Hotspots

The World of Leonardo da Vinci near Piazza della Scala. In this museum you will find scale models of the many inventions Leonardo made during his life. You can also put together some of these designs yourself using :3D constructions. Very nice way to spend time with your family! http://www.leoardo3.net        

Recently visited a new surprising “hotspot”. The Armani museum located in a former silo, south of the Naviglie (canals). On the ground floor you will find beautiful photos of well-known Armani photographers and on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor, you will see Armani`s own collection over the years. Highly recommended!!! http://armanisilos.com      

The San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore church with an adjacant cloister that now houses the archeological museum, is a super surprising pearl among the other churches in Milan! To me, this 16th century church has the most beautiful interior decoration of all. Once built for the wealthy closed order of the Benedicter nuns, this church

Palazzo Marino has been the city hall of Milan since 1860. Built in 1558 by order of the wealthy banker Tommaso Marino. During a free guided tour in English of up to 3 hours, you will be told everything about the history of this palazzo and its secrets in a very enthusiastic way!! Let me

“The last supper of Leonardo da Vinci” or Cenacolo, as it is known in Milan. From now it is possible to book tickets until October!! We all know Leonardo`s “Mona Lisa” or “Gioconda” in Italian, but this mural is just as beautiful and much bigger!! Painted in the 15th century by order of the then

Casa-Museo Boschi di Stefano is an appartment from the 30s with a beautiful collection of ceramics and modern paintings. The art collectors Boschi and Stefano gave it as a gift to the city Milan after their death. Free to visit! http://www.fondazioneboschidistefano.it

Various modern art, situated in an enormous old factory. In the 20s it was a parking for locomotives. Also free and a nice coffeebar! https://pirellihangarbicocca.org/  

A jewel of a palace from the 18th century, period of the Austrian domination. Situated in one of the most expensive shoppingstreets of Milan Beautifully donated paintings make this palace complete! http://www.costumemodaimmagine.mi.it  

After a 7 years restoration the Pinacoteca opened again in 1997. You will find in this museum paintings and sculptures from the 15th till the 19th century. At the end you will find a giant library with about 750.000 books. When visiting pay also attention to the marvelous mosaic floors! http://www.ambrosiana.it/en/

This 100 meters high tower gives you a splendid view over Milan and the Alps!! The elevator brings you at the platform in 2 minutes and once arrived you will get 5 minutes time to look around in 365 grades. You don’t need a reservation. €6 per persoon http://museobranca.it/torre-branca-2/

One of the most precious Romanesque churches of Lombardy and you will find it in Milan. Door de heilige Ambrosius gesticht in de 4e eeuw na Christus, tevens beschermheilige van de stad. In de 2e Wereldoorlog gedeeltelijk verwoest maar in de loop der jaren prachtig gerenoveerd. In the church wonderful mosaics and a golden altar

A prestigious project of 3 skyscrapers; the “curve”, the “hunckback” and the “straight”, designed by renowned architects Izozaki, Liebeskind and Hadid. Surrounded by luxury appartments and a beautiful park.

Situated in Parc Sempione, you will find this designmuseum in a Palazzo dell`Arte from the 30ties. Big spaces with uncluttered collections as also temporary exhibitions from famous Italian designers and architects. On the top floor is a restaurant with a beautiful sight over the city. On the ground floor a marvellous garden with a good

This atmospheric art district originated around the famous artgallery “Pinacoteca di Brera”. You will find here close streets with cosy terraces, restaurants, galleries, antic shops and al lot of churches. It’s very nice to walk here and enjoy a sunny terrace in the museum itself. The” Pinacoteca di Brera is situated in an 17th century

This huge cemetery dates from the 19thcentury. Because Milan was extending rapidly, there had to come also cemeteries. One for the ordinary people, “the Cimitero Maggiore” en one for the rich people in Milan, “the Cimitero Monumentale”. You will find here very special funerary monuments in various architectural styles. It is the only cemetery which

This enormous Lombardian Gothic cathedral dates from the beginning of the 14th century. The construction took about 500 years! It is the 2nd largest cathedral of the world, after the Saint Peter in Rome and the cathedral of Sevilla in Spain. The Duomo is long 158 meters, hight 108 meters and width 93 meters. Built

This Renaissance castle from the 14thcentury was built by the Visconti family. The family Sforza which took over power from the Viscontis, decorated this castle with the help of famous artists of that time; Leonardo da Vinci, Bramante e Michelangelo. Nowadays it is a huge museum with wonderful art. Like the”Salle del Asse”, decorated by