Centro Storico & Brera
The Historical Center incorporates the fashion district (called the Quadrilatero d'Oro), Castello Sforzesco, the glorious Piazza della Scala, the inviting neighborhood of Brera, and other areas of historical and commercial interest. Many people actually live in the city center, but they find that there are some disadvantages involved in living there, e.g. lack of parking spaces, supermarkets and dry cleaner's, and the rent can be incredibly high. On the upside, there is always plenty to do: there are many excellent restaurants... more local info
Only minutes from one of the world’s great shopping areas known as the golden square – Quadrilatero d’Oro – bordered by Via Montenapoleone and Via Della Spiga, where the fashion Gods have their temples are three of Milan’s iconic buildings, the Duomo, La Scala and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The Duomo built of Candoglia marble was begun in 1386 under Gian Galeazzo Visconti and is an outstanding example of Gothic... Read More
Milan’s history is inherently connected with the system of canals, that wind their way through the whole city. Naviglio Grande is the city’s oldest canal and takes it’s water from the Ticino river. Construction took place from 1177 to 1257 and the canal is some fifty kilometres in length. Originally built as a means of transporting goods, it was also used to carry the marble blocks that were used in the construction of the Milan’s... Read More
Want to help reduce traffic and pollution whilst enjoying exercise, then try out Milan’s new public bike sharing service, BikeMi. Visitors and Tourists alike can choose a daily or weekly pass and register online by using a credit card. Once you have your code and password, you have access to over 70 stations mostly around the city centre where all you have to do is follow the simple instructions on display. Take your bike, ride it for less than... Read More
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Castello Sforzesco
Though it's been clumsily restored many times, most recently at the end of the 19th century, this fortresslike castle continues to evoke Milan's...
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- Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings
- Downtown
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Milan's late-19th-century version of a mall is this wonderful steel-and-glass-covered, cross-shaped arcade. The elegant Galleria is the prototype...
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- Landmarks
- City Center
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Casa-Museo Boschi di Stefano
- Formerly owned by Antonio Boschi and Marieda Di Stefano, Casa Museo Boschi di Stefano has an outstanding collection of 20th-century Italian art:...
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- Corso Buenos Aires
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