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Airport ‘Linate’ is 6 Miles East of the City Centre. The Starfly airport bus leaves the airport going to the Central Rail station in Milan every 30 minutes. Tickets costing €5.00, approximately £4.00 are available from the Agenzia Autostradale in arrivals or on the bus. Taxis are also available to go into the city at a cost of approximately €20.00, about £18.
Malpensa Airport is 29 miles to the North-west of Milan. The Air Pullman shuttle bus will take you into Milan (beside the Central Railway Station) for €7 approximately £6.00 or €3.50 for under 12’s in around 50 minutes. Purchase a ticket in advance from the counter in the arrivals hall. The buses operate from 0500-2330 hrs. The Malpensa Express rail service operates every 30 minutes with a journey time of 40 minutes to the Cadorna Railway station. Cost is €11 (or €13.50 if ticket is purchased on the train) for a one-way ticket. Under 12’s will pay €5.50 or €8.00. You must always validate your ticket on one of the yellow time-stamp machines before commencing your journey.
Milan Bergamo or Orio Al Serio airport is located 30 miles North-east of Milan. The best way to reach the centre of Milan is to take either the Ryanair/Terravision shuttle bus (€10.00 one-way or €16.00 return) or the AutoStradale €8.90 one way or €16.50 return ) bus. These provide a frequent service to and from the city centre with a journey time of 50-60 minutes.
MILAN AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Trams, buses, trolley buses and the three lines of the metro make it easy to reach all corners of Milan. Tickets are not available on the vehicles, but can be bought at most newsstands and in bars. You can use a ticket for 75 minutes on as many trams and buses as you like, but only once on the subway. Special daily and two-day tickets are on sale at subway newsstands .Don’t forget to stamp your ticket before starting your travel. Public transport information is available from the ATM office in the Duomo subway station.
City Centre to the San Siro The San Siro stadium can be reached on the Metro line M1. Get off at Lotto Station and from there stadium buses will transport you free of charge to the ground, or follow the crowd on foot in about 15 minutes. Tram: line 16 from Piazza Fontana (Duomo) to San Siro, stop at the Via Dessiè terminal.
TOURIST OFFICES Central Tourist Office – 1, via Marconi ( corner of Piazza Duomo ), open Monday to Friday 0845-1300 AND FROM 1400-1745.Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 0900-1300 and from 1400-1645. Tel 02-7252-4300. Central Station – 1st floor near the Gran Bar. Open from Monday to Saturday from 0800-1900 and on Sundays from 0900-1230 and from 1330-1800.
EMERGENCY SERVICES Police: Emergencies 113, local Police 02 77271, Fire : Tel – 115, Ambulance: Tel – 118.When calling these numbers it is advisable to ask somebody who speaks fluent Italian to report your message.
BRITISH CONSULATE Via San Paolo 7, Tel: 723 001. Open to the public Mon-Fri 0915-12.15 and 14.30-16.30.
BANKING HOURS The Italian banks vary from city to city, but generally the hours of opening are: Monday - Friday 0830 - 1330 and 1445 - 1545.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS The Gothic Cathedral ‘Duomo’ (the world’s third largest church) Milan Castle (Castello Sforzesco), La Scala Milan theatre (Teatro Della Scala)
Leonardi da Vinci-The Last Supper. One of the worlds most famous paintings can be seen at the church of Santa Maria Delle Grazie ( nearest metro Cadorna ).Open 0900-1900 Tuesday to Saturday, 0900-2000 on Sundays, closed Mondays. Visits which last 15 minutes must be booked by telephone 02-89421146.The cost is approximately 7 euros, free for under 18 and over 60 and credit cards are not accepted. Sightseeing bus tours of Milan are available throughout the year organised by Autostradale. Departures and tickets are available from the Central Tourist Office. The 3 hour tour takes place Tues-Sun at 0930 and the ticket includes entrance to the Last Supper and the Brera National Gallery.
BARS
Pogue Mahones, Via Salmini, 1, close to Porta Romana metro. Irish ale and food, good venue for Sky Sports and BBC sporting action. Closed on Mondays.
O’Connell, Via Brera, British and Irish beers, cocktails and excellent whisky are served in this very central Irish pub. Happy hour 5pm-7pm, nearest metro Lanza.
American Sport Café, Piazetta Giordano 5. A venue dedicated to supporters and enthusiasts of American sports. Open 7pm-2am.Closest metro Babila.
Rob Roy, Piazza A Diaz 5, Scottish pub close to the Duomo.
The English Football Pub, Via Valpetrosa 5, English beer, food and football memorabilia. Open 11am-3pm and 7pm-2am daily. Nearest metro Cordusio or Duomo.
Crazy Bull Café, Piazza Pattari 2. American style bar. Open 3pm-2am Tue-Sun. Nearest metro Duomo.
Murphys Law, 3 Via Montevideo, Angola via Savona. Nearest metro Porta Genova.
RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
Antica Osteria Puglise, Via Tadino 5. Situated right behind Corso Buenos Aires, this restaurant produces excellent home-made cooking and an entertaining evening. There are some curious main courses which are not suitable for animal lovers such as grilled donkey and horsemeat. Open 7pm-11pm Mon-Sat.
Rangoli. Via Solferino, 36, closest metro Moscova. At "Rangoli" everything is Indian: the personnel (in traditional outfits), the cordial and warm service, the ambience and the dining halls which are done up in total Indian spirit. The food is delicious for its flavour, delicately spiced or hot ,as desired, along with a rich list of wine, fish, chicken and lamb specialties cooked in the traditional oven "Tandoor" and a vast choice of vegetarian dishes. The witness of such a connection with the authentic Indian kitchen are the Indian clients (businessmen, students or working class people) who choose "Rangoli" during their stay in Italy: you frequently find Indians eating on the next table. Orient Express, 8 Via Fiori Chiari, closest metro Lanza. To celebrate the famous train that ran from Paris to Constantinople, the atmosphere could not be more perfect. Every detail is perfect, and the atmosphere is more like a movie set than a restaurant. The station bar offers open sandwiches; live music can be heard on the platform; or you can eat by candlelight in the carriage restaurant. Brunch is available every day and the cocktails are good. The entire experience is first class all the way. Booking advisable.
Caramba, Via Nicola D’Apulia , 14. Closest metro Pasteur. This bar has a mixed clientele for a rustic bar with a large Spanish style car park. The decor comprises of wooden seats and colourful red and yellow tablecloths. The 'Corrida delle Paelle' is held on Tuesdays which is a buffet of a variety of paellas at a fixed price (beer not included). On Thursdays there is a flamenco show, and on Fridays and Saturdays guitar music and Spanish songs can be enjoyed. Ethnic, colonial, informal and relaxed, this venue is unpretentious and great fun. When groups get out of hand, they can be sent to the canteen downstairs. Sangria of all colors and flavors, Spanish beers, wines, brandies and champagnes are also on offer. The specialty includes Paellas - the usual simple meat, vegetable and fish based varieties but also the mixed Valencian version with or without saffron, plus black paella with squid ink and other colors formed by the inclusion of particular drinks, fruit or cheese.
Louisiana Bistro, Via Fiori Chiari 17, closest metro Lanza. An American-style music bar in the heart of the Brera district that, in its former life, was one of Milan's most "reputable" brothels; photos of madames still adorn the walls. A home away from home for many Americans, the bar is decorated like a New Orleans nightclub. You can play pool in the Bistro or enjoy a steak, burger, salad or cheesecake in the restaurant. Also offers authentic American brunch on Sundays; big screen TV for sports. Reservations advised. Tel. 02.8646.5315, closed Mondays.
Speakeasy, 7 Via Castelfidardo, closest metro Moscova. This long and narrow trendy restaurant stands close to the old and charming Ponte delle Gabelle (1400 AD). Good for an aperitif or dinner. The decoration is based on 1930's American bars. Rows of black and white photos on the walls portray the great jazz players of the past. Large heavy curtains and a solid wood counter add to the atmosphere. The music and the people are all very trendy. The food is Mexican but there are also Italian first course dishes. Brunch is available on Sundays with large salad, muffins, omelettes etc.
STAYING IN TOUCH INTERNET CAFES Hard Disk Café, Corso Sempione 44, the biggest internet café in Milan.
