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  • The Lake District: Como, Maggiore, Iseo, Lugano ..., Milan

    1. The Lake District: Como, Maggiore, Iseo, Lugano ...

    The city of Como on the shores of Lake Como is an easy day trip from Milan - a 45 minute train journey from Milano Cadorna station, with trains running regularly throughout the day and late into the...   more
  • Churches, Milan

    2. Churches

    We just visited this church by accident! Arriving at the metro stop "Sant' Ambrogio", we did not know in which direction to go to get to Sant' Ambrogio, but we soon spotted a church close by and...   more
  • Shopping or Fashion District, Milan

    3. Shopping or Fashion District

    ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!! BURGLARS and THIEVES in a car park!!!!!!!!! LADRI nel parcheggio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yesterday we parked our car in a car park and went shopping. Car was put locked and...   more
  • Navigli, Milan

    4. Navigli

    I love Navigli and its canal or canals in the making. We passed excavation of the old canal before reaching the flower market which happened to take place the week we visited. We discovered a few good...   more
  • Castle and other monuments, Milan

    5. Castle and other monuments

    The Victory Temple, the monument dedicated to the Milanese inhabitants who died in the First World War, was built between 1927 and 1930 according to the plans of the architect Giovanni Muzio. With a...   more
  • Giardini Pubblici and city parks, Milan

    6. Giardini Pubblici and city parks

    If you are in Milan in May, make sure you try and make it to the annual flower exhibition at the Giardini Pubblici. Dozens of horticultural companies set up stands to display their lovely plants and...   more
  • Street Scenes, Milan

    7. Street Scenes

    At the top of our to-do list in any city or village we visit is walking about the neighborhood where we are staying - especially those away from the tourist hot...   more
  • Roman ruins in Via Brisa, Milan

    8. Roman ruins in Via Brisa

    Via Brisa is a small street connected to Corso Magenta, and it is worth a short detour - here you can see some of the Roman ruins that are left from Mediolanum....   more
  • Piazza Fontana, Milan

    9. Piazza Fontana

    Piazza Fontana is a small piazza in the Duomo area where we had a little break. I enjoyed it very much because it was a pleasant place that is not crowded at...   more
  • Piazza Meda, Milan

    10. Piazza Meda

    Piazza Meda is a piazza north of the Duomo. There is a lot of traffic there, so it is not a nice place to sit down, but what is interesting is the work of...   more
  • A 90 cent Coffee (and free water)., Milan

    11. A 90 cent Coffee (and free water).

    I can't remember exactly where this was but I do remember the coffee only being 90 cents and that the waitress was stunningly beautiful (pics are in my private...   more
  • Wandering The Side Streets, Milan

    12. Wandering The Side Streets

    Once I'd sort of gotten my bearings here in the city centre I felt quite happy just to wander and see where my feet would lead me - this is my favourite way of...   more
  • Palazzo dei Guireconsulti and Torre del Commune, Milan

    13. Palazzo dei Guireconsulti and Torre del Commune

    The Milano Clock Tower is located in Via Mercanti, alomost overlooking Piazza del Duomo. It is better known as Torre del Commune and is situated on the top of...   more
  • Piazza Cordusio, Milan

    14. Piazza Cordusio

    In the central position of Piazza Cordusio, a very bussy Milano's square, stands the monument to Giuseppe Parini (1729-1799), a famous Italian poet and teacher....   more
  • Monument of Giuseppe Garibaldi, Milan

    15. Monument of Giuseppe Garibaldi

    The monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi stands in the central position of Largo Carioli, the huge open space right in front of Castello Sforzesco. The monument was...   more
  • The Home for Elderly Musicians, Milan

    16. The Home for Elderly Musicians

    The Home for Elderly Musicians, erected in the Venetian style in 1899 and enlarged after the Second World War, is a foundation set up by Giuseppe Verdi o...   more
  • Alfa Romeo Heaven, Milan

    17. Alfa Romeo Heaven

    ***MUSEUM CLOSED FOR RENOVATION ON FEBRUARY 7, 2011. Rumor has it that the closure may be permanent. :( ***This wonderful museum, located in the old Alfa Romeo...   more
  • Monza, Milan

    18. Monza

    I passed through Monza on the way into Milan by train, and went to a party there on New Year's Day. Monza is famous for its formula one race track and it's...   more
  • The Crypt of Basilica S. Giovanni in Conca, Milan

    19. The Crypt of Basilica S. Giovanni in Conca

    Milan was, of course, a Roman city....Mediolanum...and although it has far fewer obvious remains than other Italian cities it has more than you might expect.I...   more
  • Go to the market., Milan

    20. Go to the market.

    Local markets are an integral part of the every day life. I found one on Piazzale Segrino and it was on Saturday morning; I am not sure if they organise it on...   more
  • Fiera Milano, Milan

    21. Fiera Milano

    Before you get to Milan, check out the calendar of events at Fiera Milano. There are multiple exhibitions and fairs going on concurrently, and you can get there...   more
  • Taking the frustration out of Milano, Milan

    22. Taking the frustration out of Milano

    Milano is one of my favourite cities. I have been there maybe 100 times. There is lots to do and see. My tip is if you are there for a few days consider not...   more
  • Americanite Milan, Milan

    23. Americanite Milan

    An International Social Group for people of ALL NATIONALITIES in the Milan area.We usually have a get-together on Wednesday evenings at Fiori Oscuri Bistrot for...   more
  • ATMOSFERA TRAMS, Milan

    24. ATMOSFERA TRAMS

    Many restaurants have a fine view, but only a handful can provide a close-up view of all the major monuments in their city. One such unique experience can be...   more
  • Artigianato in FIERA, Milan

    25. Artigianato in FIERA

    “L’artigiano in Fiera” is the most important international event dedicated to craft manufacturing, and it aims to celebrate and revives a traditional way of...   more

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