L'HOTEL ABC situato nel centro di Milano nelle vicinanze di Piazza del Duomo, rappresenta un punto riferimento ideale per soggiorni di vacanze o affari.
L'HOTEL ABC situato nel centro di Milano nelle vicinanze di Piazza del Duomo, rappresenta un punto riferimento ideale per soggiorni di vacanze o affari.
Near the hotel ABC you find, One of the largest Gothic
cathedral in the world, Milan's Duomo has a population
of 6,000 statues, a solemn and lofty interior
resembling a sequoia forest, giant multi-colored
stained-glass windows and works of art to make any
museum green with envy.
It's the seat of the one and only Roman Catholic
diocese which - following its patron, Sant'Ambrogio
still keeps to an ancient calendar of its own. Which
is why Milan is still going wild with its Carnival
when the rest of the world has started Lent.
Take a walk outside, around the back of the enormous
church, your nose pointing skyward to admire the
interplay of pinnacles and buttresses. Then go to the
top floor of la La Rinascente store and look at the
spires face-to-face.
COLONNE
DI SAN LORENZO
A 50 mt from the hotel you find The sixteen columns of
the 2nd century AD still standing in front of the
basilica of San Lorenzo are the most important Roman
remains in Milan.
They were part of a temple (or perhaps even a public
baths complex), and were transported here in the 4th
century AD to form the front side of a four-sided
portico.
CASTELLO SFORZESCO
Cairoli (M1 red),
Lanza (M3 yellow) or Cadorna Triennale (M1 red
and M2 green)
The Sforza Castle is a spectacular fortified palace
built by the Visconti and the Sforzas, Signori of
Milan, who held sway over Northern Italy between the
late Middle Ages and Renaissance.
The Castle was extensively renovated around 1900 to
house museums and libraries. Particularly outstanding
is the art gallery, or Museo d'Arte Antica, containing
both paintings and sculptures. Its exhibits include
the Rondanini Pietà, last and perhaps most moving
masterpiece by Michelangelo.
For further information on the Museo d'Arte Antica,
you can refer to a key to Milan.
TOURIST
INFORMATIONS
The central tourist office APT (Azienda di Promozione
Turistica) is at 1 Via Marconi corner Piazza Duomo.
It's open Mon-Fri 8:30am-7pm (summer -8pm), Sat
9am-1pm and 2-6pm (summer -7pm), Sun 9am-1pm and
2-5pm.
Tel. [+39] 02 72524300
fax [+39] 02 72524350
Duomo (line 1 red and 3 yellow)
At the Central Railway Station the tourist office
(first floor, near the 'Gran Bar') is open Mon-Sat
8am-7pm, Sun 9am-12:30pm and 1:30-6pm.
Tel. [+39] 02 72524360
Centrale FS (line 2 green and 3
yellow)
APT organizes four different GUIDED TOURS, introducing
visitors to Milan:
1) the very center (Duomo, Galleria, La Scala museum
and Palazzo Marino),
2) the Ambrosiana art gallery,
3) the two Milanese house-museums (Poldi Pezzoli and
Bagatti Valsecchi),
4) the Brera art gallery.
Each of them takes half a day, and costs between
20,000 and 25,000 Lire. The APT staff at Via Marconi
will be pleased to tell you about next scheduled tours
by phone [+39] 02 72524300, but won't accept phone
bookings.
AIRPORT
Milan has two domestic and international airports.
Linate (LIN), tel. [+039] 02 74852200, is located in
the eastern outskirts, some 10 kms from downtown. A
special shuttle-service runs to and from the central
railway station (info at [+039] 02 6690351), while to
and from the city center there is an urban bus, the
73. Both take about 30 min., depending on traffic.
Malpensa (MXP), tel. [+039] 02 74852200, is located
towards Lake Maggiore, some 50 kms from downtown. The
special shuttle-train Malpensa Express runs to and
from the Ferrovie Nord Railway Station.
RESTAURANTS, WINE BARS, PUBS, DISCOTHEQUES
Da Berti ($$$)
Very good traditional Milanese cuisine. Al fresco
dining in summer.
Via Algarotti 20, closed Sunday, tel. [+39] 02 6694627
Sondrio (M3 yellow)
Bistrot ($$$)
Elegant, with the best view in town and three set
menus - Milanese, vegetarian and fish - to choose from.
Piazza Duomo (La Rinascente), closed Sunday and Monday
lunch, tel. [+39] 02 877159
Duomo (M1 red and M3 yellow)
Casa Fontana ($$)
Milan's first course par excellence is rice, cooked
here in 23 different ways. Evenings you can even
choose an all-rice menu. Piazza Carbonari 5, closed
Saturday lunch and Monday, tel. [+39] 02 6704710
Sondrio (M3 yellow)
Milanese ($$$)
In a maze of old Milan streets, this one-time
trattoria sticks to local gastronomic traditions. Via
Santa Marta 11, closed Tuesday, tel. [+39] 02 86451991
Cordusio (M1 red)
Risotteria ($$)
A simple place, where they make very good risottos (but
not only) served by smiling folk. Via Dandolo 2,
closed Sunday, tel. [+39] 02 55181694.
WINE
BARS
L'altra Pharmacia
Wines and grappas from Friuli, a wine-producing
northeastern region of Italy. Titbits, proper meals
(no veg) and, at weekends, piano bar in the basement.
Via Rosmini 3, closed Sunday, tel. [+39] 02 3451300
Moscova (M2 Green)
La cantina di Manuela
Open till late, this small wine bar offers a selection
of Italian wines and some good eating choices. Tables
outdoors when the weather is warm. Via Cadore 30,
closed Sunday, tel. [+39] 02 55184931
Wine Bar
Here they take wine very seriously. Open (evenings
only, of course) till late for a glass of Italian wine
served with cheese and salami or a light meal. Viale
Argonne 38, closed Sunday, tel. [+39] 02 7309934.
PUBS
Pogue Mahone's
The most crowded pub in town is Irish, with Irish beer
and Irish folk. Via Salmini 1, closed Monday, tel.
[+39] 02 58309726
Porta Romana (M3 yellow)
El Tumbun de San Marc
In the heart of the Brera district, a landmark for
beer drinkers. Via San Marco 20, closed Sunday, tel.
[+39] 02 6599507
Moscova (M2 green)
Birrificio Lambrate
The first brewery in town. The beer is made on the
premises in three steel kettles. Via Porpora corner
Via Adelchi, every day, tel. [+39] 02 70638678
After Line
A disco-bar very popular with Milan's gay community,
but also open to straight folk. Music, cocktails, some
food and theme nights. Via Sammartini 25, closed
Monday, tel. [+39] 02 6692130
Stazione Centrale (M2 green and
M3 yellow).
DISCOTHEQUES
Gimmi's
An old-established club with live music - mostly
revival - for those who enjoy dancing. Via Cellini 2,
closed Monday and Wednesday, tel. [+39] 02 55188069
Hollywood
Very crowded, especially at weekends. Borderline night
on Wednesday. Corso Como 15, closed Monday, tel. [+39]
02 6598996
Garibaldi FS (M2 green)
Plastic
The trendsetting and most wayout disco in town, open
till the weehours. Gay night with pop & garage music
on Thursday. Viale Umbria 120, closed Monday, tel.
[+39] 02 733996
Shocking Club
Small underground disco packed with the many fashion
models living in town. Thursday is Pigalle night.
Bastioni di Porta Nuova 15, closed Sunday and Monday,
tel. [+39] 02 6595407
Garibaldi FS (M2 green).
MUSEUMS
Museo Poldi Pezzoli
Originally the private museum of a wealthy Milanese
gentleman art-collector, Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli,
the museum conserved this characteristic when the
owner left the city of Milan on his death in 1878. The
museum is housed in the 17° century Porta building,
which was mosified in the following century. The 22
showrooms occupy both floors and the collection
inclused great Italian 14th and 17th century paintings.
In addiction there are other collections of art
objects including: jewellery; enamels; china;
furniture; tapestries and armour. The paintings
include works by Botticelli, Piero Della Francesca,
Mantegna, Pollaiolo and Guardi.
12, via Manzoni - MM3 Montenapoleone, Bus 61, Tram 1/2
Open: 9.00 a.m. - 12.30 a.m.
2.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Saturday closing: 7.30 p.m. - Closed Mondays. (from
April 1 to Sept. 30 closed Sunday afternoon).
Admission: L.10.000
Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnica:
"Leonardo Da Vinci"
It was founded between 1947-53 in order to make known
the origins and development of scientific theories and
technological progress. The various sections occupy 3
buildings: the one dedicated to aeronautical and rail
transport is monumental. The first building houses the
technological and scientific sections, on three floors.
On the first floor there is Leonardo's Gallery with
the great artist and inventor's ingenious medels and
original sketches. A reproduction of Leonardo's famous
self-portrait, engraved on plate-glass, welcomes
visitors at the entrance. Recently, educational
laboratories have been opened.
The Railway Pavilion at the "Museo della Scienza"
With 28 sections, from informatics to motors of
astronomy, 40.000 mq. of expositions, and a big wealth
of 15.000 exhibits, the Museo Nazionale della Scienza
e della Tecnica "Leonardo da Vinci" of Milan is one of
the most important technologic-scientific museum of
the world. The Museum presents a particular path that
bring us in an happy period of the Italian artistic
history: the Renaissance and its great men, among them
Leonardo da Vinci, who more than others could join the
concept of "art-science-technology" concept that
during the centuries is disappeared with the
predominance of an art on another. To the genius of
Leonardo engineer and scientist, is dedicated a big
gallery, where there are not only the models of
Leonardo's machines, but also numerous frescoes of XVI
and XVII century, among them also a replica of the
"Ultima Cena".
21, via San Vittore - MM2 Sant' Ambrogio, Bus
18-50-58, Tram 24
Open: 9.30 a.m. - 4.50 p.m.
Sat.Sun. 9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m. Closed Mondays (not
holidays).
Entrance facilities for disabled.
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
The seat of this museum is in a building erected by
the architect Giovanni Cerruti in 1893, in
Neo-Romanesque style, with a profusion of ornamental
terracottas. It is situated in the area of the Public
Gardens, near the Planetarium. It was founded in 1838
when the Milanese nobleman, Giuseppe De Cristoforis
and the professor of botany Giorgio Jan donated their
naturalist collection to the Municipality of Milan.
One of the directors of the Museums was the renowned
geologist Antonio Stoppani (monument to the right of
the building). Rebuilt after the devastation caused by
war-demage, the museum has sections dedicated to
mineralogy, geology and paleontology; zoology of
vertebrates; entomology and botany. The
reconstructions of the various natural environments
are of special interest.
55, Corso Venezia - MM1 Palestro, Tram 9-29-30
Open: 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Saturdays and holidays:
9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Closed Mondays.
Admission: free of charge.
Palazzo Dell'Arte-Triennale
The building, situated in Sempione Park, was designed
by Giovanni Muzio and built in 1932-33 thanks to the
legacy left by the manufacturer Antonio Bernocchi, who
wished the city to have a permanent Centre for
International Exibitions of Decorative Arts. Since
then the massive building, in terra-cotta with white
arches, has been the seat of the milan Triennals. The
Triennal Exibitions of Decorative Arts was founded in
1923 to promote the qualitative improvement of Italian
manufactored articles. These exibitions play a
fundamental role in the debate of Architecture. The
building also houses a Study Centre with a library
specialising in Design and Applied Arts.
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
The building which houses the picture gallery was
erected by order of Cardinal Federico Borromeo, who
supplied the original collection of works of art.
Since then numerous donations made by artists, private
citizens and various associations have been added. The
gallery was finally completed only after the Second
World War. After 7 years reconstruction and
re-decoration, it was re-opened to the public in
October 1997. It contains important works belonging,
above all, to the Lombard and Venetian schools, in
addition to a collection of sketches by great masters
the most famous exibits include "La Canestra di
Frutta" by Caravaggio, and Raphael's cartoon for
"Scuola d'Atene". The building also houses Europe's
oldest public library, with 35.000 manuscripts and
autographed sketches by Leonardo: (the Atlantic Code -
not accessible to visitors).
Piazza Pio XI - MM1 Cordusio, Bus 18-50-54-58, Tram
1-2-3-4-12-14-19-24-27
Open from 10.00 to 5.30 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday
Admission: L.12.000
Pinacoteca Brera
The impressive 17th century baroque Brera Palace, once
a Jesuite college, now houses the Academy of Fine Arts,
the Picture Gallery, the Brera Gallery, the
Astronomical Observatory and the Botanical Gardens. At
the far end of the courtyard with 2 rows of connected
arches (Richini), a grand staircase leads up to the
Gallery, which occupies 38 showrooms. More than 500
pictures, moslty of the XV-XVII century Venetian
school, are on view. The Brera Gallery is world-famous
for its masterpieces which include works by Mantegna
(Cristo Morto); Piero Della Francesca; Bellini
(Pietà); Raffaello (Sposalizio della Vergine);
Caravaggio (Cena in Emmaus);Veronese (SS. Antonio,
Cornelio e Cipriano); and Tintoretto (Miracolo di San
Marco).
28, Via Brera - MM2 Lanza, Bus 41-61
Open: 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Holidays: 9.00 a.m. - 12.30 a.m.
Closed Mondays.
Entrance facilities for disabled.
Admission: L.8.000.
Acquario Civico
Built in Liberty style by the architect Sebastiano
Locati for the International Exibition held in Milan
in 1906, the building was partly destroyed by the 1943
bombings. It was rebuilt in the same style and a few
years ago the interior was modernised. In the numerous
tanks frsh-water and marine fish are on view, together
with various species of reptiles, amphibians and
invertebrates. There is also a hydrobiological
station.
2, via Gadio - Parco Sempione
MM2 Lanza, Bus 43-57-70, Tram 3-4-12-14
Entrance: free of charge.
Videothèque open to the public 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Closed Mondays.
TRAIN
STATION
The two main railway stations in Milan are: Central
State Railways station, connecting Milan to all the
main Italian and European cities Cadorna Station,
North Milan Railways, provides regional services Other
state railway stations, offering all regular services
and facilities include: Garibaldi, Lambrate, Rogoredo
and Porta Genova.
Milan Central Station
Easy reached on the yellow and green Underground lines
Useful telephone numbers:
Central Switchboard:
Tel. 02/63711 Mon./Fri. 8.00 a.m.-7.00 p.m.
FS Informa:
Tel. 1478-88088 (7.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.)
Available every day from all Italian localities
The station is closed all nights from 1.00 a.m. to
4.00 a.m.
Thickets
The automatic tickets machines accept coins, banknotes
and most credit cards.
There are 4 ticket offices for the sale and booking of
Eurostar all-inclusive tickets.
Passengers should expect to queue 15 min. at the
normal ticket offices.
Second class tickets and one-way tickets up to 200 Km.
are available at some of the station news kiosks.
Special offers of rail-tickets combined with visits to
tourist resorts or events in the city or in the
hinterland are often available.
For information call: tel. 02/63717404.
Tickets can be delivered to your home at 24 hr. Notice,
from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. tel.02/66981013.
Charge: Lira 5.000 Milan city; L.7.000 outside Milan.
North Milan Railways Cadorna Station
The terminus of the North Milan Railways is in
Piazzale Cadorna and can be reached by Underground (red
and green lines), or by bus: No's 1; 27; 43; 61; 70;
94; The N.M. Railways network connects Milan to
Saronno, Tradate, Varese, Laveno, Como, Erba, Novara
and other smaller centres. The first section of a new
railway link-up was opened recently, connecting North
Bovisa Milan Station to the following stops: Lancetti,
Garibaldi, Repubblica and Porta Venezia. The North
Milan Railway Company offers special spring-summer
tourist tickets for trips to the Italian Lakes. Groups
of passengers can also arrange for bicycles to be
transported in special vans on regular train services.
Discounts are also available for groups. Further
information can be obtained at the ticket offices in
the station hall or call tel. 02/72022343 -
02/8511416.
L'HOTEL ABC situato nel centro di Milano nelle vicinanze di Piazza del Duomo, rappresenta un punto riferimento ideale per soggiorni di vacanze o affari.
