5 Hidden Gems of Milan

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Milan isn't the most straightforward city to learn about. Just a step away Plazza del Duomo you find all the diversity of the city unfolding, and it will take you days to discover the city's fantastic local cuisine and charming areas.

We've compiled a list of some of the coolest and most distinctive local sites. Enjoy this list of excellent hidden treasures, whether you're a guest or a native searching for new places to explore in the city!

Creepy places in Milan

San Bernardino's chapel was established in 1269. It is close to a chamber that was originally intended to contain the bones from the dall'antistante cemetery but was subsequently converted into an ossuary. The inside of the ossuary is the most impressive feature. The walls are nearly entirely covered in skulls and bones of all kinds. They can be seen in nooks, ledges, pillars, and doors everywhere. Surprisingly, there is an exact replica of the chapel in Lisbon because King John V of Portugal was so taken with it that he chose to recreate it in his own kingdom.

Vintage shopping in Milan

Milan is well-known for its fashion and shopping all around the world. But if you're terrified of high costs after a tour of Monte Napoleone and Della Spiga streets and want to buy anything at a reasonable price, check Sinigaglia Market, the city's oldest and largest flea market. Everything from antique records and vintage apparel to ancient books and collector coins can be bought here just for a handful of money. Going to the Sinigaglia Market is a great method to get inexpensive mementos.

Atmospheric coffee in Milan

The main branch of the Università Statale di Milano is adjacent to Colibr. This is a little, colorful bookshop, bar, bistro and just a nice place to spend your afternoon breathing the brainstorming air of the university campus. From morning to evening, there's always a good reason to stop by and peruse the shelves or sample some of the delicious cheesecake on offer.

Strange monuments in Milan

Every city has its own set of secrets, and Milan is no different. On the outside of a building created in the liberty style by artist Andreani in the 1920s, there is an unusual ear on the wall. This structure, La Casa with l'Orrechio, is called after this peculiar ear. Adolfo Wildy, an art nouveau artist, was attempting to use the new interphone technology in novel and creative ways. Despite the fact that the interphone is no longer functional, there is an urban legend that claims that if you carefully whisper your desires into the ear, they will be granted.

Historical landmarks in Milan

The Track 21 (in Italian, "Binario 21") is a painfully remembered aspect of Milan's history. It tells the narrative of the deportation of thousands of Jews and political prisoners from the City Central Railway Station to concentration camps during World War II. It's at a section of the Central Station beneath the regular train tracks. The purpose of this Memorial is to honor those who never returned from concentration camps.