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 Fascinating abbey complex |
Strada Consortile Del Mirasole Opera Milan, Milan 20090 Italy +39 (0)2 7252 4301 (L'ufficio Turistico) |
On the main road before the hamlet of Opera we find the Mirasole complex: founded by the Umiliati (humbled) order at the beginning of the 13th century, this is one of the most complete examples of religious settlements based on agricultural activities of craftsmanship. When the Order was dissolved the complex was confiscated and passed firstly to the 'Collegio Elvetico' (now the 'Archivio di Stato') and since 1797 it has belonged to the 'Ospedale di Milano'. With the setting up of the 'Friends of Mirasole Association,' in 1998, restoration works began on the complex in order to turn it into a cultural centre. The abbey, strangely for a complex around Milan, has maintained the original characteristics of the original 14th century building. Inside the monastic complex we find a large agricultural courtyard. In the north-west corner we find the church dedicated to Maria Assunta containing a single nave with pannelled ceiling side by side with a beautiful 13th century belfry. At the side of the church we find some of Milan's best preserved 15th century cloisters with loggia, surrounded by low agricultural buildings and stables. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Abbey |
78 Via Monluè Milan, Milan 20138 Italy +39 2 7252 4301 (L'ufficio Turistico) |
This ancient abbey dates from the 18th century. The actual church was built in 1267, transformed in 1584 and restored in 1877. Built in a suburban zone, it represents the transformation and layout of the area. The large garden of the old monastery is to be particularly noted, whose name 'Mons Luparium', or Wolf Mountain is reminiscent of the wolves who used to inhabit this area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gym |
10 Via Montenapoleone Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7600 5290 |
Gym for sporty types with Cardiofitness, aerobics, swimming, modern dance, body building, free weights, stretching, and water aerobics for pregnant women. Personal trainers and preparatory gymnastics for all sports. The biggest and largest gym in the city. Other venues include; via Raffaello Sanzio, 39 and Piazza Della repubblica, 1/a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Ancient Carthusian building |
28 Via Garegnano Milan, Milan 20156 Italy |
This old Carthusian monastery was founded in 1349 by Giovanni Visconti, and was demolished with the destruction of the cloisters in the late sixteenth century for the construction of the Milan-Laghi road. The complex, dedicated to St. Maria Assunta, is still in the middle of the motorway intersection. Few traces are left of the ancient building, which are still visible from part of the intersection, while the monument still retains it's fifteenth and sixteenth century style. The overturned 'T' building is particular, and is the result of the construction of two chapels in the centre (dating from the fifteenth century). There are differing opinions as to who planned the interesting facade, ranging from Alessi or Pellegrini to Seregni. There are also many paintings which date from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Masterpieces of painting in Lodi |
Piazza Ospitale Milan, Milan 26900 Italy +39 (0)371 42 1391 (L'ufficio turistico) http://www.turismo.provincia.l... |
One of the most important historical and artistic heritages in Lombardy, the church of San Francesco was built between 1280-1312 by the Frati Minori supported by Antonio Fissiraga and his wife Flora dei Tresseni. The church is a typical monastic construction: the tripartite 1300-1307 facade with wide prothyrum remained uncompleted above the marble rose window that stands out against the pinkish ceramic surface. The 3 nave Latin cross interior is divided by low cylindrical columns and boasts a wonderful collection of frescoes. Pylons, arches and walls are all covered by votive frescoes carried out at the end of the 13th c. and the beginning of the 14th c. for local families who had built the church as a burial place for their family members. Some of the most important frescoes date from the first phase of construction: the anonymous 'Fissiraga maestro' was responsible for the splendid cross-vault over the transept with the four evangelists and also the paintings in the chapel of the Fissiraga family. Then many decorations and frescoes on the pylons in the nave were the work of the 'Maestro of San Bassiano', so named for the cycle of frescoes in the basilica of Lodivecchio. Inspired by these works, a school of painting was created in the church that flourished thoughout the 14th c. and made the church one of the highest pictorial expressions of the Middle Ages in Lombardy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Impressive hippodrome |
6 Piazzale dello Sport Milan, Milan 20151 Italy +39 (0)2 48 2161 http://www.trenno.it/ |
This 1920 racecourse is the work of Vietti Violi. International jockeys and horses compete here although the most memorable recollection is of the horse known as Ribot. A very impressive and world renowned track. The racing season runs from March to November (floodlit races from June until September) and 90 events will take place during this period. Check seasonal programme for race times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A nature park |
Montevecchia Milan, Lecco 23874 Italy +39 (0)39 993 0060 (Informazioni) |
The small town of Montevecchia lies on the crest of a hill. It was known by the Romans as Mons Taegia and forms a natural lookout point over the Milanese plain. The elegant town boasts 18th c. houses overlooked by the sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin. The sanctuary is reached along a Via Crucis that winds around the hill with marvellous views and is surrounded by 2300 hectares of the Montevecchia and Curone Valley Nature Park. The park covers not only the hill but also the plain crossed by the river Molgora and its affluents. It is the last natural area in west Brianza in which the traditional human settlements blend harmoniously into the countryside. The chestnuts, oaks, springs, archaeological remains (Neolithic and Iron Age villages), the many paths that cross the park, and the village itself with its lively restaurants (the soft cheeses are famous in this region) are the destinations of day trips by the inhabitants of Brianza and Milan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Swimming pool in Porta Romana |
13 Via Mincio Milan, Milan 20139 Italy +39 2 53 8416 |
The Mincio swimming pool is in the south of Milan between Corso Lodi, Rogoredo and Corvetto. Long established, the pool has hosted competitions at city and regional level. Lessons are given in the pool on acquagol, water polo, swimming, swimming for babies, and synchronised swimming, and in the gym on Body Sculpture and personal defence. The pool measures 25 x 15 m. and there is a children's outdoor pool for summer, a solarium, a gym and modern changing rooms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A fun place !!! |
59 Via Veglia Milan, Milan 20159 Italy +39 2 668 8838 http://www.playplanet.it/ |
This space is wholly devoted to children's entertainment. A large structure protected by nets and mattresses allows children to follow designated routes through slides, rubber balls, little staircases, tunnels and trap doors. Socks must be worn and the children are constantly supervised by young educators. There is also a bar with tables and chairs for parents and children where birthday cake can be ordered for any young celebrants. It is also possible to rent the space for a party. Age range is 1 to 13 years. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful residence of the Borromeo family |
Via Rocca Milan, Varese 21021 Italy +39 331 93 1300 |
Angera fort stands on the spur of a rock that overlooks Lake Maggiore and for this reason has been a stronghold for control of commercial traffic along the lake since Roman times. The fort was probably built over a more ancient Roman fortification around the year 1000. First it was owned by the Bishops of Milan, then by the Visconti family towards the end of the 13th century, and from 1449 by the Borromeo family who made it into their main residence and a symbol of their political orientation. The imposing north-west tower forms the oldest part of the castle to which were added the Scaliger Wing, the 16/17th c. Borromea Wing, and the Visconti residence in the 13th and 14th centuries (frescoes from 1300 are still extant). The Doll Museum was opened in the Scaliger Wing in 1988. It contains an extraordinary collection of toys, dolls, books and clothes for young children from the 17th c. until the 1940's. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 World-Class Italian Football |
5 Via Piccolomini Milan 20151 Italy +39 02 404 2432 http://www.stadiosansiro.it |
Inaugurated in 1926, San Siro Stadium is one of the most recognized football stadiums in the world. The world-class stadium hosts two major Italian Football League Teams: A.C. Milan and Internazionale, most commonly known as Inter. It is officially named Giuseppe Meazza in honor of the Milan player of the 1930s and 1940s, but is still commonly known as San Siro. With a capacity of over 85,000, football fans from around the globe make their way to the stadium for intense national and international matches. Stadium tours are available M-Sa from 10a-5p, except during match days. Also be sure to check out the San Siro Museum featuring a large collection of historical objects, original jerseys, trophies and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garden and botanic society |
8 Via Monte Napoleone Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7252 4301 (L'ufficio Turisfico) |
In the centre of Milan, the shop windows are king, it is would be nigh on impossible to forget that you are in a great metropolis, the capital of fashion, and it is here that this horticultural society was founded in 1874. There is a huge range of colours here; red, yellow, green.. but we are not talking about clothing colours here. It is plants and flowers that interest the people who meet here in Via Monte Napoleone at eight o'clock. The society organises trips to gardens, conferences and classes on gardening techniques and flower arranging. Every June it organises a horticultural show that takes place in the gardens of Via Palestro. The Societa' Orticola di Lombardia is open to members only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Regional agricultural park |
10 Via Pancrazi Milan, Milan 20129 Italy +39 2 7 7401 / +39 2 7740 3268 / +39 2 7740 3264 http://parks.it/parco.sud.mila... |
This park opened in 1991 and is a semicircular shape around the Milanese metropolitan area. There is more than 40,000 hectares of land here, and it has conserved its agricultural purpose and the typical characteristics of irrigated Lombard land, which has been exploited since the Middle Ages when the monastic orders first irrigated their farmland. The network irrigates the Navigli canals as well as other rivers which make the park area a natual reserve of great environmental and cultural interest. The New Fountain at Bareggio, the Oasis of Lacchiarella, the woods of Vanzago, the system of great, Lombard pools, the rural villages and the splendid abbeys of Chiaravalle, Mirasole and Vipoldone are the main attractions in this area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bike rides |
19 Via Arona Milan, Milan 20145 Italy +39 2 331 1513 http://www.vigorelli.org/ |
The velodrome was built in the 1930s for Giuseppe Vigorelli. The track was covered by 70km of Swedish pine. The World Champions of cycling and numerous attempts on the world record have taken place here, Francesco Moser being the last person to break it. The Beatles performed here in 1965, and was closed for restoration in 1987, it opened for cycling, ping pong football and hockey. Review © 2007, Wcities |
