VITRUM. Milan, 3-6 october 2017

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1 VITRUM Milan, 3-6 october 2017

2 Destination MILAN

3 Milan MILAN

4 Milan MILAN

5 Milan MILAN

6 Milan MILAN

7 Milan Milan has an ancient past, and it boasts a unique artistic heritage of which Da Vinci's Last Supper, the Duomo and La Scala theatre are just a few examples. Today it is the modern global capital of fashion and design, a shopper's paradise and a vibrant, fashionable city full of things to do and lively nightlife. The city offers also picturesque districts such as Brera, Navigli and Porta Ticinese. It is the ideal location for meetings and conferences thanks to its role as business capital of Italy. Its fine aesthetic traditions are upheld in new projects carried out in the city by famous architects like Norman Foster, Renzo Piano and many others, in what is called the New Milan area. MILAN

8 Accompanying Persons Program

9 FROM DUOMO ROOFTOP TO SPADARI STREET Duration: 3 hours Participants: max 20 / group Milan s cathedral is one of the most important Gothic buildings in the world. From Duomo terraces, among spires and statues, let s discover a breathtaking Milan and admire the old and new towers of the city: the Bell tower of Church of San Gottardo and Velasca Tower, together the Big Diamond, Unicredit and Isozaki tower. From the rooftop descend to earth, where corners and streets have transformed into a place to tickle your taste, via Spadari. Enriched by the experience of Expo2015, Milan is even more able to reserve not only historic and artistic beauties, but also exclusive culinary excellences. Some gourmet stops and a tasting at one of these boutique, Noberasco, the temple of dried fruits, will soften the end of the tour.

10 CASTELLO SFORZESCO AND RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE ON THE ROAD SERVED BY APECAR Duration: 3 hours Participants: max 25 / group A guided tour of the Castello Sforzesco, the city s greatest attraction after the Duomo, an authentic shrine of the civil virtues of the city and a summary of his political, military and artistic history. First constructed in 1358, the Castello Sforzesco is an exceptional heritage which brings together centuries of history, tales and myths, the Visconti Sforza, from the Spaniards to the Habsburgs, from Napoleon to the restoration of Luca Beltrami. In addition to the art collections of the Civic Museums of the Castle, the famous Tower of Filaret and its powerful architecture, visitors will admire rooms painted by Leonardo da Vinci, the Rondanini Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti and will learn about curiosities and legends also linked to Sempione Park. At the end guests will taste on the road the symbol of Milan s cuisine: saffron risotto served by an Italian Apecar.

11 PORTA NUOVA DISTRICT & EATALY STORE Duration: 2 hours Participants: max 25 / group Porta Nuova district is the perfect instance of Milan that changes, moves and evolve into the future. This historic, formerly industrial area has been given a makeover thanks to a complex redevelopment plan that has now transformed it into Milan s most futuristic district, redesigning and redefining both its skyline and character. This guided tour will bring visitors through impressive heights, sinuosity and weightless transparencies, signed by the most celebrated world Architects, as Pelli s UniCredit Tower, Diamond Tower, Boeri s Vertical Forest, came recently awarded as 2015 Best Tall Building 2015 Worldwide, and Lombardy Building designed by Ieoh Ming Pei. Finally a break at Eataly store and market, to understand the reasons and the philosophy of Farinetti s brand, based on one of the fundamental themes that govern our lives: the good food.

12 SPEEDBOAT CRUISE ON MILAN CANALS Duration: 1 or 2 hours Participants: max 10 / group A charming itinerary to observe Milan sailing along its waterways, with an exclusive cruise by speedboat, a real Venetian taxi. A striking perspective on the breathtaking views of Milan area. From Darsena to Vicolo dei Lavandai and the Church of St. Christopher, everything appear most impressive seen from the water. The sailing can be concluded with a toast or enjoying typical local dinner.

13 HIGHLINE GALLERY & HIGH ALTITUDE PIZZA Duration: 2 hours Participants: max 25 / group A new itinerary, an exclusive panoramic walkway to admire Milan and his Galleria almost like it was 200 years ago, when it was built. The promenade is 300 meters long and suspended 36 meters high on the Galleria s floor. From here, it is possible to admire a panoramic view of Milan, with the old and the new skyline, which made Milan famous in the world. From here visitors can admire the Velasca tower, Duomo s spires, San Gottardo in Corte s medieval bell tower and many more wonders like the Diamond tower and the Unicredit tower. And finally a stop to Pizzeria I 12 Gatti to enjoy a pizza at high altitude and many delights of italian cuisine.

14 ARMANI SILOS: FASHION & DESIGN Duration: 2 hours Participants: max 25 / group Entering a building built in 1950 and originally used as a warehouse for cereals, and be suddenly projected in the creative universe Giorgio Armani and in his 40 years of fashion. The Silos Armani is exactly an industrial area redesigned to host a fashion guru, one of the greatest stylists, always praised for its linear and timeless elegance, never out of place. The tour continues discovering one of the most creative areas in Milan, the Tortona district, where old shops have been transformed into atelier and industrial areas make space to art and design.

15 DA VINCI S LAST SUPPER Duration: max 3 hours Participants: max 25 /group Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, this wonderful masterpiece next to Santa Maria Delle Grazie Basilica, is one of the most famous and studied Renaissance work in the world. Every year, millions of people from around the world come to visit this particular painting that recently saw a renewed interest thanks to Dan Brown book The Da Vinci s Code. But, apart from that, Da Vinci s Last Supper is so much more. During the guided tour it will be possible to comprehend every detail, every brush stroke, every impression which represent the inner journeys that brought Leonardo to be the supreme artistic master of his time. At the end of the visit guests will enjoy a refreshment.

16 FASHION QUADRILATERO & PERSONAL SHOPPER Duration: min 1 hour Participants: max 10 /group Milan is universally known as one of the world fashion capitals and his famous luxury fashion district, the Quadrilatero (Quadrangle), boasts the most exclusive shopping streets, where visitors can find jewelers, design showrooms and luxury retail stores for brands such as Armani, Gucci and Prada. The visit join the precious advices of a personal shopper, who assists guests according to their needs, suggesting them about new trends and market offers.

17 MILAN BY HISTORICAL TRAM Duration: max 3 hours Participants: max 44 /group This amazing guided tour on the historic tram of Milan is a perfect chance to discover the city from a different point of view. Welcome on board of the historic tram of Milan, the 1503 wagon, built during the twenties of the XX century and recently restored. Immersed into its vintage atmosphere and comfortably seated on its seats, guests will be guided at the discovery of the inner city and its history. An exclusive guided visit on board of the historic tram, made of suggestive glimpses and ancient doors, long romantic Plane trees streets and ancient small shop s signs. A unique and charming experience even during winter season, when at sunset Christmas lights fire up the tram s magic.

18 LEONARDO VINEYARD AT CASA DEGLI ATELLANI Duration: max. 1 h. 30 min. Participants: max 25 /group Recently opened and housed in the gardens of the Casa degli Atellani, Leonardo s Vineyard is located just a short distance from the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie where he painted The Last Supper. Visitors can now take an insightful tour of both the House and the Vineyard. This guided tour gives the opportunity to deepen the private aspects and daily life of Leonardo da Vinci: here there was his home, his studio and also, concealed from others eyes, his personal vineyard. It gives also the opportunity to discover the interior of Casa degli Atellani, a beautiful building that reflects faithfully the forms and walls of the second XV century.

19 THE UNDERGROUND MILAN Duration: max 1 h. 30 min. Participants: max 25 /group The guided visit from the underground is one of the most mysterious and fascinating tours. It starts by bringing just a few meters underground, under the Duomo Plaza. Here, at less than four meters underground, lies the first Duomo s churchyard, one of the most complex and ancient archeological remains of the entire city, the first Christian testimony of the city. Walking through the remains of ancient roman streets, the professional guides will introduce visitors to the structure of the first Duomo Plaza, the octagon constituted by the basis of San Giovanni Alle Fonti Baptistery, built in the 378, where Saint Ambrose baptized Augustine of Hippo, the one who will become then Saint Augustine. A few steps ahead, following the opus sectile paving, there are traces of Saint Thecla Basilica s first apses, built in the middle of the IV century. The visit ends to San Giovanni in Conca s Crypt, in Missori Plaza.

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