Audio tour
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Giuseppe Verdi in Milan
Discovering Giuseppe Verdi in Milan and his 'most beautiful opera'
By Ptolemy
November 25, 2023
About this tour
We visit Milan through the notes of a great musical composer who always had this city in his heart, leaving traces everywhere. Following this audio-guided itinerary, we venture through the elegant streets of the city centre, exploring the history and figure of a solemn character. Giuseppe Verdi, one of the greatest exponents of 19th-century music, arrived in Milan on tiptoe from nearby Emilia, fell in love with it, found fame and left his indelible memory. Discover places and retrace the history and the grandeur of Milan through this thematic walk.
Walking
Easy
10
3:00
Tips
Mind that entrance to the suggested places is highly recommended to enjoy our itinerary to the fullest, but it is not mandatory!
Places
Church of San Satiro
Open from Monday to Friday 7:30 AM–12 PM & 3–6:30 PM ; weekends 3:30–7 PM
Free - Public
Church of San Bernardino
Open from Monday to Friday 8 AM–6 PM, and weekends 9:30 AM–12 PM
Free - Public
Milan Conservatory
Open daily 8 AM–8 PM
Free - Public
Cafè Cova
From Monday to Saturday 8:30 AM–8 PM, Sundays 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Free - Public
Grand Hotel et de Milan
Private
Chiesa San Marco
Open daily 7AM–12 PM and 4–7 PM
Free - Public
Casa Verdi
Open daily 9AM - 5PM
Free - Public
Last updated on November 25, 2023
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