Located in downtown Milan, the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum expresses the taste and lifestyle of a wealthy, cultured, aristocratic Milanese family at the end of the 19th century, and is one of Europe's most important historic house museums. Here, the precious permanent collections of 15th and 16th-century Italian art and decorative arts, assembled by the Bagatti Valsecchi brothers during the second half of the 19th century, are found in their original positions. Because of this, the museum not only offers Italian Renaissance art, but also presents an authentic "magic window" onto Milan's aristocratic past, fascinating to many kinds of visitors.
Caracterizado por lagoas tranquilas, grama verde esmeralda e vistas emocionantes dos principais pontos de referência da cidade, o Castelo Sforza, o Arco da Paz e o Palazzo dell'Arte, o Parque Sempione oferece algumas das melhores experiências visuais de Milão. Projetado pelo arquiteto Emilio Alemagna, o parque é uma maravilha paisagística. A Arena Civica, o aquário público que guarda Netuno e a Torre Branca também fazem parte deste amplo parque. Para aumentar seu charme, os visitantes também podem ver esculturas permanentes de Arman, Francesco Barzaghi e Giorgio de Chirico.
One of the finest museums in the continent for its exquisite collection of 19th-century fine art, Museo Poldi Pezzoli has been delighting art connoisseurs since the late 19th Century. Get amazed by the masterpieces of artists like Giovanni Bellini, Guardi and Pollaiolo. Impeccable collections in the form of tapestries, porcelain, jewelry and glassware are also worth a look.
Located right behind the Brera Art Gallery, in the Brera Place complex, Orto Botanico di Brera dates back to the late 18th Century. An Italian monk and botanist, Fulgezio Vitman, worked for the establishment of this botanical garden in 1774. It was created with the aim of providing an educational platform for students of botany and pharmacy. Giuseppe Piermarini, of the Scala Theatre fame, assisted Vitman in designing the garden. Orto Botanico di Brera, today, is home to a vast collection of medicinal plants, ornamental plants and vegetables. A restored greenhouse, located at the northern end, is used as a teaching center by the Academy of Fine Arts.
Located on the outskirts of Milan, the Leolandia Park is a spectacular amusement park. Sectioned into 6 thematic areas with a total of 39 attractions on board, you are guaranteed to have a fun-filled day out. Enjoy at The World of Peppa Pig or challenge your adventurous soul by sitting in all the terrifying rides. You can also take your kids to the animal section of Leolandia and let them feast their eyes on fishes, reptiles, farm animals, parrots and many more birds and beasts. Live music, dance and drama performances also take place which are quite entertaining to behold. However, the show stealers at this amazing park are the 160 scale reproduction of Italy’s most beautiful monuments. Don't forget to keep your camera ready when you visit these delightful miniature models. Operating since 1971, this place is frequented by both locals and tourists and is a must-visit if you are in Milan.
After the Piccolo Teatro was inaugurated in 1947, it gained immense popularity not only among the residents of Milan but also across the globe. The theater has since then acted as a custodian of art and culture and continues to support as well as encourage local artists and their national counterparts. The theater is extends its name to three different venues- Teatro Grassi, Teatro Studio and Teatro Strehler; these can be used for a variety of performing-arts events depending on the audience capacity expected for them.
Santuario di San Camillo de Lellis is a magnificent church located in Milan. This church dates back to early 20th Century, when it was constructed. This church boasts of Gothic revival architecture designs and was designed by the renowned Italian architect, Spirito Maria Chiappetta. The interiors of this church consist of three naves which are adorned with many sculptures, paintings and murals which beautify the church all the more. Though the church is mainly a place of worship, it attracts many architecture and art enthusiasts due to its built and interiors.
A holiday in Milan would be incomplete if you do not take the food tours available here. These tours take you to places where you can savor some of the most delicious cuisines of Italy. The best way to go on such a tour is to take a trip to Brera — one of the oldest places in Milan with history and glories of the Old World. This is a guided tour, where you get to taste delectable Italian foods like Italian cold cuts, Italian cream rolls, risottos, special meat-balls, a traditional Italian dish called Melanzane alla Parmigiana and many other traditional foods. The tour also helps you explore a little bit of the wonderful history of the land created over centuries.
Located on Via Santa Maria alla Porta, Santa Maria alla Porta is officially known as Chiesa di Santa Maria alla Porta. This church dates back to 17th Century when it was constructed. This beautiful church was designed by renowned Italian architect, Francesco Maria Richini and boasts of Baroque architectural elements. The interiors of this church feature artifacts collected from over the centuries and is a place of interest for art and architecture enthusiasts.