The "Navigli" formed until the 19th century the city's port district and thanks to the Navigli canals, in 1953 landlocked Milan was ranked the 13th port in Italy. Nowadays the Navigli district is peaceful, with a village atmosphere ,and comes alive at night with open air markets and cafes where everything ,from pop to classical music, can be heard. Walking through this area you can discover the real Milan, with its cosmopolitan reality so full of colours and traditions: a secret Milan for people looking for a special stay in this charming city.
Top sights of Navigli area