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Looking for unusual things to see in Milan? Just minutes from the Duomo, Arnaldo Pomodoro’s monumental Grande Disco has a fascinating story — and a surprisingly well-travelled past. One of the more interesting things to see in Milan isn’t hidden behind a discreet doorway, tucked inside a museum or waiting…
A stroll past the designer windows of Via Montenapoleone Milan, to see what the world’s biggest fashion houses think we should be wearing — or at least contemplating through very expensive glass — right now. Dior — An Enchanted Garden At Dior, autumn appears to have been postponed. The windows…
Why Casa Brera stands out among luxury hotels in Milan — with Rationalist architecture, Patricia Urquiola interiors and one of the city’s most spectacular rooftops Milan has no shortage of beautiful five-star hotels. But Casa Brera is particularly interesting because it feels less like an international luxury hotel that happens…
From the unmistakable clang of a 1920s tram to today’s sleek modern carriages, trams in Milan are more than public transport — they’re part of the sound, look and character of the city. There are certain sounds that belong to a city. In Milan, one of them is the unmistakable…
Where to find the best breakfast in Milan — and why cappuccino e brioche at your favourite neighbourhood bar is about much more than breakfast Breakfast in Milan is rarely an elaborate affair. In a city that likes to get on with things, the first meal of the day tends…
Villa Necchi Campiglio Milan is part architectural masterpiece, part time capsule, and part lesson in how the Milanese did quiet luxury long before quiet luxury became a hashtag. Hidden behind a discreet gate on Via Mozart, a short walk from the fashion district, Villa Necchi Campiglio is one of those…
Why this corner of Versilia remains a favourite with Milanese holidaymakers – and how to choose the right hotels in Forte dei Marmi. You may be wondering what hotels in Forte dei Marmi are doing on a blog devoted to Milan. The answer is simple: sometimes Milanese people leave the…
Explore the most enchanting secret places in Milan, where colourful villas, storybook houses and unusual architecture paint a completely unexpected portrait of the city. Quartiere Maggiolina & Villaggio dei Giornalisti If someone told you there was a neighbourhood in Milan where the loudest sound is birdsong and the houses all…
From organic supermarkets and neighbourhood favourites to gourmet food halls and convenient delivery services, here’s your guide to the best grocery stores in Milan. Whether you’re a visitor, an expat or a lifelong Milanese, choosing where to shop for food has become about much more than simply filling your trolley….
