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T he botanical gardens hidden within the Palazzo di Brera are a quiet oasis in the chaos of central Milan. This interesting complex was built in 1774 on the orders of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria…

C entrally positioned Piazzale Cadorna has the Milan Ferrovie Nord railway station , two underground lines that converge here, numerous trams and buses passing through and it is also the pickup point…

I n the Porta Ticinese district there is a little bit of ancient Rome: the Columns of San Lorenzo. Corinthian in style, they surround the churchyard of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, opposite the…

P alazzo Reale is one of Milan’s most famous landmarks, the link between the city’s illustrious past and its innovative present. Walking up the magnificent Neoclassical staircase will give visitors…

T he elegant Corso di Porta Romana (the former city gate of Milan) has long been the centre of city life in Milan and was the place chosen by the local nobility to build their mansions. Triumphant…

T o the north east of Milan the Rotonda della Besana stands out in its urban setting. This is a singular late-baroque building, where art and religious tourism come together.  This fascinating,…

T he Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in San Siro is the largest stadium in Italy and the fourth in Europe. The Giuseppe Meazza Stadium hosts the matches of the city's two football teams, AC Milan and Inter…

A n artistic and cultural institution of great prestige, the Teatro Grande is a traditional opera treasure, with charming rooms and surprises to reveal. It stands on the very site where, in 1664,…

A rgegno is located on the shores of Lake Como, on a quaint inlet offering wonderful views of the lake. The mouth of the Telo River , also known as Telo d'Argento, divides the ancient medieval…

O ssuccio ,  a Pre-Roman town on Lake Como, is home of the famous bell tower of the church of Santa Maria Maddalena in Ospedaletto. An ornate belfry, made with bricks, was built on top of an existing…

T he Romanesque-style Basilica di Sant'Abbondio is made from grey Moltrasio stone. The façade is divided into five sections by pilasters, hinting at the five naves that divide up the inside of the…

C onstruction of the Cathedral of Como began in 1396, based on a design by Lorenzo degli Spazzi. However, many artists were involved in its construction over the years, giving life to this wonderful…