Guidebook for Milan
Le Guide ai Quartieri
Super modern and trendy area, very close to my apartment.
Then... aperitivo at PECK or GUD.
21 locals recommend
CityLife
Super modern and trendy area, very close to my apartment.
Then... aperitivo at PECK or GUD.
Modern architecture, trendy bars and restaurants, together with CORSO COMO.
751 locals recommend
Piazza Gae Aulenti
1785 Piazza Gae AulentiModern architecture, trendy bars and restaurants, together with CORSO COMO.
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Area for a nice aperitivo and walk, in the evening.
Exclusive central district with nice shops, bars and restaurants, not far from the Duomo.
Visit also the PINACOTECA DI BRERA (museum with famous wonderful paintings).
756 locals recommend
Brera
Exclusive central district with nice shops, bars and restaurants, not far from the Duomo.
Visit also the PINACOTECA DI BRERA (museum with famous wonderful paintings).
Visite turistiche
Selection of over 400 masterpieces of 20th century art.
585 locals recommend
Museum of the Twentieth Century
8 P.za del DuomoSelection of over 400 masterpieces of 20th century art.
Catholic basilica, located in the homonymous square in Milan, near Porta Ticinese. Subsequently dedicated to Eustorgio of Milan, it was built in the late Imperial Roman period in the period in which the Roman city of Mediolanum (modern Milan) was the capital of the Western Roman Empire (a role it held from 286 to 402). It is one of the early Christian basilicas of Milan.
170 locals recommend
Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio
1 Piazza Sant'EustorgioCatholic basilica, located in the homonymous square in Milan, near Porta Ticinese. Subsequently dedicated to Eustorgio of Milan, it was built in the late Imperial Roman period in the period in which the Roman city of Mediolanum (modern Milan) was the capital of the Western Roman Empire (a role it held from 286 to 402). It is one of the early Christian basilicas of Milan.
Ancient late Roman building in Milan located in front of the omonymous basilica the medieval Porta (gate) Ticinese. They represent one of the rare surviving finds of imperial Milan.
The area is full of bars and restaurants.
Arrive there walking along Via Torino, from Duomo.
552 locals recommend
Columns of St. Lawrence
39 Corso di Porta TicineseAncient late Roman building in Milan located in front of the omonymous basilica the medieval Porta (gate) Ticinese. They represent one of the rare surviving finds of imperial Milan.
The area is full of bars and restaurants.
Arrive there walking along Via Torino, from Duomo.
The church is known for the ossuary chapel, whose walls are mostly covered with bones to form unique and interesting decorations.
75 locals recommend
San Bernardino alle Ossa Sanctuary
Piazza Santo StefanoThe church is known for the ossuary chapel, whose walls are mostly covered with bones to form unique and interesting decorations.
Inaugurated in 1931, it is a mixture of different styles, in particular Liberty and Art Déco combined with the monumentality of fascist architecture. The large public areas of the station (head gallery, central ticket office and Galleria delle Carrozze) recall the Roman monumental architecture.
Don't miss the FOOD HALL, recently inaugurated.
45 locals recommend
Central Station area
Inaugurated in 1931, it is a mixture of different styles, in particular Liberty and Art Déco combined with the monumentality of fascist architecture. The large public areas of the station (head gallery, central ticket office and Galleria delle Carrozze) recall the Roman monumental architecture.
Don't miss the FOOD HALL, recently inaugurated.
Symbol of the Lombard capital, and located in the homonymous square in the center of the metropolis, it is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente. It is the largest church in Italy, the third in the world by surface, the sixth by volume.
Then buy excellent food at PECK.
2105 locals recommend
Milan Cathedral
Piazza del DuomoSymbol of the Lombard capital, and located in the homonymous square in the center of the metropolis, it is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente. It is the largest church in Italy, the third in the world by surface, the sixth by volume.
Then buy excellent food at PECK.
Together with Via della Spiga, are the top streets for shopping. There are the most exclusive shops there, very expensive, but they are worth a visit even if you don't have intention to buy anything!
488 locals recommend
Via Monte Napoleone
Via Monte NapoleoneTogether with Via della Spiga, are the top streets for shopping. There are the most exclusive shops there, very expensive, but they are worth a visit even if you don't have intention to buy anything!
Offerta gastronomica
Trendy and panoramic place for your aperitivo, followed by dinner at Trattoria della Pesa or at Radetzky Cafè.
Via Ceresio, 7
7 Via CeresioTrendy and panoramic place for your aperitivo, followed by dinner at Trattoria della Pesa or at Radetzky Cafè.
Expression of the great Lombard gastronomic tradition, in particular Milanese.
Preceded by aperitivo at Ceresio 7.
47 locals recommend
Antica Trattoria della Pesa
10 Viale PasubioExpression of the great Lombard gastronomic tradition, in particular Milanese.
Preceded by aperitivo at Ceresio 7.
Radetzky
105 Corso GaribaldiCocktail bar and restaurant. A must.
Bar Martini by Dolce&Gabbana is a unique place to have lunch, an aperitivo or enjoy a dinner inspired by true Sicilian tradition, in an exclusive atmosphere.
30 locals recommend
Bar Martini
15 Corso VeneziaBar Martini by Dolce&Gabbana is a unique place to have lunch, an aperitivo or enjoy a dinner inspired by true Sicilian tradition, in an exclusive atmosphere.
The stylish, unique surroundings of Caffé Parigi, already considered among one of the best bars in Milan, are the perfect setting for relaxed business or social meetings.
Ideal for breakfast and to sample special teas accompanied by small and larger delicacies, Caffè Parigi welcomes you for a light lunch and to sample some excellent wines, or cocktails, while relaxing in the Winter Garden or in the shade of the century-old trees of the private garden.
Caffé Parigi Bar & Bistrot at Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa
1 Corso di Porta NuovaThe stylish, unique surroundings of Caffé Parigi, already considered among one of the best bars in Milan, are the perfect setting for relaxed business or social meetings.
Ideal for breakfast and to sample special teas accompanied by small and larger delicacies, Caffè Parigi welcomes you for a light lunch and to sample some excellent wines, or cocktails, while relaxing in the Winter Garden or in the shade of the century-old trees of the private garden.
One of my favourite restaurants very close to my apartment.
Trendy restaurant, trendy area, excellent Italian cuisine.
38 locals recommend
Casa Lucia
4 Via Carlo RavizzaOne of my favourite restaurants very close to my apartment.
Trendy restaurant, trendy area, excellent Italian cuisine.
A few steps from my house, it offers the most famous dishes of Judeo-Roman cuisine, embellished with Middle Eastern influences.
Ba Ghetto Milano
45 Via SardegnaA few steps from my house, it offers the most famous dishes of Judeo-Roman cuisine, embellished with Middle Eastern influences.
Very close to home, Lebanese vegetarian restaurant, cozy Middle Eastern atmosphere, oriental dances and events.
12 locals recommend
Fairouz Milano Ristorante Libanese Vegetariano
16 Via Michelangelo BuonarrotiVery close to home, Lebanese vegetarian restaurant, cozy Middle Eastern atmosphere, oriental dances and events.
At short walking distance from home, this trendy restaurant serves sashimi and sushi in a well-kept space with warm tones that also offers some Japanese-Italian fusion dishes.
17 locals recommend
Qor
30 Via ElbaAt short walking distance from home, this trendy restaurant serves sashimi and sushi in a well-kept space with warm tones that also offers some Japanese-Italian fusion dishes.