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 Splendid Romanic church |
15 Piazza Sant'Ambrogio Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 8645 0895 http://santambrogio-basilica.it/ |
The basilica of St. Ambrogio is the 'symbolic' church of the city which was originally built in 379 on the tombs of St. Gervasio and St. Protasio. A presbytery and a monastery have also been built on this site in the course of centuries, which have seen different constructions up to the end of the twelth century, including the construction of the Canonici bell tower (on the right) and the older one of the Monaci (on the left of the facade). The Romanesque facade is one of the greatest examples of Lombard period architecture. The interior is made up of a long body with three aisles which open on to secondary spaces and extremely interesting chapels. The chapels date back to the later time of the Sforzo dynasty (end of the 15th century and early 16th century). The presbytery and cloisters of the convent are built according to a design by Bramante. Also to be noted are the ciborium, the gold altar and paleochristian mosaics. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Sporty apparel |
6 Corso Genova Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 8311 6052 / +39 2 8831 1601 http://www.biffi.com/ |
What better gift for a loved one than a bit of fashion from Milan? This store has the latest trends in men's and women's clothing, ranging from vintage to avant-garde. Find brands, such as Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier and Donna Karan, and a range of sportswear and weather jackets by local designer Alberto Aspesi are available. Logo-free and comfortable, they come in rare European and Japanese fabrics. Accessories are available too. Don't miss the exclusive men's branch just opposite; notwithstanding the prices, this is a neat gift haunt for the guy who has everything. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jesuit College |
28 Via Brera Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7252 4301 (L'ufficioturisfico) |
Originally the seat of the Jesuit College, its construction was initiated in 1571 by Martino Bassi and continued by Francesco Maria Richini in 1615. Successive extensions of the building maintained the style of Richini's design. The building is centered on a monumental courtyard consisting of a double order, with a double staircase opposite the entrance. The façade, in pure Lombard Baroque style, has a portal which was designed by Piermarini in the 18th century. Today it houses the Brera art gallery, the Braidense national library, the Fine Arts Academy and the astronomical observatory. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World famous for its jewellery |
6 Via della Spiga Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 77 7001 http://www.bulgari.it/ |
In one of the most exclusive shops in Milan, Bulgari, a world famous firm, has an elegant shop that offers luxury jewellery. Necklaces, rings, earrings and watches are sold here alongside perfumes, scarves and leather goods, all worn by top models and they count famous Italian and international personalities amongst the clientele. They also offer exceptional pieces produced in a limited collection such as the Sole vase, decorated by Davide Pizzigoni, of which only a thousand copies exist. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neoclassical sports grounds |
2 Viale Giorgio Byron Milan, Milan 20154 Italy +39 2 34 1924 |
Deliberately located in the restructured Castello Sforzesco area in order to provide a stable home for festivities and celebratory events for the Repubblica Cisalpina and the new Regno d'Italia, the Arena Civica was designed by The neoclassical architect Luigi Canonica in 1805 at the north eastern end of the Parco Sempione. Built with materials taken from the castle ruins and modelled on Roman amphitheatres, the Arena has an elliptic floor with four main entrances: to the south-east stands the Triumphal Arch in granite framed with two pairs of golden columns; opposite this is the Porta delle Carceri flanked by two towers, as found in roman models. On the north eastern side is the Porta Libitinaria and on the south west the Loggia Reale which has a monlithic Corinthian column in granite. Now used as a sports ground, the elegant construction has seen some changes this century to increase spectator capacity, transforming the terraces. The characteristic curtain of trees that ran alongside the terraces was also removed and the channel that wound along the stalls and brought canal water in also allowed the passage of famous 'naumachie'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Well known department store |
1/a Piazza Cinque Giornate Milan 20129 Italy +39 2 5519 2083 http://www.coin.it/ |
The first Coin dates from 1916. Vittorio Coin got his licence in this year to sell fabrics and household items in a town in the Venetian Province. Every day his sons would display their wares on a market stall. In 1926 he opened his first shop which sold fabrics and linens. This shop in Piazza V. Giornate in Milan was only opened in 1962. The shop is one of the largest of its time with a floor space of over 5,000 square metres over 8 floors. The building was renovated a few years ago and sells clothes for men and women, knitwear, underwear, childrens clothes and accessories for the home and the bathroom. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Archaelogical Remnants |
39 Corso di Porta Ticinese Milan, Milan 20123 Italy |
In front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, there is a square with a row of columns on either side which were taken from a monumental building dating from the 2nd century B.C. and repositioned. Up until 1935, the space between the church and columns was entirely occupied by old houses abutting onto the façade of the church itself. Despite the plans to conserve this ancient urban fabric, the renovations led to the demolition of the old houses and the isolation of the monument. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City's most famous landmark |
Piazza del Duomo Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 8646 3456 |
Watched over by the Madonnina, the cathedral's high rose marble spires represent the city's most famous artistic and religious monument. The dimensions of Christendom's third biggest church are still awe-inspiring at 108m high (to the tip of the tallest spire) and 158m long. A range of architectural styles feature: doorways are 17th century, the central balcony from the late 18th Century and the three main upper windows early 19th-century pieces by Carlo Amati. The cathedral's vast interior overwhelms: its impressive pillars, vaults and streamlined arches enhanced by light that floods through the splendid stained-glass windows and the wonderful statuary surrounding the naves. Admission to Roof: EUR 6 (in elevator), EUR 4 (on foot), EUR 8 (family = two adults and two children up to 14 years) Admission to Baptistery: EUR 1.50 Admission to Treasure: EUR 1. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gucci style! |
5 Via Montenapoleone Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 77 1271 http://www.gucci.com/uk/uk-eng... |
They say that in the courtyard of the building in London where the stylist Tom Ford has his headquarters, even the hedges are pruned into a square shape. One thing is certain, the sharp lines made in wood and steel accompanied by classic, luminescent plexiglass panels, are one of the characteristics of this splendid kind of interior architecture often linked to the fashion world. The windows are a veritable bible for the window dressers from all over the world as the clothes and matching accessories are for a multitude of fashion victims. From the beginning of the second half of the 1990's, Gucci has become one of the most successful examples of image restyling of an international fashion house. Another branch can be found at the beginning of Via Montenapoleone towards Corso Matteotti, this is the historic seat of Gucci in Milan. Everything here has also been renovated and corrected according to the new style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The main railway station |
Piazza Duca d' 'Aosta Milan, Milan 20124 Italy +39 2 6371 2016 http://www.grandistazioni.it/m... |
The wide avenue Viale Vittor Pisani, from Piazza della Repubblica, brings you to the monumental Central Station of Milan, built between 1912, the date of the tender competition, and 1931, when it was opened. The façade of the station, in Aurisina stone, has a Pharaonic scale that is inevitably compared to Germanic culture. In the gallery at the entrance, medallions by Giannino Castiglioni depict Work, Commerce, Science and Agriculture, while the first-floor gallery is embellished by panels in ceramic with views of Milan, Turin, Florence and Rome by Basilio and Cascella. Inside the station there is the waxworks museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Another way into the city |
41 Via Giosuè Carducci Milan, Milan 20123 Italy |
This was built in 1939 by Gino Chierici, in imitation of a defensive gate in the ancient walls dating to 1171. The original materials were re-used in the two towers of different heights. The tabernacle with saints Ambrogio, Gervasio and Protasio were sculpted by craftsmen from Campione, coming from the hospital of Sant'Ambrogio founded by Galeazzo II Visconti, in the mid 15th century. Today the building houses the 'Museo della Pusterla', with a permanent exhibition of criminology and antique weapons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bramante and Leonardo in Milan (Last Supper) |
2 Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie Milan 20123 Italy |
Commissioned by Ludovico di Moro and designed by Guiniforte Solari, this building was intended as a mausoleum for the Sforzesco dynasty, in which the remains of the duke and his wife, Beatrice d'Este, as well as others connected with the family, were to be laid to rest. The adjoining Dominican convent's cloister and sacristy were later renovated by Bramante. The refectory walls are home to Leonardo da Vinci's(1452-1519) Last Supper. Bramante's façade is of particular interest as is the gallery's terracotta ornamentation, which became one of the dominant motifs in northern Italian Renaissance architecture. Guests must book in advance. Admission: EUR 8 (with reservation). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Furniture Fair |
28 Strada Statale del Sempione Milan, Milan 20145 Italy +39 2 8691 5663 http://www.cosmit.it |
The Salone del Mobile (Milan Furniture Show) is an event involving architects and designers from all over the world. It represents a spotlight for young talents, and for professionals it offers countless interesting ideas, with all the latest products available on the market. Many manufacturers of raw materials use this occasion to launch competitions. The show represents an excellent opportunity for developing contacts between professionals and companies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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