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StellaPoint
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Bar'n Buffet all around Milano!
Bar'n Buffet is an awesome thing in Milano where you have to pay for one drink and then you can eat as much as you want from a buffet inside the bar/pub. Not sure if everyone does it but I saw several places that had this offer in central Milan. So if you are on a budget and you are going out there is literally no better combo :)
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Christina Hann-Trefzger
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Via Monte Napoleone of Milan
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If you like to buy designers’ or branded stuff and you are in Milan, don’t forget to stop at Via Monte Napoleone. It is a famous street for the fashion and jewelry. From Duomo di Milano, you can walk to Monte Napoleone, it takes only 5-7 minutes. You’ll see Prada, Gucci, Ferretti, Armani, Guardini, Bally, Louis Vuitton, Miss Sixty, Icerberg, La Perla, Narciso Rodriguez, Ferragamo, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, YSL, Versace and so on, they are all along the street. If you are a big shopaholic, you definitely can’t miss this place.
Even if you don’t buy, I think it’s worth to take a look on the window display.
I like this street the most, cos it is totally different from high class boutiques in Germany or other places in Asia like Hong Kong. It is mixed between old architecture and new look. If you only glance at the street, you won’t see anything special, but if you get inside and check the boutiques, then you’ll see the difference.l
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Christina Hann-Trefzger
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DMagazino Outlet with 70% Discount
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I was totally amazed when I glanced at the prices in front of the window at Dmagazino Outlet. This outlet sells Armani, Dolce Gabbana, Fendi, Prada and many more Italian famous designers’ fashion and accessories. If you pass by in the center of Milan, don’t hesitate to check Dmagazino outlet out. You might find something that you’ve been searching for a long time.
I was inside for awhile, it was very crowded. I found a lot of cool accessories like belts, shoes, caps and so on.
The most amazing about Dmagazino outlet is, they give up to 70% discount. It is really amazing! The outlet is not very small, it is divided into 2 sections; one contains designer fashion and the other contains accessories.
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Karrr
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Milan- overview
I think Milan is generally considered as Italy's second city after Rome (although correct me if I'm wrong!) and I think this is completely justified. Milan is not the prettiest of cities, it can't rival Rome in it's beauty, it is afterall an industrial city, but it makes up for it in culture, history fashion and the general vibrance of the place. There is a lot going on and a lot to see. There is of course Da Vinci's last supper (so popular you now have to reserve two weeks in advance) and the amazing Duomo Cathedral but there is so much more. There are streets full of fashion, areas full of superb restaurants and cafes, the food is amazing as is the coffee and there is so much architecture to take in. The canals are also another interesting city. Milan is a diverse and fascinating city.
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melissa
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More than just shopping
Milan is one of those places that had to grow on me, as I'm not a big shopper (or at least, I wasn't when I first started going there). That said, if you are a shopper it's likely you'll be hooked instantly, as this is a Mecca of designer labels and posh boutiques. Every square inch of the city centre is covered in expensive shops of every description, from clothing to perfume to gifts and home decor. Nothing is considered too extravagant. So not being much of a shopping fanatic, it took me a while to get beneath the surface of Milan and discover the real city below. Turns out Milan is just as rich in history as it is in Armani, and the sightseeing opportunities are endless. So don't feel that you have to get caught up in the retail end of things- I had a fantastic time just wandering around the museums and landmarks.
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Christina Hann-Trefzger
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What is inside Porta Ticinese?
This area is the China town of Milan. Most of the population there is Chinese. I walked there two times when I was in Milan. I think it’s pretty interesting. There are only shops along the streets with Italian and Chinese signs. I think from the price is reasonable but I wouldn’t recommend you to buy the clothes there. I don’t think the quality is good enough. Anyways, mostly they sell it per dozen. But still Porta Ticinese is a nice place to go if you just want to see mixed cultures and have no interests of shopping. You’ll see people are just busy working and some kids playing in front of the shops while the parents are working. It’s not very common in Milan. Don’t worry people there are very friendly.
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Christina Hann-Trefzger
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Flea Market for Shopaholics
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When we talk about Milan, we always think about pasta / spaghetti, Italian coffee, fashion, trend-setters and so on. There is a place near the rural area in Milan that we can buy a lot of things and cheap. It’d be great if you speak a little Italian so you can bargain with the sellers. It only opens on Saturdays. There are lots of things you can buy such as; daily goods, clothes and also food. Some sell handcrafts or exotic souvenirs from Africa.
I got the best panini there. There a lot of nice restaurants along the river close to the flea market.
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Elizaoprisor
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The agitation in Milan
Milan is one of the busiest cities in the north of Italy. It is the second largest city in Italy and the center of banking and industry. Milan is also the city where Italian fashion designers work to create world famous clothing and footwear. It is the city of fashion and brands. I didn't really like this city, especially because of all the strange people that seemed to be staring at us and also because it's pretty dirty and very busy. I would never like to live there. You mostly have to travel by metro all day long. If you pass through Milan, don’t forget to enter the famous church in city center, the Dome.
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cosmoclaudio
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Milan
I went to Milan a couple of months ago with my girlfriend and we had a great time, we stayed at a really cheap hotel which was after all very nice and clean.
We stayed there for almost a week and we both agree that the city was not as amazing as we thought. People at night seem a little dangerous and the subway even more dangerous. I loved the historic buildings like the Cathedral which is one of the nicest Cathedrals I have seen in my life, something everyone should visit.
Clothing stores are always full and it was annoying for me to have to wait 60 minutes to be able to pay.
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marianne
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Re: Eating in Milano
Italy is known for good food and everywhere you will eat very well - except in Milan. Especially when your budget is low and you try to get some takeaway food in the streets, you might be disappointed easily.
For cheap food I can recommend the "Autogrill" - restaurants, where you can choose meals and salad from a buffet. Usually the "Autogrill" is the highway-restaurant, but there are even a few in the bigger cities like Milan (left hand side of the cathedral).
Other places for cheap food are the bars with "tavola fredda" and "tavola calda", which means cold or hot meals. Have a look inside, usually they put sandwiches and pizza slices in a place where you can have a look at it and so you can decide, if you might like it or not. One very good Bar in the area around Parco Solari is the "Bar del Sole". They have wonderful "panini", salads and warm meals for little money. (Corner Via Coni Zugna/Via Foppa/Parco Solari).
Another place to eat cheap and good is "La Voglia" a focacceria (pizza slices) in Corso Porta Ticinese 60, open from 9 am to 2 am. You can get a wonderful slice of pizza for 2 or 3 Euro and they usually have even vegan pizza. By the way: this street is one of the alternative zones, loved by students and crazy looking people and there are really good shops!
If you want to go to a restaurant, try "Woodstock 3" in Via Vigevano 43/45 (in front of the station Porta Genova)! You can have a look on the menu outside for meals and prices, but pizzas, salads and noodle dishes are really good there.
Another nice thing are the "aperitivi", which means the fingerfood that offer bars from 6pm when you have a drink. There are a few very good in the zone between Porta Ticinese and Porta Genova near the "Naviglio".
You can also ask if there are supermarkets around ("supermercato"). If you are not in a centrally placed zone. There are many "Esselunga", "iPer", "Conad" and others around. They always have prepared food like small salads, pieces of fruits, some have pizza slices or meat and noodles. They have moderate prices.
... and if the staff does not speak english, try it with a travel dictionary and a minimum of italian ... people will help you to explain what you want! Or use hands, feet and a smile.
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Elizaoprisor
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Eating in Milano
When my boyfriend and I visited Milan this spring, we decided to eat as cheap as possible. Unfortunately, our hotel was pretty far from the centre so we found none of the cheap american fastfoods nearby. So we went to eat at a cheap restaurant near the hotel. We had some sandwiches, but they were very bad and I got sick from them, so I had to spend the rest of the afternoon in the hotel. Another thing I noticed in most of the places we have eaten, was that the staff doesn’t speak English. The food is usually pretty expensive, but you can eat cheaper at the fastfoods in the subway stations, where they have many types of sandwiches and some warm meals.
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Elizaoprisor
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Flying to Milan
Flying to Milan was a great experience. I personally don’t like flying and am always scared, but on this flight I was fortunately distracted by a lovely view. I was sitting near the window and could see the beautiful mountains covered with snow. I took some pictures so I will post them here. Seeing Milan from the airplane is lovely, as the city has a very nice structure, very different from the german cities. The pictures were taken around 7 am .
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