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Last updated on November 17, 2022

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Biking along the ancient gateways of Milan
Discover bites of Milanese history through the city walls and Milan's ancient "Porte" (gates)
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Mediolanum
A walk through the remains of the ancient Roman Empire
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“Omenoni” House
Eight imposing unique sculptures guarding a peculiar building in the centre of Milan.
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The sarcophagus of Lambrate
An extraordinary finding in one of Milan’s neighbourhoods.
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Giuseppe Verdi in Milan
Discovering Giuseppe Verdi in Milan and his 'most beautiful opera'
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The macabre statue in the dome of Milan
A figure of St. Bartholomew with a cruel detail.
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The curious legend of Milan’s foundation
According to an ancient tale, the foundation of Milan has a peculiar connection with a wild animal.
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The writer’s church in Milan
A unique place related to Alessandro Manzoni, the eternal poet and writer of "I Promessi Sposi" (The Betrothed)
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The forgotten battleground in Milan
Every day cars and pedestrians pass by, unaware of this ancient battlefield.
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The dreadful “Lazzaretto”
An ancient pandemic site that, in the Milanese tradition, it is still a name that conveys darkness and terror.
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A stone with a curious irony
The Milanese call it 'La Tosa', and its meaning goes back to a brutal event in the city's history
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City Life, a step into the future
A look at Milan's architectural avant-garde
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Traces of the Duchy of Milan
A leap into the 13th - 16th centuries in the Duchy of Milan
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Leonardo: the genius in Milan
A unique tour for a special person. Explore Milan through the eyes of Leonardo da Vinci.
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The Devil Abode
Legend has it that the devil lived in Milan, with his own house at Palazzo Acerbi, in Corso Di Porta Romana n.3.
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The 10 secret places you didn’t know about Milan
Discover hidden gems and unseen places in the fashion capital of the world
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Behind San Satiro’s architectural secret
Discovering the visual deception created by the renowned Renaissance architect Donato Bramante
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“San Bernardino alle Ossa”: An Ossuary Chapel in the Centre of Milan
"San Bernardino alle Ossa", a place with a strong death connotation.
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Alla scoperta dei Giganti verdi di Milano
Un sentiero tra chiome secolari nascoste nel centro cittadino
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Discovering Milan’s Green Giants
A path through centuries-old foliage hidden in the city centre.
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Fragments of Rebellion: the “Milan’s Five Days”
Step into Milan's historic streets and uncover the tale of the famous five days that shaped the city's destiny
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