Milan, home of Leonardo DaVinci, Alessandro Manzoni and Giuseppe Verdi. Explore it’s culture past and present.
Recommended by: Sara Manazza
Crossing the Castello Sforzesco from Cairoli square towards Parco Sempione, just past the pool garden of the Ducal Court, peek inside the ancient window and listen to the beautiful dragon fountain of the castle made by the architect, Beltrame. If you are fast enough, try to enter - for free - by way of the door on the right or left of the Museum of Ancient Art so you can see the fountain from closer. The Dragon is one of the most important symbols of Milan.
Recommended by: Ilaria Archientini
A quite and hidden place in the heart of Milan, recently opened to the public. A little treasure, which Ludovico il Moro (duke of Milan) gifted to Leonardo Da Vinci, museum and bistrot.
Recommended by: Andrea Ausili
Existing since the 14th century, it became a botanical garden in 18th century under the Austrian empire. Rich with old trees and plants, it is a very quiet and secret spot in the very center of the city, just behind the Palazzo Brera.
Recommended by: Irene De Privitellio
A gold building full of arts. I love its old fashioned caffè called Luce.
Recommended by: Davide Girotti
Sistine Chapel of Milan, what else?
Recommended by: Sirma Kurtulmaz
It is a museum worth a visit if you're interested in modern art. The building itself and its back garden are beautiful too.
Recommended by: Elena Lia
Church from the 13th century. Special features: the ossuary. The bones seem to come from the old cemetery that was located nearby (and which was later eliminated). I don't know the opening hours, but entry is free.
Recommended by: Vanessa Giulieri
Built at the end of 19th century, this building is a tribute to a moment of Milan history and one of the greatest masterpieces of our literature: Alessandro Manzoni, “I promessi sposi”.
Recommended by: Margherita Marilli
The Design Museum is in a unique location: have a look to the Fontana Bagni Misteriosi by De Chirico in the garden of the Triennale. If you want you can decide to climb the Torre Branca to admire Milan from above.
Recommended by: Giada Necci
Discover the secret of San Satiro and catch a glimpse of the world from Bramante's perspective.
Milan, home of Leonardo DaVinci, Alessandro Manzoni and Giuseppe Verdi. Explore it’s culture past and present.
Recommended by: Emanuela Casalini
Like taking a walk in the past while remaining in the centre of Milan.
Recommended by: Paolo Cibien
Heart of Milan Design Week and Fashion Week, Zona Tortona is a lively area, full of independent studios and fashion stores. There, you can find The Armani / Silos museum and Mudec (Museum of cultures). In the evening, there are outdoor cafes, bars and bistros serving international cuisine in a trendy atmosphere.
Recommended by: Carolina Gomez
Every major city in the world has its own Chinatown. Milan is no exception! The best street food in the city. All you have to do is go up and down the street (at via Bramante, Niccolini, Rosmini) or just lose yourself in the side streets.
Recommended by: Margherita Marilli
A magical place for me! I grew up listening to the noise of the tram on the rails, playing in Parco Sempione, walking to Castello Sforzesco. For a fantastic aperitif, I recommend the Living from which you can admire the Arch. It is splendid in the evening. For a fun dinner, I recommend a tour on Via Paolo Sarpi "Chinatown" with delicious Chinese restaurants.
Recommended by: Nicolò Tenconi
Along the Martesana canal, from Cassina de' Pomm, starts an unexpected path surrounded by green that leads out of the frenzy of the city.
Milan, home of Leonardo DaVinci, Alessandro Manzoni and Giuseppe Verdi. Explore it’s culture past and present.
Recommended by: Greta Antonini
For the best pizza? To eat the best pizza, you have to go to Pizzeria da Biagio, a small and characteristic space with white and red tablecloths.
Recommended by: Oliviero Caronna
Historical brewery. Best beer in Milan, hands down.
Recommended by: Massimo D_ascenzo
Aperitif!!
Recommended by: Erika Frare
A place to drink the best and most original cocktails. I recommend the shell-shaped one :-)
Recommended by: Tiziana Giammichele
A trendy lounge bar and restaurant with an outdoor pool where you can admire the skyline of Milan.
Recommended by: Dario Gigante
Neapolitan dough, where you can eat as if you were in a Neapolitan "friggitoria" - fried-food shop.
Recommended by: Vanessa Giulieri
Though Panzerotto isn’t a typical Lombard street food, join the queue. It’s definitely a must-try snack.
Recommended by: Roberto Lioce
Best place to eat ribs (but also meat) in Milan. On Tuesday there is the "All You Can Eat Ribs" night.
Recommended by: Sara Manazza
The Porta Volta roman tollbooth hides a piece of Old Milan beloved by young people. Here, one step away from Chinatown, is the "clubhouse" of partisans, an almost secret place full of memorabilia and faces marked by wrinkles. It is a tavern - simple meals - with a wonderful courtyard, perfect for an "amaro" drink, to play ping pong or billiards.
Recommended by: Federico Mittersteiner
A quiet place in a secluded location, perfect for pizza and beer for medium / large groups.
Recommended by: Fabiana Poggi
The most vintage artisanal ice cream shop in Milan, which has banana flavored gelato year round. It has never restyled its decor and from there, you can walk along Corso XXII Marzo up to the Suffragio market (if you want, there is also the church of Santa Maria del Suffragio in front of them).
Recommended by: Mirko Repetto
Historical Milanese bar. Homey atmosphere to enjoy while drinking a beer in one of the most characteristic courtyards in Milan.
Recommended by: Silvia Scalia
A special place where you can taste the excellence of the Italian cuilinary tradition: the cannolo, a symbol of Sicilian desserts, filled in the moment.
Recommended by: Christian Strapazzon
Each sandwich is named after a politician. They taste good and are very stuffed. Made on the fly, not pre-packaged. Incredible speed of service. Low prices for good quality. Try it at least once.
Recommended by: Oliviero Caronna
Fish restaurant. Best quality, best price, best hosts.
Recommended by: Irene De Privitellio
Great cocktails, good food: the perfect place for instagramers :-)
Recommended by: Carolina Gomez
Great place to stop and enjoy a little taste of the sea. Pasta and excellent quality of fish.
Recommended by: Giuseppe Luscia
A small beautiful jazz club. Live music.
Recommended by: Laura Perrone
An old typical Milanese restaurant where you can taste - among other lombard dishes - a perfect "risotto alla milanese" (the one with saffron and reduced bone marrow).
Recommended by: Laura Perrone
One of Milan's oldest and finest pastry shops, where you can always find a perfect slice of classic Milanese Panettone.
Recommended by: Mirko Repetto
Excellent restaurant with Milanese cuisine. My advice: absolutely must try the 'risotto tris'.
Recommended by: Christian Strapazzon
Choose your favourite pasta and add flavors. Free bread and water at lunch.
Milan, home of Leonardo DaVinci, Alessandro Manzoni and Giuseppe Verdi. Explore it’s culture past and present.
Recommended by: Bruno Aceto
I love this place especially for the book store. You can discover beautiful photos and art books.
Recommended by: Ilaria Archientini
One of Milan's many lovely courtyards..look up and take a picture!
Recommended by: Andrea Ausili
A nice walk on the roof of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to admire the Milano skyline from above this architectural jewel.
Recommended by: Marco Cuppini
The Municipal Market, located on the Darsena - harbor - the point where the Naviglio Pavese and Naviglio Grande canals meet, provides indoor and outdoor shops for buying, or even just tasting, high-quality fresh food. Grab a drink and enjoy the views over the water and the leafy banks at sunrise or sunset.
Recommended by: Erika Frare
It doesn't matter if outside there's traffic or noise... everything stops here! The cloister is in the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, very close to the Last Supper site. You can get in from Caradosso street. In front of the entrance, on the wall of the opposite side of the street, if you look carefully you can see the words US (exit-security): it is one of the signs that indicated to the citizens where to take refuge during bombings of the Second World War.
Recommended by: Roberta Governale
Seven floors of shopping, with a food court on the top floor just meters from the spires of the Duomo.
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Recommended by: Maria Francesca Imbrogno
If you want to discover the true soul of Milan, the most romantic and authentic one, come to see this wash house. Located on the Naviglio Grande - where until the end of the 1950s the Milanese housewives went to wash clothes in the waters of the Naviglio. Entering the hidden courtyards, you will discover yellow Milanese railed houses, artists' shops and various other shops.
Recommended by: Giuseppe Luscia
Musical library that contains the history of musical culture for Milan and beyond.
Recommended by: Federico Mittersteiner
One of my favorite hidden squares. Recommended for a glass of wine in the only wine bar that overlooks it.
Recommended by: Giada Necci
On 39th floor of Palazzo Lombardia, the Belvedere gives you the possibility to see a 360° view of Milan (open only on Sundays from 10 to 18, free admission).
Recommended by: Laura Perrone
The basin itself and the area around it offer a flavour of ancient times when canals were all over Milan and frequently used to ship and transport materials.The "Conca Varenna" was built to overcome the 2 meter height difference that existed between the lake of St. Eustorgio (currently called Darsena: do not miss it!) and the circle of Navigli. It was primarily used to transport blocks of marble from Candoglia, which had to reach the Lake of St. Stefano which was near the construction yard of the Fabbrica del Duomo from Lago Maggiore.
Recommended by: Greta Antonini
Metropolitan oasis. Peek through the gate to see the flamingos before making a nice walk to the Porta Venezia park.
Recommended by: Chiara Sironi
A quiet place to exchange confidences and dreams with friends or to read a book.
Recommended by: Carolina Gomez
This vertical forest is a temple of green life in the center of the most avantgarde district of the metropolis. Two residential towers of 110 and 76 m height, with 800 trees, 4,500 shrubs and 15,000 plants.
Recommended by: Chiara Sironi
I recommend you to take a picture of the bronze big ear of Palazzo Sola Busca (Ca’ dell’ureggia - that means House of the Ear) one of the first ever intercoms in the city.
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