Milan guards extraordinary secrets that escape the hurried tourist: colonies of pink flamingos in private Art Nouveau gardens, ossuaries decorated with thousands of baroque skulls, and alleys where time seems to have stopped in the 19th century.
A permanent colony of elegant pink flamingos in the secret garden of Villa Invernizzi.
One of the most mysterious and striking places in Italy, a 5-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo.
The ancient stone washhouse where men of the Confraternity washed clothes until the 1950s.
Inside Fondazione Prada, a café that faithfully recreates the atmosphere of a 1950s Milanese bar.
Real places, with address and position on the map
Neighbourhood photo · Porta Venezia, MilanAn elegant four-star hotel rooftop terrace bathed in greenery, jasmine flowers, and warm candle illumination. A refined retreat for romantic sunset aperitivos in the heart of Porta Vittoria.
Neighbourhood photo · The Duomo and the Galleria, MilanA wine bar on a terrace, opened in 2024, that you would not find by chance: you ring at number 8 of via del Don and take the lift to the fourth floor. Scatti di Gusto describes it as "a small wood in the city". The opposite of a hotel skybar, a few minutes from the Colonne di San Lorenzo.
Neighbourhood photo · The Duomo and the Galleria, MilanLocated in Piazza Missori, The Roof Milano offers a tranquil, sophisticated setting away from street chaos. Its panoramic terrace frames the majestic silhouette of Torre Velasca and the historic roofs of old Milan.
Neighbourhood photo · Brera courtyardAn intimate botanical terrace overlooking the charming rooftops and cobbled streets of Brera. Renowned for its food-pairing cocktail experience combining vintage recipes and contemporary Milanese cuisine.
Neighbourhood photo · Brera courtyardAn eco-chic green roof terrace filled with organic herb gardens and flowers. Offers 100% organic aperitifs, signature herb-infused gin tonics, and intimate panoramic vistas of Brera and the Duomo spires.
Neighbourhood photo · The Duomo and the Galleria, MilanTucked away in the serene Piazza Fontana behind the Duomo, the Rosa Grand Sky Terrace offers an intimate retreat from the vibrant streets. Sip sparkling Franciacorta and artisanal spritzes on teak wood decking surrounded by jasmine blossoms, enjoying warm hospitality and quiet skyline vistas.
Temples of mixology, birthplace of the Negroni Sbagliato and bars in trendy districts
Neighbourhood photo · Porta Venezia, MilanThe cathedral of Milanese mixology and the epicenter of global designers during Milan Design Week. Vintage wooden millwork, Murano glass chandeliers, and a timeless authentic atmosphere.
Neighbourhood photo · The Duomo and the Galleria, MilanFounded by Davide Campari in 1915 at the grand entrance of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Original Liberty mosaics, centuries-old seltz pressure craft, and an upper floor ranked among the World's 50 Best Bars.
Neighbourhood photo · The Navigli canal, MilanTucked away on a quiet cobbled side street off the bustling Naviglio Grande. Mahogany island bar, freshly squeezed citrus juices made to order, and all-natural ingredients.
Neighbourhood photo · Porta Venezia, MilanLed by maestro Dario Comini, this is a living museum of modern cocktail alchemy. Ethnic relics collected on travels around the globe and drinks presented with dry ice smoke, syringes, test vials, and cold-distilled botanicals.
Free tours, art masterpieces and wellness, picked by the editors
Neighbourhood photo · The Duomo and the Galleria, MilanAscend to the rooftop terraces of the magnificent Duomo di Milano. Walk among 3,400 marble statues, gargoyles, and Gothic spires with a certified art historian.
Priority entry to Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece 'The Last Supper' inside the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie with a Renaissance master specialist.
Neighbourhood photo · The Navigli canal, MilanCruise along the historic Naviglio Grande canals engineered with locks designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy Campari spritz, prosecco, and local charcuterie as the sun sets over the water.
Neighbourhood photo · Brera courtyardImmerse yourself in Renaissance masterpieces: Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin and Caravaggio's Supper at Emmaus in the world-renowned Pinacoteca di Brera, followed by the breathtaking 16th-century frescoes of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore.
Neighbourhood photo · Porta Venezia, MilanDiscover Milan's hidden eccentric side: gaze at live pink flamingos in the private garden of Villa Invernizzi, explore the Art Nouveau architecture of the Quadrilatero del Silenzio, the ear-shaped brass intercom of Casa Sola-Busca, and Villa Necchi Campiglio.
Immerse in an enchanting urban thermal oasis nestled against 16th-century Spanish fortifications. Experience heated outdoor mineral pools, aromatherapy steam rooms, sensory showers, the world-famous bio-sauna constructed inside a vintage Milanese street tram, and the sunset Aperiterme with fine Italian bubbles.
Jazz clubs, panoramic DJ sets, social dance nights and live music
Thermal wellness sanctuary nestled against 16th-century Spanish walls with tram bio-sauna
Neighbourhood photo · Porta Nuova skyscrapers, MilanMilan's most exclusive lifestyle wellness club with rooftop fitness, Finnish sauna & cryotherapy
Neighbourhood photo · Brera courtyardHigh-altitude luxury hydrotherapy vitality pool and panoramic relaxation over Milan rooftops
In the garden of Villa Invernizzi at Via dei Cappuccini 7 (Quadrilatero del Silenzio), visible through the wrought-iron gate.
A historic church near the Duomo featuring an impressive baroque ossuary whose walls are entirely decorated with human skulls and bones dating back to the 13th century.
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