... but bull 'sqeezing' is a fake tradition !!!
by Sidecarural
.. you will never see a 'milanese' squeezing the bull testicles!
Check it out: turists from all around the world queing to squeeze the bull, but not one single local.
This is simply a 'turist' tradition, reported on turist guides as a 'local secret tip'... which is simply not true.
And true locals (the 'milanesi') consider a bit 'pathetic' those naive turists doing the bull testicle squeezing exercise....
Ciao
Luciano (Milan)
Palazzo della Triennale
by draguza
Part of the monumental "quadrilateral" comprising the Sforzesco Castle, the Arch of Peace and the Arena, the main entrance of the building faces the Viale Alemagna, an important road that connects the center, Corso Sempione and the thoroughfares of the city towards north-west. To the east the building faces the Sempione Park.
The total area is 12,000 m2, while exhibition areas measure about 8,000 m2. The fascinating and inspiring exhibition rooms are flanked by spaces housing permanent facilities.The ground floor features the "Triennale Gallery" for temporary exhibitions
From The House of TRUSSARDI....
by Krystynn about TRUSSARDI's Marino Alla Scala
Even if you don't wish to splurge on a Trussardi outfit or leather goods, you can still come here to window-shop! The Trussadi boutique (like Spazio Armani) is known as a multistore -They have EVERYTHING here. At designer prices.
However, you can always rest your weary feet at the cafe and sip on a nice chilled wine cooler!
Trainstation in Milan
by shirez
I have spent like almost one hour arranging things in Milan Train Station, that would have been less, if I know where and what to look for.
First of all: dont buy map! there are free ones available at the Turist Ofiice. otherwise maps cost 5-6,50 € at the Kiosk.
Locker: as you leave the trains behind and get to the shop-area, turn right. First 5 hours cost 3,80 €, then count every hour. They make a photocopy of your passport (which I think is not really legal.)
Turist Office: same are turn left and look for the small corridor. Turist Office hides in there.
Metro Ticket: 1€ for each rides. tickets are available at Kiosk.
Toilet: 0,07€, dont leave the area where the trains arrive. if oyu face trains, go on the right side of the building.
Terravision Shuttle Bus: 6,70€, tickets available at the Turist Office, it departs at the right corner of the Station if you stand in front of it.
The oldest and most exclusive Italian restaurant
by yanika_s about Boeucc
One of the oldest and luxurious places in Milan, feeding people from yesr 1848.
This place is well known for the people working and shopping in the area around Montenapoleone. The ambiance is fantastic if you feel like wearing Chanel and pearls or something very classy and elegant, but it does not make you feel bad if you don't wear one :)
And amazing desserts which you can choose by looking directly at them not at the menu.
The place is quite full during lunch time and especially dinner, therefore either book in advance or come a bit earlier than usual lunch time. Great selection of food ostriche o tartufi di mare, tortelloni di zucca alla mantovana, risotto alla milanese con pistilli di zafferano, tagliolini all’aragosta, spaghetti alle vongole veraci, risottino al nero di seppia, costoletta alla milanese, l’ossobuco con risotto, costolettine di capretto alla milanese con carciofi, petto d’anatra all’arancia con purea di patate, astice bollito o alla catalana, scamponi alla griglia, branzino al cartoccio e i più pregiati pesci alla griglia...