Spring in Milan

When the fog leaves ... the city lives. Initiatives, events, outdoor activities.

With the arrival of spring in Milan, nature takes center stage even in a large city such as this one.

The streets and squares are filled with colors, all kinds of scents are present in every park while days start to become longer, encouraging you to enjoy outdoor activities after a long day at work.

Besides its famous aperitif hours in the night life districts, Oltre all'immancabile aperitivo all'aperto nei quartieri della night life, this is the right time to enjoy the city and discover less famous locations such as the botanical gardens of Brera and Città Studi, or admire the city from the top of the Cathedral or from the various skyscrapers that have changed the local skyline.

Spring weather is ideal for taking a walk, doing outdoor sports and bike trips by using the city's bike sharing services along the shores lf the Navigli or Downtown parks, places full of charm and history.

For further info, visit yesmilano.it/en

Walking along the Navigli — Milan has been a navigable city for centuries thanks to the canal and harbors system known as the Navigli. Nowadays the Navigli district includes the boathouse of Porta Ticinese and the urban section of Naviglio Grande and Pavese. It features trendy businesses, traditional restaurants, art galleries frequented by artists, models, musicians and university students. It also offers romantic corners such as the Vicolo dei Lavandai, where you can still see the old stone wash tubs.

A trip to the city parks thanks to its bike sharing services — Milan is greener than you may think. It is possible to discover trees, blooming flowerbed and gardens that are often hidden among building walls. Bicycles are the ideal means of transportation to enjoy these green oases thanks to numerous bike lanes and bikesharing services. Start with the Gardens of Porta Venezia, with a proposed itinerary that goes through the Royal Villa's Gardens and the Sempione Park, between trendy parks and outdoor art pieces, the Castle, the Torre Branca, the Triennale and the arch of Arco della Pace.

Admire Milan from above — Milan is fascinating when watched from above as well: with its clock towers, skyscrappers, brick roofs, glass and steel attics that make for a unique landscape that waits to be discovered with the longer days. From the terraces of the Cathedral, where the statue of the Madonnina stands at a 108,50 meters altitude, to the Pirelli Skyscrapper, product of Gino Ponti's ingenuity, until the towers that have enriched local skyline in the last years, such as the Unicredit tower, the Lombardy Region Offices Building and City Life's Isozaki tower.

Experience the Milanese nightlife districts — Milan is known to be industrious, frantic and chaotic, with a daily flow of people in constant movement. Does it ever stop? Fortunately, it does! You can relax and have fun in Milan, specially after 6 pm, when the time of Happy Hours kickstart the city's nightlife. Bars and night clubs take center stage at numerous districts. There is always for everyone: young and not so young, students, businesspeople, V.I.P.s and more.

The city's botanical gardens — Why not enjoy springime while discovering the city's botanical gardens? The first one is hidden inside the Brera building: a historical garden and an authentic open air museum. A visit to this green island is an occasion to learn to know neture. The second one is at Città Studi, in the manor known as Cascina Rosa, and repurposed as an academic botanical garden in 2001. Along numerous itineraries amid lawns, typical Lombard sceneries, a small stream and a pond, you will find several plant species here.

Take me here: Milano in primavera

Lombardy, Action!

Lombardy’s breathtaking scenery has served as the backdrop for many international and independent films. Action!

Lifestyle

Summertime in Lecco

When the days get warm, refresh yourself going to the lake or to the mountains: Lecco offers a lot of outdoor activities

Lifestyle

Aperitifs with lakeside views and atmosphere

Five ideas for spending summer evenings on Lombardy’s lakes, in a sensory journey that combines notes and flavours.

Lifestyle

Lodi in a weekend

Sky, nature and relaxation. The touch of Renzo Piano and many little art treasures. Discover Lodi and its surroundings in 48 hours

Lifestyle

AWARD: Lombardy Style. Beauty without borders

Lifestyle

Bergamo: włoskie arcydzieło

To miasto, które ma podwójną wartość a jego terytorium jest bogate w przyrodę, sztukę i kulturę

Lifestyle

Trams in milan

Take a seat on its wooden benches and enjoy a journey through the old days in Milanese history and tradition

Lifestyle

Events for the Festive Season in Lombardy

Amidst craft markets, Christmas installations, and fairy lights, the magic of the festive season has arrived in Lombardy

Lifestyle

Milan: six trend-setting neighbourhoods

Art and architecture. But also sports and good food. Discover six neighbourhoods with us where Milan sets the trend.

Lifestyle

11 free experiences in Lombardy

Palaces, masterpieces, gardens, unusual corners... Discover 11 hints to visit the beauties of Lombardy for free (or almost free)

Lifestyle

A Welcome Card to visit Cremona

Your Sightseeing Pass

Lifestyle

Historic cafes and pastry shops in Milan

Lifestyle

Sondrio in a weekend

Millennial traditions, roads to discover on foot or by bike, unique flavors. Sondrio, the gate of Valtellina

Lifestyle

48 hours in Milan

Take a map and the timetable of public transports..and we'll let you know the city!

Lifestyle

Discovering the lavender fields in Oltrepò Pavese

Not just Provence: lavender fields can also be found in Oltrepò Pavese.

Lifestyle

Handcrafted Christmas Gifts

From art to cooking and expert craftsmanship, here are some excellent gift ideas based on traditions from Lombardy.

Lifestyle

Enterprise Museums in Lombardy

Enterprise Museums are a must for those who want to experience Made in Italy firsthand.

Lifestyle

Como, streets of silk

The Capital of silk built on the mastery of the weaving mills, printers and silk producers of the Lario valley

Lifestyle

Travelling with books

Projects for bookworms

Lifestyle

Pedü

Hand made by the women in Lanzada, Pedü were by far the most common footwear in Valmalenco until the 1950s.

Lifestyle