YOUR EXCLUSIVE GUIDE TO MILANO DESIGN WEEK

Piazza Gae Aulenti

Dedicated to the fampus italian architect, Piazza Gae Aulenti represents the new face of contemporary Milan, which looks to the future with modern and futuristic architectures. The project, designed by Cesar Pelli, includes not only the square with the scenographic fountain, but also the Unicredit Tower complex, which il the tallest building in Italy with its 231 metres' height.

A few metres away you can see the famous Bosco Verticale by Stefano Boeri, with the two residential towers covered with plants.

Pinacoteca di Brera

Inside Palazzo Brera to the campus art academy, you can fine the Pinacoteca di Brera w8ch board a dici colleghi in of art works. Tintoretto, Piero della Francesca, but also Caravaggio, Hayez, Boccioni and Modigliani are just some of the many artists whose works can be admired walking through the various rooms of the museum. Every month the Pinacoteca also hots temporary exhibitions, events and talks.

Orto Botanico di Brera

Slightly secluded, and perhaps also for the season so fascinating the Brera Botanical Garden is one of Milan's jealously per segreta, opere to the public a te e years ago. With Ita 5000 square mette a of green and 3000 different types of plants. IT is a small paradise for nature lowers, but also a lovely escape from the noise of the city.

Museo nazionale della scienza e della tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci

If you love everything that is technological, the National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci is not to be missed, inside an ancient monastery with cloisters and colonnades. In addition to a stunning collection of technical-scientific instruments, there are also the best VINTAGE rail, naval and aircraft trasporto models. Do not miss a tour inside Toti submarine.

PAC Padiglione d'arte Contemporanea

There are always mano exhibitions that you can see at the PAC, the Pavilion of Contemporary Art, next to Villa Reale. Designed for the first time by Ignazio Gardella and built between 1951 and 1953, it is an art and exhibition space where the Stables used to be connected to the Villa. From its large window you can admire the park of Villa Reale and a special view of the white sculptures by Fausto Melotti.

Villa Necchi Campiglio

Surrounded by a private garden with tennis court in the heart of Milan, the Villa Necchi Campiglio builted in the 1935 is open to the public, and is part of the FAI. You can visit the Villa, garden and nice bar near the swimming pool. It's one of Piero Portaluppi's best aŕchitectural examples, and it's a house-museum where you can see many different interesting furniture and paintings.

Museo della Permanente

There are more than 300 paintings and sculptures, and about 100 drawings and engavings in the Museo della Permanente, open to the public since 1886. The collection includes works by Felice Casorati, Lucio Fontana, Mimmo Paladino and Ottone Rosso to name a few. There are many interesting exhibitions, as well as talks and events throughout the year.

MUDEC

The Museo delle Culture la located in a old ex-industrial area on Via Tortona. The project by David Chipperfield gave the neighbourhood a new architectural style. Alongside the permanent exhibition, there are always new exhibitions, events and workshops for children during the year. Do not miss 2-Michelin-star chef Enrico Bartolini's restaurant.

Navigli

Did you Now that the Marble used to build the Milan Cathedral is from a marble quarry near Lake Maggiore, and used to be brought to the city by the canals? For centuries, the connected Milan, the maker and Switzerland. Total, the Navigli is home to small craft workshops and old courtyards, great for visiting by day, and nighlife by evening. You can take a boat and see the canals outside the city.

Armani Silos

What used to be a barn houses a modern building that Giorgio Armani has always wanted throughout his 40-year career: Armani Silos. In its 4500 square mette you can admire a selection of Armani's best fashion collections dedicated to international artists.

Dep Art Gallery

Of you love contemporary art and like to discover new artists, the Dep Art Gallery is the right address for you. In 2005, founder and a passionate researcher of ever-new art forms, Antonio Addamiano moved his Gallery to its current location, which used to be a School spanning over 300 square metres: the perfect size for the many exhibition He organises throughout the year.

Starbucks

The building that used to be the headquarters of the Milan Post Office has recently become one of the most visited in the All the city because IT hosts the first Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Italy. It is not a replica of the famous American chain, but a new concept of cafè designed by Liz Muller, in which you can taste different coffee blends roasted in large, visible, roasting machines, and buy selected items in the shop.

By Maria Chiara Antonini for Luxos.com