Photo: Alexandre Rotenberg/Shutterstock.com Milan is all about design and high , so the range of shops and trendy bars can be almost overwhelming. But Milan also boasts the impressive cathedral, da Vinci’s "Last Supper" and the simple neighbourhood restaurants where no long lunch is complete without ossobuco and risotto alla Milanese. Take a lesson in elegance from the city's fashion-conscious citizens, and let the glitz and glamour of Milan overwhelm your senses.

Catwalk Photos/Shutterstock.com Top 5 Il Duomo The cathedral is the symbol of Milan. Building began in 1386 and was not com... Cenacolo Vinciano Cenacolo Vinciano is the home of one of the world’s most legendary and belov... Oscity/Shutterstock.com Milan doesn’t have as many artistic treasures as Venice and , but it... The city’s two top Series A football teams, Inter and Milan, draw dedicated ... Teatro alla Scala Museum Teatro alla Scala, opened in 1778, is one of the most famous opera houses in...

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Updated 18 December 2019 Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

THE CITY DO & SEE

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Milan was founded by Celtic tribes around 600 The best way to understand how Milan is laid out B.C. When the Romans conquered the city, it was is to take a ride on one of the trams. Route 1 renamed "Mediolanum"—the land in the middle. runs from the main train station, via Piazza Thanks to Milan’s strategic location in the to and is probably the middle of the fertile River valley, it quickly best choice. But many other routes also oer became an important centre for trade in the good views of the city, so jump on and let it take Roman Empire. Later, it also became its western you on a tour of the city's best sights and capital. attractions.

Today, Milan is the second largest city in . Il Duomo Almost everything in Milan revolves around the The cathedral is the fashion industry. Most famous designers and symbol of Milan. Building fashion houses tend to be located in the city—the began in 1386 and was area around and Via Della not completed until 500 Spiga is the heart and home to many fashion years later. It is a late industry agship stores. Centro Storico is where Gothic masterpiece, made many of the city’s famous sights are located, more interesting by the fact that this style can’t including the Duomo and Opera. be seen anywhere else in Italy. Towering over , by the canals, is another exciting the Piazza del Duomo, the marble building is neighbourhood famous for its nightlife, while marked by 135 spires and countless statues. Brera is an artsy enclave. Photo: Boris Stroujko/Shutterstock.com Address: Piazza Duomo, Milan Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 7:00am-7:00pm Phone: +39 02 72022656 Internet: www.duomomilano.it Email: [email protected] Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

Cenacolo Vinciano San Siro Cenacolo Vinciano is the The city’s two top Series home of one of the A football teams, Inter world’s most legendary and Milan, draw and beloved works of art, dedicated crowds to their Leonardo da Vinci’s "Last shared home ground. San Supper". It’s rarely Siro also hosts fan events possible to simply walk in and take a look and is home to Italy’s only football museum, so though, so a good way to avoid the long queues make sure to visit it even if football isn't really is to book a time in advance. your thing, just to make your Milan experience more complete. Photo: Paolobon140/Wikimedia Commons

Address: Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, Milan Photo: Albo/Shutterstock.com Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 8:15am-7:00pm Address: Piazzale Angelo Moratti, Milan Phone: +39 02 8942 1146 Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 9:30am-6:00pm Internet: www.cenacolovinciano.org Phone: +39 02 4042432 Internet: www.sansiro.net Pinacoteca di Brera Email: [email protected] Milan doesn’t have as many artistic treasures as Teatro alla Scala Museum Venice and Florence, but Teatro alla Scala, opened it does not fall too far in 1778, is one of the behind. The city’s most famous opera foremost art museum, the houses in the world. A Pinacoteca di Brera, showcases works by visit to the museum Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini, Bramante, and grants you a sneak peek Caravaggio, among others. inside the theatre itself and the glamour that goes along with it. You’ll be able to visit one of Photo: Paolo Gallo/Shutterstock.com its spectacular theatre boxes overlooking the Address: Via Brera 28, Milan stage. Public Transport: Underground: the nearest stations are Lanza (M2 line), Montenapoleone (M3 line) and Cairoli (M1 Photo: Taras Vyshnya/Shutterstock.com line). Bus: the nearest bus stops are via Monte di Pietà or via Address: Via Filodrammatici 2, Milan Pontaccio (route 61) and Forobuonaparte (route 57). Tram: Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 9:00pm-5:30pm the nearest stops are via Cusani (routes 1-2-12-14) and Lanza Phone: +39 02 88 79 1 (route 4) Internet: www.teatroallascala.org Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday : 8:30am-7:15pm Email: [email protected] Phone: +39 02 7226 3264 Internet: www.brera.beniculturali.it Email: [email protected] Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

Castello Sforzesco society, and one can pay homage to the memory In addition to the famous of a few celebrated artists and political gures and outstanding Duomo, here. The grave yard is also decorated with a this 15th century castle is wide array of contemporary and classical Italian a landmark of Milan. works of art. Until the beginning of the 20th century it was a Photo: Salvatore Chiariello/Shutterstock.com Address: Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale 1, Milan symbol of power and dierent dukes used it as Phone: +39 02 8844 1274 their residence. Today it houses a wide selection

of cultural sights, such as museums and exhibitions. Enjoy some time out in one of the city's greenest Photo: Samuel Borges Photography/Shutterstock.com Address: Piazza Castello 3, Milan and lushest parks. You Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00am-5:30pm can nd something for Phone: +39 02 8846 3700 everyone in Parco Internet: www.milanocastello.it Sempione: play areas and Email: ServizioCastello@.milano.it train rides for the children, football elds and a

The Navigli roller skating rink, and green lawns with free Wi-Fi to relax after a busy day. Even if channels aren't the rst thing you think Photo: Iurii Marchuk/Shutterstock.com about when you visit Address: Piazza Sempione, Milan Milan, you shouldn't miss Internet: www.comune.milano.it The Navigli. These channels were Brera constructed by Leonardo da Vinci to make the The Brera area is a must building of Il Duomo and the transportation of if you visit Milan. heavy materials easier. The neighbourhood Businessmen and around the Navigli is today one of the most students tend to gather in popular, lled with cafés, bars and small shops. this bohemian quarter, which boasts countless Photo: ventdusud/Shutterstock.com small boutiques and restaurants. It is a perfect Address: Alazia Naviglio Grande, Navigli, Milan place to eat a memorable lunch or to have an Internet: www.naviglilombardi.it aperitivo in the evening.

Cimitero Monumentale Photo: pierdea/Shutterstock.com This cemetery opened in Address: Brera, Milan 1866 and is one of the two largest in Milan. To be buried here, the deceased had to be from higher echelons of Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

Civico Planetario "Ulrico Hoepli" Como 10. The development is worth a visit. This is the largest and oldest planetarium in Photo: Iakov Filimonov/Shutterstock.com Italy, oering a space Address: Corso Como 10, Milan Public Transport: Metro M2 or M5 - P.ta Garibaldi (4 min where people can learn walk). Tram 10 or 33 - Via Rosales (3 min walk). Bus 37 - about astronomy and Stazione Garibaldi M2 (4 min walk). Bus 43 - Via Gioia Via science. Inside the Vespucci (6 min walk). Bus 94 - Moscova M2 (7 min walk). 20-metre wide dome you can watch projections Opening hours: Monday to Tuesday & Friday to Sunday: 10:30am-7:30pm. Wednesday to Thursday: 10:30am-9:00pm. of the night sky, and experts are always on hand Phone: +39 02 653 531 to explain about the stars and planets. Internet: www.galleriacarlasozzani.org Email: [email protected] Photo: Allexxandar/Shutterstock.com Address: 57, Milan QC Termemilano Phone: +39 02 8846 3340 Internet: www.comune.milano.it/dseserver/webcity/Documen After a lot of walking and ti.nsf/webHomePage?OpenForm&settore=SVIY-5HNGA3_HP sightseeing, this is the Email: [email protected] place to go to recover. At this relaxing spa you will Milan Cooking Lessons nd various pools, Cooking classes are held saunas, showers, relaxing every Saturday morning areas and bookable treatments. Complimentary at the luxury hotel Four snacks and drinks are provided throughout your Seasons Hotel Milano. visit. Participants get to learn

how to cook top quality Photo: Denizo71/Shutterstock.com dishes together with experienced chefs. In the Address: Piazza Medaglie D'Oro 2, Milan Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 9:30am-0:00am. Friday: end, you get to enjoy the meal paired with a 9:30am-0:30am. Saturday: 8:30am-0:30am. Sunday: matching wine. 8:30am-0:00am. Phone: +39 02 55 199 367 Photo: mervas/Shutterstock.com Internet: www.termemilano.com Address: Via Gesù 6/8, Milan Email: [email protected] Phone: +39 02 77088 Internet: www.fourseasons.com

Galleria Carla Sozzani Galleria Carla Sozzani not only showcases contemporary art, but also shares the space with a spectacular clothing shop, a cosy restaurant, a cool book shop, the trendy hotel 3Rooms and a designer outlet store at Corso Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

DINING Ristorante Cracco This storied deli also has its own one-star Michelin restaurant. The young chef, Carlo Cracco, lets his creativity seep into his culinary exploits, resulting in interesting and delicious dishes like goat milk ravioli with bunching onion and Norcia true. Catarina Belova/Shutterstock.com

Photo: bikeriderlondon/Shutterstock.com Milan has a large selection of restaurants, from Address: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan strict sushi eateries to top-class establishments, Opening hours: Lunch: Tuesday to Friday: 12:30-14:30. where the corporate credit card reigns supreme. Dinner: Monday to Saturday: 19:30-23:00. As is often the case in Italy, the best dining Phone: +39 02 876 774 Internet: www.ristorantecracco.it experience is usually at less extravagant Email: [email protected] restaurants and trattorias serving local and

national specialities. Rigolo Rigolo looks like a formal /Nobu restaurant with its white This Latino-Japanese linen, silver cutlery and fusion restaurant (inside slightly older waiters. But the Armani department once inside, it becomes store) has an interior that apparent that this is is as exciting as its menu. actually a warm and friendly place. The food is The translucent screens, Tuscan, and the menu features dishes like elegant dining room furniture, and the strict pappardelle with wild boar sauce. lines are reminiscent of luxurious airport

lounges. For those who nd it hard to choose, Photo: Billion Photos/Shutterstock.com there is a tasting menu. Address: Via Solferino 11, Milan Phone: +39 02 864 632 20

Photo: kungverylucky/Shutterstock.com Internet: www.rigolo.it Address: Via Gastone Pisoni 1, Milan Email: [email protected] Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 12:30pm-2:30pm & 7:30pm-11:30pm. Sunday: 7:30pm-11:30pm. Maio Phone: +39 02 7231 8645 This restaurant is located Internet: www.noburestaurants.com in the exclusive Email: [email protected] department store Rinascente. It is a special place dedicated to good food, where the passion Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

for cooking and the pleasure of the palate nd Phone: +39 02 39 264 564 their maximum expression. Maio is said to be a Internet: www.limmaginebistrot.it Email: [email protected] new landmark in glamorous Milan.

Nerino Dieci Trattoria Photo: Dmitrijs Dmitrijevs/Shutterstock.com Address: Piazza del Duomo 3, Milan Nerino Dieci Trattoria is Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 8:30am-12:00am. a popular restaurant Sunday:10:00am-12:00am. among both locals and Phone: +39 02 8852 455 tourists. Authentic Italian Internet: www.maiorestaurant.com cuisine is served at very Email: [email protected] reasonable prices, Hana Restaurant accompanied by an extensive and well put If you are looking for together wine menu. A wide range of bottled something other than beers can also be found on the menu. Italian specialities, Photo: AS Food studio/Shutterstock.com consider heading to Hana Address: Via Nerino 10, Milan Restaurant for some Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 12:30pm-2:30pm & sushi. A wonderful 7:30pm-11:00pm. Saturday: 7:30pm-11:00pm. selection of traditional Japanese dishes, Phone: +39 02 3983 1019 including sushi, tempura and many others, are Internet: www.nerinodieci.it Email: [email protected] served in an elegant and stylish dining room.

Alhambra Risto Veg Photo: hlphoto/Shutterstock.com Address: Corso Vercelli, 37 Milan If you are looking for a Opening hours: Monday: 5:00pm-11:30pm. Tuesday to good place that serves Sunday: 12:30pm-2:45pm & 7:15pm-11:15pm. only vegetarian and Phone: +39 02 4819 7213 vegan cuisine, Alhambra Internet: www.hanarestaurant.it Risto Veg is the place for

L'Immagine Ristorante Bistrot you. Dishes are made Located in the outskirts exclusively with natural and fresh products, of the city, L'Immagine prepared to perfection by the talented chefs, and Ristorante Bistrot tempts served by helpful and attentive sta members. with delicious Italian Photo: 135pixels/Shutterstock.com food, impeccable service, Address: Via San Gregorio 17, Milan and a free glass of Phone: +39 02 3943 2750 sparkling wine upon arrival. Even if it may be a Internet: alhambranaturale.wix.com/alhambra bit of a struggle to get there, it is well worth the Email: [email protected] eort.

Photo: Piyato/Shutterstock.com Address: Via Varesina 61, Milan Opening hours: Monday to Saturday : 7:00pm-12:00am Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

The Small La Sidreria As the name reveals, this For a fun and dierent is a small and intimate dining experience this is restaurant. The owner the perfect place. For a loves a chat and is more very reasonable price you than happy to describe can eat as much as you the dierent Italian want from one set menu dishes for the guests. It is packed with curious with approximately 10 dierent courses, many of decorative items and you will denitely get a them including apples. The drink to wash it unique dining experience here. down with is, of course, cider.

Photo: Markus Mainka/Shutterstock.com Photo: HandmadePictures/Shutterstock.com Address: Via Paganini Niccolo 3, Milan Address: Via Arcangelo Corelli 31, Milan Opening hours: Monday: 8:00pm-1:00am. Tuesday to Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 7:00pm-11:00pm Saturday : 12:00pm-2:00pm & 8:00pm-1:00am. Phone: +39 02 749 6017 Phone: +39 334 782 8058 Internet: www.lasidreria.it Internet: www.thesmall.it Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tigella's Le Tournedos You can nd this popular This steakhouse restaurant located near specialises in barbecue the stunning Sforzesco and meat dishes, and lies Castle. The furnishings in the southern part of are quite simple, and the the city. The wine list is service is warm and impressive, and you will friendly. On the menu you can nd large also nd a wide array of Italian dishes on the varieties of cold cuts and cheeses. There are also menu - the eponymous tournedos have to be the gluten-free options. top recommendation. Photo: zhekoss/Shutterstock.com Photo: verca/Shutterstock.com Address: Via Anteatro 6, Milan Address: Via Imperia 7, Milan Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 7:30pm-11:00pm. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 12:00pm-3:00pm & Friday to Sunday: 7:30pm-12:00am. 7:00pm-12:00am Phone: +39 02 4954 1367 Phone: +39 02 8950 3255 Internet: www.tigellas.it Internet: www.letournedos.it Email: [email protected] Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

CAFES Sant Ambroeus Sant Ambroeus is a sober and elegant 1930's cafe, which breathes classic . Add an Ambrogiotti (dark chocolate with zabaglione lling) to your coee for a avourful sugar kick. If you have a sweet tooth, you have come to the right place, for they have all kinds of tasty cakes, pastries Oxana Denezhkina/Shutterstock.com and ice creams.

In Italy, gelato is eaten just as religiously as Photo: Eduard Zhukov/Shutterstock.com pasta. It’s not only Italy’s delicious answer to ice Address: Corso Giacomo Matteotti 7, Milan cream — it is a way of life. Accompany yours Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 7:45am-8:30pm, with a strong espresso or cappuccino for the full Sunday: 8:45am-8:30pm Milan cafe experience. Phone: +39 02 76000 540 Internet: www.santambroeusmilano.it Email: [email protected] Camparino in Galleria

Camparino Cafe is Pasticceria Cova beautifully located at the Cova is the most famous entrance to Galleria cafe on the fashion street Vittorio Emanuele II, just Via Monte Napoleone. a short stroll from Teatro Elegant men and women alla Scala. Toscanini and enjoy an afternoon tea or Verdi were just some of the celebrities who coee while nibbling on frequented this venue. Opened in 1867, the Pasticcini cookies or Montebianco pastries. Don't interior is impressive with mosaics by Angelo miss the chance to try some of their speciality d’Andrea. If you stand and drink by the bar you chocolates. can avoid the steep prices that rise once you sit

down with table service. Photo: Armei studio/Shutterstock.com Address: Via Monte Napoleone 8, Milan Photo: Catarina Belova/Shutterstock.com Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 7:45am-8:30pm. Address: Piazza del Duomo 21, Milan Sunday: 10:00am-7:00pm. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am-1am, Saturday: Phone: +39 02 7600 5599 9am-12am, Sunday: 9am-10pm Internet: www.pasticceriacova.com Phone: +39 02 8646 4435 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.camparino.com/en Email: [email protected] Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

Princi multitude of sweet creations on oer - these are Princi presents a new to be paired with coee and consumed in the concept with regard to intimate seating area in the back. bread making. They’re open 24 hours a day, Photo: angelo gilardelli/Shutterstock.com oering smouldering hot Address: Via Santa Maria alla Porta, 11/a, Milano Opening hours: Mon-Sat 7.30am-8pm, Sun 8.30am-1pm coee and freshly baked Phone: +39 02 862770 foccaccia, cake and pizza. They also have an Internet: www.pasticceriamarchesi.com enticing lunch menu, so whenever you feel like it, pop in for a real treat. Pavè The wildly popular Photo: Natali Zakharova/Shutterstock.com espresso bar and cafe Address: Via Speronari 6, Milan does gourmet breakfasts Phone: +39 02 874 797 Internet: www.princi.it and serves the foamiest Email: [email protected] cappuccinos in town - at least, according to its Creperia Caffe Vecchia Brera wide customer following. At peak hours the place Creperia Cae Vecchia is easily identied by the queue forming outside. Brera is a very tranquil Their panini is good choice for lunch. cafe with soft lighting, live music and Photo: wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock.com comfortable sofas inviting Address: Via Felice Casati 27, 20124 Milano Opening hours: Tue-Fri 8am-3pm, Sat-Sun 8.30-3pm you to stay for a while, Phone: +39 02 9439 2259 have something to drink and nd your centre. If Internet: www.pavemilano.com you’re hungry, sample the wide variety of sweet and savoury crêpes or sandwiches. Peck All culinary delights Italy Photo: oljalja/Shutterstock.com has earned itself an Address: Via dell’Orso 20, reputation Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:30am-2:00am Phone: +39 02 8646 1695 for are on display at Peck, Internet: www.creperiacaevecchiabrera.it Milan's longstanding deli Email: info@creperiacaevecchiabrera.it that spans three underground oors. Meats and cheeses, olives Marchesi 1824 and oil, along with baked goods and sweets, are In operation for nearly all up for sale and/or consumption at the on-site two whole centuries, cafe. Pasticceria Marchesi is

one Milan's longest Photo: Valerio Pardi/Shutterstock.com standing and most Address: Via Spadari 9, Milano reputable pastry shops. Opening hours: Tue-Sat 9am-8pm, Mon 3-8pm Phone: +39 02 802 3161 Sta are willing to consult customers on the Internet: www.peck.it Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

BARS & NIGHTLIFE Martini Bar at Dolce & Gabbana This retro bar takes its design cues from Art Nouveau and other modernist styles. The black mosaic oor has a red dragon inlay anked by black leather sofas and large Murano candelabras. The bar is a collaboration between Martini and Dolce & Gabbana, so you can expect Mihai-Bogdan Lazar/Shutterstock.com timeless elegance as well as traditional

The Brera and Navigli neighbourhoods have the modernity. most bars and oer bustling nightlife. For a more Photo: Igor Normann/Shutterstock.com trendy option, try the area around Corso Como. Address: Corso Venezia 15, Milan Do it the Milanese way and mingle at a selection Opening hours: Monday to Saturday : 7:30am-1:00am. of bars between 19:00 and 21:00, when lling Sunday: 9:00am-12:00am. snacks can sometimes be had for free with your Phone: +39 02 7601 1154 Internet: www.dolcegabbana.it/martini drinks. Email: [email protected]

Camparino in Galleria Marino Alla Scala Camparino Cafe is Another bar with a beautifully located at the connection to fashion is entrance to Galleria Trussardi’s Marino alla Vittorio Emanuele II, just Scala. It is larger and a short stroll from Teatro airier than Martini Bar, alla Scala. Toscanini and with more conventional Verdi were just some of the celebrities who design elements, such as light pillars and a wall frequented this venue. Opened in 1867, the of at screen monitors, but it is by no means any interior is impressive with mosaics by Angelo less interesting. d’Andrea. If you stand and drink by the bar you

can avoid the steep prices that rise once you sit Photo: belushi/Shutterstock.com down with table service. Address: 5, Milan Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 12:30pm-2:30pm &

Photo: Catarina Belova/Shutterstock.com 8:00pm-10:30pm. Saturday: 8:00pm-10:30pm. Address: Piazza del Duomo 21, Milan Phone: +39 02 8068 8201 Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am-1am, Saturday: Internet: www.trussardiallascala.com 9am-12am, Sunday: 9am-10pm Email: [email protected] Phone: +39 02 8646 4435 Internet: www.camparino.com/en Email: [email protected] Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

Magazzini Generali Sbagliato, which is served in huge glasses with Popular for dancing and gigantic ice cubes inside (each one measuring 6 all-night parties, by 8cm). Magazzini Generali is housed in the basement Photo: Pressmaster/Shutterstock.com of a large former Address: Via Plinio 39, Milan Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 9:00am-1:15am (Closed warehouse. A focus on on Tuesday) playing the best music available keeps people Phone: +39 02 2940 0580 interested and frequently returning to this Internet: www.barbasso.com popular venue. They also host regular live music. Email: [email protected]

Photo: PopTika/Shutterstock.com Bar Magenta Address: Via Pietrasanta 14, Milan Bar Magenta is not only a Phone: +39 02 539 3948 bar, but also a cultural Internet: www.magazzinigenerali.org meeting point for Email: [email protected] entertainment, art, Bhangrabar fashion and music. Come Bhangrabar is an Indian in the afternoon and lounge bar and a cosy enjoy a coee, and stay until late evening to venue with an inviting enjoy dierent tasty drinks and the numerous atmosphere. The jazz and cultural happenings taking place there. soul music contribute to Photo: bogdanhoda/Shutterstock.com the relaxed feeling of the Address: Via Giosué Carducci 13, Milan place, and on Sunday nights you can even order Phone: +39 02 805 3808 your cocktail with a side of brief but invigorating Internet: www.barmagenta.it shiatsu massage. Bobino Club Photo: Moiseenko Design/Shutterstock.com Bobino Club has been a Address: Corso Sempione 1, Milan popular venue among Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 6:00pm-2:00am. tourists and locals ever Sunday: 12:00pm-3:00pm & 6:00pm-2:00am Phone: +39 02 3493 4469 since 2013. The fun Internet: www.bhangrabar.it atmosphere, friendly sta Email: [email protected] and mixed music are some of the reasons people are drawn to this Bar Basso place. In summer, do not miss the palm garden, Bar Basso welcomes furnished with comfortable sofas and an outdoor visitors to one of the most dance area. typically Milanese bars in

town. They are especially Photo: Syda Productions/Shutterstock.com known for their signature Address: Alzaia Naviglio Grande 116, Milan drink, called Negroni Phone: +39 2 3655 9070 Internet: www.bobino.it Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

Email: [email protected] SHOPPING

Sio Cafe Disco Located in the heart of the new, futuristic Bicocca district in Milan, Sio Cafe Disco instantly established itself as one of the most attractive fashion clubs in Milan. They host not only Oscity/Shutterstock.com regular events, but also jazz festivals, exhibitions and parties. Milan is the capital of fashion, and there is plenty to choose from when it comes to Photo: Maxim Blinkov/Shutterstock.com Address: Via Libero Temolo 1, Milan shopping. Even those less interested in fashion Opening hours: Monday: 12:00pm-3:00pm. Tuesday to (or who can’t aord the often high prices) will Wednesday: 12:00pm-3:00pm & 6:30pm-2:30am. Thursday to nd exploring Via Monte Napoleone, Via della Friday: 12:00pm-3:00pm & 6:30pm-4:00pm. Saturday: Spiga and the surrounding streets rewarding. 6:30pm-4:00pm. Sunday: 6:30pm-2:30am. This is where all the fashion houses have their Phone: +39 348 250 8201 Internet: www.siocafemilano.com impressive agship stores. Armani’s department Email: [email protected] store on Via Manzoni 31 is a good example, or ’s store on Via Monte Napoleone (this one Magnolia covers an entire city block). Dolce & Gabbana’s This is one of the most impressive store on Corso Venezia is housed in famous clubs in the city, the former palace of a Sicilian nobleman. where there is always a huge crowd of happy, hip, La Rinascente young people ready to This is Milan’s equivalent dance the night away. to ’s Harrods Magnolia is also one of the main venues department store, where dedicated to live indie and electronic music, exclusive selections of serving as a starting point for aspiring acts. fashion items for men, women and kids are on Photo: melis/Shutterstock.com oer. Across its eight oors you will nd Address: Via Circonvallazione Idroscalo 41, Milan exclusive fashion, accessories, perfumes and toys Phone: +39 02 756 1046 Internet: www.circolomagnolia.it by more than 200 brands. La Rinascente is located in the heart of Milan, just a few steps away from the Duomo.

Photo: PH888 Address: Piazza Duomo, Milan Phone: +39 02 88521 Internet: www.rinascente.it Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

Enoteca Cotti Peck Enoteca Cotti is a All culinary delights Italy well-stocked wine shop in has earned itself an the artsy Brera international reputation neighbourhood with an for are on display at Peck, original 1930's interior. Milan's longstanding deli Italy produces an that spans three impressive quantity of high quality wine, and this underground oors. Meats and cheeses, olives wine shop stocks more than 3,000 selected and oil, along with baked goods and sweets, are labels representing every region of Italy. In all up for sale and/or consumption at the on-site addition, here you can nd culinary specialities cafe. crafted in the Italian tradition. Photo: Valerio Pardi/Shutterstock.com Address: Via Spadari 9, Milano Photo: Syda Productions/Shutterstock.com Opening hours: Tue-Sat 9am-8pm, Mon 3-8pm Address: Via Solferino 42, Milan Phone: +39 02 802 3161 Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm & Internet: www.peck.it 3:00pm-8:00pm Phone: +39 02 2900 1096 10 Corso Como Internet: www.enotecacotti.it Email: [email protected] The legendary clothing and design store is a Rossi & Grassi household name in much After visiting Cotti, head of the world, and coming down to Rossi & Grassi to here is worth it if only to nd the perfect marvel at the unique accompanying snacks. creations by celebrated designer houses, all Specialising in cold cuts handpicked by Carla Sozzani. Right next door is and other delights, Rossi an outlet shop that sells past collections with & Grassi is the place to buy prosciutto San signicant discounts. Daniele and mortadella with pistachios. They also oer their own fabulous wine selection. Photo: Creative Lab/Shutterstock.com Address: Corso Como 10, Milano Opening hours: Daily 10.30am-1am Photo: B and E Dudzinscy/Shutterstock.com Phone: +39 02 2901 3581 Address: Via Ponte Vetero 4, Milan Internet: www.10corsocomo.com Phone: +39 02 8646 3015 Internet: www.rg.mi.it Email: [email protected] Borsalino The iconic Belgian rabbit felt fedoras and hats have been spotted worn by celebrities of the highest calibre, including on movie sets. Since Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

recently, the brand has also started releasing Corso Vittorio Emanuele other types of head gear - if fedoras aren't the Corso Vittorio Emanuele style you'd normally go for. is the street that connects Piazza Duomo and San Photo: CHAINFOTO24/Shutterstock.com Babila. The wide street is Address: Via Sant'Andrea 5, Milan known as "Milan’s living Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm room", frequently passed Phone: +39 02 7601 7072 Internet: www.borsalino.com through by businessmen and tourists alike. It is free of traic and contains and Spazio Rossana Orlandi boutiques (among others). This concept store feels more like a modern art Photo: Alexandre Rotenberg/Shutterstock.com Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Milan gallery - some pieces rather on the extravagant TOURIST INFORMATION side - than a place one would come to shop at, and yet Spazio Rossana Orlandi vends, rather successfully, decor items and design pieces crafted by various lesser-known artists.

Photo: iofoto/Shutterstock.com Address: Via Matteo Bandello 14/16, Milano Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm Phone: +39 02 467 4471 mauro_grigollo/Shutterstock.com Internet: www.rossanaorlandi.com

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II The Galleria Vittorio Airport Emanuele II is one of the Malpensa lies world's oldest shopping approximately 50 malls, housed within a kilometres (31 miles) beautiful four-story from downtown Milan double arcade in the city and can be reached by centre of Milan. Here you will nd all your bus, train and taxi (these favourite designer stores. Even if you are not can easily be hired at the airport). after shopping, a visit to this amazing galleria is The Malpensa Express trains stop at terminals 1 a must. and 2, depart frequently and run until late. Multiple buses and shuttles run between the Photo: paul bica (image cropped) Address: Piazza del Duomo, Milan airport and city centre, too. These might be a slightly cheaper option, and the only one if your time of arrival falls between after midnight and Destination: Milan Publishing date: 2019-12-18

before 5am. Best Time to Visit Summer temperatures Linate Airport is situated eight kilometres from tend to rise very high, so the Milan city centre. Buses and taxis are unless you are not one to available to transport you to and from the be disturbed by the airport. This airport is mainly used for domestic smouldering heat, aim for and short-haul international ights. late spring (April-May) or (www.milanolinate.eu) early fall, when temperatures are still comfortable. Orio al Serio Airport lies 50 kilometres northeast Photo: VectorA/Shutterstock.com of Milan, just outside of Bergamo. Buses depart from here for Milan city centre, and the journey Public Transport takes one hour. Milan’s local transport is

Photo: Juan Garces called ATM and includes Address: Malpensa Airport underground, buses, and Phone: +39 22 32 323 trains. Single fare tickets Internet: www.milanomalpensa-airport.com and day passes can be purchased from ATM Passport/Visa ticket oices, newsstands and ticket machines. Italy can be visited All tickets have to be stamped on board at the visa-free for up to 90 days beginning of every journey. by citizens of Australia,

New Zealand, Japan, Photo: Pierre-Luc Auclair South Korea, Taiwan, Internet: www.atm-mi.it Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure Taxi whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we Taxis are usually white recommend contacting the embassy or consulate and can be hailed in the in your country. International (non-Schengen) street or at taxi stands. travelers need a passport that is valid for at least These are often located 3 months after the end of their intended trip in outside train and order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of underground stations. Schengen countries can travel without a The nal fare depends on the number of passport, but must have a valid ID with them suitcases you have, the day of the week, and the during their stay. time of day.

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Post Electricity Stamps can be bought at 220-240 volt tobacconists that carry either the blue and white “Tabacchi” sign or are simply marked with a ”T”. Poste Italiane Milano Centrale, Piazza Duca d'Aosta +39 02 6707 2150 Photo: Stirling Tschan Mon-Fri 8.20-19.05, Sat 8.20-12.35 Population www.poste.it approx. 1.4 million

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Opening hours Pharmacy Shops in Milan are usually open 9am-1pm and 3pm-8pm, with some variations depending on the time of year. Large Farmacia Ambreck department stores and some of the famous fashion houses are usually open all day.

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Emergency numbers Fire brigade: 115 Medical: 118 Photo: Gemma Garner Police: 112 Address: Via Antonio Stradivari 1, Milano Tourist information Opening hours: 24/7 Ufficio del Turismo - Provincia di Milano Phone: +39 02 2952 6966 Piazza Castello, 1, Milano +39 02 7740 4343

Telephone Country code: +39 Area code: 02 (also dialled in Milan). If you call Italy from abroad, you must always dial zero in the area code (do not omit it, as it is the general practice when making international telephone calls), e.g. +39 02 + the number.

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