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Three Days in Milan

A December 2004 trip to Milan by emilko

Quote: Three days in this fast-paced, modern city were well worth it.
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Three Days in Milan Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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Sometimes Milan gets a bum rap. It's not as pretty as Venice or Florence and not quite as ancient as Rome. However, it definitely holds its own when it comes to shopping, partying, and artwork.Quick Tips: -Use Milan as a base to visit Venice, Florence, Bologna, Padua, and Lake Como. All these places are very conveniently located and accessible by train. -You don't have to leave a tip, and you are not expected to. -Use the street markets to buy souvenirs and designer items. They are everywhere and will often get you the best deal. Be careful of fakes though. -Take advantage of the aperitivo at the bars. An excellent value -- you get an all-you-can-eat buffet for the price of one drink. Get ...Read More

Ristoranti Maruzzella Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Maruzzella"

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This is a family-run Sicilian seafood place -- by far the best food we had in Milan. So much so, we went back the second day. The staff was very friendly and helpful, though they spoke little English. Don't fret, though -- the menus were translated, and you can get far by pointing. Definitely check out the seafood items, as they are known for that. Also, the tiramisu is made on-premises and was delicious. Also check out the seafood grill and lobster pasta. The place also makes oven-baked pizzas, which are an awesome budget option. Highly recommend this place.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on December 9, 2004

Ristoranti Maruzzella
Piazza Guglielmo Oberdan, 3
Milan, Italy
02 29525729

Soul to Soul Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Soul 2 Soul"

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Soul 2 Soul is a hip-hop club located close to the center of Milan. The crowd is very mixed, though it is mostly Italian. On the night we were there, they were playing a mix of hip-hop, from top 40 hits to some classics. The atmosphere is very laid back and relaxed. The scene kind of reminded me of hip-hop clubs in Washington, D.C. and New York.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 9, 2004

Soul to Soul
Via San Marco, 33a
Milan, Italy 20121
+39 0229006350

Hollywood Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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According to our gracious hostess, Hollywood is a local institution. The place has been around for 20 years but is still packed, even on a Tuesday night. We had a hook-up since our hostess knew the promoter, and he got us in for free without waiting in line. Otherwise, it would've been expensive and a long wait, since the line was huge. The place was definitely packed with tons of people and a very mixed crowd. The only drawback is that, since there's no drinking age, there quite a few young bucks. Unlike the US, though, they were just dancing, not getting into fights. So get there early and ready to dance, since there was no place to stand and chill. *Please note: Italians push and shove their w...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on December 9, 2004

Hollywood
Corso Como, 15
Milan, Italy 20154
+39 026598996

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