Milano Information 2014 - American School of Milan

Milano Information
2014
Parent Teacher Organisation
Have FUN in Milan!!
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Welcome
to the American School of Milan!!
As the Parent Teacher Organization of the School we are happy that you have joined
our community.
The PTO's main purpose is to enhance our student's academic, cultural, physical and
social development as well as foster a sense of community for all ASM families and
staff members.
The PTO sponsors several fun-raising and fund-raising events throughout the school
year to help meet these goals.
Whether you are a new family looking for some help in getting settled or are a
returning family eager for opportunities to become more involved in your child's
school, the PTO is the best place to start.
There are many opportunities for you to participate in ways that correspond with
your interests that are in concert with the needs and goals of the school.
We encourage you to browse our web page
http://www.asmilan.org/page.cfm?p=391 and learn more about what the next events
are and how you can actively participate. There is no better way to feel at home in a
new place than to come and join our next activity.
your PTO president
Laura Masoni
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HISTORY & SIGHTS OF MILAN
BRIEF HISTORY OF MILAN
INFORMATION ON LIVING IN MILAN
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Guided city tours
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MEDIA & WEBSITES on Milan/Italy:
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ACTIVITIES FOR AND WITH KIDS
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MUSEUMS:
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FARMS (Cascine) to visit
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MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
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BIRTHDAY PARTY Places - for elementary school kids:
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ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER KIDS/ TEENAGERS
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PARKS
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LET' S SHOP!
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Major streets for shopping in Milan city center
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Department stores
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Street and Flea Markets
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Outlet shopping / Stock Houses
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SPECIALTY FOOD STORE
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TOY STORES
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INTERNATIONAL BOOKSTORES
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HAIRDRESSERS
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COMPUTER First aid/set up
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CHARITIES
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CINEMA
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THEATER/MUSIC
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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
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SPORTS ACTIVITY in Milan
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Bowling
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Baseball
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Cricket
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Major Golf Clubs in Milan
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Pilates
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Swimming pools/ piscina Milano
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Yoga in English
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Harbour club (sports and spa)
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Day Spa:
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LANGUAGE schools
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COOKING CLASSES in English:
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INTERNATIONAL CHURCH services
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TRANSPORTATION
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Ecopass-system
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Zona C
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Public Transportation
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Taxi
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Private car
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AIRPORTS
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EXCURSIONS (outside Milan)
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HOLIDAYS in Milan
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MEDICAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL First Aid
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PEDIATRIC First Aid
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MATERNITY Hospital
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DOCTORS
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International Doctors/ Medical Centers:
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PHARMACY
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS and what to say:
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HISTORY & SIGHTS OF MILAN
BRIEF HISTORY OF MILAN
600 BC
222 BC
370
452
569
1045
1158
1176
1447- 1450
1450 – 1466
1499
1535 – 1712
1712 – 1796
1769 – 1814
1946
First Celtic tribe settlement.
Roman conquest of the area.
3rd century AD
„Milano“ is derived from the original name of
Mediolanum, Latin for „in medio piano“ or „in the middle of the plain.
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Edict of Milan in which Christian religion was recognized
in the Roman Empire of Milan.
St. Ambrose or Sant’Ambrogio.
Attila the Hun plunders the city.
The Goths (or Lombards) arrive.
774
The Franks, led by Charlemagne, enter Milan and end
the Lombard rule.
Milan constitutes itself as an autonomous commune.
Barbarossa (Redbeard) invades.
The Lombard League defeats Barbarossa.
1277 Milan is Europe’s largest city with a population of 200,000.
Visconti family obtains power, a rule that lasts for about 40 years.
1351-1402 RULER Gian Galeazzo Visconti starts the Duomo and
the Certosa di Pavia.
The Ambrosian Republic.
Francesco Sforza becomes Duke of Milan.
1482
Leonardo da Vinci arrives in Milan, invited by Ludovico
Sforza, il Moro.
French arrive in Milan.
Domination by the Spanish.
Austria rules Milan.
Napoleon rules Milan.
1815 – 1859
Austrians return, Risorgimento, independence
movement against them.
1859
Milan joins the Kingdom of Savoy, in 1861 becomes the
Kingdom of Italy.
The Republic of Italy.
Milan situated on the flat plains of the Po Valley, is the capital of Lombardy and thoroughly
enjoys its' hard-earned role as Italy's richest and second largest city. Wealthy and
cosmopolitan, the Milanese enjoy a reputation as successful businesspeople. Embracing
tradition, sophistication and ambition in equal measure, they are just as likely to follow
opera at La Scala as their shares on the city's stock market or the football clubs AC Milan
or Inter Milan at the San Siro Stadium.
Three times in its history, the city has had to rebuild after being conquered. Founded in the seventh century
BC by Celts, the city, then known as Mediolanum ('mid-plain'), was first sacked by the Goths in the 600s
(AD), then by Barbarossa in 1157 and finally by the Allies in WWII, when over a quarter of the city was
flattened. Milan successively reinvented herself under French, Spanish and then Austrian rulers from 1499
until the reunification of Italy in 1870. It is a miracle that so many historic treasures still exist, including
Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, which survived a direct hit in WWII.
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The Milanese appreciation of tradition includes a singular respect for religion; they even
pay a special tax towards the cathedral maintenance. It is therefore fitting that the city's
enduring symbol is the gilded statue of the Virgin, on top of the cathedral (the Duomo).
Milan is founded around a historic nucleus radiating from the cathedral, with a star shaped
axis of arteries spreading through modern suburbs to the ring road. The modern civic
centre lies to the northwest, around Mussolini's central station, and is dominated by the
Pirelli skyscraper, which dates from 1956. The trade and fashion fairs take place in the
Fiera district, west of the nucleus around the Porta Genova station.
Milan's economic success was founded at the end of the 19th century, when the metal
factories and the rubber industries moved in, replacing agriculture and mercantile trading
as the city's main sources of income. Milan's position at the heart of a network of canals,
which provided the irrigation for the Lombard plains and the important trade links between
the north and south, became less important as industry took over -and the waterways were
filled in. A few canals remain in the Navigli district near the Bocconi University, a
fashionable area especially at night, to have a drink and listen to live music.
Since the 1970s, Milan has remained the capital of Italy's automobile industry and its
financial markets, but the limelight is dominated by the fashion houses, which, in turn,
have drawn media and advertising agencies to the city. Fashion aficionados, supermodels
and international paparazzi descend upon the city twice a year for its spring and autumn
fairs. Valentino, Versace and Armani may design and manufacture their clothes
elsewhere, but Milan, which has carefully guarded its reputation for flair, drama and
creativity, is Italy's natural stage.
LA SCALA
At the end of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II you reach the Scala square. In the center of the
square, there is the monument to Leonardo da Vinci.
The Scala Opera Theatre doesn't seem to be an extravagant building. Built in the year
1778, it is today one of the most famous opera houses in the world. The facade and the
splendid theatre-room were constructed in a neo-classical style by the architect Giuseppe
Piermarini. The Scala theater took its name from the church of Santa Maria della Scala on
which ruins it has been built. Some of the greatest musicians have made their debuts at La
Scala, such as Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Gioachino Rossini, Gaetano Donizetti,
Vincenzo Bellini, Arturo Toscanini and many more.
The balconies were bought by important Milanese families while the central balcony "Palco
Reale" hosted the royal family.
MILAN’S CATHEDRAL DUOMO
In white Candoglia marble the majestic construction extends about 157 m length, 93 m
wide, and its tallest spire reaches a height of 108 meters. With its 5 naves it is
overwhelmingly great and one of the largest churches in Europe. The light falls through
splendid stained glass. Also facinating is its decoration with more than 3,400 statues.
Built on the place of the preceding church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the work on the
Cathedral Duomo started 1386. It is the most important work of gothic architecture in Italy.
During the construction of five centuries, the style has been influenced by many architects.
The facade was started in 1567 and was built in a classic-baroque style with a certain
variety of classical and neo gothic elements. In 1805 façade was finished, while the
construction of the statues continued through the 19th century.
On the top of the roof, in a height of 108 m, the golden statue Madonnina sits as a symbol
of Milan.
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The roof of the Cathedral Duomo is constructed of Candoglia marble from the Lake
Maggiore, too. It represented a unique innovation in the construction of cathedrals roofs.
On its 8,000 m2 surface you can admire at close range the marble statues and have a
breathtaking view over Milan. In clear weather you can see the Italian and Swiss Alps.
Please note that to enter the Duomo you must wear appropriate clothing (no shorts or bare
shoulders.).
In the center of the Duomo Square is the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II. The
Galleria is also named after Vittorio Emanuele II, the first Italian king from 1861 to 1876.
http://en.wikipediaorg/wiki/Duomo_di_Milano
GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II
You will find the department store La Rinascente on the left side of the Cathedral Duomo.
You can enjoy a lovely view of the Duomo while having lunch, dinner or just a cup of
Italian coffee on the 8th floor of La Rinascente.
From the Duomo's Square, you will find the beautiful arches of the Galleria Vittorio
Emanuele II. The Galleria connects the Piazza Duomo with Piazza della Scala.
Built in 1865, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is Milan's elegant covered gallery with
luxury boutiques and restaurants. The roof of the gallery forms a cross that is visible from
the Cathedral's roof.
On the beautiful mosaic floor, in the center of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, you will find
the symbol of the Savoy Royal Family: a white cross on a red ground. Surrounding this are
the arms of four major Italian cities: the bull of Turin, the wolf of Rome, the lily of Florence
and the red cross on a white ground of Milan.
The top of the central octagon shows four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe and America.
The 24 statues in the Galleria represent important Italian personalities, such as Leonardo
da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Galileo Galilei, and Alessandro Volta.
PINACOTECA DI BRERA
Walking straight to Via Alessandro Manzoni, you pass the museum Poldi Pezzoli which
contains a private art collection now open to the public. Turning right, after 300 meters,
you reach the Fashion District of Milan between via Montenapoleone, via Sant'Andrea and
via della Spiga.
Turning back to Via Manzoni, and passing via Monte di Pieta, you reach the Brera district.
On Via Brera, you pass the Pinacoteca di Brera on the right. Inside the Pinacoteca di
Brera museum, you will find paintings and artworks of the XV to XVIII centuries. After the
Pinacoteca di Brera museum, turning to the left on Via Fiori Chiari, you arrive in the heart
of the Brera district with many nice shops, bars and restaurants.
Passing the Brera district at Via Mercato, Via Tivoli and Via Lanza you come to the Piccolo
Theater Strehler and a few meters later you reach the Sforza Castle.
CASTELLO SFORZESCO
Castello Sforzesco was built in the 14th Century by Galeazzo Visconti II. The oldest
section, called Porta Giovia, was built from 1360 to 1370 along the medieval city wall. The
work was continued by the following generations (Gian Galeazzo and Filippo Maria) until
the Castle was completely walled and contained 4 towers. Francesco Sforza, a general
and husband of Bianca Maria Visconti, daughter of the Duke of Milan, Filippo Maria
Visconti, became patron the castle in 1450 and began expanding the castle. The architect
Filarete constructed a 70 m high clock tower (Torre deI Filarete) in the middle of the
facade of the main portal. Entering through the gate, you reach the courtyard which in the
past served as a parade ground. On both sides of the courtyard are gates with
drawbridges. The castle is open daily from 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (in winter) and 7.00 a.m.
-7.00 p.m. (in summer) with free admission (except for the castle museums).
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LEONARDO DA VINCI at the Court of the Milan Duke
Leonardo da Vinci served from 1482 -1499 at the Castle under Duke Ludovico il Moro. In
his 17 years of working for the Duke, Leonardo completed many important paintings (The
Last Supper, Virgin of the Rocks), but he also left many projects (paintings, sculptures)
unfinished.
During this period Leonardo also dealt with the expansion of the system of Milan's canals
(Navigli) and the construction of locks, and furthermore with the exploration of the human
body.
Ludovico il Moro was married to Beatrice d'Este and, after her death, Ludovico il Moro had
Leonardo da Vinci decorate the private room, named Sala delle Asse, on the ground floor
of the Torre Falconiera. The ceiling fresco was painted by Leonardo around 1498 and
consists of trees with intertwined branches.
MUSEUMS in the SFORZA CASTLE
With the invasion of Napoleon, the Sforza Castle was heavily damaged and the troops of
Napoleon used the frescoed halls as sleeping rooms and the interior courtyards as
stables.
Today the impressive halls of the Sforza Castle are used as art museums:
The ground floor of the Ducal Courtyard: Museum of Ancient Art, with the last masterpiece
of Michelangelo, the unfinished marble statue "Pieta Rondanini" (Michelangelo Buonarroti,
1564).
First floor of the Ducal Courtyard: Museum of antique furniture and art collections, with a
portrait of Galeazzo Maria Sforza.
In the halls of Rocchetta: Collections of Applied Art and a museum of historical musical
instruments.
The "Torre Castellana" houses on the ground floor the treasury "Sala del Tesoro" with
frescoes by Bramantino.
On the underground level of the Rocchetta and Sala Viscontea is the Prehistoric and the
Egyptian Museum.
www.milanocastello.it
NAVIGLIO GRANDE
The history of Milan is closely connected with the system of canals that pass through the
whole city. The area characterized by the Navigli is certainly one of the most picturesque
of Milan.
The oldest canal, Naviglio Grande, gets its water from the Ticino river. The canal was
constructed from 1177 to 1257 and is about 50 km long. In the past it was used as a way
to transport goods, particularly the blocks of marble that were used for building the
Cathedral.
In the Navigli area, you will find many boutiques, ateliers of artists, cafes, restaurants,
antique shops and old moored barges fitted out as bars.
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INFORMATION ON LIVING IN MILAN
Compiled and tested by ASM mums and kids. By no means do we claim that this is a
complete list of all the wonderful things that Milan has to offer but it certainly is a start. We
hope you will be able to enjoy Milan. We would love for you to share any new and fun
activities and places of interest you have discovered with us so future ASM parents can
benefit from your experience as well. Thank you.
Guided city tours
The PTO is organising monthly guided with a professional English speaking guide for ASM
parents to explore the lesser known but extremely interesting sights and hidden treasures
of Milan, its arts and culture. This is not only a wonderful opportunity to get to know Milan
better but also to meet other ASM parents. These tours are often followed by a joint lunch
in town. For dates and destinations please check the PTO calendar and attend the PTO
meetings.
English Speaking Guide:
Daniele Galli, +39 3494943064, [email protected]
He has been and still is the passionate and trusted guide of the ASM PTO Tours and
extremely knowledgable about all aspects of Milan, its culture and history.
Opera d’Arte
http://www.operadartemilano.it/turismo-eng.html
Tourist Guide Center of Milan
http://www.centroguidemilano.net/English.htm
Exhibitions and what is going on in Milan
www.ciaomilano.it
MEDIA & WEBSITES on Milan/Italy:
www.comune.milano.it
Italian news in English: http://www.ansa.it/site/notizie/awnplus/english/english.html The
major Italian headline stories (~6-9 per day) translated into English.
Daily life information for expats in Italy
http://www.expatsinitaly.com/living/living_here.html
Online Guide to life in Italy
http://www.informer.it/
“Insider” guide to Milan, fav shops etc.
http://www.my-milano.com/
Information in English on Milan
http://www.aboutmilan.com/
www.milanodabere.it
Websites for English speaking services and Milan info:
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Hello Milano: http://www.hellomilano.it/index.htm
Easy Milano (classifieds primarily): http://www.easymilano.it/eng/download.php
www.tuttocita.it map location in Milan
www.trenitalia.com train information
www.insight-italy.com
www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/italy great introduction to italian culture
ACTIVITIES FOR AND WITH KIDS
You can find interesting suggestions in the following websites:
www.milanoperibambini.it/
www.girobimbi.it
Puppet Theater – Le marionette
www.teatrocolla.org
Teatro delle Marionette
V. degli Olivetani 3b
La Scala Giovani
Dedicated to bring children closer to classical music and opera at the Scala. A special
series of concerts for children.
www.teatroallascala.org
Cooking courses for kids (3-8 years) in English
La Giocomotiva, Via Bonghi 28 Tel. 02 89500893 www.lagiocomotiva.it
Ludoteca “Il pifferaio magico”
Place to go and play with your children (0-12 years) that offers lots of toys and activities.
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 – 17:30
Via Mezzofanti, 25, 20134 Milano Tel: 02 88465595
Music Courses for children:
For Children from 0-6 years held by an English teacher. For more information contact:
Jane Margaret Harris, Insegnante Associata Aigam, Tel. 347 0065527
[email protected], www.aigam.org
Pottery Cafe
Kids aged four and over can create colorful and cheerful ceramics in this café-cum-art lab
while mum and dad relax over a cappuccino.
Via Solferino 3, Tel. 02 8901 3660
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MUSEUMS:
Castello Sforzesco
http://www.milanocastello.it/ing/home.html
The museums here are small enough and varied enough that kids can stay interested. The
proximity of Parco Sempione is helpful too!
SFORZINDA, “the castle for kids” offeres activities for children from 4- 11 years during the
week and on the weekends. Activities will be in Italian language. More information under
“sforzinda” at www.milanocastello.it
Aquarium
Small, but free, also in Parco Sempione, some nice displays.
http://www.acquariocivicomilano.eu/ and www.verdeacqua.eu
MUBA
The children’s museum of Milan. Interactive exhibitions to play and learn playing.
Information: 02.43980402 www.muba.it
MUSEO DEL GIOCATTOLO E DEL BAMBINO - CASTELLO DEI BAMBINI
Via Pitteri, 56 (c/o Istituto dei Martinitt)
Toy Museum and Ludoteca
Information: 02 26411585 - Fax 02.212712219 - www.museodelgiocattolo.it
MUSEO DELLA SCIENZA E DELLA TECNICA
Milano - Via San Vittore, 21
Science museum with a submarine, trains, ships and airplanes. There are lots of activities
for children including workshops to built robots etc, for more information check the website.
Information: 02.485551 - Fax 02.48010016 - www.museoscienza.org
MUSEO EGIZIO (Egyptian)
Castello Sforzesco - Sale Viscontee, Egyptian museum.
Information: 02.88463703 - www.milanocastello.it
MUSEO DI STORIA NATURALE (Natural History)
Nice big displays, dinosaurs skeletons etc.
Milano - Corso Venezia, 55, Information: 02.88463280; 02.88463337 - fax 02.88463281 www.scienzenaturali.it/lw/stan/default.htm , www.assodidatticamuseale.it
http://www.comune.milano.it/dseserver/webcity/Documenti.nsf/webHomePage?OpenForm
&settore=MCOI-6C5J9V_HP
Planetario (Planetarium)
Corso Venezia, 57 - Giardini Pubblici "Indro Montanelli"
Best suited for children 8 years and up.
Information: 02.88463340 (Mon-Fri 9:00 - 12:00) - Fax 02.88463559 www.comunedimilano.it/planetario/index.htm
Pinacoteca di Brera
Via Brera, 28 , 20121 Milano
tel. 02 722 631 , fax: 02 720 011 40
Paintings from artists like Raphael, Caravaggio, Hayez, Tintoretto etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinacoteca_di_Brera
http://www.brera.beniculturali.it/
Pinacoteca Amrbrosiana
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Piazza Pio XI, 2, 20123 Milano Tel. 02 806921
Houses a library with manuscripts from all over the world, some over 1000 years old,
home to Leonardo daVinci’s Codice Atlantico and paintings and drawings from Raphael,
Leonardo daVinci, Caravggio, Luini etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblioteca_Ambrosiana
http://www.ambrosiana.it/
Villa Necchi
via Mozart, 14 - 20122 Milano, Italia tel +39 02 76340121
Beautiful house with heated outdoor pool in a big garden constructed between 1932-1935
in the city centre. It is as the owners left and and allows you a peak at live of the rich and
famous pre- and post WWII. Guest of the owners included the Spanish king and the
Princes’ of Savoia
http://www.casemuseomilano.it/en/casamuseo.php?ID=3
Triennale Design Museum
Viale Alemagna, 6 20121 - Milano
Several changing exhibitions, with usually one especially for children.
http://www.triennale.it/Index.php?lang=_eng
FARMS (Cascine) to visit
Most farms will have a small playground, animals to pet and some of their produce to seel.
Some also offer to organize birthday parties.
Guzzafame
Gaggiano (MI) Tel 02 9086659
http://www.cascinaguzzafame.it/inglese.htm
Cascina Campi
Via Fratelli Rizzardi, 15 , Milano www.cascinacampi.it
Cascina Caremma
http://www.caremma.com/home
For more information on other farms google “fattorie didattiche lombardia” or check out this
Italian website:
http://www.agricoltura.regione.lombardia.it/sito/tmpl_action.asp?DocumentoId=4126&Sezi
oneId=2400000000&action=Documento
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Crescendo in Musica
Concerts adapted for children that are 3-12 years old by the Orchestra Giuseppe Verdi.
Tickets and information at: 02 83389401 and www.laverdi.org
Pomeriggi Musicali (musical afternoons)
Concerts for children aged 4 years and older around the holidays (Halloween concert,
Christmas concert, Carneval concert etc)
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Theatro Dal Verme tel. 02 87905 www.dalverme.org
Musicals
Location for visiting musicals and shows are mainly the Palasharp and the Allianz Theatro.
Please check their websites for future shows and tickets.
Palasharp, Via Santelia 33, Tel. 02 33400551 www.palasharp.gruppotogni.it
Allianz Theatro, via Vittorio,6, Assiago Tel. 199128800 www.allianztheatro.it
BIRTHDAY PARTY Places - for elementary school kids:
LUDUM srl
via Pietrasanta 14, Milano , [email protected], Tel: 02/56816429
Playparty
Via Emilia 30/21, Buccinasco; [email protected], Tel. 02 45715903
Ippolandia
Piazzale dello Sport n6, 20151 Milano Tel. 348 0420787, 334 9372726
www.ippolandia.it
Troppa Pizza
Pizza Restaurants that organizes children parties as well with animation and obviously
great pizza. www.troppapizza.com
Via Carlo Torre 22/B, Milano (Zona Naviglio) +39 02 58118218
Viale Certosa 63, Milano + 39 02 39211650
Fun&Fun | Via Beroldo 2, 20127 Milano | Tel/Fax 02.26144294 | [email protected]
Birthday parties for kids may also be organized in the Aquarium, the Triennale, the
Museum of Natural History and other museums. (Contact details see in the Museum
section of this booklet.)
If you are planning to have a kids entertainment at your party (clowns, fairy queens etc), or
help with the organization, here are some contact details:
Macchina Creativa
Via Trezzo d’Adda, 3 20144 Milano, tel. 02 97386203
[email protected]
Organizes children’s parties, very good with girls.
www.festedicompleanno.net
Mago Leo – magician for adults and kids events
www.magoleo.com, [email protected], +39 349 3893440
Gianluca Rossi (Orlando, the clown)
Organizes children parties.
Tel. 02 39215654
www.gianlucarossi.com
ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER KIDS/ TEENAGERS
Bars/Hangouts:
Tricky’s Castle
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Via San Carpoforo, 4 - Milano (MI)
Old Fashion Discotheque
http://www.oldfashion.it/
Go Kart Dromokart
Via Emilia, 10, 20090 Buccinasco (MI)
http://www.dromokart.com/
Mediolanum Forum
Ice skating & bowling, http://www.forumnet.it/
PARKS
Parco Sempione
Playground, lots of paths for biking, small area with train and "go cart" track (to age 10),
lots of open space for impromptu soccer, frisbee, etc. Last year there was a carnival here
throughout Carnevale season, and actually the whole month of February and into March.
A pretty good balance of games of chance, plus rides, trampolines, etc.
Giardini Pubblici
Nice big park with playground, pony rides on the weekend, bumper cars, a lake, some
rocks to climb.
Parco Don Giussani / Parco Solari
Via Andrea Solari - lots of playgrounds, cycling path, swimming pool
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LET' S SHOP!
On Saturday afternoons the city is crowded and you will need to allow more time for
shopping. Most shops are closed on Sundays and Monday mornings (they will open
around 3:30 Monday afternoon).
The best shopping months are in spring and fall, when the new collections of the season
are available. In December, most of the shops are opened on Sundays. August is the most
unfavorable month for a shopping trip because many shops will be closed for vacation.
The sales in Milan offer welcome discounts for bargain hunters. To save money, the best
time to shop is during the summer or winter sales. The summer sale starts the first
Saturday in July and continues until the end of August. The winter sale begins on the first
Saturday in January and continues through mid February.
Major streets for shopping in Milan city center
Luxury brands:
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Monte Napoleone, Via della Spiga,
High Street brands
Via S. Andrea, Corso Vercelli, Corso Genova, Corso di Porta Ticinese, Corso Buenos
Aires etc.
Department stores
La Rinascente Duomo : Mon~Sun, 10:00-21:00
http://www.rinascente.it/webapp/
COIN : Fashion, Toys, Home accessory collections, cosmetics…
Mon-Sat, 9:00-19:30 (opening is depends on area)
http://www.coin.it/jsp/en/negozio/negozioid_11.jsp
DIY shop : IKEA, BRICO, LEROY MERLIN
FURNITURE: Maisons du Monde www.maisonsdumonde.com
Sports : DECATHLON
Electronics and Computers
Fnac, Mediaworld, Euronics, Trony, Expert, Unieuro, Darty etc.
Street and Flea Markets
Popular both for Italians and foreigners, the street markets take place every day of the
week in particular areas of Milan. Here you can find a bargain on textiles, shoes, bags and
underwear as well as typical Italian fresh foods, fruits and vegetables, Italian wines, fish
and cheese such as the famous Parmesan and Grana Padano, Parma ham and sausages
of local production.
List of street festivals and markets in Milan:
Monday: via Zamagna, via Kramer, piazza Mirabello
Tuesday: viale Papiniano and via B.Marcello
Wednesday: via Aicardo, piazzale Martini and via Zuretti
Thursday: via Osoppo, via Ampere, piazza Mirabello, via P. Calvi
Friday: via Crema, via M. Aurelio, largo V. Alpini
Saturday: viale Papiniano, via B. MarceIlo, piazzale Lagosta, via Fauche
Street markets take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Outlet shopping / Stock Houses
SALVAGENTE (Milan) via Bronzetti 16 phone 02/76110328
Biggest and best known stock house. They also have a new location for kids
Designer outlet McARTHUR GLEN (SerravaIle, 1 hour by car from Milan)
www.mcarthurglen.com
FOX TOWN (Mendrisio, Switzerland 1 hour by car from Milan and don't forget your
passport). www.foxtown.ch
bus shuttle to fox town www.zaniviaggi.it
SERRAVALLE DESIGNER OUTLET
Via della Moda 1, 15069 Serravalle Scrivia www.mcarthurglen.it/serravalle/it
(80 km from Milano, A7 direct. Genova)
DIFFUSIONE TESTILE
Outlet of Max Mara group including brands such as Max Mara, Max &Co, Marella,
PennyBlack, Marina Rinaldi, persoona, iblues, Sportmax and Weekend.
VIA BENDETTO CROCE, 1/A, CESANO BOSCONE (MI) 2012
http://www.diffusionetessile.it/it/Home-Page
USED Children Clothing and articles
013 Store, Via Trivulzio 22, Milano (MM DeAngeli)
http://www.013store.it/
SPECIALTY FOOD STORE
American/International
Superpolo http://www.milanomia.com/VIA/PACIOLI/SUPERPOLO/SUPERPOLO.htm
International (including American) food, plus organic and specialty foods. Expensive, but
good to go to if you really need maple syrup for your pancakes (and mix to make the
pancakes!)
California Bakery
American style bakery based in Milano. At Largo Augusto 1, 20122 Milan
Sugartree Bakery
Via Belotti 11, 20129 Milano, www.sugartree.it, phone 02 795350
Best cakes from around the world.
Korean, Japanese
Asia Mart
Viale Monte Nero,19 Milano ☎ 02-546 6983/ ☎ cell, 320 154 8918
Non Ecopass area, Mon-Sat, 10:00-19:00)
Semi
Via Angelo Moro, 79 20097 San Donato Milanese (MI)
☎ 02-3653 3033/ ☎ cell, 338 329 0226 (Tue-Sat, 10:00-13:00/15:00~-0:00)
Arirang
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Via Raffaello Sanzio, 16 20149 Milano ☎ 02-4851 8656
Manna Market
Via G.Pascoli3 ☎ 02- 3655 3211
(Mon 13:00-15:00, Tue-Sat, 10:00-13:00/15:00-20:00 )
Kathay International Foodstore
Via Rosmini 11
Via Clitumno 18
Piazza IV Novembre 4
British Grocery (International)
Stocks food from around the world in addition to British foods. Viale Beatrice D'Este 48,
20122 Milan
German/Austrian/South Tyrolean
Delicatessen
South Tyrolean food from the Dolomites, German style bread, Speck (bacon), pastry,
Applestrudel etc
Corso San Gottardo 8 or PIAZZA S. MARIA BELTRADE 2 (Via Torino), Milano
http://www.delicatessen.eu/negozi.htm
TOY STORES
Toy Center
Via Mauro Macchi 29, Milano (near Centrale station)
Cittá del Sole
Many wooden toys and educational games & books, various locations in the city center.
Main location: Via Orefici 13. www.cittadelsole.it
Imaginarium
Largo Augusto 10, www.imaginarium.it
Mamma Angelina
Via Nino Oxilia 19/A, everything organic amde with wood and fabric,
www.mammaangelina.it
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INTERNATIONAL BOOKSTORES
Feltrinelli International
http://www.lafeltrinelli.it/fcom/it/home/pages/puntivendita/negozi/trova/lombardia/laFeltrinelli-International-Milano.html, located near the US Consulate in Piazza Cavour.
Good selection of books in English for kids and adults, plus many books for learning
languages.
The American Bookstore
Small, Via Camperio 16 (close to Castello Sforzesco)
Panton's English Bookshop
More British books, but has books for all ages.
http://www.englishbookshop.it/eng/default.asp
Mondadori
Books and CD
Messaggerie Musicali – Libreria Mondadori
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 24
(Mon 13:00-20:30/ Tue-Sun 10:00-23:00)
HAIRDRESSERS
Marchina Hair Styling
Corso Venezia 3 (2nd floor), there’s a lady whose name is Mary and who speak English
(but only she does, not the rest of the staff)
Pier Giuseppe Moroni
Via San Pietro all'Orto 26, Milano
Tel: 02 76021631 or 76003419
http://www.piergiuseppemoroni.com/
Does not seem to be the most economic option but certainly worth to keep for the special
occasion.
Katia
Tel. 0290753079
Quite a few people Milano3 use her services.
Sara Hillow
Largo Toscanini 1, 20122 Milano phone 02 36708053 www.sarahillow.com
Ask for Jurgen, he speaks English.
COMPUTER First aid/set up
ìMacchinisti.com, Simone Andrea Pozzi +39 3332685437 Apple support wizard who can
fix your sick computer or help you set up a network, your new computer, etc.
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CHARITIES
(that will take your old furniture, toys and clothes)
When you have shopped too much or are about to move.
Associazione i.B.V.A.
Via Calatafimi 10, Tel. 02 89405860, www.ibva.it
You can contact Mr. Mauro Mogno [email protected] for more details and pick up of
your old furniture or toys.
San Vittore Church
Via degli Olivetani 1
Monday from 15:00 – 17:00 they will take your old clothes and pass them to those you
need them most.
CAF
(association for helping children coming from very difficult families. Ages: 3-18)
v. E. Orlando, 15 (MI) Tel. 02 8265051
CINEMA
MONDAYS ANTEOSPAZIOCINEMA
Via Milazzo,9 - tel.02.6597732 (MM2-11-29-30-33-41-43-94)
TUESDAYS
ARCOBALENO FILM CENTER
V.le Tunisia 11-tel.02.29406054 (MM1 -5-11)
THURSDAYS
Cinema MEXICO
via Savona 57-tel.02.48951802 (tram/busses 14-61-68-90-91)
SHOW TIMES
13:00-15:10-17:20-19:40-22:00
°13:00-16:00-17:20-19:20-22:00
*13:00-16:20-20:00
It is possible that there could be daily changes of the program.
THEATER/MUSIC
www.milanoinfotourist.com - concerts, Classic, Rock Jazz Pop
www.teatroallascala.org
Blue Note, Jazz Club and restaurant, www.bluenote.com, very famous Jazz club
www.aboutmilan.com/theatres-and-music-in-milan.html
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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Benvenuto
The Benvenuto Club is an international association of English-speaking women with
approximately 400 members providing a forum where they can make friends and
participate in activities together.
http://www.benvenutomilano.net/
Professional Womens Club
The Professional Women’s Association of Milan (PWA) is a dynamic group of international
women with diverse backgrounds, cultures and occupations. PWA aims to foster personal
and professional development and to provide a friendly forum for networking and growth
http://www.pwa-milan.org/
BENVENUTE - Welcome ladies!
We are a group of English-speaking women from all around the world, with a connection to
Milano 3.
Our group's goals are to warmly welcome all newcomers to the area, to learn from each
other, and to have a great time in Italy together.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/m3friends/
Societa’ Dante Alighieri
Together with the Circolo della Stampa organizes literary, musical and historal tours and
events (in Italian language).
Via Napo Torriani 10, 20124 Milano, www.societadantealihieri.org
Partyamo
Group of Italians and expatriates meeting for aperitivi and evenings out.
http://www.partyamo.com/
Internations
Online community that has local Milan based ambassadors organizing events to meet
other members (Italians and Expats)
http://www.internations.org/
Associazione Mamme di Basiglio - Milano3
http://www.comune.basiglio.mi.it/page.asp?IDCategoria=668&IDSezione=11091&ID=1651
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A group of mothers in Milano3/Basiglio that organizes activities and events to promote the
social integration of families and support all mothers, as well as activities that raise
environmental awareness and promote the fundamental rights of children.
Contact: [email protected]
SPORTS ACTIVITY in Milan
The City of Milan prints the MILANOSPORT program, through which you can easily find
where should you go for swimming, health club, tennis and help you to resister the lesson
what you want do .
MILANOSPORT S.P.A
www.milanosport.it Viale Tunisia 35 ☎ 02-623451
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MILANOSPORT POINT – Information desk
Via Dogana, 2 ☎ 02-8058 3141 (near Duomo)
(Mon-Fri, 10:30~14:00/15:00~19:00)
Bowling
Corvetto Via Marco d´Argrate 23, 0257404495
Dei Fiori via Renzo e Lucia 4, 02 89516987
Diodi Via Cavezzali 9, 02 2894929
Baseball
Kennedy, Via Olivieri 11phone 02 4599310
Saini, Via Corelli 136 phone 02 7562741
Centro polispor. Crespi, Via Valvassori Peroni 48, 02 2361066
Cricket
Milan Cricket Club J. Thorpe 02 26821470
Major Golf Clubs in Milan
Golf Club Ambrosiano
Cascina Bertacca 20080 Bubbiano ☎ 02-9084 0820
Castello di Tolcinasco Golf Club
Loc. Torcinasco 20090 Pieve Emanuele ☎ 02-9045 7291
Golf Club Le Rovedine
next to ASM
http://www.rovedine.com/pages/golf-rov/
Pilates
Via Ripamonti 44, 20141 Milano (also in English)
http://www.pilatescentermilano.com/
Swimming pools/ piscina Milano
www.milanodabere.it/milano/piscine
Yoga in English
The Yoga Place, Via Giasone del Maino, 16, 20146 Milano
tel: 320 217 7870 Hilary
Harbour club (sports and spa)
V. Cascina Bellaria 19, San Siro
You can contact George Ghandour. He is a friend of an ASM mum and has been „warned“
about callers from ASM: [email protected], 02-4528620
www.harbourclub.it
Day Spa:
TermeMilano
Piazzale Medaglie d’Oro 2 www.termemilano.com
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LANGUAGE schools
Korean School
Scoula Fratelli Cervi, Via S. Benedetto Da Norcia (Noverasco di Opera)
☎ 335 8075207 www.koreanschool-milan.com
Japanese School (for Elementary to Middle schooler)
Scuola Giapponese Di Milano, Via Arzaga, 10, 20146 Milano
☎ 02-415 0291
Societa’ Dante Alighieri
School of Italian Language and Culture for Foreigners supported by the Italian government
to spread Italian culture (similar to British Counsil & Goethe Insitute)
Via Napo Torriani 10, 20124 Milano, www.societadantealighieri.org
Il Centro
Italian language school
Via Brera 11, 20121 Milano, www.ilcentro.net
Istituto Dante Alighieri
Italian language school
p.le L. Cadorna 9, 20123 Milano, www.dantealighieri.org
private teacher:
Rossella comes to your house, excellent individual italian lessons, very flexible,
phone 329 7254988
mail: [email protected]
COOKING CLASSES in English:
La Cucina Italiana
in piazza Aspromonte 15 – 20131 Milan, tel. 02/70642242
http:/www.lacucinaitaliana.it/default.aspx?idPage=1406
INTERNATIONAL CHURCH services
Church Services in forgeign languages:
Information on www.diocesidimilano.it , click on „migranti“ and then on „messe in lingua
straniera“ for a list of forgeign languages and then click on the language you are interested
in to get the churches and the times for mass in that language.
ISLAMIC Centre, Via Cassanese 3 Milano 2 phone 02 2137080
Korean services
Roman Catholic church
Chiesa Santi Martiri Coreani
Corso Manusardi Luigi 5, 20136 Milano ☎ 02-8372 998
Protestant church
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Milano Korean Church
Via Carducci 2, 20123 Settimo Milanese (MI) ☎ 02- 3351 0378
Milano Hanmaum Church
Via Luigi Dottesio 15, 20133 Milano ☎ 02-8969 3012
English services
Chiesa Di Altri Culti
All Saints Anglican Episcopal Church www.allsaints.it
Via Solferino, 17, 20121 Milano (Lombardia), Italy +39 02 6552258
German Catholics in Milan
http://www.deutschekatholiken-mailand.it/
Synagogues
Jewish Community Center, Via Sally Mayer 2,phone 02 48311001
Central Synagogue ,Via Guastella 19 phone 02 5512029
Zen Buddist, Via Agnesi 18 phone 02 58306763
TRANSPORTATION
Ecopass-system
Ecopass-system has been effective to reduce the volume of traffic and dust caused from
vehicles since Jan. 2008. When you need to drive in Ecopass zone you have to purchase
Ecopass.
If you ignore this, you would be fined 70 Euro ~275Euro.
For more information
www.comune.milano.it/dseserver/ecopass/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecopass
Zona C
Area C, the Congestion Charge, has phased in Milan on January the 16th 2012. New
access regulations to the city centre apply. Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 7.30pm.
Access to the area called “Cerchia dei Bastioni" (via 43 entrance points) is restricted to
drivers purchasing the 5 Euro ticket valid for all vehicles. Special terms apply to residents
and duty vehicles.
Bicycles, scooters, electric cars, vehicles displaying blue badges[1] for disabled people as
well as hybrid, methane powered, lpg and biofuel cars (up to December, 31st, 2012) are
exempted from the charge.
Excluding the above mentioned exemptions, Euro 0 petrol vehicles and diesel fuelled
vehicles Euro 1, 2 and 3 no longer have access to the city center.
See for more information: www.comune.milano.it also in english, see here also for
payment possibilities
Public Transportation
Milan city public transport information on buses, trams and the underground
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www.atm-mi.it
The website for the Italian trains. (also available in English)
www.trenitalia.com
Very informative website (actually for people with disabilities but useful for expats as it is in
English and well explained ) on transportation in Milan
www.milanopertutti.it
http://www.milanopertutti.it/paginainterna.asp?m=2&s=17&tipo=mezzipubblici
Taxi
You can call a taxi as well as use a waiting taxi at the taxi points.
You have to pay an additional fee at nighttime (10:00 pm-06:00am) and holidays.
Autoradiotaxi ☎ 02-8585
Taxi Blue ☎ 02-4040
Yellow Taxi ☎ 02-6969
Amico Taxi ☎ 02-4000
Private car
In Italy, if you own a car, you have to pay a road tax. Check the website
Automobile Club Italia (Italian only)
http://www.aci.it/
You can also go to a DRIVING SCHOOL and ask for help
Telepass or Viacard
is useful when driving on the autostrada. the viacard you can buy from an Autogrill station.
Telepass you can buy at the Punto blue on the autostrada. With the device on your
windshield you can pass through the tlepass lane without stopping for payment. To get it
you need an italian bank account.
Parking rules
The parking areas in Milan along the street next to the sidewalks are designated by blue
white and yellow lines.
Blue lines
You can park for a price
Yellow lines
reserved for people who have a residence permit
White lines
as long as the lines are not close to a sidewalk you can park for free
Do not panic if they ask you for the car keys in covered parking areas!
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AIRPORTS
Linate 10 km east of centre, easily reached by taxi bus 73 or bus connector from Stazione
centrale
Malpensa 45 km northwest of Milan, there are two separate Terminals - check carefully,
you can take Malpensa Express train - every half an hour, 11€ single ticket, takes 40 min
to Cadorna metro station
or Malpensa shuttle bus www.malpensashuttle.com to Stazione centrale every 20/30 min.,
cost 5 € takes 45/60 min. depending on traffic
Orio al Serio (Bergamo) 1 hour from Stazione centrale 6,70€ www.autostradale .it
EXCURSIONS (outside Milan)
Hippolandia
Inflatable park at Trenno racetrack, for up to age 12. It's fun to go watch some horse
races, then let them run off steam in the inflatable park next to the track.
http://www.ippodromimilano.it/2008/ns_ippolandia.asp There's also an indoor "playplace"
for winter, "Trottolandia", up to age 10.
Gardaland water park
formerly Parco Aquatico, only open in summer, but lots of fun for kids of all ages. Some
slides I wouldn't go down!!
http://www.gardalandwaterpark.it/
Acquapark
Via Gramsci, 21 www.acquasportpark.it
Acquaworld
www.acquaworld.it
Concorezzo, Via la Pira 16
Onda splash
Water Park
Via Bereguardo, 3, 27020 Zerbolo' (PV)
http://www.ondasplash.it/
Leolandia/ Minitalia
Capriate (BG), www.minitalia.com
Parco della Preistoria (Dinosaur Park)
Giant conrete Dinosaurs, trainrides, play ground, picnic area
http://www.parcodellapreistoria.it/
Cowboyland
Via Morato 18, Voghera (PV) www.cowboys.it
Idroscalo Club
www.idroscaloclub.org
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Jungle Raider Park
www.jungleraiderpark.com
Canevaworld
http://www.canevaworld.it/
Other parks are:
www.tuttiparchi.com
http://www.parksmania.it
Castello di Gropparello
http://www.castellodigropparello.it/
Zoo Le Cornelle
via Cornelle, 16 - 24030 VALBREMBO (BERGAMO)
http://www.lecornelle.it/index.asp
Parco faunistico La Torbiera
Small zoo with tigers, birds, monkeys etc all around a small lake. Paths and picnic area
are very shady so great in the summer heat and great for public holidays as it is not so
well known and therefore not so full and overrun on holidays.
28010 Agrate Conturbia, Novara – Italy phone +39 0322 832135-6
[cell] +39 340 5253449
http://www.latorbiera.it/
Monte Tamaro Switzerland
great place for hiking, summer sledging, downhill mountainbiking and having fun
www.montetamaro.ch
HOLIDAYS in Milan
01 Jan. Capodanno
06 Jan Epifania
Feb./Mar Carnevale
08 Mar. Festa della Donna
19 Mar. Festa del Papa’
Mar./Apr. La Settimana Santa, Pasqua
22 Apr. Fondazione di Roma
25 Apr. Anniversario della Liberazione d’Italia
01 May. Festa del Lavoro
01 Jun. Anniversario della Repubblica
15 Aug. Ferragosto or Assunzione
07 Dec. Sant’ Ambrogio
25 Dec. Natale
26 Dec. Santo Stefano
31 Dec. Ultimo dell’anno (San Silvestro)
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MEDICAL INFORMATION
Below you will find a list of the best hospital in Milan. Bring patience and snacks...
We wish you will be always safe and sound, but if not, Milan has a health system and
doctors amongst the best of the world.
For everything you need you can check the website
http://www.provincia.milano.it/turismo_en/infoutili.html?idbonsainode=80
with links to the hospitals' website and maps to reach them.
GENERAL First Aid
Ospedale Niguarda
Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162 Milano
tel +39 02 6444.1 fax +39 02 6420901
http://www.ospedaleniguarda.it/
Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
via Francesco Sforza 28 , 20122 Milano MI
telephone switchboard +39 02 55031
http://www.policlinico.mi.it/
San Carlo Hospital
via Pio II 3 , 20153 Milano MI
telephone 02 40221
San Paolo Hospital
via Di Rudini’ 8 , 20142 Milano MI
information telephone +39 02 81841
http://www.ao-sanpaolo.it/
Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Rozzano (MI)
www.humanitas.it
IEO
Oncology and this means first of all prevention. So, for any check up and high level
consultation you can refer to it.
via Ripamonti 435
Doctors are used to speak in English.
For senology consultation, this is an ASM father:
Oreste Gentilini, general surgeon, deputy director, senology department
[email protected]
PEDIATRIC First Aid
Clinica Pediatrica De Marchi dell'Università di Milano
via della Commenda, 9, 20122 Milano
telefono +39-02-55192026 fax +39-02-93881978
centralino Clinica De Marchi +39 02 55031
www.policlinico.mi.it
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Buzzi
via Castelvetro 32 - Milano
Switchboard Tel. 02.5799.1
Pediatric First Aid Tel. 02/5799.5363
MATERNITY Hospital
Buzzi
via Castelvetro 32 - Milano
Switchboard Tel. 02.5799.1
Maternity 24h/24 - Tel. 02.5799.5363
Mangiagalli
via della Commenda 12 , 20122 Milano MI
information: telephone switchboard +39 02 55031
Sexual Violence First Aid
telephone +39 02 55032489
Macedonio Melloni
via Macedonio Melloni 52 , 23129 Milano MI
telephone +39 02 63631
http://www.fbf.milano.it/newsite/informazioni.php?npresidio=2
San Paolo Hospital
via Di Rudinì 8 , 20142 Milano MI
information telephone +39 02 81841
http://www.ao-sanpaolo.it/
DOCTORS
International Doctors/ Medical Centers:
American International Medical Clinic
Dr. Freilich is the primary clinician, US trained, and VERY helpful. Spoke with me and
advised me on the phone when I was sick, and I had never been a patient!
Dr. Stefania Paesani is a pediatrician who is at the clinic once a week. WONDERFUL.
US trained, so understands our culture and expectations for care. Does house calls.
http://www.aimclinic.it/
Milan Medical Center:
Via Angelo Mauri 3, 20144 Milano; www.milanmedicalcenter.it
Speak German, English and Italian. Very nice, make house calls and always ready to help.
You will find there pediatrician, obstetricians and GPs.
Dott.ssa Emanuela Di Re, Ginecologia & Ostetricia, Via Santo Spirito 13, Tel.
0276023877. ASM mother and fluent English speaker.
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Acupuncturist
Dr Cavenago Via Bagutta 1 phone 339867899 / 02795395
Dr Gallo Pascal 3387131118 Via Parmagianino 14 (speaks french and italian)
Eye Specialist
San Raffaele hospital Pzle Cadorna Luigi 10 phone 0226431
excellent eye specialists
Dermatology
Dermatological Institute - Ospedale Maggior via Pace 9 phone 02 55031
Odontoiatra (dentist)
Dott. Paolo Tonveronachi via Olmetto,10
tel 02 876120
Dr. Reint Reynders (Orthodontist)
via M. Bandello 15, 20123 Milano, phone 02 48008585
Speaks English, Dutch and Italian
Dr. DeGier (dentist)
Via Boccaccio 31, 20123 Milan, 02 4800 8182
speaks English, Italian and Dutch
Dott. Guido Bracchetti ()
via Durini, 27, Milano, tel. 02 76023438
English and Italian speaking.
Ortodontista infantile (pediatric dental orthopaedics)
Dott.ssa Anita Perego via Olmetto,10
tel 02 876120
Orthopedic
Dr Paolo Trezzo
Via Gentilino 9 phone 335 1238634
Colo-rectal surgery and speaks Spanish as mother language.
Leonardo Lenisa
[email protected]
Works at the Pio X Hospital, via Nava 31, which is close to Zara subway stop
Gynecologist
Dott.ssa Sarah Montefusco (English and Italian speaking)
via M. Fanti, 2
tel. 333 62 84 993
Prof / Dottoressa Giovanna Testa 026595863
www.danadonna.net (speaks english perfectly)
Pediatrician
Dott.ssa Stefania Paesani
Corso Vercelli 7 Tel. 02 4986912, (Mon afternoon, Thurs Morning, Fri afternoon)
Via Mercalli 11, Tel. 02 58319808 (Wed Afternoon)
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Physiotherapists
Dennis Ghirardi Macedonia Melloni Hosp. 347 7131360
Physiotherapy laboratory Dr Boioli Faustino corso Buenos Aires 18 phone 02 2047485
Private Doctor (in MILANO 3)
Dr. Bustros (Italian speaking only) ☎ cell, 338 1167 184
Dr. Podestá (Italian, English speaking) ☎ cell, 335 7078 408
Dr. Luca Rovati (plastic surgeon)
via Belgioioso, Milano, Cell 333 6525772
Speaks English
Rosaria Worthon (Psychoanalyst)
via M. Bandello 14, 20123 Milano, cell 333 2860156
PHARMACY
You need a prescrizione (prescription) to buy an antibiotic or certain other medicine, but
you can get some medicine treating light symptoms such as a headache or stomach ache
over the counter. Opening time is usually on 08:30-12:30/15:30-9:30. During the night and
holidays you could find an open pharmacy through:
☎ 800 801 185 and www.asl.milano.it/farmaciel.asp.
The pharmacy which is located in Central station is open for 365 days a year and 24hrs a
day.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS and what to say:
Police (Carabinieri or Polizia): Dial 112 or 113
English: HELP! Italian: AIUTO!
English: I live in (your address) and my phone number is ...
Italian: Abito (your address) e il mio telefono é (phone number)
Ambulance (ambulanza): Dial 118
English: I need an ambulance and a doctor!
Italian: Ho bisogno di un'ambulanza e di un medico!
English: I live in (your address) and my phone number is ... Italian: Abito (your address) e il
mio telefono é (phone number).
Fire Department (Vigili del fuoco ): Dial 118
English: Fire! Fire! My house is buming!
Italian: Al fuoco, Al fuoco. La mia casa sta bruciando
Infant emergency: Dial 114
Continual Dental assistance for 24 hours 02 865460
Poison Control Center 02 66101029
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