Brera Design District and Bosco Verticale, Milan
Milan, Italy
About This Activity
Stroll the cobblestone streets of the Brera Design District, Milan's artistic heart packed with galleries, independent boutiques, and aperitivo bars. From Brera, walk south along Via Montenapolone — the Golden Quad's flagship shopping street — then loop to Porta Nuova to photograph the Bosco Verticale, twin residential towers covered in 800 trees and named World's Best Tall Building. Allow 3 hours for a relaxed circuit with coffee breaks.
Seasonal note: Outdoor walking district — best in mild weather
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