Milan - Milano

Duomo at night

Milan[1] is Italian second largest city.

Understand

The center of the Italian economy, Milan, is located on a plateau 50 kilometers south of the Alps and 3.5 hours by train from the eternal city of Rome.

Come

By plane

Milan has three airports [2]:

  • Malpensa (DATE: MXP) is the international airport to which most airlines fly. Finnair, which flies directly from Helsinki to Milan, uses this field. Malpensa is located 49 kilometers northwest of the center of Milan. From Malpensa Airport there is a train connection, Malpensa Express, to Milan Cadorna station (price € 11 6/2011), and a bus connection to Milan Central Station (Milano Centrale).
  • Linate (DATE: LIN) is an airport a couple of kilometers east of downtown. It is considered the airport of the city of Milan, used mainly by smaller airlines. From Linate Airport, bus number 73 runs to San Babila Metro Station, as well as an express bus to Central Station (Milano Centrale).
  • Orio al Serio (DATE: BGY) is located Bergamo, about an hour by bus. Low cost airlines like Ryanair land here. From Lappeenranta route connection here. There are several regular bus services from Orio al Serio Airport to Milan city center. There is also a bus to Bergamo city center, the journey takes about 30 minutes and costs less than three euros.

By train

Milan Stazione Centrale Train Station is on the M3 (yellow) Metro line, four stops from the Duomo. Trains to Como To Lake Maggiore depart from this station, although there are more local train connections to Como from Porta Garibaldi station (2 metro stops from Central). Buses to Malpensa and Bergamo airports depart for / arrive at Milan Central. Milano Centrale 's position is also an important hub for intra - European rail transport (connections include To London, To Paris, Zurich and Geneva).

By road

The Mont Blanc tunnel accelerates travel to Milan from the Alps through the province of Piedmont along the A4 and A5 motorways.

Driving in the city should be avoided. Traffic is heavy and chaotic, and driving to the downtown area is limited. You can drive in and out by car, but not through the city. Finding a parking space is tricky and parking garages are usually very expensive.

Move

Milan subway coming to the station
Red Metro sign

Walking

The wide boulevards and lack of narrow medieval streets make walking a rather pleasant way to see the city. Avoid walking - especially alone - near the train station, parks and deserted streets in the dark. Navigating downtown Milan is very easy. Piazza del Duomo forms the center of the city, from which the main main streets branch.

By underground

The metro is by far the easiest way to get around the city center. Milan’s three metro lines take you virtually anywhere in the city center. All lines are back and forth type, no ring lines. A one-time ticket costs € 1.50 and is purchased from vending machines or kiosks at metro stations, also available at streetside kiosks. The stations have a gate system; by stamping the flag, the gate opens and accesses the pier. The same ticket will not be used to enter the new extension metro if you leave the berth area. The same ticket is also valid for trams and buses, where it has a change time of 75 minutes. There is also a day ticket on sale that costs € 3 and a two-day ticket that costs € 5.50. These tickets must also be stamped every time you go and leave the metro.

By tram

Milan also has a comprehensive tram network. Tram lines and a route guide type service can be found Milan Transport Department pages. Metro tickets can be changed to a tram and vice versa for 75 minutes after the ticket is stamped.

By road

Getting around by car in Milan is awkward; many streets are really cramped, parking spaces are in short supply, traffic is cluttered and much of the city center is a pedestrian street.

See

La Scala
Castello Sforzesco bell tower
  • Duomo Milan's most famous attraction. It is possible to visit the church daily from 07:00 to 18:45, except for Sunday Mass. The roof of the church offers spectacular views of Milan.
  • La Scala[3] La Scala is a world famous opera house. It is popular with all the people. The La Scala Museum is also worth a visit.
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II At the mouths of the locals "il Salotto di Milano" ("Milan living room"). The bustle of the city is best followed by drinking a cup of cappuccino at one of the mall’s glorious cafes. The largest shopping center of its time in Europe, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the first creation of modern Italian architecture.
  • Parco Sempione An English-style, eye-catching beautiful park in the heart of Milan (between Castello and Corso Sempione) where you can rest your feet on a shopping trip.
  • Santa Maria delle Grazie Nearly everyone will come here to see some of the most famous paintings in the world, the most famous of which is probably Leonardo da Vinci's "Holy Communion." The ticket must be booked at www.cenacoloviniciano.net or by phone (0039 02 92 800 360) at. 8-18.30 in advance. 6/11 it was sold out the next 6 days.
  • Castello Sforzesco[4]. Castle of the Sforza family in the middle of Parco Sempione.

Tea

  • Stadio Giuseppe Meazza The Milan Football Sanctuary was built by ring millionaire Piero Pirelli in 1925. The opening ceremony was held on 19 September 1926. The stadium is located in the San Siro district and was renamed in 1979 after former Milan and Inter striker Giuseppe Meazza. Guided tours of the stadium are available, with shopping at the stadium. The stadium is hosted alternately by Inter and Milan. For more information, visit San Siro Tour

Buy

Corso Buenos Aires, one of the most important shopping streets

Milan is a fashion city and there are plenty of small clothing stores. Street vendors also sell designer clothes, but they are often fakes or, in the worst case, stolen.

  • Belfe & Belfe, Via San Pietro all'Orto, ☎ 39 2 781 023. A sportswear store near the Duomo with climbing and hiking equipment. 
  • Dolce & Gabbana (D&G)P Geography 3 b.png, Via Spiga 2, ☎ 39 2 7600 1155. A boutique favored by Queen Madonna of Pop near San Babila Metro Station. Very expensive. 
  • Gallery Vittorio Emanuele, next to the old shopping center Duomo.
  • Via Montenapoleone[5]. Italian Luxury Shopping: Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Bulgari, Prada, Tiffany, Bottega Veneta, Hermès,
  • La Rinascente[6]. Italy’s oldest department store is full of the best and latest Italian. The eight-storey department store is located opposite the Duomo.
  • Le Firme A 4 Soldi, Galleria de Cristoforus 3, ☎ 39 2 7601 8289. Thousands of branded products at broken prices. On the outskirts of San Babila metro station. 
  • PradaP Geography 3 b.png, Via Monte Napoleone 8, ☎ 39 2 7771 771. Prada is known both in Milan and beyond and can be considered the flagship of Milanese fashion. Very expensive. 
  • Te 'Con Amiche, Via Visconte di Madrone 33, ☎ 39 2 7733 1506. Disposable display clothing and store models for sale at discounted prices. Expensive. 

Eat

Cheap

  • Spontaneous, Via Spontini, ☎ 39 2 2047 444. Order a piece of pizza at this Milan favorite pizzeria and pay in cash. Located for half a century between Corso Buenos Aires and Piazzale Bacone. Closed on Mondays. 
  • Pianeta LunaP Geography 3 b.png, Via Antonio da Recanate 1, ☎ 39 02 6671 0367. Mon-Sat 12-15, 18-22: 30. Slightly "tourist" but affordable self-service restaurant near the train station serving Italian specialties. Also English language service. 
  • SpizzicoP Geography 3 b.png, Multiple outlets. A pizza fast food restaurant belonging to the Autogrill group with several outlets around the city. 
  • Aperitivo places where in the evenings for the price of one drink (5-9e) you can eat with the food of a standing table to your full stomach. Most places offer pizza, pies, salads, pasta, cheeses, fruit, savory and pastries. Places can be found all over the city.

Mid-priced

  • Agnello, Via Agnello 8, ☎ 39 2 8646 1656. Mainly pizza, but also known for its risotto. Whole meals, or just a snack. In the immediate vicinity of the Duomo. Closed on Tuesdays. 
  • Ristorante Canarino, Via Maurio Macchi 69, ☎ 39 02 669 2376. A smaller restaurant on a side street in Corso Buenos Aires. 
  • Trattore Siciliana da SalvatoreP Geography 3 b.png, Via Brianza 35, ☎ 39 02 669 7284. Sicilian restaurant next to Central Station. The menu is fish-focused. 

Price methods

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Social centers

  • Centro Sociale LeoncavalloP Geography 3 b.png, Via, ☎ 39 2 6705 621, e-mail: . Milan's largest and oldest social center. Budget. 

Cafes

  • Caffè al Campiello, Corso Venezia 45, ☎02 783 068. 
  • Ciao, Corsa Europa 12. The specialties of this café are various cakes and sweet pastries. Close to Piazza Fontana. Budget. 
  • Emporio Armani Cafè, Via Manzoni 31, ☎ 39 2 7231 8680. Everything from the building to the interior, as well as the people, is stylish. Closed on Sundays. Very expensive. 

Bars & pubs

  • Dolce & Gabbana Martini Bar, Corso Venezia 15, ☎ 39 2 7601 1154. You might sip your aperitif next to this year’s supermodel at this D&G title bar. Anyone then snoozes next to the leather seats alta moda, at the top of fashion and well aware of it. Closed on Sundays. Very expensive. 
  • Bar Gatto, Via Palestrina 1. 
  • Bar Marino Riccardo Cozzoli, Via Marino 7, ☎02 8646 4015. 
  • Metro Bar Amendola, Piazza Amendola. 
  • Bar Tavola Fredda, Viale Brianza 19. 
  • Brasserie BruxellesP Geography 3 b.png, Viale Abruzzi 33, near Buenos Aires Ave., ☎ 39 2 2941 9148. Open daily 6pm - 02am. A tavern specializing in Belgian beer. 
  • Gasoline, Via Nino Bonnet 11 / a, ☎ 393475518646. 

Sleep

Camping sites

  • Campeggio Città di MilanoP Geography 3 b.png, Via Gaetano Airaghi 61, ☎ 39 2 4820 0134. This wooded campsite along Milan’s ring road also offers accommodation in one of 33 cottages. 

Cheap

  • Hotel Cavalieri della CoronaP Geography 3 b.png, Via Baroldo 12, Cardano al Campo (Varese), ☎ 39 3 3173 0350. Great choice for the last night if you are returning a rental car to Malpensa Airport, or if you do not want to rush to the airport. Free shuttle bus to Malpensa. 
  • Hotel DeliziaP Geography 3 b.png, Via Archimede 86-88, ☎ 39 2 740544, e-mail: . 24h front desk. Affordable basic hotel. 
  • Hotel Del SoleP Geography 3 b.png, Via G.Spontini 6, ☎ 39 2 2951 2971. This small but well-located hotel is clean and simply furnished. 
  • Il PostelloP Geography 3 b.png, Via della Pergola 5. A really affordable hippie hostel in the Isola district. Price only 10 euros / night. 

Mid-priced

  • Hotel BerninaP Geography 3 b.png, Via Napo Torriani 27, ☎ 39 02 66988022, e-mail: . Elegant surroundings, for leisure or business trips, Opposite the wide square of Milan Train Station. 
  • Hotel Delle NazioniP Geography 3 b.png, Via Cappellini 18, ☎ 39 02 66981221, e-mail: . Mid-range hotel near FS Central. 
  • Best Western Hotel Felice CasatiP Geography 3 b.png, Via Felice Casati 18, ☎ 39 2 2940 4208. Recently completely renovated hotel near Corso Buenos Aires. Travel packages for shoppers, among others. 
  • Hotel del CorsoP Geography 3 b.png, Via Pechio 2, ☎ 39 2 2953 3330, e-mail: . Newly renovated 4-star hotel near the shopping street Corso Buenos Aires, in the heart of the city. 
  • Hotel FiveP Geography 3 b.png, Corso Lodi 4 angolo Via Salmini, ☎ 39 02 58313331, e-mail: . 
  • Hotel RitterP Geography 3 b.png, Corso Garibaldi 68, ☎ 39 02 2900 6860. The hotel is right next to Moscova Metro Station, around a quarter’s walk from the Duomo. 
  • Hotel SopergaP Geography 3 b.png, Via Soperga 24, ☎ 39 02 6690 541, e-mail: . Mid-range hotel near FS Central. 
  • Hotel Capitol Milan, Via Cimarosa, 6, 20144, 39 02 438591, ([email protected]), [7].
  • Hotel Wagner, Via Michelangelo Buonarroti, 13 - 20149 Milan Tel. 39 02 463151; email: [email protected][8]
  • Hotel RomaP Geography 3 b.png, Via Poliziano, 2 ang. Via Roma, ☎ 39 02 4581805, e-mail: . 
  • Hotel AlessandroP Geography 3 b.png, Via Roma, 18 • 20060 Masate (MI), ☎ 39 0295760945, e-mail: . 

Price methods

  • ADI Doria Grand HotelP Geography 3 b.png, Viale Andrea Doria 22, ☎ 39 6 852 161. Named after a well-respected Admiral of Genoa, Andrea Doria, this is a well-equipped four-star hotel. 
  • Hotel AristonP Geography 3 b.png, Largo Carrobbio 2, ☎ 39 2 7200 0556. Modern and eco-friendly hotel close to the city center. Hotel guests have access to bicycles and high-speed broadband access. 
  • Hotel Baviera Mokinba HotelsP Geography 3 b.png, Via Panfilo Castaldi 7, ☎ 39 2 6590 551. Recently completely renovated hotel near Corso Buenos Aires. 
  • Grand Hotel DuomoP Geography 3 b.png, Via San Raffaele 1, ☎ 39 2 8833. This 162-room, upscale hotel is located on the right bank of Piazza del Duomo, in a 17th-century palazzo. 
  • Hotel Spadari al DuomoP Geography 3 b.png, Via Spadari 11, ☎ 39 2 7200 2371. The hotel’s rooms and public areas are full of the best of contemporary Italian art. 
  • Hotel BernaP Geography 3 b.png, Via Napo Torriani 18, ☎ 39 02 677 311, e-mail: . A four star business hotel a couple of blocks from Central Station. 

Stay safe

Milan is as safe as any European city of millions. There are beggars and drug traffickers near the central train station and there are guys at its metro station who want to guide foreign tourists in using the ticket machine, probably for a fee.

There are often dark-skinned guys near the sights trying to sell bracelets made of string. They often cost up to € 10.

See also "Walking" in the Movement section of the article.

Stay healthy

Tap water is potable.

Take contact

Finnish mobile phones work without problems in Italy.

If you want to send postcards, it is important to remember that although cards are available from almost all small street kiosks, stamps are only sold at post offices and "tobacco kiosks" (Tabaccheria).

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