{"id":37635,"date":"2025-01-29T22:32:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designcompass.org\/?p=37635"},"modified":"2025-11-29T13:35:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T04:35:31","slug":"milan-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designcompass.org\/en\/2025\/01\/29\/milan-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Milan, a delightful dance celebrating the rich life"},"content":{"rendered":"

I found a cool clothing store in Korea, and the colors and shapes were rare, so I asked where they got them, and they said Milan. So I decided to visit Milan at the end of my trip to Europe. Actually, I didn't know much about Milan except for the design week, so I didn't have high expectations. I just hoped to find some cool vintage clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Milan was a much more wonderful city than I thought. The sight of them always smiling brightly and kindly explaining the menu was an experience that I couldn't find anywhere else. When the waiter broke the glass, instead of apologizing, he made a light kicking motion and everyone laughed. At night, people gathered in the square to drink and dance, and next to them, they played ping-pong passionately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beautiful marble texture, heartfelt interiors on the floor and entrance, colorful food. Milan is a place that is not only filled with luxury fashion or sophisticated design, but also with rich natural textures. It was a city that made me think a lot about attitudes toward life and the beauty of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Natural nature<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Milan is rich in color and curves. Not to mention the famous fashion, many products and buildings are overflowing with color. As I explored the area, I felt that Milan displayed materials in their natural form. I was amazed by the beauty of the lobby and courtyard of every building. In particular, the marble was so beautiful that I thought that the marble I had seen so far was nothing. Northern Italy is rich in high-quality marble, and the Carrara region in particular is said to be a world-famous production site. It still accounts for 20% of the world's marble production, and the 'Bianco Carrara' marble, which Michelangelo also loved, is famous for its light gray tone and patterns. I was amazed by the beauty of the lobby and courtyard of every building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beautiful courtyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Part of Milan's Duomo made of marble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Architecture with lots of color<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Beautiful building<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Duomo Cathedral made of marble was shocking. I thought European cathedrals were similar, but I was surprised by the texture of the surface that made me want to touch it and the rich sculptures that were all the same. The Duomo Cathedral was built starting in 1386 and is said to have taken 600 years to complete. It is said that it was built in a rare Gothic style in Italy and was not built purely for archaic purposes. It had a strong secular aspect of compensating the nobility and working class for the tyranny of Barnabas Visconti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1571, the newly appointed Archbishop of Milan, Carlo Borromeo, rebuilt the fa\u00e7ade of the cathedral in the Renaissance style. Later, during the Napoleonic era, neo-Gothic details were added, and the cathedral was influenced by various architectural styles over the years. This story shows that the Milan Duomo is a complex symbol of Italian and European history, politics, and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Duomo Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Duomo Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Duomo Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Craftsmanship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Europe, whenever I found something pretty in a clothing or accessory store, it was always 'Made in Italy'. I thought Italy was a place full of the passion of craftsmen who wanted to make beautiful things. Among them, Milan was a representative city where many artists created various products centered on beauty. There was no area that was lacking, whether it was fashion, architecture, or industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milan has been home to many legendary designers who have had a major impact on the history of design. The spirit inherited from Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance continues to this day. From Gio Ponti, who founded the magazine Domus, to Castiglioni, who made chairs out of tractor seats, to Alessi Mendini, who is famous for his humorous Alessi kitchenware, to Ettore Sottsass, who founded the Memphis Group, a symbol of post-modernism, their influence has spread beyond Italy and into the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. zone 1 \u2013 Centro Storico (recommended)<\/strong>\n
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    • The heart of Milan, a tourist & shopping center<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Duomo Square, La Scala Theatre, Brera Art Gallery, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • zone 2 \u2013 Stazione Centrale, Gorla, Turro, Greco, Crescenzago (recommended)<\/strong>\n
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      • Milano Centrale and Isola area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • A young area where hipsters gather<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bosco Verticale, Stefano Boeri Art Gallery, Casa Porta, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • zone 3 \u2013 Citt\u00e0 Studi, Lambrate, Porta Venezia\n
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        • Porta Venezia (PV) area where Milan Fashion Week is held<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • LGBTQ+ friendly area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Indro Montanelli Park, MUDEC Museum, Il Salumaio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • zone 4 \u2013 Porta Vittoria, Forlanini\n
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          • luxury residential complex<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • QC Terme Milano (Spa), Porta Romana Market, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • zone 5 \u2013 Vigentino, Chiaravalle, Gratosoglio\n
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            • Bars, clubs and vintage shops around the canal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Naviglio Grande, Tenuta La Caiola, Aperitivo Bar, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • zone 6 \u2013 Barona, Lorenteggio\n
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              • Main event areas of Milan Design Week (Salone del Mobile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Armani Silos, MUDEC Museum, Superstudio, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • zone 7 \u2013 Baggio, De Angeli, San Siro\n
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                • Location of AC Milan and Inter Milan's home stadium, San Siro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • San Siro Stadium, Tre Torri Park, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • zone 8 \u2013 Fiera, Gallaratese, Quarto Oggiaro\n
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                  • Location of Fiera Milano, Milan's largest exhibition center<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • high rise building<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • CityLife Shopping District, Tre Torri Building, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • zone 9 \u2013 Porta Garibaldi, Niguarda (recommended)<\/strong>\n
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                    • Street art, diverse culture & unique bars<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Corso Como, port-style bar (Spirit de Milan), Bicocca port (Teatro degli Arcimboldi) etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                      Art & Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Milan Duomo\n
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                        • The amazing cathedral that symbolizes Milan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Galleria Bttorio Emanuele II\n
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                          • A shopping arcade filled with luxury stores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Sforzesco Castle\n
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                            • Old castle with Michelangelo's last work, the Rondanini Piet\u00e0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Museum of Senacolo Vinciano\n
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                              • Art museum with Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Museum of Novecento\n
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                                • An art museum featuring Futurist works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Triennale Design Museum\n
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                                  • A place where you can see representative Milanese designs such as Memphis in one place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni\n
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                                    • The design studio used by Achille Castlioni<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Available for visit after applying for a guided tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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                                      • Rinascente\n
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                                        • A department store where you can see interesting local brands in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • furniture street\n
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                                          • Luxury furniture street, Kasina, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Via Monte Napoleone\n
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                                            • Luxury brand street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • 10 Corso Como\n
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                                              • The first editing shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              • Alessi Flagship Store\n
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                                                • A legend in the design of household goods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                • Fornasetti Flagship Store\n
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                                                  • woman face<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  • Vito's Home\n
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                                                    • Colorful home goods store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    • The Segno of Time\n
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                                                      • Art and vintage shops with unique tastes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • Laboratorio Paravicini\n
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                                                        • crockery shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        • Bivio\n
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                                                          • Vintage Fashion Shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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