La Repubblicas Simone Marchetti shares the ultimate guide to Milan. From the top gelato spots to the best flower markets, its a look into the city like no other.
- First-time visitors to Milan must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera, the rooftop of Duomo di Milano, Teatro alla Scala and the new Fondazione Prada. Then, to discover the Milanese Taste, an itinerary to understand the deepest soul of the city: Villa Necchi, Fondazione Piero Portaluppi, Fondazione Achille Castiglioni, Fondazione Franco Albini and Fondazione Vico Magistretti.
- Milanese etiquette to know
Check this group on Facebook: Il Milanese Imbruttito.
- And words/phrases to know
Ghe pens mi I will arrange it. Va ciapà i rat do not bother me. Bella zio hi there!
- Tips to navigating the city
Do not stop a taxi with the hand like in New York use Uber. Be quick when ordering a coffee. Indulge in an aperitif in the evening. My suggestions: Pravda (for the Vodka lovers, Via Carlo Vittadini 6); Armani Hotels Bamboo Bar (for the beautiful view, Via Manzoni 31); Cinc (in the heart of Brera, in the beautiful Piazza Formentini) and Rita (in the Navigli area, Via Angelo Fumagalli 1).
- The best views can be found at
The rooftop of the Duomo, Torre Branca and the last floor of Palazzo Lombardia.
- Best cafès
Marchesi for the best croissant, Panarello for the best cannoncino, Taveggia for the best rice pudding and, for the best fashion crowd, Sant Ambroeus and Cova.
- Best place for a gelato and what to order
Gelateria della Musica (salted pistacchio), Umberto (caramelized cream) and Il Massimo del Gelato (almond cream and extra chocolate).
- Best local eats can be found at
Trattoria della Pesa, Fioraio Bianchi, Nuovo Macello, Le Specialità (best pizza), Les Pommes, Da Piero e Pia, Pisacco, Ceresio 7, Santa Lucia, Giacomo Bistrot and Giacomo Arengario.
- Best bookstore
LArabesque Cult Store & Cafè at Largo Augusto 10.
- And garden
Orti di Brera. Enter from Via Fratelli Gabba (near Bulgari Hotel).
- And flower market
Redaelli on via Manzoni 16, Fridas on Corso Garibaldi 18, Fioraio Bianchi on via Montebello 7 and Tearose on via Manzoni 27 and via Croce Rossa.
- The most scenic strolls in the city
The Brera district, Via Cappuccio and Corso Venezia/Via Vivaio/Via Serbelloni.
- One thing you can get in Milan you cant get anywhere else
The Milanese Taste. I call it the moderate luxury. How to discover it? See above [in question one] the Milanese Taste itinerary.
- And one secret only a local would know
Again, Orti di Brera its my favorite place ever in Milano. Its the oldest park and is still very very hidden and intimate. Chiesa di Santa Maria presso Sahn Satiro (via Torino), a masterpiece by Bramante. And Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore its called the Sistine Chapel of Milano. Amazing frescoes.
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