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Airport
Intercontinental, international and domestic flights arrive and
depart from the Malpensa Airport, 45 km north-west of the city. The
transfer to Malpensa has been controversial though, and many
operators and passengers still prefer to use the more convenient
Linate.
International Arrivals is at Terminal 1, where all the usual
facilities are on offer. Thomas Cook offers foreign exchange
services. Bank cash dispensers can be found throughout the airport
and left-luggage facilities are also available. The Eurochange
Business Centre offers a wide range of services, including hotel
bookings, secretarial services, PC workstations and meeting rooms
for up to 20.
Linate
Although Linate has only one terminal, it’s not as crowded as it
was in the past. Six km east of the city centre , it serves some
international, but mostly domestic flights, especially the
Milan-Rome shuttle. Bureaux de change and banks are available in the
international and domestic areas respectively. A DHL courier service
is attached to the airport.
Orio al Serio
Orio al Serio International Airport is being increasingly developed
as a charter flights airport, business airport and alternative to
Malpensa, especially for those east and south of Milan. Most usual
facilities are available.
Airport to City Transport
Malpensa: Taxis can be found outside the arrivals hall. The
journey into the centre takes about an hour and costs about €80.
However, the quickest route into town is by train. The Malpensa
Express service to Ferrovie Nord (Cadorna metro stop) leaves every
half hour and takes 40 mins.
A bus service to Milan’s Railway Station is also available, and
stops outside the arrivals hall. The service, called Malpensa
Shuttle, runs every 20 minutes from 0620-2100, then every 30 mins to
0015. Some buses stop at Fiera by request.
Linate: The journey from Linate to the centre by taxi takes
around 15 mins and costs about €15. A regular bus service (Autobus
73 – ATM) runs every 10 mins to Piazza San Babila. The journey
takes 30 mins and costs €2. There is also a coach service running
to Milan’s central train station. The 20-min ride costs
€2.
Orio al Serio: The trip by taxi takes 50 mins and costs about
€55. You can travel by coach to Milan Central Station. There are
eight departures a day costing €6.70.
There’s a bus service from Sesto San Giovanni (MM1) to Malpensa
(50 mins – €5.50) and to Linate (15 mins – €2.85) every 30
min. You can also arrange to be picked up at your home at any time,
in which case the cost is €20, depending on the number of
passengers.
Orientation
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The Duomo towers over Milan from its central piazza, with the rest
of the city radiating out in rings from here. The inner ring
contains the oldest part, which follows the line of the old city
walls. The financial district and Piazza Affari, the site of
Milan’s stock market, lie to the west of the Duomo around Piazza
Cordusio, while the main shops are found to the east around Piazza
San Babila and Via Montenapoleone. The trendy Brera district lies to
the north. The outer ring contains both residential areas and more
businesses, with many multinational companies and large hotels
clustered around Piazza della Repubblica and Via Pisani, the busy
street which leads to the central train station. South of here is a
popular area housing much of Milan’s nightlife, as well as the old
canal system, which was partially designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
Getting Around
Taxis can be found in most of the city’s main squares. Fares are
metered and should be rounded-up to include a small tip.
What to see
The Duomo: The spiky white marble outline of this immense Gothic
cathedral is recognized throughout Italy and the world. Work began
in the 14c, but was only completed some 500 years later. The
imposing interior is lit by a multitude of stained-glass windows.
Take the lift, or climb up to the roof to inspect the 3,400 statues
and 135 gargoyles at close quarters. The golden Madonnina (little
Madonna) gazes serenely over the city from the top. On a clear day
you’ll have great views over the city and, if you’re lucky, the
Alps. The adjacent Cathedral Museum contains an interesting display
of documents, sculptures, models and other artefacts chronicling the
cathedral’s history.
La Scala: The 18c home to the world’s most famous opera house. The
best seats normally get booked months in advance, but it’s always
worth a try on the off chance (Tel: 02 7200 3744). If you don’t
get a seat, take a look at the museum next door which contains a
vast collection of scores, documents, costumes, set designs and
other mementoes of La Scala’s illustrious past.
Pinacoteca di Brera: Longer opening hours make it easier to pay a
post-work culture stop. The 17c Palazzo di Brera houses one of the
most important collections of Italian art, the best of which is the
15c-18c Lombard and Venetian collection.
The Last Supper, Museo del Cenacola: Leonardo Da Vinci’s
masterpiece is the centrepiece of this museum. Visitors come to gaze
at this painting which has regained much of its previous beauty
after years of restoration. The Cenacola shares the square with the
Romanesque cathedral Santa Maria delle Grazie, another Milanese
attraction.