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 Under the sea....... |
2 Viale Gadio Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 02 88 46 57 50 http://www.acquariocivico.mi.it/ |
The building was constructed for the International Exposition of 1906 and designed by Architect Sebastiano Locati. In Liberty style, the Station houses forms and decorations of an aquatic theme in "Maiolica". Damaged in 1943, during the war, the building remains intact thanks to diverse restorations. At the borders of Sempione Park (which reflect the architectural symmetry), rises the Civic Arena. One of the oldest in the world, the Aquarium houses 36 tanks with 100 species of aquatic animals: fish, shellfish, molluscs, spiny invertebrates represent the Mediterranean, the Italian fresh-water fauna, and the tropical water animals. In the posterior gardens, currently under reconstruction, Milanese aquatic environments have been reconstructed, including the surging fountain, the pond, the spring, the marsh, the hollow and the courtyard. The media library and library, dedicated to aquatic science, offer 10,000 books, 14,500 extracts, 718 periodicals, 250 videocassettes, 600 slides, and scholarly collections on fish and molluscs. Institute publications, scientific journal: "Quaderni della stazione idrobiologica di Milano". There are specific educational activities organized for scholars. Special interest: "Malacologica" Collection with over 35,000 samples. Admission: free. Currently under restoration, it will be reopened to the public in 2006. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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See the stars!!!! |
28 Via Brera Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 72 3201 http://www.mi.astro.it/ |
This observatory is located in an important palace which was built by Francesco Maria Richini from a design by Martino Bassi in 1615. Maria Teresa d'Austria enlarged the building in the seventeenth century. The last restoration took six years and was completed in 1991. Guided visits and conferences are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Archeological Museum |
15 Corso Magenta Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 8645 0011 |
The museum is located in the rooms of the former Maggiore Monastery. It houses prehistoric, Greek, Etrusian, and Roman relics mainly recovered from the Milan underground during the excavations for the metro line. Of particular interest is the antique tract of Roman wall erected by the Emperor Massimiano Erculeo in 236-305 D.C. In the central entrance to the cloister is the "Masso di Borno", a large stone recovered in Val Camonica with carvings that date back to III millennium A.C. There is a bookstore and a library, and museum publications are available to visitors. Admission is free. Guided tours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art collection in the Castello Sforzesco |
Castello Sforzesco Milan 20121 Italy +39 028693071 |
In the Castello Sforzesco, the Collections are located in the two passageways that extend from the Duke's Court to the Rocchetta. The Applied Art Collection includes twenty Italian and foreign collections and is the most complete and important collection of its kind in Italy. Formed in late nineteenth century as a catalogue of historical models for various factories, it subsequently was enriched with pieces of great importance such as "Arazzi Trivulzio" acquired in 1935, and with the addition of approximately 650 musical instruments donated by Natale Gallini in 1958. Guided tours, museum publications, library, photographic archives. The grandiose ballroom, once, home to the Duke's parties and games of "pallacorda"; the "Arazzi dei mesi" (tapestry of the months) designed by Bartolomeo Suardi known as il Bramantino and frames prepared by Bernardino da Milano are all of special interest. The prestigious 17th century "liuteria" (lutes) made by artists such as Amati, Guarneri and Stradivari. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient art in the Castello Sforzesco |
Castello Sforzesco Castello Sforzesco Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 86 1125 |
In the Castello Sforzesco, this museum displays Ancient Art, in the Duke's Court, housing ancient Christian, Longobardi, Roman, and Gothic relics, including the sepulchre of Bernabò Visconti. Of interest are the sculpture sections with works by Bonino Da Campione, Giovanni Pisano, Agostino di Duccio, Mantegazza, Michelozzo, Bambaia and Leone Leoni. In the picture gallery there are approximately two hundred paintings among which: "Madonna with child" and the "Poet Laureat" by G. Bellini. Of special interest is the sculpture "Pietà Rondanini" by Michelangelo. A curiosity: uncovered on the first floor of the Falconiera Tower, the first room (today "sala Carlo Tosi") was the old matrimonial room in the Duke's apartment. Unfortunately, nothing remains of the original furnishings. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical Museum of the City |
6 Via Sant'Andre Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 8846 3280 |
The Museum is housed in the eighteenth century noble palace of the Morando Attendolo Bolognini family. The Palace, in baroque style, was inhabited by the Contessa until 1945 when, upon her death, she donated it to the City. The Museum is divided into the Picture Gallery with works on the history of the City, and into the apartment of Attendolo Bolognini. It depicts the Milanese way of life over the last three centuries through paintings, antiques, and furnishings. Special Interest: in the Picture Gallery, the oils on canvas by Angelo Inganni 'La piazza del Duomo e l'angolo del coperto Figini'; 'La corsia dei Servi' by Giuseppe Canella; 'il ponte di Porta Ticinese' by Pompeo Calvi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dinosaurs, geology and more..... |
55 Corso Venezia Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 6208 5405 |
The museum was founded in 1838, in a neo-Romanesque style building. Renovated and re-opened to the public in 1952, it's located within the public gardens of Corso Venezia. Beginning in 1980, a comprehensive modernization programme was initiated. There are eight sections: Mineralogy and Petrography, Geology, Paleontology, Vertibrate Paleontology, Vertibrate Zoology, Invertibrate Zoology, Entomology, and Botany. The Geology section boasts the largest number of panoramas existing in Europe; in numerous glass displays, natural environments have been re-created with reproductions of the fauna and flora. Of special interest is the fossil collection of the Besano Glacier dated back 200,000,000 years with large-sized reptiles such as Ascheptosauri and Tanistrofei. There are also seven dinosaur skeletons assembled on display and the reconstruction of a Triceratopo Kritosaurus Notabilis. A naturalist library, a bookshop with museum publications, and guided tours are available. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trains, boats and more......... |
21 Via San Vittore Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 481 6885 |
The main nucleus that developed around two twin cloisters was built by an ancient Benedictine Monastery which passed to the Olivetani order in 1500. Restructured with the help of Lombardi industrialists, it has housed the Museum since 1953. The Museum has developed in three buildings and three distinct parts: Monuments, Rail Transport, and Maritime Transport, including sections dedicated to fabric production, metallurgy, motors, transport, telecommunication, astronomy and information. Located in the same building that hosts the Museum of Science and Technology, it conserves history and technology of naval art over the century. Included are mercantile ship models, warship models, relics, models on the evolution of the Italian Navy from the XV Century. Special interest: the Venetian "Bucintoro" and the "tenda rossa" (red curtain) from the polar expedition with the "Italia" blimp driven by General Nobile. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The famous PAC |
14 Via Palestro Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7600 9085 / +39 2 7602 0400 (Tickets) http://www.pac-milano.org/ |
Il Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea is located in the old courtyard of the Villa Reale within the perimeter of the old palace stables destroyed during the war. Used for research purposes and the exhibition of contemporary art, Padiglione was built between 1948 and 1954 according to the plans of Ignazio Gardella and is one of the most significant works of Milan architecture from the 1950s. After the attack in 1993, which almost completely destroyed Il Padiglione, it was rebuilt faithfully following the Milan architect's original plans: with a light metallic structure, the building consists of three main bodies each lit by a skylight and a large window which frames the Villa's gardens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Near the basilica of Sant'Eustorgio |
96 Corso di Porta Ticinese Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 8940 4714 http://www.museodiocesano.it/ |
Behind the beautiful palaeochristian church of Sant Eustorgio the Museo Diocesano is housed in the old sacresty and the rooms which surround the cloisters. It features 17th and 18th century religious relics and other works of art from the Basilica. Together with engraved cupboards, relics, (such as the Santa Croce reliquary donated by the Queen of France in the 17th century), sacred items and a few objects from the Paleochristian cemetary discovered under the basilica, there are some significant canvases by Panfilo Nuvolone from the Procaccini and Vermiglio school. From the museum you can also reach three underlying rooms which constitute the remains of the Roman and Paleochristian cemetary where burial and incineration tombs have been found, a small lapidary and a tomb with edicola. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get to know the Orient |
94 Via Mosè Bianchi Milan, Milan 20149 Italy +39 2 4800 9191 |
In the San Siro area, near the Missionary Centre of the Pontificio Istituto Missioni Estere is this singular Museum of Far Eastern Art which has interesting ethnographic material about people outside Europe. The rooms display numerous works of art, sculpture, paintings, decorations, porcelain, dress and distinctive musical instruments from the Far East, Oceania, Africa and Latin America, which are all places where the missionaries of the PIME work. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multi-purpose exhibition space |
3 Via Gian Domenico Romagnosi Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 (0)2 87 4175 / +39 (0)2 869 3911 http://www.fondazionefeltrinel... |
On the opposite side of Via Manzoni, Via Romagnosi, which was opened after the demolition of the church of Santa Maria del Giardino, is home to the Feltrinelli Foundation. Founded in 1973, the institute has a library with large volumes, ancient books and periodicals. Its archives specialise mostly in the economic, political and social aspects of the Italian workers movement and social dissent from the eighteenth century until present times. They organise seminars and meetings with political and historic debates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Everything you wanted to know about cinema... |
2/B Via Daniele Manin Pallazzo Dugnani Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 655 4977 |
In addition to the historical and technical relics of the cinema, the museum documents the influences and themes with costumes and art. There are documents and film equipment from the evolution of cinematography machines of the 1700 and 1800s. The posters from Italian, French and American cinema from 1905 to 1930 with actors such as Dudovich and Mucha are worth having a look at. Don't miss the film and projection machine invented by the Lumière brothers dating from 1895. There is a library with museum publications, and guided tours are available. Film shows on the history of cinema are included in the visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Distributors, emblems and industrial products. |
14 Via Tirano Palazzolo Milanese Milan, Milan 20100 Italy +39 2 910 1398 http://www.museo-fisogni.org/ |
The museum of the service station was founded in 1966 by Guido Fisogni at the start of his work in the building and maintenance of service stations. The collection, one of a kind, has over 6500 pieces which put together the evolution of these industrial products. Inside the museum there are 200 period petrol pumps as well as several oil cans, lubricators, number plates and designs linked to the industry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Archeological remains at Legnano |
225a Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi Milan, Milan 20025 Italy +39 (0)331 54 3005 http://www.legnano.org/reteciv... |
This museum is in the centre of Legnano, an important industrial town in the Province of Milan which is famous for a battle that took place here in 1176, when the Lombards fought against imperial power. It is remembered every year in the annual celebration of Sagra del Carroccio. The museum is housed in a building dating from 1928 constructed on the remains of an ancient manor from the fifteenth century belonging to the Lampugnani family. It has numerous evidence of the ancient history of Legnano and the surrounding area. Prehistoric remains are also found here from the necropoli of the Civilta di Canegrate and of Golasecca, from the Roman era as well as a coin collection. There are a number of objects in the Tower Room which document the working life of the Legnano territory. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Legend and truth combined |
Piazza Duomo Milan 20123 Italy |
Flavia Giulia Elena Augusta, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, converted to Christianity at the age of 60 and went on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem in 327 AD. There, legend has it, she found four nails from Jesus' cross. Three of the nails were lost, but the one remaining nail is part of the famous Ferrea crown which is kept at Monza. In 1576 San Carlo Borromeo revived the cult of the nail during the plague when he carried the Holy Nail in a procession up to the Miraculous Madonna of San Celso. The epidemic ceased soon after this. This event is commemorated yearly around the 14th of September on the day dedicated to the Exaltation of the Cross, when the Holy Nail is displayed to the public for forty hours through latches called 'nivola' which are thought to have been invented by Leonardo da Vinci. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Collection of art by Minguzzi |
11 Via Palermo Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 3656 5440 http://www.lucianominguzzi.it/ |
The Museum is located in a four storey 17th-century building. Completely renovated, it houses the works of Minguzzi on the lower floor, in the area which was once used to conserve ice. The Museum hosts sculptures, models, and works by the Bolognese Artist from the 1930s to 1997. One finds works dedicated to the themes of civilization and to the men of the "Lager" (concentration camp prisoners). A special feature are the wood panels which reproduce the door of Good and Evil from Saint Peter's Cathedral at Rome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic Milanese teams |
5 Via Piccolomini Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, (Entrance: Gate 21) Milan, Milan 20151 Italy +39 2 404 2432 |
At the end of Viale Caprilli, which opens out onto the piazzale dello sport, there is the Civic Stadium S. Siro or 'Giuseppe Meazza' on the left. It is a temple of Milanese football and was built in 1926, and renovated and enlarged in the 1950's and for the occasion of the world cup in 1990. The permanent display is entitled 'Inter & Milan; history and legend' and includes historic and legendary items from the Milan teams of Inter and Milan as well as a visit to the stadium. There are flags, pennants, jerseys and historic photographs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For kids to learn and have fun |
18 Via Matteo Bandello Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 (0)2 4398 0402 http://www.muba.it/ |
This museum was opened in Milan in 1995 with an extremely successful exhibition for the Milan triennial, called 'Money'. It is modelled on the American and North European style of museums where children can touch the art, the words and the sounds. There are also learning centres and temporary displays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garibaldi, Cavour & More |
Via Borgonuovo 23 Milan 20121 Italy +39 02 8846 4177 http://www.museodelrisorgiment... |
Housed in the historic Palazzo Moriggia built in the 18th Century, this palazzo was once the seat of the Office of Foreign Affairs and then Office of War until it passed into the hands of the city of Milan in 1900. The museum contains weapons, paintings, photographs, and a vast collection of documents pertaining to the history of the unification of Italy, from the Napoleonic period to 1870. There's a new multimedia and interactive learning facility as well as constantly changing exhibits. Admission: EUR 2. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Discover the History of Milan |
Via Sant'Andrea 6 Milan 20121 Italy +39 02 8846 5933 http://www.museodimilano.mi.it/ |
This small museum, located on the first floor of the Palazzo Morando, is devoted to the public and private lives of Milan's citizens through a lovely collection of furniture, paintings and artifacts from the 17th to 19th Centuries. About 20 rooms filled with artworks and temporary exhibits for those interested in the history of the city. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inside the basilica |
2 Via Vincenzo Bellini Milan, Milan 20129 Italy +39 2 7602 1370 |
Created in 1972 by Don Carlo Costamagna, in the rooms of the former monastery, the museum conserves paintings, sacred ornaments, pictures on wood, furnishings and liturgical clothing coming from the neighboring Basilica di Santa Maria della Passione. In the old sacresty as well as 10 18th century wooden panels with biblical scenes, there are various canvases from the 17th century Lombardy school such as S. Gregorio Magno and S. Gerolamo di Carlo Francesco Nuvolone. The splendid 15th century vaults of the Sala Capitolare deisgned by Bergognone conserves various parts frescoed by the renaissance artist as well as the nine tables of Christ and the apostles, painted around 1514. From the Sala Capitolare you can pass to the gallery, with paintings by Daniele Crespi, Nuvolone, Giuseppe Vermiglio and Giulio Cesare Procaccini and to the Sala degli Arredi with its engraved cupboards, reliquaries, vestments and other liturgical items. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by Leonardo di Vinci |
2 Piazza Santa Maria Delle Grazie Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 8942 1146 http://www.cenacolovinciano.org/ |
The Museum occupies the antique rooms of the Rectory annexed to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. On the inside back walls, Leonardo da Vinci painted, from 1495 to 1497, the famous Last Supper. The painting technique used by the artist as well as environmental conditions, have made the work very difficult to conserve. It has recently been re-opened after a very long, delicate and controversial restoration. Payment is with credit card only. Admission: EUR 8 (with reservation). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique musical instruments |
Castello Sforzesco Milan 20121 Italy +39 02874546 http://www.galleriaborghese.it... |
The Museum of Musical Instruments, in the Castello Sforzesco, conserves approximately 650 pieces and a vast exotic grouping from outside of Europe. The Museum is concerned with the production of musical instruments from 1500 to 1800. The first section is dedicated to cord instruments, even though it includes antique 700s "spinettes" as well. Then there are the bow instruments with the standing viola and the "viole d'amore" (viola of love) (so named for the double number of cords that vibrate pleasantly), guitars, mandarins, prestigious 600s lutes from Cremona. Then there is a vast selection of wind instruments and the last section dedicated to popular music with examples of African and Asian instruments. Throughout the Museum are keyboard instruments that do not yet have a definitive location. Of special interest are the lutes represented by pieces from Amati, Guarneri, and Stradivari and small pocket-sized violins called "pochettes", among which an example from the 500s. Admission: EUR 3 per person, Friday after 2p Free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Leonardo di Vinci gallery |
21 Via San Vittore Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 48 5551 http://www.museoscienza.org |
Founded in 1953, this museum includes 28 distinct galleries dedicated to all aspects of science and technology, including the spectacular collection on the creations of Leonardo da Vinci. From transportation to astronomy to modern high technology, the scope of this museum ranks it among the most important in the world. A fascinating look into the physical sciences. Admission: EUR 8, EUR 6 (under 18 & students). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The house of Poldi Pezzoli |
12 Via Alessandro Manzoni Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 79 6334 / +39 2 79 4889 http://www.museopoldipezzoli.it/ |
Inaugurated in 1881 by Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, the museum houses important paintings, archaeological relics, arms, carpets, porcelain, glass, watches, and jewelry. Works by Hayez, Foppa, Boltraffio, Solario, Cranach, Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini, Botticelli, Piero Della Francesca, F. Guardi, Magnasco, Tiepolo, Palma il Vecchio, Frà Galgario, Tura, Cima da Conegliano, Lotto and Pollaiolo are all of special interest. Admission: EUR 8, EUR 5.50 (11-17 years, seniors). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Archeological Museum |
Castello Sforzesco Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 6208 3931 |
Building work on the castle went on from 1450 to 1550 under the authority of the Sforza family of Milan. In obedience to the will of Franceso Sforza the reconstruction and extension of the old fortress called 'di Porta Giovia' was carried out, erected between the walls of the city and the canals, by what is Rocchetta today. The fortress is a square shape, about 200 metres each side, with four angular towers and a dividing moat. It has been transformed over a number of years with the addition of other, mostly richly decorated, towers to satisfy the demands of the residents, the most important being the Filarete. At the end of the 1440's Ludovico il Moro involved Leonardo and Bramante in the building works. When the Sforzo family lost power in the 1500's the castle was taken over by the military, and after being used for several purposes eventually fell into ruin. In 1893, thanks to the architect Beltrami and ten years of work, the castle was restored and various cultural objects and paintings were gathered here and put on display. It was renovated after the war by the BBPR studio (the architects Banfi, Barbiano Peresutti and Rogers) as part of an initiative to restore public museums. Entrance Fee: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
