Milan - Design Capital

Milan, where to start?

Being the city of birth of the Imprimis team, we hold a special place for Milan...

Like many other cities in Italy, Milano has a very long history: from its foundation at around 400 BC, Milan has had a very important role in the history of the Italian pensinsula; in fact, thanks to its central position in the north of Italy it was a fundamental trade city all throughout its history. In the last years Milan became known worldwide for being the capital of fashion and design: brands like D&G, Cavalli, Armani, Ferre', and Versace, only to mention a few, all have their main offices here. Milan has excelled in sport as well, having two world-class teams in Inter and AC Milan, and hosts the "design week" every year in April, which attracts literally millions of people. Even if we are native Milanese, we have toured the city many times, discovering hidden gems or visiting must see destinations, alone or most likely taking around visitors. Every visit to Milan starts with the Duomo.. it's the city's symbol, with the famous "golden madonna" at the very peak, overlooking the large piazza below.

The Duomo is the biggest cathedral in the world, brick by brick. Its size is immense, and the inside will impress anyone. Right of the Duomo there is the Vittorio Emanuele gallery, with famous restaurants and shops and another famous attraction: the bull on the ground ( the symbol of another Italian city, Turin) here legends says that if you stand on the bull's private parts and turn around three times, it will bring you good luck!! The galleria leads to the Scala of Milan, the most famous Opera theatre in the world.

The day in downtown Milan cannot end without a visit to the Castello Sforzesco, the castle of Milan. Built as a defensive fortress rather than a residence, it now hosts several museums and through the castle you will reach the Sempione Gardens, which in turn can lead you through a short walk to the Arco di Trionfo (Triumph Arch) the beautiful symbol of victory Napoleon built when he conquered the city.

Milan has much, much more to offer! on top of the mentioned "must see", without forgetting the world famous and breathtaking Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci, there is plenty of other sights in and around the city, and everyone visiting the city should always allow at least three full days.

But Milan has another side, the side of the "bella vita" (the enjoyable life) made of aperitivos (pre-dinner drinks), vernissages (drink at cultural functions) and catwalk shows followed by fashion parties.. But this side of Milan is often behind doors, and these doors need to be known!

the team at Imprimis Travel Design knows where to find events others wouldn't know, and where to send you in order to spend half the price when buying Italian brands!

contact us at info@imprimistraveldesign for more information.