Location: Centro Storico
Top Things to do in Centro Storico
Things to do in Milan, Lombardy: The Best Ancient Ruins
One of the world’s fashion capitals, Milan offers endless opportunities for chic shopping. Hit the artsy neighborhood of Brera for leather goods and Via Monte Napoleone for exclusive, expensive boutiques. The enchanting mosaics and glass vaults of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II make shoppers feel like they’re wandering inside a painting. Take break from your spree to gape at the iconic Duomo, then grab tickets to a performance at La Scala. Post-opera, the Navigli district pulses with late-night activity.
Restaurants in Milan
1. Teatro Romano
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Milano_Eddie
Once upon a time Milan was an important city in the Roman empire, and of course it had its own Roman theatre. Unfortunately in the meantime the city was razed to the ground three times by invaders, and most of the theatre was destroyed. But not the foundations, upon which, centuries later, a building which now belongs to the Milan Chamber of Commerce was built, adjacent to the Italian stock exchange. This site was only excavated in the early part of the 20th century, and has only been visitable by the general public since the early part of the 21st century. This tourist attraction is only open for a limited number of hours to the general public and is completely free of charge (as was entrance to the Roman theatre when it was in its pomp!) Guided visits can be booked at [email protected], delivered in Italian, English, French or Spanish. When I visited there were just 3 of us in the group plus the guide; the experience was an intimate one, being in the basement of this grand old building, walking on a raised transparent passageway amongst the remains. The guide (Mr. Preti) was very informative and his passion for the subject clear to see. There were plenty of explanations to read too.. One hour well spent, and worth making the effort to see.
2. Colonne di San Lorenzo
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4.0 based on 733 reviews
Reviewed By thomasozbun - Vicenza, Italy
A colonnade of 16 beautiful corinthian styled roman columns probably coming from a 2nd century temple. One of the few romeains of the roman imperial city of Mediolanum. On the front is a square which used to be completely full of houses, then demolished in the 1930s to give the façade of the church a nice look. The are is a common meeting place for students.
3. Archi di Porta Nuova
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4.0 based on 83 reviews
The Porta Nuova gate in the 12th-century walls of Milan was reinforced and embellished by Azzone Visconti (1330-39), and consists of two arches flanked by towers. Partially destroyed and incorporated into other buildings in the 15th century, it was restored in 1861 with further restoration in 1931.
Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy
This beatiful medieval Door was on the border of the circle of canals from 12th century until 1929 when the canal was covered. The Door risk being demolished last century, fortunately for the opposition of the intellectuals of that period, he did not suffer the tragic end of countless works of art cancelled by the ignorance of politicians.
4. Strada Coperta delle Ghirlanda
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
