The image of Milan suggests activity and entrepreneurial spirit while reminding that it is also the capital of "bien vivre" and business, as the true financial metropolis it actually is.
Milan’s environment is strongly stimulating and open to novelties. The city offers innumerable attractions such as fashion shows, fairs, cultural events and more. It proposes itself in such a way as to attract with its charm and the business.
Life seems never to have an end: that’s also what is so beautiful about this city.
The Sforzesco Castle
After served through the time as defensive stronghold, ducal palace, military barracks, today the Castle houses museums and cultural organizations as well as:
The Historical Archives, the Trivulziana Library, the Restoration Workshop, the Arts Library, Archeological and Numismatic Collections, Arts Collections, Applied Arts and Engravings Collections, Photografic Archives. A must to see the “ Pietà Rondanini” by Michelangelo. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: Castello Sforzesco, 20121 Milan, (Porta Umberto)
Public transportation: MM1 Cairoli - MM2 Lanza/Cadorna
tram 1-3-4-7-12-16-27, bus 50-57-58-61-94,
Opening/Closing Time
To stroll inside the castle courts Winter time: 07.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m.; Summer time: 07.00 a.m.- 7.00 p.m.. Opening/closing times may vary based on the events planned inside the Castle.
INFO: tel.0039-02-88463700
http://www.Milancastello.it
The Egyptian Museum
Inside the museum, an exhibition of priceless relics. Special attention must be given to the “ Il libro dei morti” (the book of the dead), painted wooden sarcophagi and the mummy of a man that lived 650 years before Christ. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: Castello Sforzesco, Sale Viscontee della Corte Ducale
20121 Milan
Public transportation: MM1 Cairoli - MM2 Lanza/Cadorna
tram 1-3-4-7-12-16-27
bus 50-57-58-61-94
Opening/Closing Time: from Tuesday to Sunday 9.00 a.m.-5.30 p.m.
Closed on Monday
INFO: tel. 02 88463702
www.Milancastello.it
Casa Museo Boschi - Di Stefano
The Casa Museo Boschi-Di Stefano offers the visitors masterpieces by De Pisìs, Carrà, Fontana, De Chirico, Morandi, Sironi . Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
ADDRESS: Via Jan, 15 - 2° piano, 20129 Milan
Public transportation: MM1 Lima
Opening/Closing time: from Wednesday to Sunday 2.00 p.m.-6.00 p.m.
Admission: Free
INFO: tel.0039-02-20240568, fax. 0039-02-2040257
Civic Museum of Milan
The Museum houses paintings, prints and objects of art related to the history of the city. The Civic Museum of Milan – the Risorgimento Civic Museum and the Civic Museum of Contemporary History (Palazzo Morando Attendolo Bolognini rooms) represent the core of the Historical Collections. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: via Sant’Andrea 6, 20121 Milan
Public transportation: MM1 San Babila-MM3 Montenapoleone, tram 1-2, bus 61-73-94-60
Opening/Closing Time: Tuesday/Sunday 2.00 p.m.- 5.30 p.m.- closed on Monday morning only guided tours for groups by reservation
Admission: Free
Website: www.museidelcentro.mi.it
National museum of science and technology Leonardo da Vinci
An exhibition of documents and inventions from the Renaissance to today. A rich exposition of machines, models and workshops from the past. The Aeronaval section houses the Toti submarine, the "Ebe" sailing ship and the main deck of the "Conte Biancamano" transatlantic liner. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: MILAN, Via San Vittore, 21.
OPENING/CLOSING TIME: 9.30 a.m. - 4.50 p.m. From Tuesday to Friday 9.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
Info: Tel. 02/485551
http://www.museoscienza.org
Studio Francesco Messina Museum
Francesco Messina was the author of innumerabile masterpieces, among which the great statue of Cristopher Columbus and Santa Caterina, situated at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. The museum, once the artist’s studio, collects various sculptures (of plaster, terracotta policrhome, bronze, wax) and about thirty graphic works. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: via San Sisto 4/A, 20121 Milan
Public transportation: tram 2-3-14-20
Opening/Closing Time: Thursday from 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Info: tel. 0039-02-86453005
Toy and Children Museum
Houses more than 2,000 toys in historical sequence from 1700 to 1960.
Opening/Closing Time: Monday-Friday 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday 9.30 a.m.-12.30, 3.00 p.m.-6.00 p.m.
Visits allowed at different times on request
Address: via Pitteri 56 - 20134 Milan
Admission: ticket only entrance
INFO: Tel. 0226411585
http://www.museodelgiocattoloedelbambino.com/
Manzoni Museum –Manzoni’s House
Situated in the house where Alessandro Manzoni lived from 1814 to his death (1873). The studio and bedroom still feature the original furniture. The first edition of the Promessi Sposi (The Bethroted) is preserved in the museum. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Opening/Closing Time: Tuesday-Friday9.00-12.00, 14.00-16.00. Closed in August, 24 December -7 January
Admission: Free
Address: via G. Morone 1, 20121 Milan
Info: Tel. 0286460403, Fax 02875618
http://www.museidelcentro.mi.it
Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte
An exposition of a large number of paintings. Among the works: Vases boules by Auguste Renoir, Trois femmes by Pablo Picasso, Carco aux cheminées by Henry Matisse.
Opening/Closing Time: Tuesday-Sunday 9.30a.m.-5.30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Address: via Palestro 16 – 20121 Milan
Info: Tel. 0276002819, Fax 0276002378
The Milan Triennale (Triennial Museum) – Permanent Collection of Italian Design
The pieces of the collection are witness to the heterogeneous history of the Italian Design, of the innovations and experimentations that made it famous and unmistakable through its creations and great masters. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Opening/Closing Time: Based on the initiatives
Admission: Free
Address: viale Alemagna 6, 20158 Milan
INFO: Tel. 0272434231, Fax 0272434251
www.triennale.it
Cenacolo Vinciano
Leonardo da Vinci painted “The last supper” between 1495 and 1498 on the end wall of the refectory of the ancient Dominican convent adjoining the church of S. Maria delle Grazie. Recently mentioned in the book “Il codice da Vinci ”(The Da Vinci Code) it became the object of public attention. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Opening/Closing Time (Visits only on reservation): Tuesday-Sunday 8.15 a.m.-6.45 p.m.
Admission: ticket only entrance
Address: piazza S. Maria delle Grazie 2, 20123 Milan
Info: Tel. 0289421146
http://www.cenacolovinciano.it
Museum of the Duomo (Milan Cathedral)
The museum collects sculptures, glass windows and doors, drawings, tapestries, paintings, graphics, paraments and sacred furnishings. The recommended itinerary recalls chronologically the various construction stages of the cathedral. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Opening/Closing Time: Monday-Sunday, 10.00 a.m.-1.15 p.m., 3.00 p.m.-6.00 p.m. Closed on 15 August
Admission: ticket only entrance
Address: Piazza Duomo 14 - 20122, Milan
museo@duomoMilan.it
Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
MODERN ART GALLERY (GAM)
Situated inside Villa Reale, it houses paintings and sculptures from various ages. Among them: "Le due madri" (The Two Mothers) by Segantini, "II quarto Stato" (The Fourth State) by Pallizza da Volpedo, the Portrait of Alessandro Manzoni by Hayez. "La portinaia" (The Doorkeeper) by Medardo Rosso. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: Villa Reale, Via Palestro 16, 20121 Milan
Opening/Closing Time: Tue-Sun, 9.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m.
Info: 0286463054
ULRICO HOEPLI PLANETARIUM
It is an institute for the divulgation and didactics of astronomy and the sciences connected to it (physics, astronautics, Earth science, etc.). It is the largest in Italy and ows its name to the “planetarium” tool installed therein. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: c.so Venezia, 57 - 20121 Milan, MM: Palestro, Tram 9, 29, 30; Railway link Porta Venezia
Opening/Closing Time: Tuesdays and Fridays are dedicated to school students and groups, with morning and early afternoon classes.
Info: Tel. 02-88463340, Fax 02-88463559
POLDI PEZZOLI MUSEUM
Opened to public in 1881, the museume is situated right in the heart of Milan. Pride of the museum are the ‘Ritratto di donna' (Portrait of a Woman) by Pollaiolo, the 'Virgin Mary by Botticelli', the 'Pietà' by Bellini. The museum organizes periodical temporary shows as well. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address:Via Manzoni, 12 Milan
Opening/Closing Time: Tuesday-Sunday 10.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.
Admission: ticket only entrance
Info: Tel. 02 794 889
www.museopoldipezzoli.it
Basilica of S. AMBROGIO
Since 1937 the basilica, one of the strong points of the city tradition, houses S. Ambrogio’s remains. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: Piazza S. Ambrogio Milan
Info: http://www.santambrogio-basilica.it
DUOMO (THE CATHEDRAL OF MILAN)
The construction of this monument, symbol of the city involved architects and engineers such as Simone da Orsenigo, Giovannino de' Grassi and Francesco Croce.
Address: Piazza del duomo, Milan
INFO: http://www.duomoMilan.com/
THE PIRELLI SKYSCRAPER
Seat of Lombardy Regional Administration since 1978, it is probably the most prestigious Milanese architectural realization of the post-war period. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: Via Pirelli angolo Duca d'Aosta, 14, Milan (MI)
Info: Tel 02 67651
THE COLUMNS OF SAN LORENZO
The 16 marble Corinthian Columns, situated in front of the homonymous Basilica, were transported here in the IV century. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: Corso Di Porta Ticinese, 39, MILAN
Opening/Closing Time: from Monday to Sunday
TEATRO ALLA SCALA
The Teatro alla Scala was founded by will of empress Maria Teresa d'Austria and still today it represents one of the most famous Italian lyrics theatre. The Theatre Museum serves as a point of reference for academics and lovers of lyrics and encourages the new generations to approach music through the activity of didactics workshops. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Address: Piazza della Scala, Milan, MM line 1 Duomo;
MM line 3 Montenapoleone and Duomo
Bus 61; Tram 1,2
Admission: Ticket only entrance
Info: http://www.teatroallascala.org/
02. 43353521
Piazza degli Affari
It is the economic and financial heart of the city. This palacebuilt in 1931, houses the Borsa (Stock Market). It is commonly referred to, in the financial slang, as 'Piazza Affari' (Business Plaza) synonym of the term 'Borsa di Milan' (Milan Stock Market). Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Corso Buenos Aires
This lively street of the Venezia area, is well known for the numerous business activities. Can be easily reached from the Starhotels of Milan.
Via Monte Napoleone
It is the most luxurious Milanese showcase. Together with the final stretch of via Manzoni, via della Spiga and via S. Andrea it delimits the “fashion quadrilateral” made famous worldwide by the headquarters of the most important Italian and international fashion firms.
