Soul of Milan : a guide to exceptional experiences

Milan

We tested 1,000 places

And included only the 30 best

Dine with strangers in an old Milanese flat, try your hand at boccia or give boogie-woogie a go, forget the city traffic in the warm waters of a thermal oasis inside the ancient walls of Porta Romana, relive the nights of the 1980s under the neon lights of the club that played host to Andy Warhol, ride a racing bike in a historic wooden velodrome, venture into a Wunderkammer housing some of the most iconic artworks of the 20th century, visit a former locomotive factory transformed into a truly exceptional cultural centre...

Hidden hotels, outstanding restaurants, secret bars, off-the-radar strolls... In this guide you'll find a carefully curated, eclectic selection for every budget. Designed for both travellers and locals, it reveals handpicked addresses chosen by local writers - each place a gateway to discovery, far from the crowds and off the beaten path. A fresh take on the art of travel.