There is no better place in the world to learn about and enjoy Opera. We were mesmerized to learn that many visit Milan and do not experience the most iconic opera house in the world or its masterpiece productions. There is an onsite museum with a collection of opera relics and interactive technology, as well as special exhibitions, like the one about Toscanini when we… Read more »

Initially we booked this art tour slightly desperately as it was virtually impossible to get tickets to see Da Vinci’s Last Supper at the Cenacolo Vinciano. Well, we were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the tour, not only for the interesting explanations of the painting itself (it starts with Da Vinci and even mentions some conspiracy theories discussed in Dan Brown´s best-selling book),… Read more »

Many go to Verona for Romeo and Juliet. And, even though our love of Shakespeare knows no bounds, Verona is of course much more than that. It is a beautiful town with an enchanting historic center dating back to ancient Rome. The arena is well preserved and used to be one of the largest in the whole Roman Empire, and we were charmed to learn… Read more »

This is an unmissable hidden gem in Milan. Once an old convent, to which young girls from noble and aristocratic families were sent, the San Maurizio is considered the Sistine Chapel of Milan. The understated façade does not give much away, but its interiors are richly painted by artists who were part of Da Vinci’s school of influence, mostly commissioned by the iconic Sforzas. One… Read more »

An old industrial area of town that has been gentrified to become the hub of Milanese creativity. It has had a recent boom of cool bars and trendy restaurants in its converted and renovated warehouses, one of which is our preferred seafood restaurant in town, is the Langosteria. Designers, stylish people and all things cool head to Tortona, an area very different from the overall… Read more »

The bohemian part of town, traditionally the artists’ neighborhood, developed around the canals once used for commerce. Nowadays, it has become a lot busier and more touristic than years past, when foreigners were unlikely to have heard about it. Yet, Navigli remains full of charm. Stroll along the canals, visit the beautiful Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore, the art galleries and small vintage shops, enjoy some… Read more »