Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, testimonies of Art in Milan
The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan houses a beautiful art gallery, a precious library, and a class of studies.
Shopping in Milan — discover the best places to go shopping
Milan is undoubtedly one of the world’s great shopping cities. Anyone who enjoys shopping has every reason to visit this Italian city
Milan with children: things to do for the whole family
To enjoy Milan with children all you need to do is plan activities for the whole family, combining visits to different places with boat trips, parks and themed museums.
Piazza Mercanti, a trip to the Middle Ages in Milan
Just a few metres from Il Duomo, this secluded square allows us to get closer to Milan’s medieval past, through ancient buildings such as the Palazzo della Razione.
Arco della Pace: a war monument that symbolises peace
Built on the orders of Napoleon during his period of Italian domination, triumphal Arco della Pace stands as a tribute to European peace.
Museo del Novecento, a wonderful collection of 20th century art
The Museo del Novecento contains a 20th century art collection and is Milan’s counterpoint to Renaissance architecture and classic art galleries.
Via Montenapoleone, the “Golden Mile” of shopping in Milan
The iconic Via Montenapoleone has the highest number of high-end Italian and international designer shops.
The Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio: gold for the saints
The high altar of Sant’Ambrogio is just one of the treasures hidden in this thousand-year-old basilica, founded by the early Christians in the 4th century
The Royal Palace of Milan: centre of power and museum
The Palazzo Reale was the luxurious home of sovereigns such as Napoleon and is today one of the world’s most important museums.
Typical Milanese cuisine — a compendium of all Italy
Milan’s typical cuisine is a compendium of all the finest dishes in Italian cooking and of certain delicious specialities of the north of the country.