Milan: You should know these wow locations

The insider tips of the Italian metropolis

Milan has much more to offer than the gigantic cathedral, the frescoed, covered shopping arcade Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala or Via Montenapoleone. Here is a small, fine collection of must-sees, must-dos and secret places.

Restaurants, rooftop bars and in-places

Maio
Pleasure paired with an unbeatable view of the cathedral from the 7th floor of the La Rinascente department store. www.maiorestaurant.com

Etereo
The restaurant and sky bar in the "Casa Brera" hotel have built up a "rapido" fan base.
www.etereorooftop.com

10_11
Casual fine dining in the heart of the fashion district. The icing on the cake: Midnight spaghetti and a different kind of tiramisu.
www.lungarnocollection.com

Isola
With flavors from Sicily, Sardinia and Capri, the rooftop terrace restaurant at the "Gran Melia" aims to evoke island feelings - in the stately Palazzo Cordusio, a stone's throw from the cathedral.
from the cathedral.
www.isolarestaurant.com

Horto
The sustainable "Cook the Mountain" philosophy of South Tyrolean culinary artist Norbert Niederkofler is now also lived out in the elegant atmosphere of the neoclassical Palazzo Medelan. Constantly changing menus, one Michelin star.
www.hortorestaurant.com

Radio Rooftop Bar
International cuisine, a delicious cocktail menu, DJ sounds and a skyline view of the new towers of the Garibaldi area from the 10th floor of the ME Milan II Duca.
Www.melia.com

Trippa
Cult osteria just outside the center with traditional Milanese cuisine and a focus on offal. Long waiting list.
www.trippamilano.it

Le SpecialitÀ
Appreciated for its
wood-fired pizza and the many gluten-free options. A dolce vita ristorante for everyone: VIPs, families, business people, media professionals.
www.ristorantelespecialita.it

Bar Basso
The iconic, timeless address for true connoisseurs of sophisticated drinking. Birthplace of Negroni Sbagliato and Rossini.
www.barbasso.com

Art and culture

Pinacoteca di Brera Worth seeing not only because of Raphael & Caravaggio. One of the most important art galleries in Italy with masterpieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
www.pinacotecabrera.org

Triennale
During Fashion Week last September, models floated down the spiral staircase of the design museum - Gucci had booked the sought-after location for its show. www.triennale.org

Fondazione Prada
Both the architecture and the exhibitions in this former distillery are world-class. Even the café, the Bar Luce with its retro décor, is an eye-catcher: created by celebrated Texan film director Wes Anderson.
www.fondazioneprada.org





Leonardo3 Museum
If you can't make it to Leonardo da Vinci's famous "Last Supper" in the Dominican monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie, you can get closer to the universal genius here with over 200 3D reconstructions of his machines, drawings, paintings and musical instruments. The entrance is located in Piazza della Scala. www.leonardo3.net

Villa Necchi Campiglio
This country residence in the middle of the city on Via Mozart has music inside: Visitors get an idea of how the privileged Milanese bourgeoisie, in this case a wealthy industrialist family, resided in the 1930s - with exquisite Art Deco interiors and a garden with a heated pool (!) and tennis court.
www.fondoambiente.it

Museo del 900
Contemporary art in the impressive palace with a view of the Piazza del Duomo.
www.museodelnovecento.com

Shopping

Atelier Fornasetti
Unique furniture and home accessories with women's faces on plates, candles and wallpaper were the trademark of Piero Fornasetti, one of the most unusual and versatile creatives of his time. The Milan-born designer also immortalized himself with coffee tables, chests of drawers, mirrors and vases. In the studio of the cult brand on Corso Venezia, the free spirit lives on across three themed floors.
www.fornasetti.com

10 Corso Como
Concept store evergreen, focused on the finer things in life. Founded in 1990 by journalist, publisher and gallery owner Carla Sozzani, this hybrid of bazaar, gallery, design and perfume boutique, restaurant, book and music store is housed in a typical casa di ringhiera. It sells everything that Carla likes.
www.10corsocomo.com

Wellness

De Montel - Terme Milano
Nestled between a dignified residential area and the San Siro stadium, the new wellness center opened its doors this spring. The spa extends over 16,000 m2 and offers 10 indoor and outdoor pools, a sunbathing lawn, salt tepidarium and a Finnish mega-sauna with space for 100 people. Massages and treatments with Terme di Saturnia products.
www.demontel.it



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