DUOMO
History, culture, traditions and fashion are the major characteristics of the area around the imposing Duomo of Milan. Luxury hotels, ancient buildings, churches, museums and gardens are a good impact for the visitors coming to Milan…sometime you can forget to stay in a so busy city thanks to a secret Milan that is waiting for being discovered from your curious eyes!
What to see in Duomo area
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CORSO BUENOS AIRES
Corso Buenos Aires, symbol of this area, is one of the major shopping streets of Milan. Stay in this area means stay at the centre of Milan’s universe. Around Corso Buenos Aires you’ll find a busy and funny reality, full of colours and sounds. This avenue is one of the most famous streets of Milan, with shops, bar and restaurants. Ethnical reality, traditions and business atmospheres are the major characteristics of this area.
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CITTÀ STUDI
Città Studi district is located in the east of Milan and, as the name suggests, is the University district, home of the Polytechnic and several chemistry, biological and pharmaceuticals departments. The young atmosphere is everywhere: many students live in this area but you can also find many residential buildings plunged in the green of the streets.
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FIERA SAN SIRO
All the world knows that Milan is a business and industrialized city. The most representative area of this reality is the one that comprehends the “Fiera Campionaria” (Trade Fair),which hosts 78 specialist international shows attracting millions of visitors every year, and the famous Meazza Stadium, well-known as San Siro Stadium, where play the famous soccer team of Milan and Inter.
What to see in Trade Fair Milan area
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NAVIGLI
The Navigli area, called "the Venice of Lombardy", is part of the ancient canal system that served Milan with links to the lakes and Northern cities. Thousands of stons of marble was transported along these canals to build the Duomo. The original locks for this medieval canal system were designed by Leonardo Da Vinci.
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PORTA GARIBALDI
Porta Garibaldi area is located on the north-west side of Milan. It's characterized by the old Porta Comasina, now "Porta Garibaldi", which once was the city gate on the ancient road to Como.
Thanks to its position, very close to the International Trade Fair centre and only few minutes from the beautiful Castello Sforzesco and from the historical centre of the city, this district is a good solution for people looking for a business accommodation together with a pleasant position for discovering Milan.
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PORTA VITTORIA
The area of Porta Vittoria is mainly characterized by the famous Piazza Cinque Giornate, the square in which are buried the heroes of the insurrection dated 1848. The Five Days of Milan (from March 18 to 22, 1848) of intense street fighting in Milan between the rebelling Milanese population and Austrian troops under the old marshal, Radetzky marked the beginning of the 1848 revolutions in northern Italy and resulted in the Austrian withdrawal from the city.
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PORTA ROMANA
This area of Milan is mainly characterized by the arch located at the beginning of Corso di Porta Romana. It was the triumphal gate placed on the ancient way to Rome. Walking around this avenue and its lanes, you'll find many interesting buidings such as Palazzo Annoni or Casa Bettoni that dates back to 1631. Between these palaces and interesting roads, you'll also find many restaurants and bars, particular stores and an authentic atmosphere.
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