Assago

While you are in the area, be sure to spend a little time taking in colorful neighborhoods like Centro Storico, Milan and Corsico.

Assago offers some interesting cultural attractions within easy reach that allow visitors to really get a feel for the area. Take a guided tour, admire the architecture or simply enjoy the wonderful exhibits at the Pinacoteca di Brera, Palazzo Reale and Fondazione Prada. Lovers of the arts can enjoy a night of great entertainment at venues such as the Teatro alla Scala, the Piccolo Teatro di Milano and the Teatro Dal Verme. If you love everything to do with art, enjoy the collections at the Corsoveneziaotto Arte Contemporanea.

If the sun is out, follow the lead of the locals who know the area best and head outside to the nearby green spaces. Follow the paths through botanical displays, take a few photos, or just soak up the sunshine at Sempione Park and the Orto Botanico di Brera.

Some of Milan's best attractions are in and around Assago, such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Piazza del Duomo and the San Bernardino alle Ossa. Lovers of history will enjoy spending a few hours at Torre Velasca, Torre Branca and Porta Ticinese. Whatever your religious background, you’ll be moved by the serene atmosphere at sacred places like the Chiesa di San Maurizio, the Chiesa di San Lorenzo Maggiore and the Chiesa Santa Maria Presso di San Satiro.

Browse the boutiques and spoil yourself with a new wardrobe in a few of the nearby shopping hotspots such as La Rinascente, Coin Mall and Armani Megastore.

Those who are into sports can see the Amatori Rugby Milano rugby union team in winter and the Brera Calcio F.C. soccer team at Arena Civica, the city’s sporting heart and soul. When the full-time siren sounds, follow the local sports obsessives to a nearby pub and relive the match highlights over a few drinks.

At the end of a busy day exploring the delights of Assago, relax for the night in one of the area’s popular bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. Check out the rooms and rates at the NH President, the Idea Hotel Milano Lorenteggio, or the Idea Hotel Milano Corso Genova.