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Museums & AttractionsThe Future and FuturismSeventy five years ago, Italian art was in the final stages of Futurism, an artistic genre that explored all typesof expressive forms, reflecting upon and highlighting the dynamism of a period of major transformations.An important selection of Futurist works, together with several other testimonies of the twentieth century,are currently on display at the new Museo del Novecento, in piazza Duomo. Palazzo dell’Arengario, thebuilding that houses the recently restructured museum, also dates back to the Thirties.www.museodelnovecento.org. Piazza Duomo. T: 02 88444061For more detailed listings, please seewww.wheretraveler.comMonuments & Places of InterestDUOMO – Among one of the most important(and majestic) Gothic buildings in the world, thechurch, constructed on and off over a period of450 years (begun 1386) is the symbol of Milan.Built in the shape of a Latin cross, the cathedralis divided by soaring pillars into five naves, thelargest of which measures 45 metres in height.It has 135 spires and its inside columns measure3 and a half metres in diameter. To experiencethe Duomo at its most majestic you mustascend to the roof (either by elevator or by steps)where you will be surrounded by an outburstof pinnacles, turrets and marble statuary and,naturally, the city’s famed golden Madonnina.The cathedral is open daily 8.30am-6.45pm.Admission free. Guided visit in English everySaturday 10am (including Cathedral, Baptisteryand Cathedral rooftops by lift) €20. Info point viaArcivescovado, 1 (open 9am-noon/1pm-6pm).www.duomomilano.it. Piazza Duomo.T: 02 72023375. M1-M3 Duomo. Map F5BRERA – Home, since 1776, to an importantAcademy of Fine Arts, this is an artsyneighbourhood which really comes to life atnight. In addition to several churches, the districtalso hosts a number of interesting galleries andantique shops. One of the areas in the city isparticularly known for its nightlife. Pubs, windowdisplays, stalls and quaint fortune tellers meldwith important places of culture. For museums inBrera, see “Entertainment” section. Via Brera andsurrounding areas. M2 Lanza. Map E3-F3CASTELLO SFORZESCO – The ancient seat of theruling Visconti, it was later rebuilt by FrancescoSforza and is now simply know by the Milaneseas “Il Castello”. Demolished and reconstructedseveral times from 1300 onwards, it has servedas the backdrop for numerous historic events.Today, it houses a number of interestingmuseums and libraries. Its park is a favouritewith old and young alike. Castle: open daily7am-6pm. Free admission. Castle Museums:Tues through Sunday 9am-5.30pm. Full ticket €3.SUBSCRIBE TO WHEREMILAN NEWSLETTER at www.wheremilan.com: your free update on Milan!www.milanocastello.it. Piazza Castello, 1.T: 02 88463700. M1-M2 Cadorna FN; M1 Cairoli;M2 Lanza. Map E4CENACOLO – One of the most famous attractionsin the world, “L’Ultima Cena” or “Cenacolo” byLeonardo da Vinci is a 15th century large muralpainting representing the scene of the lastsupper of Jesus narrated in the Gospel. It can befound in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.Tues to Sun 8.15am-7pm. English guided tour9.30am and 3.30pm. Reservation compulsory.Full ticket €6.50. www.cenacolovinciano.net. Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2. T: 0292800360. M1-M2 Cadorna FN, M1 Conciliazione.Map D4CIMITERO MONUMENTALE (MONUMENTALCEMETERY) – A real outdoor museum catering,on the one hand, to the whims of the elite ofMilan’s society and, on the other, to works of artby famous sculptors of various eras. Among thenotables buried here are Alessandro Manzoniand Arturo Toscanini. Open Tues-Sun from8am-6pm. Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale. T: 0288465600. M2 Garibaldi FS. Map D1-E1PHOTO © GIANNI CONGIU56 WHERE MILAN I JANUARY 2011
Museums & AttractionsGuidelinesThis directory, grouped by category, is a listof establishments recommended by theeditors of Where Magazine and includes regularadvertisers.MAP LOCATIONSNote that references in BOLD at the end ofeach listing (A1, B5 etc) refer to the coordinateson the street maps on pages 62-63.INFORMATIONPlaces like the Duomo or the Last Supper aresymbols of Milan, hence our decision to list themunder a separate category.Museums displaying the red symbol arethose entitling AmaMi Card holderseither to free entrance or a discount onexhibitions. More information aboutAmaMi Card (where to buy it, how to useit and advantages) can be found on page 77 under“Essentials”.GALLERIA – Sometimes known as “the living-roomof the Milanese”, this elegant, four-storey arcade,housing luxury cafés and famous designer shops,is covered by a glass barrel vault and a beautifulglass cupola and measures 196 metres in length.Tradition has it that placing your right heel onthe bull, depicted in the mosaic on the floor, andthen spinning around inside it, will bring goodluck. Piazza Duomo-Piazza della Scala. M1-M3Duomo. Map F5GIUSEPPE MEAZZA STADIUM (also known as SanSiro) – The famous Milan football stadium, hometo Inter and AC Milan, was inaugurated in 1926. Itwas completely renovated in 1990. For stadiumevents, see section on “Entertainment”. www.sansiro.net. Via dei Piccolomini, 5. T: 02 4042432.M1 Lotto. Off MapNAVIGLI – The “Navigli” are artificial canals built800 years ago to ferry people and merchandiseto Milan, to irrigate the fields and to defend thecity. The network of canals was perfected in 1457by Leonardo da Vinci. Today, the area, burstingwith trendy dining and nightlife spots, is one ofthe main hubs of the Milanese movida. M2 PortaGenova FS. Map D7-E7SCALA (LA) – The world’s premier opera house,built at the behest of Empress Maria Teresaof Austria and designed by Piermarini, itwas inaugurated in 1778 with an opera byAntonio Salieri. For more information, also see“Entertainment”. www.teatroallascala.org. Piazzadella Scala. T: 02 72003744. Open daily 9am-6pm.Closed on November 1. M1-M3 Duomo; M3Montenapoleone. Map F4STAZIONE CENTRALE – The Central RailwayStation, the largest rail hub in Italy, is also animpressive work of architecture. Inaugurated in1931, it is characterized by an imposing whitestone facade. Platform 21 has a commemorativeplaque testifying to the deportation of the Jewsbetween 1943-44. Piazza Duca d’Aosta. M2-M3Centrale FS. Map H1MuseumsACQUARIO DI MILANO –Housed in a splendid Liberty-style building, it isone of the largest and oldest of its kind in Italy.Established in 1906 and restructured in 2006, ithosts 36 gigantic pools filled with more than 100species of fish, living in recreated environmentsranging from the Amazon to the Mediterranean.The main focus of the pools is more towardsnative Italian fish, both fresh and saltwater, andplenty of exotic sea life from other continents.The aquarium hosts events whole suitable for thefamily and the library is one of the most importantresources for marine biology and oceanic studiesin Italy. Open Tues-Sun 9am-1pm/2pm-5.30pm.www.acquariocivicomilano.eu. Viale G. Gadio, 2.T: 02 88465750. M2 Lanza. Map E4AMBROSIANA PICTURE GALLERY – The“Ambrosiana” contains several exquisite worksSPOTLIGHTof art from the 15th through 17th centuries andincludes “The musician”, attributed to Leonardo,Raphael’s cartoon for the “School of Athens”fresco and Caravaggio’s “Basket of fruit”. TheAmbrosiana will be exhibiting Leonardo’s entire“Codice Atlantico” (Atlantic Codex) until 2015, 44or 45 pages at a time for three months at a stretch– the longest the International archival norms willallow such documents to be exposed to light.Open Tues-Sun 9am-7pm. Admission fee €15, €10for the adjacent Bramante Sacristy, €20 for grouptickets. www.ambrosiana.it. Piazza Pio XI, 2.T: 02 806921. M1-M3 Duomo. Map F5BOSCHI DI STEFANO HOUSE MUSEUM – Onceinhabited by the married couple Antonio Boschiand Marieda Di Stefano, the Boschi Di StefanoHouse Museum has been open to the publicsince February 2003. The collection–paintings,sculptures and drawings – is an extraordinarytestimony to the history of Twentieth CenturyItalian art. Open Tues-Sun 10am-6pm. Freeadmission. www.fondazioneboschidistefano.it.Via G. Jan, 15. T: 02 74281000. M1 Lima. Off MapCIVIC ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM –Found in the cloister of an old monastery – theMonastero Maggiore di San Maurizio – datingback to the 8th century A.D., it houses Greek,Etruscan, Roman and medieval works of art(the Dark Ages section is temporarily closed).Conversely, prehistoric and Egyptian art arehoused in the Castello Sforzesco. Open Tues-Sun 9am-1pm/2pm-5.30pm. Full price ticket €2.www.comune.milano.it. Corso Magenta, 15. T: 0286450011. M1-M2 Cadorna FN, M1 Cairoli. Map E5CONTEMPORARY HISTORY MUSEUM – Heir to theformer “War Museum”, it exhibits material relatedto the two World Wars: paintings and sculpturesbut also memorabilia, banners, weapons, official“PIRELLONE” – Designed by the famous architect,Gio Ponti, it was inaugurated in 1960. Standing127.10 metres tall, until a few years ago, the Pirelli“skyscraper” was the highest building in Milan.Although today, even higher buildings are goingup, the “Pirellone” (i.e. “big Pirelli”) still remainsone of the symbols of the city. Open to visitson Saturday. Booking required. www.regione.lombardia.it. Piazza Duca d’Aosta. T: 02 45487400.M2-M3 Centrale FS. Map F1.SANT’AMBROGIO – One of the most ancientchurches in Milan, it was built by St Ambrose(patron of the city) in 379-386 A.D., in an areawhere numerous martyrs had been buried. Thechurch is a wonderful example of Romanesquestyle. Open daily 9.30am-12.30am/2.30pm-6pm (Sun 3pm-pm). Admission free. www.santambrogio-basilica.it. Piazza Sant’Ambrogio,15. T: 02 86450895 (10am-noon/4pm-6 pm).M2 Sant’Ambrogio. Map D5The Last SupperOne of the most famous attractions in the world, “L’UltimaCena” or “Cenacolo” by Leonardo da Vinci is a large 15th centurymural painting representing the scene of the last supper ofJesus narrated in the Gospel. It can be found in the church ofSanta Maria delle Grazie. Booking required: ask your concierge.www.cenacolovinciano.net.www.wheretraveler.com 57
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