Location: Zone 2
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Top 10 Things to do in Zone 2, Lombardy
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. Abbazia di Santa Maria Rossa
2. Il Geco
3. Monumento Ossario Piccoli Martiri
4. Memoriale Della Shoah Di Milano
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4.5 based on 291 reviews
Aperto dal lunedì al giovedì (vedere orari nel dettaglio) e ogni prima domenica del mese dalle 10 alle 18
Reviewed By ObjectiveTruth13 - Washington DC, United States
Visiting the Shoah Memorial in Milan is a very moving experience. Partly because I found the last name of one of my co-workers, whose Jewish heritage father had fled fascist Milan in the 1930's (was is a relative?). This site is unique b/c most WWII sites in Europe focus on heroism and the terrible finality; whereas the Shoah Memorial gives a vivid sense of how terrifying the deportation journey must have been, starting with the horrible uprooting from home to the central rail station at nighttime with no idea of where anyone was going. The rail cars were designed for animals (6 horses) and actually carried 75+ human beings for a week in the winter. The dark industrial decor emphasizes the horror. I disagree with the prior reviewer about the lack of English legends (the site is in Italy after all). And the the docent-led visit is very well done & highly recommended. This visit is somewhat a sad event, but regardless I can recommend it to anyone interested in this aspect of history.
5. Milano Centrale
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,307 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelO177 - Murphy, United States
This has to be one of the biggest train stations I have ever seen. It is massive. Beautiful architecture with a big history. Seems there are rooms in this train station closed to the public that have Nazi symbols from when they were getting ready to welcome Hitler. So much to see all over this station. Lot of stopping and restaurants. Wish we had time to take a tour of the station. Really glad we got to see this work of art while in Milan for the day.
6. Grattacielo Pirelli
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4.0 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy
This skyscraper is emblematic of Milan's post-war economic boom. It was built between 1955 and 1960 as the headquarters of Pirelli Industries. With its heght of 127 metres, it was at that time one of Europe's talles reinforced concrete buildings, displaying a balance between form and structure that has yet to be surpassed. Many people love it many oters hate it, if you love architecture like me , you will definetly love it.
7. Ligera
8. Villa Albrighi
9. Monumento a Mazzini
10. Torre Solaria
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