Travel Stories : Milan ( Part 1 )

Maybe you already know that Milan is Italy's capital of fashion and design. The old structures and buildings between bars, shops and restaurants are a perfect mix for a traveller. Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th-century masterpiece “The Last Supper”, Duomo cathedral, Pinacoteca Brera, Fondazione Prada are some of the must-sees. Beyond all the historical places and museums Milan is also full of beautiful parks, airy boutiques and neighborhoods with different story telling. 

Those who look beyond the glamour will discover a city that strides out in style.

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Spend the afternoon touring Milan's magnificent Gothic cathedral. Located in the center of the city Duomo church, contains 3,500 statues. Its 135 spires can be viewed up close on the roof, accessible by lift or stairs.

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Co-chaired by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli since 1995, is an institution dedicated to contemporary art and culture.From 1993 to 2010, the Fondazione has organised 24 solo shows at its exhibition spaces in Milan, conceived as dialogues with internationally acclaimed contemporary artists.

Where art meet the streets..

Giardino delle Culture, Via Emilio Morosini, 8, 20135 Milano.

The navigli were a system of navigable and interconnected canals around Milan. Today, the canals are mostly derelict, unnavigable, or used for irrigation.

The Navigli district surrounding the city’s historic canals is a prime one-stop destination for all day entertainment.

Stay tuned for part 2 with suggestions about food and accommodation!