2 days
in Milan
Milan, Italy
Compiled for a weekend trip to Milan, this route card can be a trusty compass. Tight, it does demand a dash of discipline and a healthy dose of curiosity, but promises a glimpse into Milan remarkable treasures — with a few delicious detours along the way.
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airbnb: Via Francesco Melzi d'Eril (booked in advance), close to Parco Sempione.
notes: hurry up and look around as some places around will still offer a glass of wine and a bite.
coffee: Living Liqueurs Delights, opens 8 AM, with a view of Arco della Pace.
walking to Pinacoteca di Brera, located inside a 16th-17th century palace, one of the most important galleries in the world, masterpieces by Bellini, Tintoretto, Bramantino, Raffaello Sanzio, Caravaggio
notes: visit a kiosk right in front of the Pinacoteca to get an issue of Cap74024
lunch: Lagrandissima (booked in advance)
art: Fondazione Prada (booked in advance)
notes: complete a visit with a glass of French 75 at Torre on the roof top
dinner: Posti 28 (booked in advance), contemporary cuisine by chefs Franco Salvatore and Andrea Zazzara, trust fall to the “blind” tasting menu
coffee: Illy Cafe, opens 8 AM.
art: D&G exhibit. From the Heart to the Hands (booked in advance), temporary, look for ongoing exhibitions and shows.
art: Duomo di Milano visit (booked in advance), the construction of the Duomo of Milan began in 1386 and ended in 1965, example of Gothic architecture, rich in spires that have made it the symbol of the city of Milan
notes: if visiting in summer check if Duomo rooftop musical accompaniment evenings are live
art: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping, Italy's oldest active shopping gallery a four-story double arcade in the centre of town, housing Prada, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Moncler, Stone Island, and many others
notes: suggestion to pick a place in the galleria for lunch, you can enjoy a cup of your Italian cappuccino or aperitif at Camparino, since 1915.
dinner: Il Piccolo (booked in advance), cosy little place to enjoy the company and the food, the desserts are above delicious, and cruising into the night after
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