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INDEX ITINERARY squares 28 ITINERARY Portofino 44 VIEW terraces 36 2024 16 Events: dates for your diary 18 Art appointments 20 Fashions tips: the must-have items 26 The story of the devil in Porta Romana 28 The squares of Milan 36 The city’s terraces for a sunset drink 44 Portofino mon amour 50 Ronnie Cutrone at lorenzelli arte 52 The new Ferrari FW 24-25 collection 54 Fidenza Village, between shopping and art 56 Xsupercars: when passion meets beauty N.25
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TOP PLACES 58 Top atractions 70 Museums & Foundations 78 Instagrammable locations 82 Restaurants 89 Aperitif 90 Cafè 92 Nightlife 94 Information travelling 96 Hotels 98 Map ART Ronnie Cutrone at lorenzelli arte 50 CITY The story of the devil 26 INDEX TOP PLACES Monuments guide 58 2024 N.25
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WELCOME TO MILAN
TEXT Nicola Balitro President of the Lombard Association ofHotelconcierges“LesClefsd’Or”
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, our suggestions and the
best in town this summer period. In Milan, every month is unique and special, with fabulous one-off events. Let’s explore them together. In this issue, provided personally by us to you, we’ll tell you about the events you shouldn’t miss, exhibitions happening in the city, and restaurants that are worth visiting to sample authentic Lombardy cuisine. But also a tour of the most beautiful terraces in the city for a sunset aperitif, an itinerary among hidden squares, a curious focus on discovering the Quadrilatero, and much moreWhat’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
TEXT Martina Riva
Deputymayorforsport,tourismandyouthpoliciesoftheMilancityhall
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 atractions - Duomo, Galleria Vitorio 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...!
EDITORIAL
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THE LAND OF TOURISM
TEXT Barbara Mazzali
DelegateforTourism,FashionandMarketingfortheLombardyRegion
Dear Guest,
As you visit some of the places in the 12 provinces of Lombardy, you’ll notice that there’s a common thread running through all the areas and products of our region, an extraordinary combination of tradition and innovation. From fashion to design, culture to art, crafsmanship to food, Lombardy is packed with excellent products, which we have brought together in the brand Lombardia Style. It’s an invitation to a experience in a land of success stories such as Milan, the global capital of fashion and design, the beautiful lakes, and our mountains, which in 2026 will host the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics. What will you see? All the colours of Lombardy, from the blue of the lakes to the white of the snowy
BARBARA MAZZALI
‘You will discover cities of art and enchanting villages’
mountains, the green of vineyards and lush gardens, the purple of gorgeous frescoes in palaces, churches and stately homes, and the brown of castles and villages where time stands still. And all marked by the rhythm of modernity,
which in Lombardy sheds unparalleled light on historical atractions, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Such as the rock drawings of Valcamonica, the Stradivarius violins of Cremona, and the key Renaissance cities of Mantua and Sabbioneta. If you come here during the Jubilee of 2025, we’ll advise you on the best itineraries. What’s more, Lombardy is the perfect place for green tourism and sport, and it’s no accident that our region will provide the stage for the 2026 Olympics. Lombardy offers unforgetable food and wine experiences too, from the wines of Franciacorta, the Oltrepò Pavese and Valtellina to our local food specialities. I could tell you much more, but you’ll discover it for yourself on your trip… following the trail of Lombardia Style.
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I-DAYS MILANO
Until 12 July
Ippodromo SNAI San Siro and La Maura
The summer music festival that brings all the big names to Milan. 16 June sees concerts by Nothing but Thieves and Green Day, 29 and 30 June Tedua, 7 July Yungblud, Bad Omens and Bring Me The Horizon, 9 July Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan and Sum41, concluding with Stray Kids on 12 July.
1 2 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
TAYLOR SWIFT
13 and 14 July
San Siro Stadium
TURANDOT
25 June - 15 July
Teatro alla Scala
The second Puccini opera in the centenary year, Turandot is in the new staging by Davide Livermore. In the most recent reprises of the work, which Puccini lef unfinished, Riccardo Chailly chose for the first time at La Scala the finale composed by Luciano Berio; this new production will use the finale by Franco Alfano. 3
The artist with the most Spotify listens in a single day and one of the world’s most influential celebrities is ready to set the San Siro stage on fire with her Eras Tour. To celebrate 17 years in the business, the singer of Shake It Off has embarked on a super tour that brings her back to Italy afer a 10-year absence.
16 EVENTS
MILANO LATIN FESTIVAL
Until 15 August
Ticketmaster Arena
The festival of South American music and food brings Latin culture to the city: music with dance maestros and international DJs, and all the typical dances, food, colours and atmosphere of distant lands that so ofen inhabit our dreams.
MILANO È VIVA - SUMMER AT THE CASTLE
5
21 June - 8 September
Cortile delle Armi, Castello Sforzesco
For spectacular summer evenings from June to September, there’s no beter place than Castello Sforzesco, which hosts 71 live events featuring all kinds of music, dance and theatre. It kicks off on 21 June with an opening concert by Ariete, and concludes with Margherita Vicario. On 15 August there’s the Grand Midsummer Ball, hosted inside the castle by Balera dell’Ortica restaurant.
THE ODYSSEY AND THE ART OF BEING MORTAL
26 June
Castello Sforzesco
Author and screenwriter Alessandro D’Avenia performs The Odyssey and the Art of Being Mortal, a guided re-reading of the epic poem through the eyes of a scholar and intellectual expert in interpreting the spirit of the age.
MUSIC AND THEATRE: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED IN MILAN 4
17 EVENTS FOR MORE DETAILS AND RESERVATIONS, ASK YOUR “LES CLEFS D’OR” CONCIERGE
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APPOINTMENTS
1 2 3
FROM THE HEART TO THE HANDS.
DOLCE & GABBANA
Until 31 July
Palazzo Reale
The exhibition celebrates Dolce & Gabbana as a symbol of Italian style, offering an in-depth look at the brand, which stands out due to its elegance and sensuality, while also managing to be fun and revolutionary. It is a long dialogue between different artistic expressions highlighting the best of Italian art and culture, without forgeting the dolce vita.
PICASSO. THE METAMORPHOSIS OF THE FIGURE
Until 30 June
Mudec
More than forty works by the Spanish maestro, including paintings, sculptures, together with 26 drawings and sketches of preparatory studies, from Notebook No. 7. Mediality and multi-sensoriality unravel from section to section, helping the audience to delve deeper into the relationship the maestro had with primal artistic sources.
CÉZANNE | RENOIR. MASTERPIECES FROM THE MUSÉE DE L’ORANGERIE AND THE MUSÉE D’ORSAY
Until 30 June
Palazzo Reale
52 masterpieces offering an exhaustive cross-section of the work of Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, from the earliest canvases to the more mature works, all conserved at the Musée de l’Orangerie, accompanied by a selection of works by the two masters from the Musée d’Orsay and two canvases by Pablo Picasso.
EXHIBITIONS 18 ART
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ROBERT CAPA. L’OPERA 1932-1954
Until 13 October
Diocesan Museum
A retrospective that traces the main phases of the war photographer’s career, from his debut in 1932 to his death in French Indochina in 1954, when he stepped on a landmine. 300 images selected from the Magnum Photos archive aim to explore the temperament and complexities of a passionate and evasive character who never hesitated to risk his life for his photography.
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MIRANDA JULY: NEW SOCIETY
Until 14 October
Osservatorio Prada
5Fondazione Prada presents its first exhibition of the work of Miranda July. The first floor of the Osservatorio documents July’s career, from her early performances in punk venues to her more famous works. On the second floor is F.A.M.I.L.Y., along with two other collaborative projects, I’m the President, Baby (2018) and Services (2020).
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND IMPRESSIVE SUMMER EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN TOWN
FOR MORE DETAILS AND RESERVATIONS, ASK YOUR “LES CLEFS D’OR” CONCIERGE
DE NITTIS. PAINTER OF MODERN LIFE
Until 30 June
Palazzo Reale
A monographic exhibition to celebrate the talent of Giuseppe De Nitis, presenting some 90 works in oils and pastels from major public and private collections in Italy and abroad. This exhibition heightens the international stature of a painter comparable to Manet, Degas and the Impressionists.
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SHOPPING
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PRADA
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DOLCE&GABBANA
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Palazzo Acerbi
THE STORY OF THE DEVIL IN PORTA ROMANA
We find out what lies behind the well-known legend
Astone’s throw from Milan Cathedral stands Palazzo Acerbi, which according to legend was home in the 17th century to Ludovico Acerbi, universally known at the time as the devil of Milan. To learn his story, we need to go back in time to 1630 when plague devastated the city. Given the circumstances, no one was in the mood for celebrating, but in a palace at Corso di Porta Romana 3 there were plenty of banquets and parties, organised by the man himself… Ludovico Acerbi He was a marquis from a wealthy family in Cisterna, and he bought the entire building and hosted his parties there. Physically he was said to be neither tall nor short, with a thick beard, neither fair nor dark, neither fat nor thin.They also say that of all the guests invited to the palace, none caught the plague. Maybe
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they all sold their souls to the devil? And there’s one more curious fact about the building: if you look up, you’ll see a cannonball stuck in the wall. It was fired by the Austrian army against the rebellious Milanese during the famous Five Days insurrection in March 1848. And, what a coincidence, it has stayed there, in the very house where the devil once lived. Could it be fate?
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Piazza Meda
SEE YOU IN THE SQUARE!
The squares of Milan: the city’s typical gathering places, surrounded by treasures of art and architecture
TEXT Teresa Favi PHOTO Walter Milia
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Next to the BAM and the vertical forest, has been created Café Gorille, where you can enjoy from breakfast to a snack in a convivial environment with background music. A few steps away from Piazza Meda is Sant Ambroeus. Open every day from breakfast to dinner, it has undergone a renovation which has given it a more international feel, while still maintaining the iconic dishes of Italian cuisine. Finally, Camparino in Galleria, a cult place for drinking lovers where you can enjoy perfectly executed cocktails, overlooking the Duomo and its square, or for dinner before going to the opera. A perfect mix of classic and modern.
Always at the forefront of fashion and design, today’s Milan is also a major tourist destination, thanks to its extraordinary monuments and fascinating urban structure. Of all its many merits, a special place goes to the city’s squares, custodians of beauty and history just waiting to be known and admired. Taking a tour of Milan’s squares means discovering famous or less-known places that deserve to be seen and talked about, at least once in a lifetime. We discover the most beautiful and unusual.
PIAZZA DEL DUOMO, PIAZZA DEI MERCANTI, PIAZZA AFFARI
In the very heart of the city, the most famous square of all is Piazza del Duomo, home to the magnificent cathedral and the stunning Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II. But barely a stone’s throw away there’s another slice of Milanese history in the porticoes of Piazza dei Mercanti. This small and graceful square was built in the 13th century and is one of the oldest places in Milan,
originally a hub for meeting and trade. The medieval atmosphere persists in the distinctive colours and architectural style, which catch the eye of visitors as if time has stood still. Meanwhile, Piazza Affari, also near the cathedral, is a symbol of the Italian economy and financial dealings, today known for the Milan Stock Exchange and Maurizio Catelan’s famous L.O.V.E. sculpture. PIAZZA SAN SEPOLCRO
Not far from the cathedral, Piazza San Sepolcro is a secret treasure chest of art and history: it’s home to the church of San Sepolcro, whose thousand-year story overlaps with the Crusades. Built in the year 1000, the church has been part of the Ambrosiana complex since 1928. The most exquisite spot is the Crypt, with its floor of large marble slabs taken from the 4th century Roman forum. Unfortunately it’s only accessible on guided tours. The church is open Monday to Friday.
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LET’S
DISCOVER
1. Piazza Sant’Alessandro
2. Piazza Eleonora Duse
3. Piazza San Lorenzo
4. Piazza San Sepolcro
5. Piazza dei Mercanti
1 3 4 5 2
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Piazza del Duomo Ontheleftpage:PiazzaAffari (above),PiazzaGaeAulenti(below)
PIAZZA FILIPPO MEDA
A short walk from San Babila and the Galleria Vitorio Emanuele and close to the Fashion Quadrilateral, this square contains an extraordinary sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro in the form of a disc-shaped sun. It’s called Sole, or Grande Disco, and it plays on the contrast between the bronze of the statue and the green of the lawn where it stands. Created in 1980, the sculpture is surrounded by grand buildings with porticoes and elegant arches. The square is also home to Casa Hoepli, the headquarters of the celebrated bookstore and publisher, in a gorgeous 50s-style building.
PIAZZA
DUSE
The area known as the Quadrilateral of Silence is an oasis of peace and quiet in the heart of Milan, a Liberty-style residential neighbourhood to the east of Corso Venezia. We’re definitely off the beaten tourist trail here, as we stroll among elegant streets punctuated with secret gardens and facades by illustrious
PIAZZA FILIPPO MEDA CONTAINS AN EXTRAORDINARY SCULPTURE
BY
ARNOLDO POMODORO
architects, enjoying the unusual silence. Passing under Piero Portaluppi’s great arch, we come to the delightful Piazza Eleonora Duse, blooming with roses and lawns, and flanked by noble Liberty-style apartment blocks; take Via Cossa to reach the heart of this district.
PIAZZA GAE AULENTI IS THE EXPRESSION OF CONTEPORARY AND MILANESE SPIRIT
PIAZZA GAE AULENTI
Not far from Porta Garibaldi we come to Piazza Gae Aulenti, symbol of contemporary Milan and ultimate expression of the forward-looking Milanese spirit. Inaugurated in 2012, the square is circular in shape and avant-garde in style. Forming a backdrop are some of the best-known skyscrapers on Milan’s skyline: the Garib-
aldi Towers, the Bosco Verticale and the Unicredit Tower.
PIAZZA SAN LORENZO
Living testimony to Milan’s imperial past, Piazza San Lorenzo just outside Porta Ticinese is a picturesque place to pause and marvel at the 16 magnificent marble columns that provide a scenic frame for the basilica of the same name. Over the centuries the colonnade has become a gathering place in whose shade locals meet for an ad hoc aperitif or simply a chat in good company.
PIAZZA SANT’ALESSANDRO
From the church of Sant’Eustorgio on Corso di Porta Ticinese, there’s a route that allows visitors to trace the city’s thousand-plus-year story through some of the most emblematic religious buildings in Milan’s Christian and architectural history Slightly off the route in Piazza Sant’Alessandro stands the eponymous church, whose interior conceals a veritable array of important Lombard artists from the 17th and 18th centuries, including Camillo Procaccini and Daniele Crespi.
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Piazza San Fedele
Ceresio7
COVETED TERRACES
The city’s finest roofops for a sunset drink
TEXT Martina Olivieri
LET'S
DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS
THE BEAUTY OF THE CITY OF MILAN’S ROOFTOPS, WHERE
MEETS THE SERENITY OF THE SKY
Amidst the bustling streets and historic buildings, Mi lan hides oases of tranquillity and beauty. We’ll explore the most enchanting panoramic terraces, which offer a unique urban backdrop for enjoying a drink or a glass of wine while the lights of the sunset or night illuminate the Milanese skyline. The city is increasingly vertical, with a growing number of top-floor venues, from long-established spots to the latest additions. If you’re looking for ideas for your next night out, let’s discover some of the most stunning roofops - enchanting places where you can immerse yourself in a moment
ENCHANTING
PLACES
WHERE YOU CAN IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A MOMENT OF PURE RELAXATION AND BEAUTY WITH A GLASS OF WINE
of pure relaxation and beauty. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening under the stars or a carefree time with friends, these stylish terraces, set in a cosmopolitan atmosphere, are ready to offer you an experience that transcends time and space. Get ready to raise your glasses and let the magic take you away in these atmospheric urban setings. Let the magic take you away in these atmospheric urban setings, where every moment is infused with elegance and charm Let’s embark on this journey to discover the hidden gems of Milan’s roofops, where the beauty of the city meets the serenity of the sky.
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CERESIO7
On the terrace of the historic Enel building, now housing the headquarters of the Dsquared2 group, you’ll find Ceresio7, a place to enjoy throughout the day. Start your morning with a dip in the pools, which offer a 360° view of the city, have lunch at the terrace tables and continue into the early evening with aperitifs and afer-dinner drinks at the American Bar. This elegant seting is perfect for enjoying a carefully crafed drink (Via Ceresio, 7).
10 CORSO COMO
For twenty years, 10 Corso Como has been a landmark in the city with its exclusive roof garden. This green and tranquil corner, reached by a spiral staircase, offers a breathtaking view where the modernity of the Unicredit skyscraper blends perfectly with the charm of the historic case di ringhiera (tenement houses with communal balconies). An unmissable and unique destination (Corso Como, 10).
THE DOME ROOFTOP
At The Dome, thatched umbrellas, lanterns and candles create a relaxed atmosphere. The food and drink menu surprises with international cocktails and unique reinterpretations. The delicacies of the cuisine complete an unforgetable evening between the enchanting ambience and surprising flavours (Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 2).
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RADIO ROOFTOP BAR
Located on the 10th floor of the ME Milan il Duca Hotel, the Radio Roofop Bar offers a unique experience in an international atmosphere. Breathtaking views of Porta Nuova and deep house music create the perfect seting for a special evening. With an extensive drinks menu, delicious starters and spectacular sunsets, it is the ideal place to return to time and time again (Piazza della Repubblica, 13).
TERRAZZO DUOMO 21
Whether you are looking for a relaxing break, a working lunch, a lively aperitif on the terrace or an evening with friends, Terrazza Duomo 21 offers a quality experience characterised by hospitality and conviviality. The comfortable lounges and large windows overlooking Piazza del Duomo are the perfect place to relax, sip a cocktail and enjoy the city from above (Piazza del Duomo, 21).
COMFORTABLE LOUNGES AND LARGE WINDOWS WITH CITY VIEWS
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TERRAZZA PALESTRO
Overlooking the Indro Montanelli Gardens on the fourth floor of the Swiss Centre, the Palestro terrace offers a special combination of Italian cuisine and panoramic views. It is perfect for events, relaxing lunch breaks, romantic dinners or afer-work aperitifs. The elegant and cosy interior, together with the large covered terrace, make this place ideal in any season (Via Palestro, 2).
LA RINASCENTE
Whether for a light lunch, an aperitif with friends or a romantic dinner, La Rinascente Terrace is the perfect place to meet all your needs. You can choose between a drink at the lounge bar or a tasty dish of original buffalo mozzarella campana in various creations at the Obicà Mozzarella Bar, all while enjoying a unique view of the city (Piazza del Duomo).
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TERRAZZA GALLIA
Located on the seventh floor of the Excelsior Gallia Hotel, the Gallia terrace offers a unique view of Milan. The Lebano chefs, under the guidance of the three-starred Cerea brothers from the Da Vitorio restaurant, offer creative and contemporary cuisine that respects Italian traditions. Perfect for a Milanese aperitif, the Gallia terrace promises a refined dining experience in an elegant atmosphere with impeccable service (Piazza Duca d’Aosta, 9).
TERRAZZA MARTINI
For over sixty years, this stylish venue has enchanted its guests with a refined atmosphere characterised by red sofas and minimalist design, a tribute to the famous Martini brand. Excellent cocktails, aperitifs and gourmet meals are perfectly complemented by a stunning view that includes the Duomo, Torre Velasca and Castello Sforzesco (Piazza Armando Diaz, 7
A’RICCIONE TERRAZZA 12
Suspended between the sky and the city, the roofop restaurant on the 9th and 10th floors of the Brian&Barry Building offers an unparalleled culinary experience. Chef Marco Fossati reinvents Mediterranean cuisine with freshness and creativity, offering dishes where tradition meets innovation. As you savour these delicacies, the Milan skyline will enchant you, creating an atmosphere where design, fashion and taste come together to create an unforgetable experience (Via Durini, 28).
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Chiudete gli occhi e immaginate un letto appena rifatto, con le lenzuola ben tese e accarezzate da un raggio di sole.
Ora, sforate con le dita il tessuto, osservate la perfezione della stiratura e poi appoggiate la testa sul cuscino affondando in una coccola che vi accompagnerà nel sonno E’ meraviglioso, vero? Ecco, questo è il nostro mondo e la vostra soddisfazione è il nostro obiettivo
La Lavanderia Borromeo è per molti aspetti unica: siamo nati nel 1901 e da allora ci
siamo evoluti grazie alle nuove tecnologie industriali. Ma siamo anche una famiglia, giunta alla quarta generazione nella guida della Lavanderia e conosciamo il valore del rapporto umano, della stretta di mano, della parola data. La nostra offerta, dedicata al mondo dell’hotellerie e della ristorazione di lusso, comprende lavatura e stiratura ma anche fornitura a noleggio di biancheria.
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PORTOFINO MON AMOUR
Everything you need to know for an unforgetable weekend or holiday in this picturesque village on the Italian Riviera
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Teresa Favi
THIS PIECE OF ITALY
IS A MEDITERRANEAN PARADISE
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Alessia Farinato AssistantHeadConcierge
SPLENDIDO. A BELMOND HOTEL PORTOFINO
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Explore the Harbor and La Piazzetta: immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Portofino’s harbor and taste the charm of La Piazzetta, iconic square, nestled by the sea, is a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and refined tastes, with chic cafés. Hike in the National Natural Park of Portofino: for nature lovers and hikers, it offers numerous trails that wind through lush woods, rocky promontories, and stunning coastal vistas. One of the most famous paths leads to Portofino lighthouse (Faro di Portofino), located at the tip of the peninsula; along this walk, you can encounter various species of Mediterranean flora and local wildlife.
The seagulls take flight as the bells of the Church of San Martino ring out while the sun rises over Castello Brown, which protects the bay of Portofino. We are in one of the world’s most picturesque seaside villages, where the scent of home baked bread and focaccia wafs through the air and the pace is slower. If you can enjoy peace and quiet, nature and beauty at its most authentic here out of season, during the summer swimming in the sea and boat getaways have always made it one of Italy’s most glamorous destinations. Here are the things not to miss.
THE OLD VILLAGE
A parade of houses like a stage set encircling the litle harbour, in warm shades of amber, ochre and green. We are in Liguria, on the Riviera di Levante, and this delightful bay set between the Gulf of Tigullio and the Portofino Regional Park, always a favourite destination for enter-
tainment and nightlife, every year atracts Italian and foreign visitors, lovers of sailing holidays, luxury, but also history and natural beauty. Among the sights to visit are the Oratory of Santa Maria Assunta, a splendid example of Ligurian Gothic, the Church of San Martino and the Church of San Giorgio which can be reached by taking a walk up to headland where it stands, beyond which are also Castello Brown and the Punta di Capo lighthouse, from where you can enjoy unforgetable sunsets over the Gulf. In the old village of Portofino there is the Church dedicated to Santo Martin of Tours, dating back to the 12th century, in Lombard Romanesque style, as is the Church of San Giorgio.
CASTELLO BROWN
The first official records relating to the Castle date back to 1425, when Tomaso Fregoso, Doge of the Republic, occupied the village of Portofino and its fortress. Besieged
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1. 2. Portofino
3. Brown Castle
4. The Christ of the Abyss is a bronze statue placed on the seafloor in San Fruttuoso bay (Camogli). It’s in the heart of the Portofino Marine Park
5. The bay in front of the San Fruttuoso monastry
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TODAY, THE MARINA IS DOTTED WITH YACHTS INSTEAD OF FISHING
BOATS, AS THE RICH AND FAMOUS STILL FLOCK
TO THIS IDYLLIC PART OF THE ITALIAN RIVIERA
several times, in 1867 it was bought by the British Consul, Sir Montague Yeats Brown, who carried out works to enlarge it, which he entrusted to the architect Alfredo d’Andrade.
Among the most significant changes, in addition to the towers, was the transformation of the ancient parade ground into a hanging garden with native maritime pines.
CHRIST OF THE ABYSS
Among the wonders of a trip to Portofino there is one entirely dedicated to diving enthusiasts, who can enjoy a close up view of the famous Christ of the Abyss on the seabed of the Marine Protected Area.
In 1954 the bronze statue was placed on the seabed in San Frutuoso Bay, between Camogli and Portofino, within the Marine Protected Natural Area. It is located at a depth of 17 meters and was created by sculptor Guido Galleti. Every year special dives are organized to visit it,
which always atract divers from all over the world.
NATURE
A trip to Portofino is also a journey into nature, between the deep blue of the sea and the green of a luxuriant Mediterranean park. The entire Portofino Marine Protected Area can be explored on a
ONCE A TINY FISHING VILLAGE, PORTOFINO HAS BEEN AN INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ‘LA DOLCE VITA’
series of signposted trails with frequent information panels. The Regional Natural Park of Portofino lies to the east of Genoa and comprises the promontory that overlooks the Gulf of Tigullio.
BEACHES
Paraggi beach, together with
the small Niasca beach, is hidden among the rocks of Paraggi bay: behind is the Monte Portofino Park, and in front, the waters of the Marine Protected Area. The bay is shared between the municipalities of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino and is situated in a strategic position that allows you to explore the nature of both the park on land and the marine reserve. You can reach Punta Cajeca from Paraggi beach by SUP or kayak in a few minutes. This spot separates Paraggi bay from Portofino bay.
Furthermore, from this particular point you have an almost complete view of the eastern coast of Liguria, stretching from Santa Margherita, Rapallo, Chiavari, Sestri Levante as far as the Cinque Terre Park and the Portovenere headland.
On clear days it is not difficult to spot the outlines of Palmaria and Tino islands in the distance.
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Portofino
RonnieCutrone,anAmerican artist educated in front oftelevisionanditsmyths. Hispaintingsareinfluenced bycartoonsandsuperheroes (CorsoBuenosAires2,Milan)
THE CHARM OF NEW POP ART
Rewind and Start Again of Ronnie Cutrone at lorenzelli arte in Milan
They are not comics, but modern art works by Ronnie Cutrone made since the 80s’.
The paintings of the artist, born in 1948, are rightly enhanced with a retrospective that was organized at the Palatine Chapel of Maschio Angioino in Naples, open until August 4th. He belongs to the first generation of artists influenced by the television programs of the time. The protagonists are coloring books, advertising images, comics, superheroes, Hollywood myths, rockw’n’roll, and everything that came from the mass media became icons worldwide and that also included dramatic events, until the end of his career in 2013. From 1966 to 1970, Ronnie studied at the School of Visual Art in New York and soon afer wor-
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ked as an assistant to Andy Warhol, then established himself with a unique style of his own. Countless solo exhibitions worldwide in prestigious galleries in Italy too and his works are now part of collections of international institutions such as the Whitney Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los
Angeles, the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the Ludwig Museum in Cologne. Many of his works are part of private collections of internationally well-known characters such as Cindy Crawford, Elle McPherson, Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer. lorenzelli arte dedicates once again a personal exhibition to this artist with very significant works. An explosion of colors and clear images, afer hosting Quilt and Flags in 1995, Pop Shots, Explosions, Crosses and Cell Girls in 2006, Pop, Off the rack, By the slice, Mix & Match in 2010, soon afer will be the turn of Hey Ronnie... Hey Paloma... to then arrive in this period with Rewind and start again but at the end of the must, his works will always be available in the gallery.
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CREATIVE REVOLUTION
Fidenza Village, where art and beauty make the shopping experience even more unique and enchanting
When you step through the entrance of Fidenza Village, decorated in tribal pop style by the French artist Camille Walala, it’s like entering an open-air museum. Stroll past anamorphic murals by Peeta, admire the moai by artist duo UrbanSolid, pause to contemplate Fidia Falaschetti’s sculpture Egoji. More than 30 installations and murals by the most sought-afer contemporary artists have altered the mood of spaces and buildings, turning Fidenza Village into an epicentre of creativity in the form of the Stage of Creativity project. This is a genuine stage seting not only for brands, but also for innovative, original and forward-thinking people and ideas. So a visit to the Village goes well beyond shopping, becoming an immersive
and interactive experience that stimulates curiosity and reflection Known internationally as a luxury shopping destination, it’s home to over 120 boutiques of world-leading fashion and lifestyle brands, as well as restaurants, cafés and pop-ups that celebrate Italian food and wine culture.
FIDENZA VILLAGE CELEBRATES THE TALENTS OF DESIGNERS
From 8 to 23 June, alongside the more famous established brands, Fidenza Village gives a voice to young talent with The Creative Spot, a pop-up which during the month of June showcases the creations of young Italian and interna-
tional designers, such as Marco Rambaldi, Ahluwalia and Themoiré. Launched in 2016, the project is part of a wider collaboration between The Bicester Collection and the National Chamber of Italian Fashion: a venture that takes various forms, including The Bicester Collection Award for Emerging Designers, presented at the Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023 and accompanied by a training programme for the three shortlisted emerging designers. Strategically located in the heart of the Emilia region, just an hour’s drive from Milan, Fidenza Village is the perfect synthesis between the vibrant energy of a cosmopolitan city and the welcoming and fascinating atmosphere of the region; the perfect destination for anyone who loves not only shopping, but also art and creativity.
ADVICE
A JOURNEY INTO EXCELLENCE
Xsupercars: when passion meets Italian beauty
Xsupercars was launched in the heart of Italy as the shared dream and vision of two extraordinary men, Giuliano D’Alterio and Giorgio Avola. An entrepreneurial adventure inspired by a deep passion for classic and sports cars and by the immense beauty only Italy can offer. Giuliano D’Alterio, firmly rooted in the fertile soil of classic and sports car racing, began his journey in California, where he established a transport company that is today one of the most valuable in America for handling icons, such as Ferrari and Tesla. Despite its success overseas, the lure of Italy was too strong to ignore. At the same time, Giorgio Avola, Olympic fencing gold medalist and international champion, completed the picture with his high standard manageri-
al experience and passion for supercars. Together they have created something unique, precisely an experience designed to enhance the beauty of supercars and the Italian landscapes. The intent was clear, they wanted to create exciting itineraries by combining the adrenaline of sports driving with the discovery of cultural and food and wine routes
The golden logo, inspired by Giorgio’s Olympic medal, symbolizes the excellence they strive for in every aspect of their service. Xsupercars does not merely provide a luxury car rental service: it offers a journey into Italian magic. Aboard of Ferrari and Lamborghini hypercars, customers can immerse themselves in an unparalleled experience, exploring the winding roads of Tuscany, the breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast or the vineyards
of the Langhe. Each itinerary becomes a work of art, carefully crafed down to the smallest detail to ensure the perfect balance of adventure, luxury and pleasure. Xsupercars goes beyond luxury driving: It plans on creating a community of enthusiasts who share a love for luxury motoring by organizing exclusive events in unique locations. Dedication to service, passion for cars, love for Italy and focus on excellence are its founding pillars. Exclusivity, customization and a team of experts for unique trips that leave their mark. With Xsupercars, Giuliano D’Alterio and Giorgio Avola did not merely create a company, they gave life to a dream, allowing anybody to discover the magic of Italy by experiencing the thrill of luxury driving. A story of passion, commitment, and beauty which is steadily evolving day by day.
ADVICE
Xsupercars was launched as the shared dream of Giuliano D’Alterio (top left) and Giorgio Avola (top right)
TOP PLACES TO SEE IN MILAN
Museums, churches and all the atractions 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 Vitore 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 legraziemilano.it
BASILICA SANT’EUSTORGIO & PORTINARI CHAPEL
Piazza Sant’Eustorgio hides traces of medieval Milan. The church bell tower is the tallest in town (seventy-five meters high), built in 1306 and is the oldest in Europe afer 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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Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense
CASA DEGLI ATELLANI & LEONARDO’S VINEYARD
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
Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72263401
bibliotecabraidense.org
Closed Sundays
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
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 afer 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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Castello Sforzesco
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Palazzo Reale
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 shifed 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 Cataneo, 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 Drito,” 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 Vitorio Emanuele II, hence its name. From its inception, the Galleria was a meeting place for the Milanese bourgeois, earning it the nickname Milan’s living room. It has a cross plan with an octagonal iron and glass roof, 47 metres high. The visitor’s gaze is drawn toward the floor mosaics, which represent the coats of arms of Rome, Flor-
ence, Turin and Milan. Alongside some of the city’s historic cafes, inside the gallery you’ll find boutiques of the world’s great fashion houses.
Piazza del Duomo
LAST SUPPER CENACOLO VINCIANO
Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, frescoed from 1495-97 on the commission of Ludovico Sforza in the refectory of the Dominican monastery of the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, was immediately hailed by Leonardo’s contemporaries as the cornerstone of Renaissance art.
Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie ph. +39 02 4676111 legraziemilano.it
PALAZZO REALE
It was the city’s center of power beginning in the 13th century, and today it’s the top spot for cultural offerings, with a packed calendar of exhibitions.
Piazza Duomo, 12 ph. +39 02 88465230 palazzorealemilano.it Closed Mondays
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LastSupperCenacoloVinciano
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
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 afer 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, Tintoreto and Veronese. Via Brera, 28 ph. +39 02 72263230 pinacotecabrera.org
Closed Mondays
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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
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Pietà Rondanini
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 atention-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
TheFashionQuadrilateral
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
Uterly 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 Vitoria, 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 Litoria, 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 crafed in Italy, tackling issues linked to design and production.
Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6 ph. +39 02 724341 triennale.org
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Teatro Alla Scala
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 Bagati 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 sofened 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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Fondazione Feltrinelli Porta Volta
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 afer 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, puting 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
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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 vicomagistreti.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
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GAM - GALLERIA
D’ARTE MODERNA
Its halls display Francesco Hayez, Segantini, Canova and Medardo Rosso, plus temporary shows. Via Palestro, 16 ph. +39 02 88445943
gam-milano.com
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GIÒ MARCONI GALLERY
Gió Marconi Gallery started in 1990 under the initiative of Gió Marconi who had previously created Studio Marconi 17, an experimental space for young artists and curators that he ran from 1987 to 1990. In its opening year, the gallery had showcased exhibitions by Martin Kippenberger, Mario Schifano as well as Richard Hamilton. In the 30 years to follow, has developed an ongoing vibrant program and its own consistent approach to exhibiting and combining brave choices well ahead of their time.
Via Tadino, 15/20 ph. +39 02 29404373 giomarconi.com
Closed Sundays and Mondays
LEONARDO3 MUSEUM - THE WORLD OF LEONARDO
An exhibition opened in Piazza della Scala, at the entrance to
Galleria Vitorio Emanuele, in March 2013. It was extended year afer 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 Vitorio 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 Beecrof, Victor Burgin, Clegg&Gutmann, 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 Catelan, Rudolf Stingel, Piotr Uklański, Diego Perrone, Paola Pivi, Yan Pei-Ming, Kaari Upson, Andra Ursuta and Andrea Zitel 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
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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 Marineti are displayed chronologically, from Futurism to Arte Po-
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On the top floor visitors can find a neon by Lucio Fontana, Luce Spaziale, a spectacular installation that deserves to be seen under the sof light of sundown.
Piazza Duomo, 8 ph. +39 02 88444061 museodelnovecento.org
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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
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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 atractions: trains, ships, the Toti submarine and an entire area dedicated to Space with a fragment of the Moon.
Via San Vitore, 21 ph. +39 02 48555 1 museoscienza.org
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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-
vera, represented here by Giovanni Anselmo.
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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
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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
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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
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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 Boeti, Vincenzo Agneti, Gino De Dominicis, Sol Lewit, 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 studiovisconti.net
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INSTAGRAMMABLE LOCATIONS
If your’s looking to snap some amazing pics in Milan, be sure to check out these colourful spots!
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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SPECTACULAR GRAFFITI, PASTEL-COLORED STREETS, GREEN SKYSCRAPERS: JUST WALK AROUND THE CITY
AND IT’S EASY TO FIND UNUSUAL AND CURIOUS PLACES
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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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
MEAT
RESTAURANTS
BEEFBAR
Corso Venezia, 11 ph. +39 02 50037500 beefar.com/milano
Located in the former Archbishop’s Seminary, converted thanks to the redevelopment project that created Portrait Milano of the Lungarno Collection group, Beefar 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 Paludeto.
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 elporteno.it
BIOSSERÌ PORTA NUOVA
Via Amerigo Vespucci, 11 ph. +39 02 36740207 bioesseri.it
In the heart of Porta Nuova district there’s a contemporary venue where modern design, authentic food and new ideas form the perfect mix. High-quality ingredients and new flavours form the basis for the menu, which changes according to the seasons. We recommend the meat, roasted in the Josper oven. Pizza is a permanent feature.
DOMISH MILANO
Corso Lodi, 56 ph. +39 02 39540292 domish.it
Entering the world of DoMish means embarking on a journey of flavours. A restaurant and grill where everything is of the highest quality, from starters to grilled meats, all served in a refined seting, smart but not overly formal, comfortable and meticulously curated. A real spectacle to wow the eyes and the tastebuds.
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
LA GRIGLIA DI VARRONE
Via Alessio di Tocqueville, 7 ph. +39 02 36798388 grigliavarrone.com
LA TREBIA
Via Trebbia, 32 ph. +39 02 5513380 tratorialatrebia.it
TRATTORIA DEL NUOVO MACELLO
Via C. Lombroso, 20 ph. +39 02 59902122 tratoriadelnuovomacello.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
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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.com
SAKEYA
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
GOURMET RESTAURANTS
AALTO
Piazza Alvar Aalto ph. + 39 02 25062888 aalto-restaurant.com
ANDREA PREA
Corso Venezia, 52 ph. +39 02 38273030 andreaaprea.com
ANIMA
Via Rosales, 4 ph. +39 02 62278500 enricobartolini.net
BERTON
Via Mike Bongiorno, 13 ph. +39 02 67075801
BIOESSERÌ BRERA
Via Fatebenefratelli, 2 ph. +39 02 89071052 bioesseri.it
Located in the heart of Brera, this restaurant with open kitchen, modern design and intimate mood offers an utterly unique experience. Authentic flavours, superb quality ingredients and constant innovation ensure that the mediterranean-style menu astonishes and impresses with every mouthful.
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CARMÈ RESTAURANT
Via Piero della Francesca, 52 ph. +39 02 83474207 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.
CASA BI
Piazza Tre Torri ph. +39 351 6476962 casabirestaurant.com
In the futuristic CityLife district, Casa Bi combines contemporary design with food that makes you happy. The menu evokes all the warmth and goodness of traditional family cooking, with a mosaic of mediterranean flavours making for a satisfying experience. A gourmet experience in a friendly atmosphere, from breakfast to afer-dinner drinks. It also has an underground car park.
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CONTRASTE
Via Giuseppe Meda, 2 ph. +39 02 49536597 contrastemilano.it
CRACCO
Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II ph. +39 02 876774 ristorantecracco.it
DANIEL CANZIAN
Via Castelfidardo, angolo via S. Marco ph. +39 02 63793837 danielcanzian.com
D’O
Piazza della Chiesa, 14 ph. +39 02 9362209 cucinapop.do
ENRICO BARTOLINI
MUDEC
Via Tortona, 56 ph. +39 02 84293701 enricobartolini.net
FELIX LO BASSO
Via Carlo Goldoni, 36 ph. + 39 02 45409759 felixlobassorestaurant.it
L’ALCHIMIA
Viale Premuda, 34 ph. +39 02 82870704 ristorantelalchimia.com
Bright by day and romantic at night, 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 risoto.
FILIPPO
LA MANTIA
(Mercato Centrale)
Via Giovanni Batista Sammartini, 2 ph. + 39 02 37928400 mercatocentrale.it/milano
IYO
Via Piero della Francesca, 74 ph. +39 02 45476898 iyo-experience.com
JOIA
Via Panfilo Castaldi, 18 ph. +39 02 29522124
joia.it
SAVINI
Via Ugo Foscolo, 5 ph. +39 02 72003433 savinimilano.it
QUADRI BISTROT
Via Solferino, 48 ph. +39 02 47755505 quadribistrot.it
A Restaurant, a Cocktail Bar, an Art Gallery in Moscova area. Quadri Bistrot combines in a single venue exclusive dinners, private events, lunch, aperitif and dinner. The patio is a beautiful seting for meals and signature cocktails as well as the dining room, with its exposed – brick arches embracing the citrus garden. The cuisine is Italian and gourmet, with an international twist in certain dishes. Parking close by.
VIVA, VIVIANA VARESE EATALY Piazza Venticinque Aprile, 10 ph. +39 02 49497340 vivavivianavarese.it
VOCE AIMO E NADIA GALLERIE D’ITALIA Piazza della Scala, 6 ph. +39 349 3273374 voceaimoenadia.com
SADLER
Via dell’Annunciata, 14 ph. +39 02 58104451 ristorantesadler.it
SETA
Via Andegari, 9 ph. +39 02 87318897 mandarinoriental.com
TANO PASSAMI L’OLIO
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.
FISH RESTAURANTS
DA GIACOMO
Via Pasquale Sotocorno, 6 ph. +39 02 76023313 giacomomilano.com
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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
V.le Tunisia corner Via Tadino, 13 ph. +39 02 20480964 larisaccablu.com
A’RICCIONE
Via Torquato Taramelli, 70 ph. +39 02 683807
Via Durini, 28 ph. +39 02 92853303
Via Giulio Cesare Procaccini, 28 ph. +39 02 3451323 ariccionemilano.it
A’Riccione is the perfect restaurant for a romantic dinner in elegant surroundings with courteous, atentive service.
Here superb ingredients are transformed into masterpieces of flavour, and fish is the absolute star of the menu. Don’t miss the roofop restaurant on the 9th and 10th floors of the Brian&Barry Building in Piazza San Babila, and the bistro.
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 terrazzacalabrito.it
THE FISHER
Viale Biancamaria, 8 ph. +39 02 5455141 thefisher.it
TRATTORIA
DEL PESCATORE
Via Ato Vannucci, 5 ph. +39 02 58320452
tratoriadelpescatore.it
TRADITIONAL RESTAURANTS
AL CONIGLIO BIANCO
Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 12 ph. +39 02 58100910 alconigliobianco.it
AL GARGHET
Via Selvanesco, 36 ph. +39 02 534698 algarghet.it
AL MATAREL
Corso Garibaldi
Giuseppe, 75 ph.+ 39 02 654204 almatarel.it
ANTICA
OSTERIA CAVALLINI
Via Mauro Macchi, 2 ph. +39 02 6693174 anticaosteriacavallini.it
ANTICA
TRATTORIA
DELLA PESA
Viale Pasubio, 10 ph. +39 02 6555741 anticatratoriadellapesa.com
BICE
Via Borgospesso, 12 ph. +39 02 76002572 bicemilano.it
CANTINA
DELLA VETRA
Via Pio IV, 3 corner Piazza Vetra ph. +39 02 89403843 cantinadellavetra.it
CAVOLI
A MERENDA
Corso Magenta, 66 ph. +39 338 4679513 cavoliamerenda.eu
DAL BOLOGNESE
Via Amedei, 8 ph. +39 02 62694845
milano.dalbolognese.it
EL BRELLIN
Vicolo dei Lavandai, Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 14 ph. +39 02 5810 1351 brellin.com
RESTAURANTS 87
DA BERTI
Via F. Algaroti, 22 - Via Timavo, 8 ph. +39 02 6694627 daberti.it
Da Berti is a Milanese tratoria serving traditional local dishes, the best cuts of meat and an exquisite selection of cured meats and cheeses. All accompanied by an extensive wine list to bring a twinkle to the eye and delight even the most exacting connoisseurs.
GRAN BAGUTTIN
Via Baguta, 18 ph. +39 02 36512096 granbagutin.it
A restaurant with an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere that recalls Milan’s artistic heritage, this is the Gran Bagutin. Entering it is like seting foot in a museum: the history of Italian literary culture of the 1900s is contained within these walls. Dishes on the menu are designed to revive authentic traditional flavours and enhance them with our high-quality meats.
GALLERIA
Galleria Vitorio 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 Bagati Valsecchi
Via Santo Spirito, 10 ph. +39 02 76001123 ilsalumaiodimontenapoleone.it
IL SOLFERINO
Via Castelfidardo, 2 ph. +39 02 29005748 ilsolferino.com
IL TAVOLINO
Via Fara, 23 ph. +39 02 6703520 altavolino.it
IVAN & FRANK
Corso Lodi, 37 ph.+39 02 54107101 ivanfrank-ristorante.it
L’ANGOLO DI CASA
Viale Piave, 17 ph. +39 02 76016221 angolodicasa.it
LA BRICIOLA
Via Marsala, 2 ph. +39 02 6551012 labriciola.com
LA LIBERA
Via Palermo, 21 ph. +39 02 8053603 lalibera.it
LOCANDA ALLA SCALA
Via dell’Orso, 1 ph. +39 02 8693273
LOCANDA PERBELLINI BISTROT
Via della Moscova, 25 ph. +39 02 36631450 locandaperbellini.it
MAMM ROSA
Piazza Cincinnato, 4 ph. +39 02 29522076 osteriamammarosa.it
OSTERIA DELLE CORTI
Via Giovanni Batista Fauchè, 11 ph.+39 02 33105753 osterialecorti.it
OSTERIA CONCHETTA
Via Concheta, 8 ph. +39 02 8372917 osteriaconcheta.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
RISTORANTE LA BRICIOLA
Via Marsala, 1 ph. +39 02 6551012 labriciola.com
Elegant ambiance, with excellent Mediterranean cuisine and respect for traditions and a cellar with the best labels: all this is Ristorante La Briciola, in the heart of Brera. A special place created with skillful mastery by Gianni, the host, almost 40 years ago, and by Stefania, and over the years it has become a city landmark.
RATANÀ
Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28 ph. + 39 02 87128855 ratana.it
REPLAY
Piazzeta Patari, 2 ph. +39 02 86463125 ristorantereplay.it
RESTAURANTS 88
RIBOT
Via Marco Cremosano, 41 ph. +39 02 33001646 ribotmilano.it
RIGOLO
Via Solferino, 11 corner Largo Treves ph. + 39 02 86463220 ristoranterigolo.it
ROSSO DI BRERA
Via Marco Formentini, 7 ph. +39 02 8353 8580 rossobrera.com
ROVELLO 18
Via Tivoli, 2 ph. +39 02 72093709 rovello18.it
TAVERNADEL BORGO ANTICO
Via Madonnina, 27 ph. +39 02 86461186 tavernadelborgoantico.it
TRATTORIA IL CORMORANO ISOLA
Via Luigi Porro Lambertenghi, 34 ph. +39 02 69004383 tratoriailcormorano.it
TORRE DI PISA
Via Fiori Chiari, 21 ph. +39 02 874877 tratoriatorredipisa.it
TRATTORIA MILANESE
Via Santa Marta, 11 ph.+39 02 86451991
TRENDY RESTAURANTS
10 CORSO COMO
Corso Como, 10 ph. +39 02 29013581 10corsocomo.com
BULLONA
Via Piero della Francesca, 64 ph. +39 02 33607600 bullona.com
CERESIO 7
Via Ceresio, 7 ph. +39 02 31039221 ceresio7.com
CLOTILDE BRERA
Piazza San Marco, 6 ph. +39 331 1022218 clotildefood.com
CRAZY PIZZA MILAN
Via Varese, 1 ph. +39 0254076604
crazypizza.com
Located in the Moscova area, Crazy Pizza Milan offers a unique culinary experience. The wide range of pizzas and other dishes together with a section of wines are the ingredients for an unforgetable 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 THE BAR AT RALPH LAUREN
Via della Spiga, 5 ph. +39 02 30569060 ralphlauren.co.uk
APERITIF
BACKDOOR 43
Ripa di Porta
Ticinese, 43 ph. +39 340 9628890
BAR BASSO
Via Plinio, 39 ph. +39 02 29400580 barbasso.com
BAR FRIDA
Via Antonio Pollaiuolo, 3 ph. +39 02 680260 fridaisola.it
BAR LUCE
FONDAZIONE PRADA
Largo Isarco, 2 ph. +39 02 56662611 fondazionaprada.org
BHANGRABAR
Corso Sempione, 1 ph. +39 02 34934469 bhangrabar.it
CAMPARINO IN GALLERIA
Piazza del Duomo, 21 ph. +39 02 86464435 camparino.com
CANTINE ISOLA
Via Paolo Sarpi, 30 corner via Arnolfo di Cambio, 1/A ph. +39 02 3315249 cantineisola.com
CINC
Via Marco Formentini, 5 ph. +39 02 36550257 cicbrera.it
DEUS CAFE’
Via Genova Thaon di Revel, 3 ph. +39 02 83439230 deuscafemilano.it
DRY MILANO
Via Solferino, 33 ph. +39 02 63793414 drymilano.it
EL BUSCIA
Viale Beatrice d’Este, 48 ph. +39 02 45498762 elbuscia.it
FIORAIO BIANCHI
CAFFE’
Via Montebello, 7 ph. +39 02 29014390
fioraiobianchicaffe.it
RESTAURANTS 89
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 notingham-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 Etore 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 Vitorio 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 Mateoti, 7 ph.+39 02 76000540
santambroeusmilano.com
STARBUCKS
RESERVE MILAN
ROASTERY
Via Cordusio, 1 ph.+39 02 91970326 starbucksreserve.com
RESTAURANTS 90
NIGHTLIFE
11 CLUBROOM
Via A. di Tocqueville, 11 ph. + 39 02 89281611 11milano.it
AMNESIA
Via A. Gato ph. +39 348 7241015 amnesiamilano.com
BLANCO
Via Giovanni Batista 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
ilgatopardomilano.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
RESTAURANTS 92
MILAN RENTAL WITH DRIVER
FOR
NOLEGGIO CON CONDUCENTE MILANO
INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS Mob. +39 339 5363421 h/24 - elena.ghioni@conducimi.com www.conducimi.com
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 Taxi is +39 02 6969, +39 02 4040, +39 02 8585.
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 geting 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, Dot, 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 geting
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INFORMATIONS
DISTANCE FROM MILAN TO:
MONZA
LODI
PAVIA
COMO
BERGAMO
LECCO
VARESE
CREMONA
BRESCIA
SONDRIO
MANTOVA
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.
19 KM
41 KM
47 KM
49 KM
51 KM
55 KM
59 KM
90 KM
96 KM
135 KM
165 KM
main overland stations correspond with the metro lines, making travel in the area easy and quick.
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
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 shutle bus services.
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PAVIA LODI COMO MONZA LECCO BERGAMO BRESCIA
MANTOVA CREMONA
VARESE
SONDRIO
MILAN
CONCIERGE
HOTELS IN MILAN
BVLGARI HOTEL MILANO
Via Privata Fratelli Gabba, 7/B ph. +39 02 8058051 bulgarihotels.com
CASA BAGLIONI
MILAN
Via Dei Giardini, 21 ph. +39 02 36661960 milan.baglionihotels.com
CASA CIPRIANI MILANO
Via Palestro 24 ph. +39 02 25064088 casaciprianimilano.com
EXCELSIOR HOTEL GALLIA
Piazza Duca D’Aosta, 9 ph.+ 39 02 23312093 marriot.com
GALLERIA VIK
Via Silvio Pellico, 8 ph. +39 02 89058297 galleriavikmilano.com
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MILANO
Via Gesù, 6-8 ph. + 39 02 77088 fourseasons.com
GRAND HOTEL
ET DE MILAN
Via Manzoni, 29 ph. +39 02 723141 grandhoteletdemilan.it
HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA
Piazza della Repubblica, 17 ph.+ 39 02 62301 dorchestercollection.com
MANDARIN ORIENTAL MILAN
Via Andegari, 9 ph. +39 02 87318888 mandarinoriental.com
ME MILAN IL DUCA
Piazza della Republica, 13 ph. +39 02 35403218 melia.com
PALAZZO PARIGI HOTEL
Corso di Porta Nuova, 1 ph. +39 02 625625 palazzoparigi.com
PARK HYATT MILAN
Via Tommaso Grossi, 1 ph. +39 02 88211234 hyat.com
THE WESTIN
PALACE MILAN
Piazza della Repubblica, 20 ph. +39 02 23312097 marriot.com
CITY LIFE HOTEL POLIZIANO
Via Angelo Poliziano, 11 ph. +39 02 3191911 citylifehotelpoliziano.it
CROWNE PLAZA MILAN CITY
Via Melchiorre Gioia, 73 ph. +39 02 66717715 cpmilancity.com
GRAND VISCONTI PALACE
Viale Isonzo, 14 ph.+ 39 02 540341 grandviscontipalace.com
HILTON HOTEL MILANO
Via Luigi Galvani, 12 ph. +39 02 69831 hiltonhotels.it
HOTEL MOZART
Piazza Gerusalemme, 6 ph. + 39 02 33104215 hotelmozartmilan.com
HOTEL WINDSOR MILAN
Via Galilei, 2 ph.+39 02 6346 hotelwindsormilan.com
MAISON MILANO UNA ESPERIENZE
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 4 ph. +39 02 726891 gruppouna.it
HOTELS 96
‘LES CLEFS D’OR’
MERCURE HOTEL SOLARI
Via Pietro Orseolo, 1 ph.+ 39 02 5817801 mercure-milano-solari-hotel. hotel-ds.com
NH MILANO TOURING
Via Ugo Tarcheti, 2 ph. +39 02 63351 nh-hotels.it
ROSA GRAND MILANO STARHOTELS COLLEZIONE
Piazza Fontana, 3 ph. +39 02 88311 collezione.starhotels.com
SINA DE LA VILLE
Via Hoepli, 6 ph. +39 02 8791311 sinahotels.com
HOTEL OUT OF MILAN
BELMOND HOTEL SPLENDIDO
Salita Barata, 16 - Portofino (GE) ph. +39 0185 267801 belmond.com
BELMOND HOTEL SPLENDIDO MARE
Via Roma, 2 - Portofino (GE) ph. +39 0185 267802 belmond.com
EXCELSIOR PALACE
Via San Michele di Pagana, 8 Rapallo (GE) ph. +39 0185 230666 excelsiorpalace.it
GALLIA PALACE BEACH SPA RESORT- RELAI & CHATEAUX
Via delle Sughere
Punta Ala (GR) ph. 0564922022 galliapalace.it
GRAND HOTEL BRISTOL
SPA E RESORT
Via Aurelia Orientale, 369 Rapallo (GE) ph. +39 0185 273313
GRAND HOTEL DES ILES BORROMEES
C.so Umberto I, 67 Stresa (VB) ph. +39 0323 938938 borromees.com
GRAND HOTEL
IMPERIALE MOLTRASIO
Via Regina, 24/26 Moltrasio (CO) ph. +39 031 346111 hotelimperialecomo.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
HOTEL REGINA ELENA
Lungomare Milite Ignoto, 44 Santa Margherita Ligure (GE) ph. +39 0185 287003 reginaelena.it
RESORT CALA
DEL PORTO DI PUNTA ALA
Via della Dogana - Punta Ala (GR) ph. +39 0564 080 127 calabeachresort.com/
TURIN PALACE HOTEL
Via Paolo Sacchi, 8 - Torino ph.+39 011 0825321 turinpalacehotel.com
VILLA CORTINE PALACE HOTEL
Viale C. Gennari, 2 Sirmione (BS) ph. +39 030 9905890 hotelvillacortine.com
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GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO
VIALEGABRIELE
VIAOLONA VIAGIANBATTISTAVICO VIALECONIZUGNA
PAGANO VIASTAMPA
VIA CONCA DEL NAVIGLIO VIA CALATAFIMI MACHIAVELLI
VIALORENZO MASCHERONI
SANTA MARIA DELLE GRAZIE
VIAEMILIO ALEMAGNA VIAS. GIOVANNI SUL MURO
PIAZZA BELGIOIOSO PIAZZA DELLA SCALA INDRO
VIA FATEBENEFRATELLI CORSO DI PIETA’ VIABAGUTTA
VIADELLA SPIGA VIAMONTE NAPOLEONE VIABORGOSPESSOVIASANTOSPIRITOVIAGESU’ VIASANT’ANDREA
VILLA BELGIOJOSO BONAPARTE GARDENS
VIAMOZART VIADELLA SPIGA VIA MARINA
GALLERIA V. EMANUELE II CORSO VENEZIA VIASENATO
PIAZZA SAN BABILA
PIAZZA DUOMO
PIAZZA DIAZ VIALARGA VIAOREFICI
PIAZZA FONTANA
CORSO EUROPA
PIAZZA VELASCA
PIAZZAMISSORI VIAF. SFORZA
MERCALLI CORSODIPORTA ROMANA VIA SAN BARNABA
VIA PIETRO MASCAGNI VIA FILIPPO CORRIDONI
VIAUBERTO VISCONTI V.IALE MONTE NERO VIA ORTI VIA ALFONSO LAMARMORA
VIAENRICOBESANA
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VIAALESSANDRO MANZONI VIABORGONUOVO VIA PALESTRO
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MONTANELLI
PARCO DI
GUASTALLA
VIAP.VERRIVIA S. PIETRO ALL’ORTO
CORSO ITALIA VIAS.SOFIA V.IALE EMILIO CALDARA
VIA DELLA COMMENDA VIA PACE CORSO ITALIA
PIAZZA DEL LIBERTY PIAZZA FILIPPO MEDA
CORSO DI PORTA VITTORIA
VIAFONTANA VIA SAN BARNABA
CHIARI PONTACCIO
VIA
VIALE L. MAJNO
VIA DELL’ORSO VIA MONTE
CIOVASSO
CORSODIPORTAROMANA VIA SAN MARTINO VIA GIUSEPPE
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