Guidebook for Milan

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Guidebook for Milan

Sightseeing

The Castle is one of the symbols of Milan. In medieval times it was one of the largest citadels in Europe, now it is one of the cultural centers of the city. It houses several museums and events.
1406 locals recommend
Castello Sforzesco
Piazza Castello
1406 locals recommend
The Castle is one of the symbols of Milan. In medieval times it was one of the largest citadels in Europe, now it is one of the cultural centers of the city. It houses several museums and events.
Parco Sempione is the biggest park in city center. Here many people come every day in order to relax or have jogging. A lot of events are staged inside the park, especially from april to september.
1487 locals recommend
Sempione Park
Piazza Sempione
1487 locals recommend
Parco Sempione is the biggest park in city center. Here many people come every day in order to relax or have jogging. A lot of events are staged inside the park, especially from april to september.
One of the most famous monuments of Milano, built at the beginning of XIX century by Architect Luigi Canonica, its neoclassical style is really fascinating.
73 locals recommend
FAI - Palazzina Appiani
2 Viale G. Byron
73 locals recommend
One of the most famous monuments of Milano, built at the beginning of XIX century by Architect Luigi Canonica, its neoclassical style is really fascinating.
Its building was ordered to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon. It is now one of the landmarks of Milan, surrounded by cafes, bars and restaurants. All bars offer "happy hour" most between 19 and 21.30
353 locals recommend
Arco della Pace
Piazza Sempione
353 locals recommend
Its building was ordered to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon. It is now one of the landmarks of Milan, surrounded by cafes, bars and restaurants. All bars offer "happy hour" most between 19 and 21.30
Leonardo da Vinci's famous Last Supper Fresco (yes, the Da Vinci Code's one). RESERVATION REQUIRED MONTHS AHEAD!! Try to reserve as soon as you confirm your trip to Milano.
194 locals recommend
Il Cenacolo
194 locals recommend
Leonardo da Vinci's famous Last Supper Fresco (yes, the Da Vinci Code's one). RESERVATION REQUIRED MONTHS AHEAD!! Try to reserve as soon as you confirm your trip to Milano.
One of the most famous opera theaters in the world. Prices for every pocket. If you link Opera, Ballet, Classical Music you should check the program.
799 locals recommend
Teatro Alla Scala
2 Via Filodrammatici
799 locals recommend
One of the most famous opera theaters in the world. Prices for every pocket. If you link Opera, Ballet, Classical Music you should check the program.
A Church, the remaining of a Roman Temple, Cafè, aperitivos and movida. This place is really popular and a visit may be worth on weekend evenings.
552 locals recommend
Columns of St. Lawrence
39 Corso di Porta Ticinese
552 locals recommend
A Church, the remaining of a Roman Temple, Cafè, aperitivos and movida. This place is really popular and a visit may be worth on weekend evenings.
This park is awesome: just behind the Colonne di San Lorenzo and the Basilica it is really worth a daylight walk.
168 locals recommend
Basilicas Park
168 locals recommend
This park is awesome: just behind the Colonne di San Lorenzo and the Basilica it is really worth a daylight walk.

Arts & Culture

A lot of events related to EXPO 2015 are held here. Expo tickets are also sold here.
30 locals recommend
Expo Gate
30 locals recommend
A lot of events related to EXPO 2015 are held here. Expo tickets are also sold here.
La Triennale is an incredible design Museum and events venue. If you are interested in design, you can not miss it.
353 locals recommend
La Triennale di Milano
6 Viale Emilio Alemagna
353 locals recommend
La Triennale is an incredible design Museum and events venue. If you are interested in design, you can not miss it.
The universal exposition 2015 happens here; since we are in Italy it's all about food. We recommend our guests to go there, but consider that in one day you will be able to see only a fraction of it.
103 locals recommend
Expo 2015 Village
Cascina Merlata
103 locals recommend
The universal exposition 2015 happens here; since we are in Italy it's all about food. We recommend our guests to go there, but consider that in one day you will be able to see only a fraction of it.

Food Scene

Design Cafè is a nice place near the Triennale Design Museum. We recommend to visit it al least once for the happy hour or Sunday Brunch.
55 locals recommend
Triennale Caffè
6 Viale Emilio Alemagna
55 locals recommend
Design Cafè is a nice place near the Triennale Design Museum. We recommend to visit it al least once for the happy hour or Sunday Brunch.
Delightful well known bakery, this is one of the places we strongly recommend in order to have breakfast or a light lunch. Just beside prince you have a wonderful pastry. Give it a try.
208 locals recommend
Princi
2 Largo la Foppa
208 locals recommend
Delightful well known bakery, this is one of the places we strongly recommend in order to have breakfast or a light lunch. Just beside prince you have a wonderful pastry. Give it a try.
Rossopomodoro is a Neapolitan pizzeria in Milano. Here you will taste the real neapolitan pizza (very different from the pizza you can eat elsewhere). Beside the pizza, try the mozzarella di bufala.
85 locals recommend
Rossopomodoro
47 Via Molino delle Armi
85 locals recommend
Rossopomodoro is a Neapolitan pizzeria in Milano. Here you will taste the real neapolitan pizza (very different from the pizza you can eat elsewhere). Beside the pizza, try the mozzarella di bufala.
It's really difficult to define what Eataly actually is.You just need to know that it is the temple of Italian Food. Have lunch or dinner in one of its restaurants at least once. We recommend piadina.
481 locals recommend
Eataly Milano Smeraldo
10 Piazza Venticinque Aprile
481 locals recommend
It's really difficult to define what Eataly actually is.You just need to know that it is the temple of Italian Food. Have lunch or dinner in one of its restaurants at least once. We recommend piadina.
Traditional southern Italian restaurant. Homemade pasta and new menu every day or week. It has no more than 30 seats, so we recommend to reserve.
18 locals recommend
L'Incoronata
127 Corso Garibaldi
18 locals recommend
Traditional southern Italian restaurant. Homemade pasta and new menu every day or week. It has no more than 30 seats, so we recommend to reserve.
This is a design cafe/restaurant in the 10 corso como venues.
63 locals recommend
10 Corso Como
10 Corso Como
63 locals recommend
This is a design cafe/restaurant in the 10 corso como venues.
Ever tried Brazilian/Japanese sushi? If the answer is no, then you should take advantage and go here. Download the app and reserve, as the place if always full.
112 locals recommend
Temakinho Milan Brera
59 Corso Garibaldi
112 locals recommend
Ever tried Brazilian/Japanese sushi? If the answer is no, then you should take advantage and go here. Download the app and reserve, as the place if always full.
Cheap and traditional Sicilian restaurant. You should definitely try Pane e Panelle, Arancina alla Norma and cous cous.
Siciliano - Brera
26 Corso Garibaldi
Cheap and traditional Sicilian restaurant. You should definitely try Pane e Panelle, Arancina alla Norma and cous cous.
Many of our guests have enjoyed this nice restaurant.
13 locals recommend
La cantina del Giannone
5 Via Pietro Giannone
13 locals recommend
Many of our guests have enjoyed this nice restaurant.
Very good fish shop/restaurant: You cue up, take a look at the fresh fish on the counter, choose your favorite ant they cook it. Go early (max 20.30) or you will cue for more than 1 h. Not expensive.
104 locals recommend
Pescetto
9 Via Alessandro Volta
104 locals recommend
Very good fish shop/restaurant: You cue up, take a look at the fresh fish on the counter, choose your favorite ant they cook it. Go early (max 20.30) or you will cue for more than 1 h. Not expensive.
Cool fish restaurant. We recommend the Thai soup and/or fish burgers.
7 locals recommend
Fishbar De Milan
7 Via Montebello
7 locals recommend
Cool fish restaurant. We recommend the Thai soup and/or fish burgers.
Lounge Bar/Restaurant. Very good pizzas and cocktails in a cozy ambient. The place is run by Andrea Berton, a Michelin starred chef. Prices are not Michelin starred.
107 locals recommend
Dry
33 Via Solferino
107 locals recommend
Lounge Bar/Restaurant. Very good pizzas and cocktails in a cozy ambient. The place is run by Andrea Berton, a Michelin starred chef. Prices are not Michelin starred.

Drinks & Nightlife

Famous Cafè/Disco/Restaurant inside Parco Sempione. Good for happy hour, eventually dancing and people watching.
41 locals recommend
Bar Biancamano
1 Piazzale Biancamano
41 locals recommend
Famous Cafè/Disco/Restaurant inside Parco Sempione. Good for happy hour, eventually dancing and people watching.
Among all the places near Arco della Pace we definitely recommend this one. During the happy hour you will pay your drink and you will have free access to the buffet. We think this is one of the best.
77 locals recommend
Living Liqueurs Delights
2 Piazza Sempione
77 locals recommend
Among all the places near Arco della Pace we definitely recommend this one. During the happy hour you will pay your drink and you will have free access to the buffet. We think this is one of the best.
This bar is located inside a former tram depot. It has a nice and serves happy hour.
11 locals recommend
ATM Bar
11 locals recommend
This bar is located inside a former tram depot. It has a nice and serves happy hour.
Wonderful, historic and very popular place for aperitivos. The square in front of it is full of people (included TV and Movie stars) every day after 18.30 Try also the other bars next to it ;).
192 locals recommend
Radetzky
105 Corso Garibaldi
192 locals recommend
Wonderful, historic and very popular place for aperitivos. The square in front of it is full of people (included TV and Movie stars) every day after 18.30 Try also the other bars next to it ;).

Shopping

This is a shopping and dining complex combining outlets that show and sell works of art, fashion, music, design, cuisine and culture. If it's not reserved for private events, visit the Terrace.
709 locals recommend
Corso Como
Corso Como
709 locals recommend
This is a shopping and dining complex combining outlets that show and sell works of art, fashion, music, design, cuisine and culture. If it's not reserved for private events, visit the Terrace.
This design shop is worth a visit if you are into the subject. After all isn't Milan the world design capital?
62 locals recommend
HighTech
12 Piazza Venticinque Aprile
62 locals recommend
This design shop is worth a visit if you are into the subject. After all isn't Milan the world design capital?

Essentials

Small supermarket, you can find more or less everything. Could be closed on sundays and holidays.
31 locals recommend
Unes
11 Via Antonio Stoppani
31 locals recommend
Small supermarket, you can find more or less everything. Could be closed on sundays and holidays.
Medium supermarket. Could be open on Sundays, but it should not be given for granted since it has flexible opening days.
313 locals recommend
Carrefour Express - Supermarket
41 Via Paolo Sarpi
313 locals recommend
Medium supermarket. Could be open on Sundays, but it should not be given for granted since it has flexible opening days.