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Milan > Eating Out

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The smell of oregano, delicious soft pizza base and melted mozzarella fills the air….Pizzas are one of the most popular and common dishes in Italy. And, although Italian cuisine is very varied, everyone that travels to Milan wants to try an authentic Italian pizza. Thus, we would like recommend some of the best pizzerias in Milan.

Milan > Suggestions

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Pixar is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Milan. The Contemporary Art Pavilion will be hosting the Pixar, 25 Years of Animation exhibit, dedicated to this famous American studio, up until the 14th of February 2012.

Milan > General

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Christmas is approaching and winter is definitely in the air. Everywhere we look we can see evidence that Christmas is on its way as the streets are starting to be flooded with festive lights, the shop windows are beautifully decorated and all the bakeries are starting to prepare typical sweet treats. In Milan, similarly to many other countries in the world, the supermarkets and shops are bombarded by families. Everyone wants to win over their loved ones by their stomachs and Christmas sweet treats never fail. Here are some of the typical Christmas treats in Milan.

Milan > Night Life

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Milan awaits you this autumn. Enjoy the pleasant temperatures, its shops, markets, its delicious food and the best cafés there are. Over the autumn months, as well as the warm autumn colours and the free night time tours of the Pinacoteca de Brera, Milan will be offering you the best sounds with a huge array of unforgettable concerts varying in style.

Milan > Arts

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Following its success last autumn, the MiBAC (Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities) will be organising Art Tuesday again this year. Well, it comprises special opening hours in the evening and free access to the main museums in Italy, the last Tuesday of the month.

Milan > Eating Out

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More than 100 years have passed since Luigi Bezzera invented the first espresso machine, thus achieving a quicker way of preparing a stronger café. Ever since then, not a day has gone by in Italy where visitors and locals haven’t been able to enjoy a good coffee.

Milan > Events

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There is no better time of year to enjoy music in the outdoors. You know when it’s getting hot because the cultural agenda in every country fills up with numerous festivals. Italy, of course, is no exception and amongst all those activities on offer there, one of the most interesting is the Milan Jazzin’ Festival.

Milan > Events

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A few days ago we mentioned all the activities that are being prepared in celebration of Gay Pride in London. If you still haven’t made any plans, then maybe you would prefer to go to Milan instead and take part in the festivities there.

Milan > Suggestions

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Milan is one of the most attractive destinations in Italy, mainly thanks to the latest in fashion that prevails on the streets and in the shops in the centre of this Italian city. In addition, it has a jam-packed agenda with all kinds of cultural events and trends.

Milan > Events

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Spring has arrived according to a famous retail chain. Either way, many cities in the world hold different events to welcome in their favourite season. The explosion of colours and fragrances, together with the mild weather gets everyone in the mood to go out onto the streets following the dull winter days.

Milan > Events

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All you film fanatics out there lucky enough to be in Milan this spring will be delighted to know that Milan is celebrating its 21st edition of the African Film Festival on the 21st to the 27th of March 2011. This filmtastic event comprises the only festival in Italy entirely dedicated to the cinema and cultures of countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and is now a long-standing rendezvous for cinema fans from the south of the world.

Milan > Suggestions

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Milan is one of the most attractive destinations in Italy, and not only for its impressive gothic cathedral or for its world famous Scala Opera House, nor for its elegant stores, no. Milan has an endless number of activities such as markets in many squares, festivals, the famous Ambrose carnival and the comic book convention taking place in this Italian city this February, the reason for which it attracts so many tourists.