Southern Milan

To appreciate the many textures of Milan, spread your wings and discover nearby neighborhoods like Milan, Via Montenapoleone Fashion District, and Corso Vercelli.

To really get a feel for Milan, visit one of its many cultural destinations. Find the treasures kept in some of the fascinating exhibit spaces such as the Pinacoteca di Brera, Palazzo Reale and Fondazione Prada. Book in for a spectacular show at the Teatro alla Scala, the Piccolo Teatro di Milano and the Teatro Dal Verme. Enjoy the fascinating exhibits at the Contemporary Arts Pavillion, the Modern Art Gallery and the Corsoveneziaotto Arte Contemporanea.

If the weather is good, follow the locals and appreciate the nearby parks and reserves. To breathe in the fresh air of a little nature head to Sempione Park and the Orto Botanico di Brera.

If you have time in and around Southern Milan, stop by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza della Repubblica. Those with a passion for history will enjoy Torre Velasca, Porta Nuova and Torre Branca. Visitors with a passion for religious history shouldn’t miss the Chiesa di San Maurizio, the Chiesa di San Lorenzo Maggiore and the Chiesa Santa Maria Presso di San Satiro.

Spend a few hours at La Rinascente, Coin Mall and Armani Megastore for some retail therapy.

Experience Southern Milan’s sporting heroes at Arena Civica. This is home to Amatori Rugby Milano rugby union team in winter and the Brera Calcio F.C. soccer team. When the full-time hooter blows, follow local sports obsessives to a nearby pub for a post-match beer ot two.

Finding somewhere comfortable to stay around Southern Milan is simple. Check out the rooms, rates and amenities at the Michelangelo Hotel, the Hotel Berna, or the NH President.