What to do near Vignate, MI

Corneliano Bertario and the Borromeo Castle

An ancient Lombard village with courtyards, irrigation ditches and a castle

Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta and San Sigismondo

Dating back to the 11th century, it underwent massive restoration in the early 1900s. However, the ancient and curious friezes depicting a wide variety of creatures are preserved: birds, dragons, and even mermaids.

Villa Necchi-Campiglio, Milan

A chance to peek into the life of the early 20th century bourgeoisie

St. Mary of the Passion

With its majestic size, it certainly does not go unnoticed, but few people even know it inside.

The Abbey of Chiaravalle on the outskirts of Milan

A beautiful Cistercian monastery in a stretch of irrigated countryside that survived the onslaught of the city

San Pietro in Gessate

The giant of Lombard art

The Gothic frescoes of Viboldone Abbey

In a remnant of irrigated countryside in the Milanese hinterland, a 14th-century abbey holds splendid frescoes

Church of San Colombano in Vaprio d'Adda

A forest of stone symbols that seems to leap out of a medieval bestiary

Rocca Brivio Sforza, San Giuliano Milanese

Fascinating 17th-century brick villa of sober Baroque style, rising on a slight isolated rise in the countryside. From the monumental gate there is a glimpse of the garden with an elegant loggia.

San Bernardino at the Bones

A sinister place that frightens and fascinates

The Ca' Granda, the former major hospital in Milan.

A vibrant melting pot of art, history and culture

Merchants' Square

A hidden corner of medieval Milan, just a few steps from the Duomo