable form of transport. To access the service you need to register on the websites of operators and download the app on your smartphone. Milan has the most extensive car-sharing provision in Italy,

CITY BIKE AND SCOOTERS

The bicycle is a green and convenient way of getting around in the city. Bike Sharing is available, either from fixed collection and drop-off stations, or with free-flow bikes. The BikeMi service operated by ATM and the Municipali-

ty of Milan allows visitors to hire bikes through its website and app. Meanwhile, electric scooters can be hired from Voi, Wind, Bit, Lime, Dott, Helbiz and Tier. We advise checking websites for the rules you must follow.

BUS

In Milan there are more than a hundred bus routes and 4 trolleybus lines, making this one of the best ways of getting

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DISTANCE FROM MILAN TO:

around the city. On Fridays and Saturdays, Milan’s night buses run every hour between 2 am and 5 am. Tickets for the bus (and other public transport) can be bought at metro stations, newspaper kiosks, tobacconists’ and from the ATM Milano app. A standard ticket is valid for 90 minutes and covers one journey on ATM public transport; it costs €1.50. You can also choose a daily ticket (€7), a three-day ticket (€12) and other options.

METRO

With five lines, 111 stations and 94.5 kilometres of rails, Milan’s metro system is the largest in Italy. It operates every day from 6:00 to 00:30 (7:00 to 19:30 on 25 December and 1 May). The frequency of trains at major stations varies from 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the month and the timetable.

TRAIN

Milano Centrale station is the main hub connecting Milan to major Italian and European cities, and Cadorna station offers links to destinations in Lombardy. Other state-run railway stations are Garibaldi, Lambrate, Milano Rogoredo and Porta Genova. The

main overland stations correspond with the metro lines, making travel in the area easy and quick.

AIRPORTS

Milan Malpensa international (Code IATA: MXP) is the largest of the city’s airports. It is 49 kilometres north-west of the Lombardy capital, with connections by Malpensa Express train or numerous shuttle bus services.

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HOTELS

BELMOND HOTEL SPLENDIDO

Salita Baratta, 16

Portofino (GE)

ph. +39 0185 267801 belmond.com

BELMOND HOTEL SPLENDIDO MARE

Via Roma, 2

Portofino (GE)

ph. +39 0185 267802 belmond.com

BVLGARI HOTEL MILANO

Via Privata Fratelli Gabba, 7/B Milano

ph. +39 02 8058051 bulgarihotels.com

EXCELSIOR HOTEL GALLIA

Piazza Duca D’Aosta, 9 Milano

ph.+ 39 02 23312093 marriott.com

EXCELSIOR PALACE

Via San Michele di Pagana, 8

Rapallo (GE)

ph. +39 0185 230666 excelsiorpalace.it

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MILANO

Via Gesù, 6-8 Milano

ph. + 39 02 77088 fourseasons.com

GRAND HOTEL ET DE MILAN

Via Manzoni, 29 Milano

ph. +39 02 723141 grandhoteletdemilan.it

GRAND HOTEL MIRAMARE

Via Milite Ignoto, 30 Santa Margherita Ligure (GE)

ph. +39 0185 287013 grandhotelmiramare.it

GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO

Via Regina, 8

Tremezzina (CO)

ph. +39 0344 42491 grandhoteltremezzo.com

GRAND HOTEL VICTORIA

Via B.Castelli, 9/13

Menaggio (CO)

ph. +39 03 4432003 grandhotelvictoria.it

GRAND HOTEL VILLA SERBELLONI

Via T. Olivelli, 1 Bellagio (CO)

ph. +39 031 950216 villaserbelloni.com

GRANDHOTEL

DES ILES BORROMEES

C.so Umberto I, 67 Stresa (VB)

ph. +39 0323 938938 borromees.com

HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA

Piazza della Repubblica, 17 Milano

ph.+ 39 02 62301 dorchestercollection.com

MANDARIN ORIENTAL MILAN

Via Andegari, 9 Milano

ph. +39 02 87318888 mandarinoriental.com

ME MILAN IL DUCA

Piazza della Republica, 13 Milano

ph. +39 02 35403218 melia.com

HOTELS 96
CONCIERGE ‘LES CLEFS D’OR’

PALAZZO PARIGI HOTEL

Corso di Porta Nuova, 1 Milano

ph. +39 02 625625 palazzoparigi.com

PARK HYATT MILAN

Via Tommaso Grossi, 1 Milano

ph. +39 02 88211234 hyatt.com

THE WESTIN PALACE MILAN

Piazza della Repubblica, 20 Milano

ph. +39 02 23312097 marriott.com

VILLA CORTINE PALACE HOTEL

Viale C. Gennari, 2 Sirmione (BS)

ph. +39 030 9905890 hotelvillacortine.com

CROWNE PLAZA MILAN CITY

Via Melchiorre Gioia, 73

Milano

ph. +39 02 66717715 cpmilancity.com

GRAND VISCONTI PALACE

Viale Isonzo, 14 - Milano

ph.+ 39 02 540341 grandviscontipalace.com

HILTON HOTEL MILANO

Via Luigi Galvani, 12 Milano

ph. +39 02 69831 hiltonhotels.it

HOTEL MOZART

Piazza Gerusalemme, 6 Milano

ph. + 39 02 33104215 hotelmozartmilan.com

HOTEL REGINA ELENA

Lungomare Milite Ignoto, 44 Santa Margherita Ligure (GE)

ph. +39 0185 287003 reginaelena.it

HOTEL ROYAL VICTORIA

Piazza S. Giorgio, 2 Varenna (LC)

ph. +39 0341 815111 rcollectionhotels.it

HOTEL VILLA CIPRESSI

Via IV Novembre, 22 Varenna (LC)

ph. +39 0341 830113 rcollectionhotels.it

HOTEL WINDSOR MILAN

Via Galilei, 2 - Milano

ph.+39 02 6346 hotelwindsormilan.com

MAISON MILANO

UNA ESPERIENZE

Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 4 Milano

ph. +39 02 726891 gruppouna.it

MERCURE HOTEL SOLARI

Via Pietro Orseolo, 1 - Milano ph.+ 39 02 5817801 mercure-milano-solari-hotel. hotel-ds.com

NH MILANO TOURING

Via Ugo Tarchetti, 2 - Milano ph. +39 02 63351 nh-hotels.it

ROSA GRAND MILANO

STARHOTELS COLLEZIONE

Piazza Fontana, 3 - Milano ph. +39 02 88311 collezione.starhotels.com

SINA DE LA VILLE

Via Hoepli, 6 - Milano ph. +39 02 8791311 sinahotels.com

TURIN PALACE HOTEL

Via Paolo Sacchi, 8 - Torino ph.+39 011 0825321

turinpalacehotel.com

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