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Cultural Weekend in Milan
For lovers of art and a passion for shopping
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Eating & Drinking » Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in Milan
traceymod wrote on 20-10-2011 “In the midst of all the hustle and bustle is a small inconspicuous cafe restaurant and bar Zucca the famous home of Mr Camparino and the birthplace of the famous (but vile tasting)drink Campari. The staff here are so lovely!Welcoming and helpful,I sit in the outer area in the galleria and sip my...” more...
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traceymod wrote on 25-09-2011 “Set in the perfect setting central to Milan's shopping district and opposite the Duomo is the delightful department store La Rinascente. Offering fashion,beauty, interior design and the most exotic Italian food and wine for every palate. check out the restaurants on the top floor which have a...” more...
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Eating & Drinking » Restaurant in Milan | Hotels & Holidays » Hotels in Milan
traceymod wrote on 15-10-2011 “I arrived for a weekend of culture in Milan on the Friday as the autumn leaves were falling and the last moments of summer were reaching their finale. The hotel was the centre of a plastic surgery and shall we say "beauty enhancements" conference and I was surrounded by women who had clearly had a...” more...
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Museo Nazionale Della Scienza E Della Tecnica
Arts & Entertainment » Museums in Milan
traceymod wrote on 15-10-2011 “If you don't mind the ridiculously long wait to get an entry ticket (made worse by the extensive queue jumping by impatient tourists) then its worth the visit.At 10 euros for a full ticket (OAPs 4 euros and babies under 3 go free) its an interesting and enjoyable visit for science lovers and its fun...” more...
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Eating & Drinking » Pubs & Bars in Milan
traceymod wrote on 15-10-2011 “If you are a footy fan you will love this pub (un-imaginatively named English Pub) as it is decorated in football memorabilia from the 1930s onwards from football games and posters to magazines and shirts. You can sup a pint of Guinness and watch the matches (rugby and football) on the many screens.” more...
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Caffetteria Dogana Di Di Veroli Pacifico Sergio
Eating & Drinking » Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in Milan
traceymod wrote on 15-10-2011 “set in the beautuiful Duomo area the food here is good despite being in the tourist trap- BUT the service is very hit and miss! Sometimes you get someone who actually apologises for bringing you still water (instead of sparkling) and other times you don't. I had the spaghetti in tomato and basil...” more...
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Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks in Milan | Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks » Memorials in Milan
traceymod wrote on 20-10-2011 “One word-breathtaking!This place is truly a spectacle for the eyes-white marble reflecting light from every sunset and exquisitely carved with every catholic saint. Step inside to view the many artworks and icons as well as the relics of bygone modern day saints. Take a trip to the rooftop on a...” more...
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Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks » Memorials in Milan
traceymod wrote on 15-10-2011 “My favourite cathedral in Italy the Duomo is a breathtakingly beautiful site to see. I highly recommend the rooftop visit for 10 euros (in the lift) which offers the best view of Milan and a unique experience. the athletic can take the 250 steps to the top for 6 euros.” more...
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Civiche Raccolte D'arte Galleria D'arte Moderna
Arts & Entertainment » Museums in Milan
traceymod wrote on 19-11-2011 “An amazing find in Milan for art lovers. But a little misleading since the art is certainly not Modern-bit rather 19th Century. Each room is full of amazing finds and more elaborate architecture. From neo classics to romantics both paintings and sculptures grace every level. I particularly loved...” more...
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19 November 2011
I recently had the pleasure of taking the train from Geneva to Milan to see this city in the last months of the summer and enjoy some of its many cultural delights. I stayed in the Marriott which is a little far out from the main town but is conveniently located near the underground. The first day I decided to visit the science museum which I would suggest unless you have young children I would skip this place as it really is like any other science museum but extremley difficult to navigate and over priced. Instead spend more time at the Modern Art museum which is truly delightful place to spend an hour or two set in a spectacular building almost a work of art itself. I ended day one with dinner at La Rinascente department store on the top of the building with a delicious mozarella menu with a view of the piazza Duomo Cathedral.
Day two I decide to take the trip up to the roof of the Duomo Cathedral and enjoy its many spectacular views, this cathedral is a feast for the eyes and many people eat lunch on its many angled roofs to enjoy ist many statues and breathtaking views. After this I eat lunch at the Italian restaurant (yes arent they all?) named Doggano and apart from the surly waiter in fact the food and wine was pretty good. I next hit the shops enjoying its many boutiques that surround the cathedral from La Rinascente many floors of fashion beauty and homeware to Zara and Hennes-beware though Italy does not offer refunds if you change your mind or even if the goods are damaged, I had a difficult time getting my money back in Zara since the coat I bought was covered in pen marks and it was only after visiting two stores to exchange it only to discover that all the coats were damaged that they agreed to refund. Also I recomend you take time to enjoy the home of Martini at the Zucca bar on the left of the cathedral and enjoy its original design while you take a drink at the bar and enjoy its many delicious free snacks. Finally on day three after a little more shopping I take a lunch stop at Zucca and sit in the galleria to people watch for a while-then before heading home I discover an English pub called oddly English Pub and watch a little sport with a pint of the black stuff before heading to the station to get my train home. A few watch outs though if you are female be prepared that Italian men are not afraid to approach you in the street and ask you for a date and can be quite persistant, and also beware of the many vendors in the piazza who can be quite annoying when they keep trying to sell you some ridiculous toy or bracelet which they claim is free until you take it of course! They are so adept at tying these damn things on so quickly before you know it you have paid two euros for a childs friendship bracelet which is impossible to remove. Anyway enjoy Milan and its many wonderful places!
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