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Via Lanzone to Sant ‘Ambrogio Afternoon Take a leisurely
(pp86–9), where nine kings of trip along the Naviglio Grande
Italy were crowned from the (p91) from Piazza XXIV Maggio.
9th to the 15th century. Stop over at San Lorenzo alle
Colonne (pp82–3) on the way
Afternoon After lunch, visit the to the square. End the day with
Santa Maria delle Grazie (pp73– dinner at a waterside trattoria.
5) to see Leonardo da Vinci’s Last
Supper. From here, it’s a short Day 4
walk to the Castello Sforzesco Morning Take a stroll from the
(pp66–9). Take a tour of this Castello Sforzesco (pp66–9)
impressive fortress that has through the picturesque Parco
protected the city for centuries. Sempione (p70). The nearby
Acquario Civico, the 19th­
5 Days in Milan A fresco depicting the Crucifixion of century Arena Civica (p70)
Christ, San Marco and the Arco della Pace (p71)
triumphal arch are must­sees.
• Take a trip on the Naviglio Afternoon Eat lunch in one of
Grande canal Brera’s restaurants, before head­ Afternoon After lunch in the
• Get a panoramic view ing to the adjoining area where Triennale Design Museum’s
of Milan from the roof Milan’s top fashion designers (p71) Michelin­starred DesignCafe,
terrace of the Duomo congregate. Its main thorough­ view the museum’s extraordi­
fare, Via Manzoni (p110), is a nary design exhibits. Then,
• Enjoy the tranquility of
wide boulevard lined with palazzi go to San Maria delle Grazie
the Abbazia di Chiaravalle
showrooms. Check out Museo (pp73–5) to see The Last Supper.
Poldi Pezzoli (p110) and the
Museo Bagatti Valsecchi (p111), Day 5
Day 1 two former residences that have Morning Drive out of the city to
Morning Begin the day at their owners’ priceless posses­ the peaceful abbey of Abbazia
the historic Piazza del Duomo sions as exhibits. The nearby di Chiaravalle (pp104–5). See its
(pp46–47). Climb to the top of Palazzo Morando – Costume intricate frescoes, cloisters and
the Duomo (pp48–51) and enjoy Moda Immagine (p111) is a must bell tower). Spend time relaxing
a panoramic view of the city from visit for fashion enthusiasts. in its garden, before heading back
the roof terrace. Explore the to the bustle of the city centre.
area, taking in the church of Day 3
San Fedele (p52), past the Casa Morning Start the day at Afternoon After lunch, go to
degli Omenoni (p53) studio to the splendid Sant ‘Ambrogio the towering Torre Velasca (p98)
the grand Palazzo Marino (p52), (pp86–9); don’t miss the enchant­ that dominates the Piazza San
said to have once been home to ing Apse Mosaic that dates Nazaro area. Next, visit the
Marianna de Leyva, the famous from the 4th century. A detour San Nazaro Maggiore (p98)
nun of Monza. to the redeveloped Zona and the elegant Ca’Granda (p99).
Tortona quarter to visit Armani/ Unwind in Milan’s oldest park,
Afternoon Spend time touring Silos (p93) is worth the time. the Giardino della Guastalla
the Teatro alla Scala (see pp54– This exhibition space celebrates (p100), before attending an
5) and seeing the impressive the iconic work of the fashion opera at the famous Teatro
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II designer Giorgio Armani. alla Scala (pp54–5).
(p52). Afterwards, explore
the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
(pp58–61), which houses one
of Raphael’s breath taking paint­
ings, the Cartoon for the School
of Athens.
Day 2
Morning Arrive at the bustling
Brera (pp112–13) quarter to
explore the Pinacoteca di Brera
(pp116–19), which holds some
of Italy’s finest works. A short
walk north lie the splendid
churches of Santa Maria del
Carmine (p114) and San Marco
(p114), as well as the 4th­century
San Simpliciano (p115). Exquisite frescoes decorating the interior walls of the Abbazia di Chiaravalle

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