USEFUL CITY INFORMATION n.21 2023 OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE LOMBARD ASSOCIATION OF HOTEL CONCIERGES “LES CLEFS D’OR“
MILAN CONCIERGE
ART AND EVENTS \ THE AMAZING DUOMO DISCOVERING FRANCIACORTA \ BEST PASTRY SHOP TOP ATTRACTIONS \ FOOD GUIDE
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14 Events: dates for your diary
16 Art appointments
18 Fashions tips: the must-have items
24 Everything you don’t know about the Duomo
34 Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano
36 Suzanne Jackson’s exhibition at GAM
38 Discovering Franciacorta
46 The fi h anniversary in Italy of Starbucks
48 The best pastry shops
ART diary 16 EVENTS diary 14 CULTURE Duomo 24
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TOP PLACES 56 Top a ractions 68 Museums & Foundations 78 Instagrammable locations 82 Restaurants 91 Aperitif 92 Cafè and Nightlife 94 Information travelling 96 Hotels 98 Map ITINERARY Franciacorta 38 ART Suzanne Jackson 36 INDEX 2023 N.21 FOOD pastry shop 48
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WELCOME TO MILAN
TEXT Nicola Balitro President of the Lombard Association ofHotelconcierges“LesClefsd’Or”
our suggestions and the best in town this autumn. In Milan, every month is unique and special, with fabulous one-off events. Let’s explore them together.
Dear Guest, We wish you a very warm welcome to Lombardy on behalf of all the Golden Key concierges. Milan Concierge Information is our concrete commitment to make your stay in our region a truly memorable experience.
In this magazine you’ll find all the information you might need and, above all,
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 undiscovered itinerary to discover the symbol of Milan, the Duomo, a journey through the wonders of Franciacorta and much more. 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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AMAZING EXPERIENCES
Welcome to Milan, a city that will provide you with extraordinary experiences and memories.Sport, fashion, culture, design, major events, innovation, study, meetings, business, whatever the reason for your trip, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised: Milan will be able to satisfy your needs, curiosities and interests. With a heritage of 26 centuries and a commitment to the future, ours is a contemporary, open and welcoming city, an international benchmark in many areas. You will find proof of this as you spend some days with us. Allow me to make some suggestions. When planning your stay in the city, include the classic a ractions - Duomo, Galleria Vi orio Emanuele II, Teatro alla Scala, Palazzo
MARTINA RIVA
‘Milan will be able to satisfy your needs, curiosities and interests’
Reale, Navigli and Darsena, Castello Sforzesco, Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper in Santa Maria delle Grazie. Don’t miss our museums, from Galleria d’Arte Moderna to Museo del ‘900, Museo di Scienze Naturali, Museo della Scienza e
della Tecnologia, Brera Picture Gallery and many others. Let yourself be fascinated by the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova and CityLife and go search for unprecedented glimpses of the city as you move away from the centre: each district, with its buildings, shops and meeting points, has its own storythat deserves to be discovered and known. Then I suggest a stop in our parks and green areas, for some physical activity. Finally, make the most of the shopping opportunities in the fashion district and in the neighborhood markets; go to the theatre or to San Siro, join in one of the many musical or sporting events that Milan hosts with pride and enthusiasm. Milan’s vitality will win you over. Thank you for choosing us and come back to visit us soon..!
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TEXT Martina Riva Deputymayorforsport,tourismandyouthpoliciesoftheMilancityhall
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THE LAND OF TOURISM
Welcome to Lombardy: art, culture, traditions, nature, sports, business and religious travel, food and wine, and excellence in accommodation. This is a heritage given to us by nature, our history, and one which the Lombards have always known how to enhance. If you are in Milan - the world’s Fashion and Design capital and future stage for the 2026 Winter Olympics - of course you should ‘tour it’ and discover every fascinating corner, but remember that Lombardy is so much more than just Milan. Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Mantua, Lodi, Monza, Pavia, Varese and Sondrio are ‘li le kingdoms’ of cultural uniqueness, landscape and food and wine specialties. In Lombardy you will discover cities of art and enchanting
‘You will discover cities of art and enchanting villages’
villages, castles where time has stood still, mountains for skiing or walking, taking in the green and breathing deeply, and lakes that will offer you dreamy views and opportunities for sports. If you wish, you can board boats for ‘slow nature’ tours on our ri-
vers and lakes, where horizons, far from skyscrapers and city buildings, appear even larger. There are experiences to be had from dawn to dusk, and at the end of the day you can enjoy the ‘movida’, that essence in each of our territories that keeps our municipalities ‘alive’ until late in the evening. Lombardy is also a region of renowned national and international importance in the production of DOP, IGP and DOC specialties, with a total of 75 products including wines, cheeses, olive oil, cured meats and sweets, which so a ract tourists from all over the world. Adding to the value of all this are the quality and comfortable accommodations, the trained and professional staff who are ready to help you, all set within a framework of efficiency for which we Lombards are famous.
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TEXT Barbara Mazzali
LombardyRegionCouncilorforTourism,TerritorialMarketing,FashionandMajorEvents
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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RAPHAEL GUALAZZI CONCERT
5 November
Teatro Carcano
Raphael Gualazzi is back onstage in Milan with his Vivido Il Tramonto tour. The singer will offer his Milanese audience an evening of pure magic with his unmistakable mix of jazz, blues and fusion. The concert is part of his eagerly-awaited 2023 tour and an unmissable occasion, featuring tracks from his latest album and classics that made his career.
MATTEO BOCELLI CONCERT
24 October
Teatro San Babila
An unmissable concert and a live performance by Ma eo Bocelli, bringing his A night with Ma eo tour to Milan. A concert packed with great music and emotion, thanks to the extraordinary voice of this talented young artist - son of the legendary Andrea Bocelliwho has even taken his show over the Atlantic to the United States and South America.
MILANO WINE WEEK 2023
7 - 15 October
Consumers, sector professionals and wine lovers come together for eight days at this large-scale event dedicated to Italy’s greatest wines. Masterclasses, special events and immersive experiences enliven the streets and neighbourhoods of the city for the sixth edition of the gathering that gives us an overview of the main trends in the wine sector.
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THE LITTLE PRINCE
27 October - 20 December
Teatro alla Scala
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Li le Prince is part of the Grandi spe acoli per piccoli project at Teatro alla Scala, which aims to get children into the theatre and accustomed to music. A childhood classic with music by Pierangelo Valtinoni, the show is directed by Polly Graham, sets and costumes are by Basia Bińkowska, and the Children’s Choir is conducted by Bruno Casoni.
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
30 September - 20 October
Teatro alla Scala
The Marriage of Figaro is the first of three opere buffe by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and has been a hit with audiences here since the 1981 version starring the great Riccardo Muti. Now it returns to Milan’s opera house directed by Giorgio Strehler and with Luca Michele i as Figaro. The female leads are Olga Beszmertna as the Countess and Benede a Torre as Susanna.
GILBERTO GIL
17 October
Teatro degli Arcimboldi
An all-round artist who has released over 50 albums and sold millions of discs all over the world, as well as receiving nine Grammy Awards. Gilberto Gil’s is a unique musical style with influences from pop, rock and jazz; Aquele Abraço comes to Milan as part of his European farewell tour, revisiting the most significant places in a legendary career.
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VINCENT VAN GOGH, ARTIST AND READER
Until 28 January 2024
Mudec
Some 40 works are on loan from the KröllerMüller Museum in O erlo, including the studies of heads for The Potato Eaters.
A novel reading of Van Gogh’s works that highlights the relationship between the painterly vision and the depth of the artist’s cultural dimension.
MORANDI 1890-1964
Until 4 February 2024
Palazzo Reale
It’s among the most important retrospectives on the Bolognese painter held in recent decades, continuing the well-established appreciation of his work in prestigious international venues, from the Metropolitan Museum in New York to the Guggenheim in Bilbao. An exhibition that celebrates the relationship between the Bolognese painter and his city.
EL GRECO
11 October - 11 February 2024
Palazzo Reale
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For the first time in Milan, an expositional project dedicated to the painter Doménikos Theotokópoulos, universally known as El Greco. The exhibition presents more than 40 works and is the result of a profound historical-critical reflection, the strengths of which lie in the careful reconsideration of the impact of Italian models in the artist’s formation.
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JIMMY NELSON. HUMANITY
Until 21 January 2024
Palazzo Reale
The first Italian solo exhibition of Jimmy Nelson, one of the most engaging photographers on the contemporary scene. Humanity is an extraordinary journey into the beauty of human kind through 65 photographs belonging to his most famous works, and in addition, through the exhibition path, it is possible to immerse oneself in the artist’s work and have the opportunity to grasp its deepest meaning.
RODIN AND DANCE
25 October - 10 March 2024
Mudec
Thanks to a collaboration with the Rodin Museum in Paris, which has loaned out 53 works, the exhibition recounts the creative imprinting that dance had on the artistic of Auguste Rodin. An opportunity to take a journey into the world of dance through a video selection of choreographer artists who drew inspiration from Rodin for their performances.
MARIO NIGRO. WORKS 1947-1992
Until 5 November
Palazzo Reale
More than 140 works, including paintings, three-dimensional pieces, works on paper, and a wide selection of documents.
The exhibition also includes works exhibited at the Venice Biennials and the 10th Rome Quadrennial in 1973. The exhibition highlights the different moments of Nigro’s artistic language.
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The terraces of the cathedral
SYMBOL OF THE CITY
The Duomo di Milano in the words of archpriest Monsignor Borgonovo
TEXT Francesca Lombardi
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Above: the view from the terraces
Below:thecathedralfromthesquare
We enter the Duomo from the western side and move towards the apse, which faces east. When we enter the cathedral we make a choice to walk back in time in spiritual terms to reach the rising star, Christ resurrected, represented by the Raza: a radiant sun at the centre of the rose window in the apse and a religious symbol for the faithful, which also had political significance as the emblem of the Visconti dynasty. Proceeding down the central nave between the 52 columns - one for every week of the year - we’re figuratively moving in the opposite direction from death; we’re moving towards life.” With these words, Monsignor Gianantonio Borgonovo, archpriest of the Duomo since 2012, introduces the cathedral. He talks of spirit and substance, architecture and the soul, art and tradition, but he also lets
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us in on some fascinating details. “I’ll tell you a couple of things that not many people know.
Near the main entrance there’s a sundial on the floor. A beam of sunlight comes through a gnomonic hole in the ceiling and falls onto a long brass line, marking midday at any time of year. Although it’s very old - it was installed in 1768 - thanks to recent adjustments, the sundial is still accurate to this day. The second curious thing is the red doorway at the centre of the vault in the apse: this is where a precious relic is kept: a nail from the True Cross. Every year, on the Saturday before 14 September, the Rite of the Nivola takes place: the Archbishop of Milan ascends to the tabernacle in the Nivola, a unique wooden ‘li ’ in the shape of a cloud, painted with angels in 1612 by Landriani, to remove the relic, which is
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A CHOICE TO WALK BACK TO REACH THE RISING
WHEN WE ENTER THE CATHEDRAL WE MAKE STAR,
A wonderful view of the Cathedral (ph.VenerandaFabbricadelDuomo)
A view of the cathedral with the characteristic Nivola
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THE NIGHT OF 27 DECEMBER 1774,
THE GOLDEN STATUE OF THE VIRGIN
MARY APPEARED ON THE VERY TIP OF THE HIGHEST SPIRE’
displayed in the cathedral for veneration by the faithful for three days, until the following Monday a er Vespers. It was St Charles Borromeo who first carried the Holy Nail in procession during the plague in October 1576; a wooden crucifix was built for the purpose, which can be seen today in the parish church of Trezzo sull’Adda.”
Monsignor Borgonovo makes special mention of the stained glass windows which - even more than the Duomo’s terraces - have a specific spiritual significance: “In the past, stained glass windows were the Biblia Pauperum, in other
words the Bible of the poor, since until the early 20th century many people were unable to read and write. So the windows were a part of the catechism along with the sermons; later, with the advent of electric lighting and the spread of education, they became, paradoxically, a Biblia Agnosticorum: skilfully backlit from the inside, they acted as an advertisement of the Faith for ina entive passers-by, who might pause and admire the spectacular kaleidoscope of colours and figures… that’s the hope, anyway!”
And of course we have to talk about the Madonnina,
the symbol of the cathedral and the city itself: “On the night of 27 December 1774, as the Milanese slept, the golden statue of the Virgin Mary appeared on the very tip of the highest spire. Can you imagine what the weather was like? 27th December, in Milan, at that height…! The Madonnina up there, the first among all the faithful, reminds us believers that we’re gradually moving eastwards, towards God, the ultimate destination of our journey.
“But the Madonnina also has enormous sentimental and popular value for the inhabitants of Milan, and there is a custom dating
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Thestainedglasswindows, aspectacularkaleidoscope ofcoloursandfigures
back to the 1930s, when the first skyscrapers began to be built in the city: no building can be higher than the statue.
To this day, although the skyline of Milan is studded with tall buildings, when any exceeds 108 metres, the tradition is to place a small replica of the Madonnina on the roof, reminding us that we may have risen, but She, the Mother of God, remains closest to heaven. It’s an oxymoron, to say the least… like saying infinite finitude”. To learn more about the history of the Duomo, you can visit the adjoining Museum: 26 exhibition rooms and
a chronological itinerary that follows every stage of the cathedral’s construction, from its foundation
in 1386 to the 20th century. In a recent innovation, the Duomo becomes 0.4, offering new digital opportunities: an extraordinary vir-
tual experience to explore the Candoglia quarry, source of the marble used to build the cathedral, using special headsets available at the museum; or a stunning immersive guided tour that takes us to the age of St Ambrose, reveals the workings of the sundial and ascends to the Holy Nail in the Nivola, while exploring the faces and facades of the cathedral through the centuries. Lastly, October brings two very special events: a playful tour for children on Sunday 8th and a visit to the cathedral’s Great Organ on Sunday 15th, to mark the Duomo’s birthday.
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THE MUSEUM: 26 EXHIBITION ROOMS AND A ITINERARY THAT FOLLOWS THE STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION
ARCHITECTURE AND THE SOUL, SPIRIT AND SUBSTANCE, ART AND TRADITION, WITH SOME FASCINATING DETAILS
ON STAGE
Just hop on street car n.3 from the Duomo and you will reach Largo Mahler, the square that is dominated by the Auditorium di Milano, the home of Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, the city’s orchestra. At the Auditorium, music is played every week. The Symphonic Season, the heart of the Orchestra’s artistic offerings, features weekly concerts on Thursday nights, Friday nights and Sunday a ernoons, performed by top internationally-renowed musicians, at a theater whose acoustics are considered to be among Italy’s best. A night at the Auditorium
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is a great chance to listen to a symphonic repertorie performed with the highest quality standards at European and world level, but also a chance to explore the colorful Navigli neighborhood, whose waters reflect the buildings of a historic Milanese area. This year, the Orchestra turns thirty, and celebrates by offering a truly unimissable season, starting on Thursday, September 28, with the extraordinary violin player Giuseppe Gibboni performing the Violin Concerto in D major by Pëtr Il’ič Čajkovskij. Check out the complete program at sinfonicadimilano.org.
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The city’s soundtrack, at Milan’s Auditorium….
SOUND ON!
…and at Teatro Gerolamo, just steps away from the Duomo!
Don’t miss the Sunday morning concerts at Teatro Gerolamo on Piazza Beccaria! What is called the “Li le Scala” is a gem in the heart of Milan and just steps away from the Duomo.
Seven concerts at 11 ama er a breakfast of cappuccino and croissant or before a sandwich and spritz cocktail- offering an experience of chamber music performed by the Soloists of Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano.
The first concert is one of the events of the Mahler Festival, the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of
SEVEN CONCERTS OFFERING AN EXPERIENCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC
Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano: on Sunday, October 22, enjoy the Piano Quartet in A minor by Mahler accompanied by the Piano Quartet in C minor by Richard Strauss, with Luca Santaniello, violin, Miho Yamagishi, viola, Mario Shirai Grigolato, cello, and Gile Bae at the piano.
The second event will be held on Sunday, November 26: a concert of music by Beethoven and Šostakovič with Tobia Scarpolini, cello, and Fabio Mancini, piano. Check out the complete program at sinfonicadimilano.org.
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SuzanneJackson.SomethingsintheWorld atGAM,viaPalestro16,Milan
NATURE AND LIFE
Fondazione Furla and GAM - Galleria d’Arte Moderna together again, for the new edition of Furla Series - an exhibition project providing a unique opportunity for past masters and protagonists of the contemporary scene to come face to face - which this year brings to the spaces of the prestigious museum the works of Suzanne Jackson with Somethings in the World, the first exibition to be dedicated to the artist an European Institution, which can be visited until December 17.
In show, a selection of iconic works, previously unseen works and new productions that enter into dialogue with the museum context and its own collection.
A fi y years glimpse of re-
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search that retraces key moments of the artist’s career, from her dreamlike paintings of the 1970s to the radical experiments of the most recent, free-hanging ‘anti-canvases’.
Her initial figurative production evolved over the years, progressively approaching abstraction, until arriving at the elab-
oration of a very personal vocabulary in which painting takes on both a sculptural and environmental dimension.
A figurative production which is the nourished result of her experience in dance, theater and poetry, where abstract references to the nature and life are always evident with a creative sensitivity with which the artist expresses herself by delicate metaphorical shapes.
Suzanne Jackson was born on 1944 and she grew up in the Yukon which became a federal state of Alaska on 1950. She moved to California enjoying the local artist community to the point of opening her own studio: Gallery 32 one of the major reference point for the underground art scene.
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FRANCIACORTA LANDSCAPES AND PASSION
A weekend in the heart of Franciacorta among vineyards hills, lake excursions and bubbles
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Winery tour
Visiting the Ca’ del Bosco winery it is also a wonderful experience for the eyes. Berlucchi with its fascinating bricks and arches, dug ten metres below ground level, is a must for any wine lover. Mirabella winery is a perfect combination of personality, quality and sustainability to promote the wellbeing of mankind and nature.
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For a special culinary experience between beautiful hilly landscapes and high quality food look for Gaudenzi (traditional cuisine), Due colombe (classic-gourmet) and Corte Priore (farmhouse) restaurants.
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Renowned for its sparkling wines produced according to the traditional method, Franciacorta is the ideal destination for an eclectic holiday with walks in nature, art, wonderful outdoor excursions and wine experiences. It is a li le piece of paradise overlooking Lake Iseo, and only one hour from Milan.
VILLAGES, CASTLES AND ABBEYS
Following an itinerary or meandering through the hills, you will discover small villages, ancient villas and monasteries starting from the Strada del Franciacorta: 90 km of amazing landscapes to explore by bike, trekking or horseback among rows of vineyards, old villages and well-preserved castles such as those of Bornato, Passirano or Gussago. The Olivetana Abbey in Rodengo Saiano is definitely worth a stop. In this imposing monastery you can visit its three cloisters as well as its church, the monastery’s underground tunnel and a workshop for the restoration of ancient books managed by the
monks, who also produce honey and herbal liqueurs. Only a few kilometres by car, you can reach Provaglio d’Iseo where you will see the beautiful monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa perched on a rock spur overlooking the marshy area of Torbiere del Sebino. You can also spot red heron and the swamp hawk on the lake. A few more kilometres will take you down to the plateau and up to the mountain hut and the li le church of Madonna del Corno but you will be rewarded with the breathtaking views of the whole of Franciacorta and the Torbiere nature reserve you can admire from the square in front of the church. The mountain hut is usually open on Sundays and public holidays. While in the village of Bornato, a small area of Cazzago San Martino, you can stroll among churches and noble palaces until you reach the thirteenth-century Castle framed by vineyards.
SPEEDBOAT TOUR OF THE LAKE
If you want an exhilarating experience, you can rent one of
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2. Benedictine Olivetan Abbey the most famous religious complex of Franciacorta
3. ‘Eroi di luce’ at Ca’ del Bosco winery is a sculpture by Igor Mitoraj (ph. Massimo Listri)
1. Loreto Island in the Lake Iseo
4. A glass of Franciacorta wine
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On the Lake Iseo Monte Isola consists of a mountain located on an island thatdividesthelakeintotwoparts, ortheBresciashorefromtheBergamo. Thisuniquelocationanditsflavor ofthepastmakeitoneofthemost beautifulvillagesinItaly
the amazing Riva speedboats with a driver from one of the small harbours on the shores of Lake Iseo. You will discover the most beautiful places along the coast such as Monte Isola (declared one of the most beautiful villages in Italy) located on a small island in the middle of the lake which you can only travel around by bike, public transport or on foot –an incredible place to visit. A definite must is to climb right up to the top which offers the most panoramic views and visit the ancient sanctuary of the Madonna della Ceriola, dating back to the 15th century.
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WINE EXPERIENCE
Wine enthusiasts can choose from over 100 wineries scattered around Lake Iseo, the Po Valley and the Pre-Alps. A wine tour can start from the Guido Berlucchi winery in Borgonato where the first “Metodo Classico” wine of this territory was produced in 1961, and then continue with other famous wineries such as Ca’ del Bosco in Erbusco, where you can taste excellent wines such as Annamaria Clementi, one of the best sparkling wines produced in Italy. There is also a sculpture park that the winery owners wanted to create among the vineyards and the area surrounding the wine cellar. The sculptures featured include Solar Gate by Arnaldo Pomodoro at the entrance of the cellar which opens onto this open-air museum, Heroes of Light by Igor Mitoraj, a marble head on top of the hills or the Blue Guardians, a pack of wolves sculpted by the group of artists Cracking Art. In Erbusco, another historic winery here is Bellavista whose corporate philosophy is based
on its desire to make its wine cellar and land accessible to everyone. That is why its doors are always open to visitors for activities, guided tours (from 90 minutes to 3 hours) and tastings to learn all about the secrets of growing vines and winemaking.
Close to the winery and surrounded by vineyards, L’Albereta is the only Relais & Chateaux in Franciacorta created by the same family that owns Bellavista, the More i family. With its 53 rooms and suites, five restaurants - including the exclusive restaurant LeoneFelice Vista Lago with Chef Fabio Abba ista -, and the only Chenot signature SPA in Italy, it has rightfully entered the history of Italian high hospitality and is celebrating 30 years this year.
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Among the excellent local products, there is robiola cheese of Brescia, fatulì of Val Saviore, salami and dried sardines of Monte Isola (actually agone fish which is le to dry on a terrace in the sun and wind for about a month).
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ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE SCENTS OF FRANCIACORTA IS AN ANCIENT WINERY
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EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESSES
Starbucks celebrates its fi h anniversary in Italy in style
It was September 6th, 2018, when Starbucks landed in Italy for the very first time. It did so with its crown jewel, the Starbucks ReserveTM Roastery Milano, located in piazza Cordusio at the historical Palazzo Broggi from the very beginning of XX century, also known as Palazzo delle Poste and Palazzo della Borsa vecchia for its former uses. This is the only Reserve Roastery across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Starbucks has grown a lot in Italy in these first 5 years through Percassi, the brand’s exclusive licensee partner in the homeland of coffee, creating a lot of new job places and career opportunities for the Starbucks Partners. By the end of 2023 there will be a total of 36 store in Italy in the most beautiful Italian cities such as Milan, Verona, Florence, Rome, Naples and Bari.
For this anniversary Starbucks has organized several events to celebrate this important milestone, hosted both at the Milano Roastery and at the Starbucks stores across Italy, from North to South.
From September 7th to October 1st, the Milano Roastery has planned an exciting calendar of enjoyable moments: from coffee workshops with experienced baristas such as Dale Harris, mixology workshops and books presentations, to Blues, Jazz and Bossanova concerts with world-renowned musicians at the Arriviamo Bar. Fashion is also one of the
protagonists at the Roastery during the September Milano Fashion Week, hosting the new collection of Made For A Woman, by sustainable fashion designer Eileen Akbaraly. All events will be free for Starbucks customers.
To keep updated with the program of events at the Milano Roastery, please visit www. roastery.starbucks.it/Anniversary.
Anniversary celebrations will start again in November at the Starbucks stores throughout Italy, with 2 coffee tastings per week, culminating on November 19, the anniversary of the first opening of a Starbucks store in Italy, in partnership with Percassi, located in Milan at Corso Garibaldi.
Coffee Experiences, Fashion, and good Music will be all the rage in this period at Starbucks. Join us in the celebration!
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COFFEE EXPERIENCES, FASHION, AND GOOD MUSIC TO PARTY
GOURMET BREAKS
The perfect cake shops for a great start to the day or a delicious snack
TEXT Martina Olivieri
THE AROMAS AND FLAVOURS OF GENUINE ARTISAN PASTRY MAKING
Whether you’re a lark or an owl, breakfast is a hugely important moment of the day, and what better accompaniment for a steaming coffee or cappuccino or an energy-giving fresh juice than a fragrant pastry or a just-baked cake?
But a ernoon tea is important too, a tasty break when you can treat yourself to a naughty but irresistible delight, just the thing to disconnect from a busy day.
So we thought we’d take you with us as we discover Milan’s most celebrated
cake shops, the perfect places to start the day with a smile or enjoy a relaxing moment at any time.
Give in to the temptation of the aromas and flavours of genuine artisan pastry making, from traditional recipes to mouthwatering new creations. An assortment of sweet, savoury, creamy and fruity.
There’s a diverse range of options, but they all share a common denominator: quality at any cost. Let’s find out which ones you shouldn’t miss on your tour of Milan.
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HISTORIC SHOPS WHERE YOU CAN BUY THE CITY’S SWEET AND CONFECTIONERY SPECIALTIES OR HAVE A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST TO START THE DAY WITH A SMILE
RIVOIRE BRERA
Rivoire brings the exquisite flavours and quality of the historic Florentine chocolate maker to Milan. It’s a sophisticated place where tradition and innovation merge, and it’s wonderful for breakfast, but also lunch or dinner, for a gourmet experience that will make any occasion special (Via Marco Formentini, 9).
MARCHESI 1824
Breakfast or a ernoon tea at Marchesi 1824 is obligatory if you want to experience all the charm of a timeless place. Here history and the recipes do the talking, and it’s all about tradition and family secrets. Our advice? Order a slice of Aurora cake with your tea, you won’t regret it! (Galleria Vi orio Emanuele II).
COVA MONTENAPOLEONE 1817
A creamy, aromatic coffee with unmatched flavour accompanied by a so sweet roll, or tea served with li le cream puffs or delicious gianduio i: these are winning choices for a break at Cova, in a very special atmosphere where your every desire is indulged (Via Monte Napoleone, 8).
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SANT’AMBROEUS
A sweet-flavoured salon that’s been captivating locals and tourists since 1936. Splendid chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and the fabulous windows are veritable treasure chests, displaying single-portion cakes with orange peel and marrons glacés, biscuits, fruit jellies, pralines and more. It’s the perfect spot for a memorable breakfast or a ernoon tea (Corso Giacomo Ma eo i, 7).
BIANCOLATTE
Somewhere between a French bistro, an American cake shop and a home kitchen, Biancola e is one of those places where you want to try everything. In the bright and welcoming room you’re beckoned by muffins, oven-fresh pastries, biscuits and home-made cakes; there’s even brunch at the weekend. Something for everyone (Via Turati, 30).
BASTIANELLO
A delicious corner of heaven where flavour, aroma and colour come together. Located right in the centre of Milan, it’s the ideal place for a break in the day-to-day routine, with a wide range of delicious treats for breakfast and lunch, not to mention aperitifs (Via Borgogna, 5).
CAFFÈ TAVEGGIAPASTICCERIA
With its polished marble, sparkling glass and wooden counter, Caffè- Pasticceria Taveggia offers a vast array of coffees, sweet and savoury pastries and naturally-leavened cakes all day long, to teatime or the beloved ritual aperitif (Via Uberto Visconti di Modrone, 2).
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PASTICCERIA MARTESANA
Pasticceria Martesana has a total of five shops, and they’re renowned above all for their selection of small pastries, from cream horns to profiteroles via Sicilian cannoli, mini sfogliatelle, mini cheesecakes, mini crème brûlée, mini mousses and coffees. A sweet interlude to delight the palate and li the mood (Piazza Sant’Agostino, 7).
PERFECT PLACES TO START THE DAY
GIACOMO CAFFÈ
The café at Palazzo Reale is a place where culture, art and food come together. The menu - served among magnificent early-20th-century decor - is designed to take visitors from breakfast, with artisan pastries from Giacomo Pasticceria, right through to aperitifs on the charming terrace overlooking one of the city’s most beautiful courtyards (Piazza del Duomo, 12).
GALLERIA IGINIO MASSARI
As you stroll among the streets in central Milan you can’t help but notice the open kitchen where expert pastry chefs prepare the delicacies of maestro Iginio Massari. It’s a clear invitation to enter, and hard to resist. Inside you’re immediately captivated by the perfection of the pastries and single-portion cakes, so exquisite it almost feels like a sin to eat them (Via Guglielmo Marconi, 4).
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TOP PLACES TO SEE IN MILAN
Museums, churches and all the a ractions 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
basilicasantambrogio.it
BASILICA OF SANTA MARIA DELLE GRAZIE
The basilica and convent of the parish of San Vi ore 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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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 a er 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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Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie
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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 a er 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 milanocastello.it
Closed Mondays, December 25, January 1, May 1
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the Pinacoteca di Brera museum complex, under the direction of James M. Bradburne.
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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 shied 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 Ca aneo, 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 Dri o,” 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 Vi orio 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
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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
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Closed Mondays
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
View from the Branca Tower (courtesyComunediMilano)
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 a er 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, Tintore o and Veronese. Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72263230 pinacotecabrera.org
Closed Mondays
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Pinacoteca di Brera
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Pietà Rondanini
PirelliHangarbicocca
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 a ention-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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Triennale Milano
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Porta Nuova
Piazza del Duomo (ph.NusaUrbancek)
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
U erly 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 Vi oria, 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 Li oria, 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 cra ed in Italy, tackling issues linked to design and production.
Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6 ph. +39 02 724341
triennale.org
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Triennale Milano
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 Baga i 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 so ened 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
fondazionefeltrinelli.it
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 a er 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, pu ing 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
vicomagistre i.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
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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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January 1, Easter Monday and May 1
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
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MUSEUM - THE WORLD OF LEONARDO
An exhibition opened in Piazza della Scala, at the entrance to
Galleria Vi orio Emanuele, in March 2013. It was extended year a er 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 Vi orio 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 Beecro , Victor Burgin, Clegg&Gumann, 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 Ca elan, Rudolf Stingel, Piotr Uklański, Diego Perrone, Paola Pivi, Yan Pei-Ming, Kaari Upson, Andra Ursuta and Andrea Zi el 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 Ca-
thedral 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 Marine i 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 so 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 a ractions: trains, ships, the Toti submarine and an entire area dedicated to Space with a fragment of the Moon.
Via San Vi ore, 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 Boe i, Vincenzo Agne i, Gino De Dominicis, Sol Lewi , 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.
Corso Sempione, 33
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.
Largo Isarco, 2
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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.
Corso Magenta, 12
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.
Via Gaetano de Castillia, 11
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
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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
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Located in the former Archbishop’s Seminary, converted thanks to the redevelopment project that created Portrait Milano of the Lungarno Collection group, Bee ar 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 Palude o.
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 tra orialatrebia.it
TRATTORIA DEL NUOVO MACELLO
Via C. Lombroso, 20 ph. +39 02 59902122 tra oriadelnuovomacello.it
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
aalto-restaurant.com
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.
enricobartolini.net
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.
carmerestaurant.com
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
andreaaprea.com
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
ristoranteberton.com
Chef Andrea Berton chose the futuristic neighbourhood of Porta Nuova Varesine to open his elegant restaurant. The austere modern se ing 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
contrastemilano.it
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 Vi orio Emanuele II ph. +39 02 876774
ristorantecracco.it
A sophisticated se ing, 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 a er-show drinks. One Michelin star.
ENRICO BARTOLINI MUDEC
Via Tortona, 56 ph. +39 02 84293701
enricobartolini.net
Chef Enrico Bartolini brings his contemporary classic cuisine to the third floor of the Museum of Cultures. Here guests can explore new flavours without forge ing origin and tradition. The intimate, elegant dining room, enhanced by warm natural shades, invites you to relax and enjoy the gastronomic adventure in u er 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 se ings.
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
felixlobassorestaurant.it
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
ristorantelalchimia.com
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 riso o.
SADLER
Via Ascanio Sforza, 77 ph. +39 02 58104451
ristorantesadler.it
‘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 se ing, 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.
Via Francesco Petrarca, 4 ph. +39 02 8394139
tanopassamilolio.it
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
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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 riso o 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 Ba ista 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
FISH 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 So ocorno, 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
terrazzacalabri o.it
THE FISHER
Viale Biancamaria, 8 ph. +39 02 5455141
thefisher.it
TRATTORIA DEL PESCATORE
Via A o Vannucci, 5 ph. +39 02 58320452
tra oriadelpescatore.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
PISCO
Via Agostino Bertani, 16 ph. +39 02 33605057
piscomilano.com
Located in the evocative setting of the Arco della Pace, at Pisco you can enjoy all the flavour of seafood cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of the typical hospitality of the Amalfi coast.
Pisco offers a welcoming, refined environment where you can enjoy excellent quality fish.
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
anticatra oriadellapesa.com
BICE
Via Borgospesso, 12 ph. +39 02 76002572
bicemilano.it
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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
GALLERIA
Galleria Vi orio 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 Baga i 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
OSTERIA DELLE CORTI
Via Giovanni Ba ista Fauchè, 11 ph.+39 02 33105753
osterialecorti.it
OSTERIA CONCHETTA
Via Conche a, 8 ph. +39 02 8372917
osteriaconche a.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
Piazze a Pa ari, 2 ph. +39 02 86463125
ristorantereplay.it
RIBOT
Via Marco Cremosano, 41 ph. +39 02 33001646
ribotmilano.it
RIGOLO
GRAN BAGUTTIN
Via Bagu a, 18 ph. +39 02 36512096
granbagu in.it
A restaurant with an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere that recalls Milan’s artistic heritage, this is the Gran Bagu in. Entering it is like se ing 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.
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
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
TAVERNA DEL BORGO ANTICO
Via Madonnina, 27 ph. +39 02 86461186
tavernadelborgoantico.it
RESTAURANTS 90
TRATTORIA IL CORMORANO ISOLA
Via Luigi Porro
Lambertenghi, 34 ph. +39 02 69004383
tra oriailcormorano.it
TORRE DI PISA
Via Fiori Chiari, 21 ph. +39 02 874877
tra oriatorredipisa.it
TRATTORIA MILANESE
Via Santa Marta, 11 ph.+39 02 86451991
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
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
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 se ing with a clear focus on detail.
TRENDY RESTAURANTS
10 CORSO COMO
Corso Como, 10 ph. +39 02 29013581
10corsocomo.com
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 unforge able evening. The acrobatic pizza makers’ spectacular Spinning Pizza adds an exciting touch to the atmosphere.
MONZU BISTROT
Via Adige, 14 ph. +39 02 99248996
monzubistrot.it
PENELOPE A CASA
Via Giuseppe Ripamonti, 3 ph. +39 389 6067372
penelopeacasa.it
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
RESTAURANTS 91
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
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
no ingham-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 E ore 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 Vi orio 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 Ma eo i, 7 ph.+39 02 76000540
santambroeusmilano.com
RESTAURANTS 92
STARBUCKS
RESERVE MILAN ROASTERY
Via Cordusio, 1 ph.+39 02 91970326
starbucksreserve.com
NIGHTLIFE
11 CLUBROOM
Via A. di Tocqueville, 11 ph. + 39 02 89281611 11milano.it
AMNESIA
Via A. Ga o ph. +39 348 7241015 amnesiamilano.com
BLANCO
Via Giovanni Ba ista 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
ilga opardomilano.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
93
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 ge ing 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, Do , 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 ge ing
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INFORMATIONS
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 shu le bus services.
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MONZA 19 KM LODI 41 KM PAVIA 47 KM COMO 49 KM BERGAMO 51 KM LECCO 55 KM VARESE 59 KM CREMONA 90 KM BRESCIA 96 KM SONDRIO 135 KM MANTOVA 165 KM VARESE
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PAVIA
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HOTELS
BELMOND HOTEL SPLENDIDO
Salita Bara a, 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 marrio .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 hya .com
THE WESTIN PALACE MILAN
Piazza della Repubblica, 20
Milano
ph. +39 02 23312097 marrio .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 Tarche i, 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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