Pause to marvel at the Last Supper, and spend some time at the
Pinacoteca di Brera or the Museum of Natural History, then get carried
away by Sforza Castle's landscapes and world-famous opera singers at La
Scala - this is the stuff of artists and scholars, scientists and
musicians.
Here, creativity lives on, evolves and is ever renewed.
Scores of venues host live music performances, contemporary theatre, and cinema.
Milan
is a city that should be experienced at every hour of the day. From
dawn to dusk, there is always something to do! Off you go in the
morning, as soon as you wake up, to enjoy a foamy, cocoa-topped
cappuccino at an historic bar; then take a stroll through the
innumerable shops in the city center, alternating with reputed art
galleries displaying their innovative creations by both established and
emerging artists.
Milan's small cafés offer quick menus to suit
all tastes, from the more refined bistros in the Vittorio Emanuele
Gallery, to the trendy Bar Bianco in Parco Sempione.
After lunch, use the afternoon to attend an exhibition at the Triennale or at Palazzo Reale.
The
evening should be dedicated to aperitivo, a Milanese rite. Expect to be
spoilt for choice with regards to location and style: the trendy,
alternative, visionary and creative, or professional sets all have their
favorite locales.
Operas at La Scala, theatre at the Arcimboldi,
and a range of other performances and entertainment forms light up the
Milanese night.
Finally, night owls will appreciate Mediolanum's thousands of clubs and bars to while away those wee small hours.