Milan
Fashion, Design, Museums, Shopping & Football
What to do in Milan
Shopping
Formula 1
Culture
Food
Art
Parks
Milan in one minute
Home of two of the most famous football (soccer) teams in the world (Internazionale FC and AC Milan), Milan has a buzzing nightlife, hosts the world renown Opera house La Scala, not to forget its architectural treasures (Renaissance churches of Sant’Ambrogio and Santa Maria delle Grazie are part of every Art Book!), not to forget the Leonardo’s Last Supper !
So whatever brings you 
to Milan, don’t be lazy and make the most of your time there !
Public transport is convenient and the city center can be visited on foot, just make sure you wear comfortable shoes!
What to do in Milan
Shopping
Montenapoleone
The home of fashion, walk along the most expensive squared mile of Italy! (via Montenapoleone, Via Sant’Andrea, via della Spiga. Here is where Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Gucci and many others are setting their flagship shops and headquarters
Serravalle outlet
If you are into fashion but also want to spend carefully, you should pay a visit at this immense outlet, about 1 hour drive from Milan. there are buses that will pick you up at the Castle and take you back pretty much every day
Culture
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•Pinacoteca di Brera
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•Castello Sforzesco
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•Duomo
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•La Scala
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•Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
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•Cenacolo Vincentiano (Da Vinci’s Last Supper) you must book in advance, just browse through the official website
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•Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio
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•Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Going Out
The revolution Milan has brought to going out is the culture of the Aperitivo. Most bars and many restaurants are now offering very convenient Happy Hours, usually between 6pm and 9pm. You can get any drink for 5 Euro, and what is amazing is that you get free all sort of food that goes with it ! From great pasta dishes to salami, from Spanish Tapas to Parma Ham, each bar has its specialties.
If you are after some action, mingle with people and discover the place where it’s all happening, you should take a walk around Via De Amicis / Colonne di San Lorenzo, just follow the crowd and you won’t get disappointed.
Our favorite for any season is the Trattoria Toscana, with a great garden ideal for hot summer days, but lots of space and very cosy in winter too. Better call in advance if you want to have a sitting dinner.
Our favorite events in Milan
Formula 1 @ Monza
Every September, 15 km from Milan centre, in the middle of a huge park, the Formula 1 Circus comes to north of Italy for one of the oldest Grand Prix, usually a decisive one for the World Championship
Mi Wine, Milan June 2009
Milan´s annual wine fair and industry “must” for Italian wineries. Unique opportunity to try wines from all over Italy
Flea Market, Alzaia Naviglio Grande
The typical atmosphere of the Navigli is certainly one of the most typical and picturesque places in Milan.
Every last Sunday of the month there is a lively flea market where you can find all sort of bargains and antiques. A good chance to visit this part of town, full of ateliers and independent small shops, as well as restaurants and bars.
Excursions out of town
Relax at Lake Como
Discover why George Clooney bought a villa and spends most of his free time in this secluded paradise !
Scenery, food, churches and villas are gonna make you fall in love for the place !
Just one hour by train, from the very central Stazione Cadorna (5 min from the Castle), more details here
Discover Vigevano and one of the finest Renaissance piazzas in the world !
This small town is fairly unknown to international tourists, but its charm and rich culture make it a must see if you have time and want to see something different !
Best way to get there is to rent a car (30 min south of Milan), else buses are available
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