Caterina’s Milan guidebook

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Caterina’s Milan guidebook

Neighborhoods

Lively, young and colourful neighbourhood. Have a stroll and discover the little boutiques of the area like Volume shop that sells vinyls and books, Micamera Book store for amazing photo-books, Ambroeus Milan thrift store, Monica Castiglioni handmade jewellery shop, Milan Icons for unique souvenirs. The neighbourhood offers also plenty restaurants and bars and a nice park where you can relax or do some sport. On Saturday mornings do not miss the street market where you can buy delicious food.
283 locals recommend
Isola
283 locals recommend
Lively, young and colourful neighbourhood. Have a stroll and discover the little boutiques of the area like Volume shop that sells vinyls and books, Micamera Book store for amazing photo-books, Ambroeus Milan thrift store, Monica Castiglioni handmade jewellery shop, Milan Icons for unique souvenirs. The neighbourhood offers also plenty restaurants and bars and a nice park where you can relax or do some sport. On Saturday mornings do not miss the street market where you can buy delicious food.

Food scene

Great variety of breakfast options and lovely staff. They also sell nice handicraft objects.
11 locals recommend
MOMO Milano
5 Piazza Tito Minniti
11 locals recommend
Great variety of breakfast options and lovely staff. They also sell nice handicraft objects.
Amazing ramen and other delicious dishes.If you can, try the menu. The place is small and usually busy so better reserve in advance.
15 locals recommend
Casa Ramen Super
26 Via Ugo Bassi
15 locals recommend
Amazing ramen and other delicious dishes.If you can, try the menu. The place is small and usually busy so better reserve in advance.
Great option for a traditional, cheap and fast Italian lunch.
16 locals recommend
Miscusi (Isola)
6 Piazza Tito Minniti
16 locals recommend
Great option for a traditional, cheap and fast Italian lunch.
Nice typical osteria in Isola district. You can try regional dishes mainly from the Milanese and Northern Italian cuisine.
62 locals recommend
Osteria dei Vecchi Sapori
3 Via Carmagnola
62 locals recommend
Nice typical osteria in Isola district. You can try regional dishes mainly from the Milanese and Northern Italian cuisine.
Best gelato!
84 locals recommend
Artico Gelateria Tradizionale
15 Via Luigi Porro Lambertenghi
84 locals recommend
Best gelato!
Great cocktails and nice atmosphere for an aperitivo or after dinner drinks.
6 locals recommend
[lù-po]
20 Via Francesco Arese
6 locals recommend
Great cocktails and nice atmosphere for an aperitivo or after dinner drinks.
Fav Sushi place. Just delicious!
Cinquantadue
52 Foro Buonaparte
Fav Sushi place. Just delicious!
Michellin star quality, with reasonable prices.
Locanda Perbellini Bistrot Milano
25 Via della Moscova
Michellin star quality, with reasonable prices.
58 locals recommend
LùBar
16 Via Palestro
58 locals recommend

Sightseeing

One of the most magnificent churches of Milan with amazing frescos, ornaments and marbles. It features works of the greatest milanese artists.
Basilica di San Vittore al Corpo
25 Via San Vittore
One of the most magnificent churches of Milan with amazing frescos, ornaments and marbles. It features works of the greatest milanese artists.
Fascinating and creepy at the same time! The walls of this place are all covered from human bones. Worth a visit!
75 locals recommend
Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa
Piazza Santo Stefano
75 locals recommend
Fascinating and creepy at the same time! The walls of this place are all covered from human bones. Worth a visit!
552 locals recommend
Columns of St. Lawrence
39 Corso di Porta Ticinese
552 locals recommend
Have a stroll in Corso Magenta for an authentic Milanese experience. Visit Via Brisa to relax in the newly renovated square and discover the ruins of an ancient Roman palace brought back to life.
Via Brisa
Via Brisa
Have a stroll in Corso Magenta for an authentic Milanese experience. Visit Via Brisa to relax in the newly renovated square and discover the ruins of an ancient Roman palace brought back to life.
Have a walk around Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, visit the church and do not miss Bramante's cloister of the nearby University.
62 locals recommend
Quartiere Sant’Ambrogio
62 locals recommend
Have a walk around Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, visit the church and do not miss Bramante's cloister of the nearby University.
7 locals recommend
Terrazza sul Duomo
Piazza del Duomo
7 locals recommend
Nice park to have a walk. You can also visit the Natural science Museum and the Modern Art Gallery located in Via Palestro.
667 locals recommend
Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli
14 Via Palestro
667 locals recommend
Nice park to have a walk. You can also visit the Natural science Museum and the Modern Art Gallery located in Via Palestro.
Nice area for drinks and bites. You can visit the courtyard of the Borromeo Palace.
8 locals recommend
Piazza Mentana
2 Piazza Mentana
8 locals recommend
Nice area for drinks and bites. You can visit the courtyard of the Borromeo Palace.
548 locals recommend
Fondazione Prada
10 Via Giovanni Lorenzini
548 locals recommend
You can visit the cloister and Leonardo's Last Supper. Reservation needed.
581 locals recommend
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie
581 locals recommend
You can visit the cloister and Leonardo's Last Supper. Reservation needed.
Watch horse races, street art & Leonardo's horse masterpiece. Nice place off the beaten track.
52 locals recommend
Ippodromo del Galoppo SNAI di San Siro
16 Piazzale dello Sport
52 locals recommend
Watch horse races, street art & Leonardo's horse masterpiece. Nice place off the beaten track.
Small and hidden church hosting Bramante's perspective masterpiece.
110 locals recommend
Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro
Via Torino
110 locals recommend
Small and hidden church hosting Bramante's perspective masterpiece.
Good place for a stroll. You can visit the Brera Academy and the Botanical Garden.
756 locals recommend
Brera
756 locals recommend
Good place for a stroll. You can visit the Brera Academy and the Botanical Garden.
Must see
1406 locals recommend
Castello Sforzesco
Piazza Castello
1406 locals recommend
Must see

Locals/Nightlife

The gay street of Milan with plenty bars and restaurants around.
6 locals recommend
Via Lecco
Via Lecco
6 locals recommend
The gay street of Milan with plenty bars and restaurants around.
Aperitivo
16 locals recommend
Chiosco Mentana
Piazza Mentana
16 locals recommend
Aperitivo
44 locals recommend
Eppol
7 Via Marcello Malpighi
44 locals recommend
The Aperitivo place. You should order a Sbagliato.
151 locals recommend
Basso Bar
39 Via Plinio
151 locals recommend
The Aperitivo place. You should order a Sbagliato.
350 locals recommend
Navigli
350 locals recommend

Relax

The garden is beautiful but accessible only with families with children.
72 locals recommend
Villa Reale in Milan
16 Via Palestro
72 locals recommend
The garden is beautiful but accessible only with families with children.
286 locals recommend
QC Termemilano
2 Piazzale Medaglie D'Oro
286 locals recommend
Nice place to relax during summer months. Entrance is a bit pricy and you need to wear a swim cap so go prepared.
74 locals recommend
Bagni Misteriosi
18 Via Carlo Botta
74 locals recommend
Nice place to relax during summer months. Entrance is a bit pricy and you need to wear a swim cap so go prepared.