Archive for 'Milan'

We have discussed stunning cafes in Milan before but it would be remiss of us to not also mention Pasticceria Marchesi. An important and historic patisserie in Milan, it was established in 1824 and became well known for its elegant aesthetic and incredible specialties, including their Panettone, which they claim is the best in the country. With its impossibly charming interiors and tasty treats, it is a wonderful place to wile away time with a good book or head for a coffee pitstop if you have found a vacation rental in Milan and are exploring the city.

La Vigna di Leonardo (Leonardo’s Vineyard) in Milan is, as you may have guessed from the name, a vineyard that used to be owned by Leonardo da Vinci. Given to da Vinci by Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, in 1498, during the artist's tenure in the city and while the Duke was his main patron, it was very precious to him and something he maintained even after leaving the city. Da Vinci actually came from a family of winemakers and was a haven that he returned to after long days of working on projects such as the last Supper in the nearby convent of Santa Maria della Grazie. Today, it is open to be toured by the public and provides a fascinating insight into the great Renaissance man's private life. If you have found a vacation rental in Milan, it is a wonderful and unique attraction to make time for in your itinerary.

We have been talking a lot lately about the benefits of off-season visits to Italy and some great winter destinations in the country but we thought it might be a good idea to also spotlight some examples of the types of rentals that are perfect for these winter getaways. Continuing on from the last post, we have the rest of our top five picks of winter vacation rentals in Italy...

3. Castellavazzo in the mountains of Veneto, an ideal relaxing mountain location for ski holidays and evenings by the fire (From € 298 per night)

Sleeps up to 15, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

This dreamy mountain getaway is located in the mountains of Veneto and is in a popular ski region.

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As is often the case, Milan fashion Week this season presented us with large collections that, inevitably, had high points but also a great deal of repetition and less interesting garments. The scene was shaken up by the departure of Gucci to Paris Fashion Week but there was still plenty to see so, if you're looking to find a holiday rental in Milan for the Spring/Summer season next year, these are the collections that you will see and be able to shop in store during your vacation. Here are the highlights of MFW SS19 to keep an eye out for...

1. Ermanno Scervino

Ermanno Scervino presented, hands down, the most cohesive and elegant collection at MFW.

In the last post in this series, we are wrapping up our list of ten of the best things to see and do in Milan. There is an endless range of attractions, eateries, bars and more to choose from if you have found a holiday rental in Milan but we have outlined just some of our picks of the best of the best among them and here are more of those picks...

7. Visit the The Brera Picture Gallery

The Brera Picture Gallery, or Pinacoteca di Brera, is Milan’s main public art gallery is home to a rich collection of artworks that represents over six centuries of European art. Works by the likes of Rubens, Titian, Correggio and Anthony Van Dyck are all housed in what was originally a 14th century monastery that was later redesigned by the renowned architect Giuseppe Piermarini. Surrounded by a picturesque botanic garden, it is a stunning museum in a beautiful setting and a must-see.