Sant'Eustorgio

The Basilica of Sant 'Eustorgio is one of the most important monumental complex of the city, was built in the fifth century by Bishop Eustorgio II, who built on the remains of amuch older building.
According to tradition in 1164, Frederick Barbarossa plundered the church, almost completely destroying it and taking a Roman sarcophagus in which were preserved thebodies of the three Magi.
Inside are frescoes of three-fourth century by Vincenzo Foppa .

From locals adjacent the basilica, you can access to three underground rooms, the remain of  the only Roman and early Christian cemetery found in Milan 

Adress: Piazza Sant'Eustorgio, 1

MM Nearest Station: MM1 Cordusio, MM1-MM2 Cadorna

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Arch of Peace

The Arch is located in the center of the vast Piazza Sempione, it is adjacent to the Park Sempione, the main city park of Milan, which was designed with the explicit intent of providing panoramic views encompassing both the Arch and the nearby Sforza Castle.

The Arch was started in 1807 under the pressure of the town of Milan and of Napoleon.
Only in 1826 was picked up the rebuilding under the Habsburg Emperor Francis I of Austria, who dedicated it to peace which brought together the various European powers.

It was inaugurate September 10, 1838.

Adress: Piazza Sempione

MM Nearest Station: MM2 Lanza

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Antico Ospedale Maggiore, Cà Granda

Formerly known simply by Milan under the name of Ca 'Granda, was commissioned by Francesco Sforza, who in 1456 decided to bring together in a single institution's many hospitals present in Milano area.

The building is an architectural transition with Gothic and Renaissance styles.
Inside is a courtyard with stately columns and porch on a grand lodge.

It was used as a hospital until 1942 when it was completely destroyed by aerial bombing.
Rebuilt, it is now used as a univerisity, "Università degli studi".

Adress: Via festa del Perdono, 5

MM Nearest Station: MM3 Missori

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Casa di Riposo per Musicisti Giuseppe Verdi

The Retirement Home for Musicians , in italian "Casa di riposo per Musicisti", is a rest home for retired opera singers and musicians in Milan, founded by the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi in 1896.

The building is designed in the neo-Gothic style by Italian architect Camillo Boito. 

Both Verdi and his wife, Giuseppina Strepponi are buried there.

Adress: Piazza Buonarroti, 29

MM Nearest Station: MM1 Buonarroti

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Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory

The Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan is the largest institute of musical education inItaly, and is remembered for not having admitted to studies Giuseppe Verdi, Which Wasthen the institute named after

It was founded in 1808, have taught and studied some of the biggest names in music history.
The academy has two concert halls, which hosts musical events, concerts of classicalchamber music diploma examinations, and where the lessons are hosted orchestralexercises, etc.
The Green Room is one of the most important concert halls in Italy, was totally destroyedby bombing in World War II, was rebuilt after the war. The room consists of one longauditorium steps, very steep. Island has 1536 seats.

The conservatory is currently the largest institute of musical education in Italy.

Adress: Via Convervatorio, 12

MM Nearest Station : MM1 San Babila

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Arena

It was designed by Luigi Canonica in 1806, the elliptical amphitheater holds up to30,000 spectators.
For its construction, materials were recovered from the fortifications of the castledemolished a few years earlier.
The structure was used as a theater and for naumanchia event, when the interior was flooded with water from the canal (kinda a race but with boat). 

Currently, the Arena is the second largest sports facility in the city in size and reputation, and is often the site of sporting events, as well as shows and concerts.

Adress: Viale Comizi di Leone, 1

MM Nearest Station: MM2 Moscova

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Colonne di San Lorenzo

The Columns of San Lorenzo are one of the few Roman remains in Milan, are composed of sixteen marble columns with Corinthian capitals which support the entablature, which was of a Roman building dating from the third century AD, perhaps the great baths constructed by Emperor Maximilian.
The columns were transported in the current location in the fourth century to complete the nascent Basilica of San Lorenzo.

Adress: Corso di Porta Ticinese

MM Nearest Station: MM3 Missori

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Rotonda della Besana

La Rotonda della Besana is one of the most original Milan's works of the eighteenth century.
It is of unique architecture :around the central church takes place an arcade with an harmonius and rhythm curvilinear

Under the arcade floor extends a big network of deep crypts intended for the dead, they say there are about 150.000 people buried there.

Adress: Via della Besana
MM Nearest Station: MM3 Porta Romana



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Archeological Museum

The archaeological museum is located in the former convent of the Monastery of SanMaurizio Maggiore, founded in the eighth century AD.

The collections are displayed in different rooms depending on the culture.
On the ground floor you will find the section on Old Milan.
In the basement you can visit the sections of Caesarea and of Gandhara.
The first-floor section, early medieval, the second section, the Etruscan and the thirdfloor is dedicated to the Greek section


Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed on Mondays

Entrance fee required



Link official Site

Museo Civico Archeologico di Milano
Adress: Corso Magenta, 15
MM Nearest Station: MM1 Cordusio, MM1-MM2 Cadorna


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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Near Duomo di milano you can enter Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to go to Piazza Della Scala
This Gallery is a covered double arcade formed of two glass-vaulted arcades at right angles intersecting in an octagon. Named after Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of united Italy, it was originally designed in 1861 and built between 1865 and 1877.

Teatro alla Scala - Theatre La Scala

La Scala  is a world renowned opera house.

The theatre was inaugurated on 3 August 1778 and was originally known as the New Royal-Ducal Theatre at La Scala.

You can find useful info and the season calander at this link.

La Scala Site (english version)

Adress : Piazza della Scala
MM Nearest Station: MM1, MM3 Duomo

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Palazzo Reale - Royal Palace

Palazzo reale has ancient origins. 
Born with the name of "Palazzo del Vecchio Broletto" and is the seat of city government during the period of commons in the middle ages, later became the residence of the lords of Milan


Today is an important cultural center, home to expositions and exhibitions.


Adress : Piazzetta Reale

MM Nearest Station: MM1, MM3 Duomo

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Castello Sforzesco - Sforza Castle

The Castello Sforzesco was built in the fifteenth century on the orders of the Duke Francesco Sforza as a ducal palace Over the year it became barracks and finally became the first home to museums and cultural institutions.

The Castello Sforzesco houses the Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco which houses masterpieces by Canaletto, by Mantegna, Bellotto and many other works, the Museumof Ancient Art, the Museum of Musical Instruments and the Decorative Arts.

Adress : Piazza Castello
MM Nearest Station: MM1 Cairoli

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Navigli di Milano

The first channel was inaugurated in 1179 with 50 km in long
In the fifteenth century Leonardo Da Vinci designed the ingenious locks system to enable navigation from lake Como to Milan.

Today the area is famous for his nightlife, where houndred of univeristy student, artist and normal people frequent the place.
There are many bar, disco, jazz cafè and shop open till late, especially in summer.

Adress : Alzaia Naviglio Grande
MM Nearest Station: MM2 Porta Genova

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Duomo di Milano

A must if you came here, even if not interested in the religion aspect it's impressive and beautiful.

If you do not suffer from vertigo climb above the cathedral, there is an elevator available, or, for the more athletic, thousands of step.....

Underground : MM1, MM3 Duomo

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