Activities and experiences

In the quiet elegance of the former De Montel Stables, thermal waters meet Liberty-style architecture to create an authentic urban wellness ritual. Outdoor pools, hammam, sensorial ceremonies and gourmet breaks turn a day into a slow, regenerating journey. An immersive experience just steps from the city, where slowing down becomes an art and history a refuge for the present.

Villa Necchi Campiglio, located in the center of Milan, is a residence surrounded by a quiet garden and a symbol of the refined industrial bourgeoisie of the 1930s. Designed by Piero Portaluppi for the Necchi-Campiglio family, it combines elegance, modernity, and technological innovation. Equipped with a swimming pool, tennis court, and state-of-the-art comforts, it was a symbol of luxury and progress.
Today, it houses valuable art collections donated by Claudia Gian Ferrari, Alighiero and Emilietta de’ Micheli, and Guido Sforni, preserving the cultured atmosphere of the interwar period.

In a quarter of Milan where food tells stories and embodies traditions, the gastro scene is a real discovery. From classic Milanese cuisine to ethnic pleasures and the most exciting new innovations, every dish becomes an invitation to travel among the city’s authentic flavours. And that’s exactly how the locals like it. The cool wine bars and traditional trattorias, the elegant bakeries and trendy cafés, the gourmet markets and international bistros, all frequented by the people who live here, offer a rich and varied culinary experience, where the quality is always supreme.

In a quarter that embodies the Milanese spirit at its most authentic, even shopping is an unforgettable pleasure. A leisurely browse becomes a journey among craft workshops, refined boutiques, hidden gardens and cosy artisan shops. Every corner offers up unique discoveries, from handmade classics to inspired innovations. There’s everything from shoes to clothes, from furniture to textiles, and from jewellery to designer décor, all united by a passion for detail and a taste for sophistication. If you love discoveries and surprises, let an expert guide who knows all the local secrets treat you to an exceptional experience, steeped in style and tradition.

In the heart of Milan, nestling among the city’s busiest streets and just a stone’s throw from NEMI, Via Lincoln is a delightful surprise that feels like it belongs in a novel. Also known as the Rainbow District or “the Burano of Milan”, this picturesque little street is one of the metropolis’ best hidden gems. Dating from the late 19th century, it’s known for its bright, colourful houses in a kaleidoscope of shades from yellow and green to pink and blue, making a unique and vibrant contrast with the surrounding area.

In the heart of Milan, NEMI is near one of the most prestigious musical institutions in Europe: the Giuseppe Verdi Milan Conservatory. Founded in 1808, this symbol of Italy’s musical tradition has trained generations of conductors, composers and musicians from Riccardo Muti and Alfredo Antonini to Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. In addition to the conservatory tour, you also get a special chance to meet a master luthier and visit a workshop where the instruments take shape, to complete your experience of Milan’s musical soul.

Discovering the coffee culture in Milan, with its daily rituals and evolving tastes, becomes an exciting and unforgettable experience. Among historic cafés and lively locales via coffee roasters and even a museum of the coffee machine, guests can enjoy a unique journey that reveals every secret of the scene. From selecting beans to creating great brews and from artisanal techniques to unmistakable aromas, we celebrate coffee in all its classic and contemporary charm.

Here in the heart of Milan, the city that never stops, what are the chances of finding a hidden haven of peace and quiet where you can stroll among other-worldly sculptures, glimpsed romantic views and oddball buildings that could have come straight out of a noir novel? Where there’s even a family of pink flamingos. Well, here it is: the Quadrilatero del Silenzio, a labyrinth of streets where art, history and architecture come together in an atmosphere of timeless calm.

Milan isn’t just the city of fashion, design and business. Don’t be surprised to find dedicated spaces and activities for children amid the shopping streets and the jostling traffic, places where the whole family can have fun and learn something new. Places like the Museum of Children! Only a short hop from NEMI, the MUBA or Museo dei Bambini offers a unique family experience with all kinds of amazing exhibitions, creative activities and interactive workshops to pique the little ones’ curiosity.