City Quarter

Lovers of Italy often find that Milan lacks the atmosphere of traditional Italy – those narrow streets lined with little houses featuring colourful wooden shutters, home to tiny cafés and ice-cream parlours. And it is precisely in the small Brera district that you’ll find just that. Wander aimlessly through the narrow streets, admire the traditional Italian architecture and listen to the hum of the Vespa, so beloved in Italy. 👉 Not sure…

Street

Corso Como is a popular shopping street on the border between the city centre and modern Milan, near Porta Garibaldi railway station and Piazza Gae Aulenti, which is considered the heart of modern Milan. You certainly mustn’t miss Corso Como if you’re heading to Milan for a spot of shopping. [btn "Top 10 most luxurious hotels in Milan" https://www.booking.com/city/it/milan.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-milan-como] 10 Corso Como The shopping…

City Quarter, Water Canal

The Navigli district stretches along the Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese canals. These canals were the city’s main arteries, along which vast quantities of goods were brought into Milan. 👉 Not sure which part of Milan to stay in? Take a look at our guide to the best neighbourhoods and hotels. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Milan" https://www.booking.com/city/it/milan.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-milan-navigli] The most picturesque…

City Quarter, Skyscraper

Milan is the economic heart of Italy and one of the main economic centres of southern Europe. If you’d like to visit a modern district home to the Italian branches of many global companies, head to the northern edge of the city centre, to the Porta Garibaldi district and the central square, Piazza Gae Aulenti. This is the heart of modern Milan; it is here that you will find the greatest concentration of skyscrapers, shopping centres and…

Shopping class, City Quarter

One of the most popular activities that draws crowds from all over the world to Milan is, without a doubt, shopping. Milan is a global fashion capital; it is here that many famous brands were born, and it is here that you can experience a real shopping spree. 👉 Not sure which part of Milan to stay in? Take a look at our guide to the best neighbourhoods and hotels. [btn "Top 10 most luxurious hotels in Milan" https://www.booking.com/city/it…

Skyscraper

The Velasca skyscraper is one of the symbols of Milan. Much hated and much loved, nothing in between. Milanese are divided into two camps, there is simply no neutral opinion on this controversial building. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Milan" https://www.booking.com/city/it/milan.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-milan-velasca] A symbol of modern Milan The building was built in 1956 as Italy's first ever skyscraper to exceed 100 metres,…

Modern Building

The pair of residential buildings known as Bosco Verticale, or ‘Vertical Forest’, are among the jewels of modern Milanese and indeed global architecture. The buildings are 111 and 76 metres tall, and their entire façade is covered by more than 900 specially treated trees, which grow on numerous terraces. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Milan" https://www.booking.com/city/it/milan.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-milan-bosco] Construction of the…