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About Milan

Milan is worldly known for being the fashion capital. It's a dynamic city, modern, brimming with creativity. It only takes a stroll inside Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle, also called the living room of Milan to soak up its rhythm, its atmosphere. In this city, the latest trends get mixed up with the classic, the finest design with the most casual, the popular with the alternative, but always without losing its style.

Moving around

Milan has 3 subway lines which connect the whole city. There are also other options such as bus and tramway. With the same ticket, you can take any of these means.

Out & About

Even if you're not an art lover, it's worth visiting Santa Maria delle Grazie church where you'll admire the magnificent Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper. Milan offers a wide range of museums such as the Museum of Natural History, Contemporary Art or the Art Gallery of Brera which contains the work of El Greco or Rubens amongst others. The Duomo is one of the most beautiful cathedrals of the world. The exterior is impressive and the interior is every bit as amazing. You can go up to the top of the cathedral to contemplate the panoramic view of the city. From the square of the Duomo, cross the magnificent Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle to get to Piazza della Scala, where the Teatro alla Scala, one of the most famous, and the Palazzo Marino stand out. La Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle is a commercial gallery full of luxury shops and high class bars. Still, it's worth taking a coffee there. Piazza Mercanti, close to the Duomo, is a nice square in the medieval heart of the city. Don't miss it. Other area you can't miss is the one known as Navigli, one of the most charming and magical zones of the city. Brera is full of cafés with terraces, restaurants, exclusive boutiques, etc. That's why it's known as the luxury "bohemian" area. Football lovers must visit San Siro where you'll find the stadium where Milan and Inter play. After a long day of walking and shopping, there's nothing better than to relax in the magnificent park of Porta Venezia. The impressive building of Castello Sforzesco houses three museums and there you'll be able to admire the Pietà Rondanini, the last work of Michelangelo.

What's going on in

January 6th: in Italy, the Befana witch is the one in charge of giving out the coal to the kids who haven't behaved themselves through the year. Naviglio Grande gets all dressed up in April for the Festa dei Fiori when all the florists fill the streets with their creations. Once a year, the 7th December, takes place the Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio, known as Oh Bej!, a fair where you'll find antiques and gastronomy stalls. You have to pay attention to the different fashion related events in Milan, such as the Fashion Week when all the collections for the next season are shown. Usually, it takes place in March and October.

Shopping

Milan is the capital of fashion so, if you like shopping, this is your perfect place. Besides its appeal as a point of touristic interest, Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle has the best luxury shops. Via Montenapoleone, Via Santo Spinto, Via Monzoni and Via della Spiga make up the main area to find the best designers. The shop windows are practically works of art. For those who have a lower budget, the perfect area to go shopping is Corso Buenos Aires and the streets around it. Milan also has several interesting markets. In Fiera di Senigallia you'll find all kinds of objects from distant places such as India, Africa or South America. In the market set in Viale Papiniano you'll find a great variety of clothes and shoes. It takes place on Saturday mornings. The last Sunday of each month, there's the Mercatone del Naviglio Grande. Here you'll find old books, jewelry, etc.

What's cooking?

The famous Italian aperitivo was born in Milan. It consists of taking a drink, usually a glass of wine or a Negroni, accompanied by a little bite. Some of the most typical dishes of the city are the pizzoccheri, tagliatelle of buckwheat prepared with potatoes, cabbage and cheese, or the famous risotto alla milanese which usually goes with ossobuco. Panzerotto is like a pizza margheritta but with the shape of a calzone. The delicious Cotoletta alla milanese is a breaded veal cutlet originated in Milan.

Weather

In Milan, winters are usually rainy and cold while summers are drier and hotter. The perfect time to visit Milan is during spring or autumn when temperatures are mild and the flow of tourists is smaller.

Practical information

You should book your tickets for Santa Maria Delle Grazie in advance if you want to see Da Vinci's Last Supper because they usually sell out. With MilanoCard, all the services of the city will be available for you. Besides, you'll get discounts for the entrance in museums, monuments, theaters, for public transport, in restaurants, etc. European Union citizens only need their identity card to enter the country and citizens from most countries just require a regular visa and the passport.

So...

Milan has class in each and every one of its corners. In its streets you can breathe the art, the fashion, the gastronomy... This Northern Italian city has everything to intoxicate you with its unique style and personality.