Milan and Day Trips to Lakes and Art Cities

By Enrico Massetti

This book is a guide to Milan for a visit lasting two, three, or more days.

There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions: museums, churches, nightlife, and other attractions.

In addition, it includes descriptions of how to get to Milan, driving, parking in the city, and helpful info to stay there.

The guide includes sections on day trips from Milan to visit Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Portofino, and the art cities of Pavia, Bergamo Alta, and Vigevano.

In addition, the guide contains sections covering single days or half days, so you can combine several areas depending on the length of your stay and your preference of what to see.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Massetti Publishing
• Release date: Jul 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201716080

Enrico Massetti

Enrico Massetti was born in Milan, Italy, where he lived for more than 30 years, visiting countless tourist destinations from the mountains of the Alps to the sea of Sicily. He now lives in Washington, DC, USA. However, he regularly visits his hometown and enjoys touring all the places in his country, especially those he can reach by public transportation.You can reach Enrico at [e-mail].

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Milan and Day Trips to Lakes and Art Cities

Enrico Massetti

Published by Massetti Publishing, 2022.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

MILAN AND DAY TRIPS TO LAKES AND ART CITIES

First edition. July 28, 2022.

Copyright © 2022 Enrico Massetti.

ISBN: 979-8201716080

Written by Enrico Massetti.

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Dedicated to my Milan friends

Milan

and Day Trips to Lakes and Art Cities

Enrico Massetti

Milan and Day Trips to Lakes and Art Cities

Enrico Massetti

Copyright Enrico Massetti 2014

Published by Enrico Massetti

All Rights Reserved

ISBN: 978-1-329-55175-6

Milan on foot

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Via Dante

Taking a stroll around Milan is an excellent way of getting to know some fascinating corners. It also the only way to get acquainted with its flavor and lifestyle. Indeed, the Milanese are always in a hurry. However, even if nobody could deny Milan is a very vibrant city, its citizens have learned when to stop and enjoy a walk in the city center pedestrian areas while having an aperitif and a good chat with some good friends.

The city center pedestrian areas

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Castello Sforzesco

Corso Vittorio Emanuele is a pedestrian precinct with the main cinemas, bookshops, fashion shops, and bars with open-air tables.

Piazza San Babila – Start of the pedestrian precinct, a square surrounded by post-war architecture with many fashionable shops.

Via Della Spiga – a pedestrian street where the great stylists have their showrooms

Brera is one of the most attractive streets with fine private houses, art galleries, original shops most popular for its bars, clubs, restaurants, and nightlife.

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Loggia dei Mercanti – via Mercanti

Via Mercanti – pedestrian precinct with its attractive Piazzetta, the administrative and political center of Medieval Milan

Via Dante created in the late 19th century to provide an evocative link between the Duomo (cathedral) and the Castle (Castello Sforzesco)

A recommended itinerary

Start from Piazza San Babila, easily reachable with the Metropolitana underground line 1, station San Babila. You walk in Corso Vittorio Emanuele, a fashionable street with lots of high-end shops, mainly clothing. Before the end of the Corso, turn right in via Cesare Beccaria to see the Piazzetta del Liberty, with a Liberty style palace and the Ferrari Store, then return to the Corso.

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The roof of the Duomo

At the end of Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you arrive at the back of the Duomo.

A visit to the roof of the Duomo is a must. Take the elevator in the back of the Duomo if you don’t want to grasp on an interminable stair! You are in a magical world of marble and statues from the rooftop, several thousand statues, indeed. Go to the front of the roof and look down at the Duomo square. Look also up to the Madonnina, the golden statue on top of the highest guglia; it’s the most loved symbol of Milan. During World War II, it was covered so that it would not shine in the night, attracting the allied bombers’ attention.

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The Duomo from La Rinascente Cafe

After getting down from the roof, do not miss a visit to the cafeteria of the "La