Rebecca’s first visit to Italy was a coup de foudre and her affection for Il Bel Paese has only grown over almost 30 years of living here, during which time she has mastered the art of navigating the sampietrini cobblestones in heels but has yet to come away from a plate of bucatini all’amatriciana with an unsullied blouse. She covers Italy travel, culture, and cuisine for a number of print and online publications.
Rebecca’s first visit to Italy was a coup de foudre and her affection for Il Bel Paese has only grown over almost 30 years of living here, during which time she has mastered the art of navigating the sampietrini cobblestones in heels but has yet to come away from a plate of bucatini all’amatriciana with an unsullied blouse. She covers Italy travel, culture, and cuisine for a number of print and online publications.
Hi, I'm Rebecca!Rebecca’s first visit to Italy was a coup de foudre and her affection for Il Bel Paese has only grown over almost 30 years of living here, during which time she has mastered the art of navigating the sampietrini cobblestones in heels but has yet to come away from a plate of bucatini all’amatriciana with an unsullied blouse. She covers Italy travel, culture, and cuisine for a number of print and online publications.
Hi, I'm Rebecca!Rebecca’s first visit to Italy was a coup de foudre and her affection for Il Bel Paese has only grown over almost 30 years of living here, during which time she has mastered the art of navigating the sampietrini cobblestones in heels but has yet to come away from a plate of bucatini all’amatriciana with an unsullied blouse. She covers Italy travel, culture, and cuisine for a number of print and online publications.
The metropolis of Milan may be best known for its nightlife and fashion, but the city is also home to some important cultural treasures. Here are a few ideas for exploring Milan’s eclectic cultural scene.
Milan is famous for its architecture, with the majority of Italy’s tallest skyscrapers located in the Porta Nuova neighborhood, a paradise for contemporary architecture enthusiasts. Visit this business district with a guide to better appreciate the history and design of the commercial and residential towers. Highlights include the Unicredit Tower, Palazzo Lombardia, Pirelli Tower, and award-winning Bosco Verticale.
For most of the world, Milan is synonymous with haute couture. To understand what makes the Milanese tick—and the local economy roar—take a fashion tour of Quadrilatero della Moda. This swish fashion district is thick with designer boutiques and high-end emporiums, and is where the most fashion-forward residents stock their closets.
Milan isn’t just 21st-century fashion and design—the city was also home to Leonardo Da Vinci from 1482 and 1499. The artist and engineer created a number of important works in the city in those 17 years. Marvel at the Last Supper in the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie; stroll through his historic vineyard set behind a Renaissance villa; and browse pages of the Codex Atlanticus in the Biblioteca Ambrosiana to get a sense of his impact on the city’s history and culture.
The national passion for soccer runs just as deep in Milan as the rest of the country. Get a taste of the local football obsession at Casa Milan—headquarters of the beloved AC Milan football club—and the city’s San Siro Stadium on a Milan football tour, during which you can cheer on the Rossoneri like a local.
