Corso Magenta & Sant’Ambrogio - Milan and the Lakes - page 149

Shopping
Pupi Solari ( Click here )
Calé Fragranza d'Autore ( Click here )
Getting There
Metro Use Sant'Ambrogio on MM2 (green line) for Sant'Ambrogio. Cadorna (MM1)
is best for Il Cenacolo, the archaeological museum and San Maurizio; use the Con-
ciliazione, Pagano and Wagner stops for Corso Magenta and Corso Vercelli.
The Sights in a Day
A coffee and cornetto at Biffi ( Click here ) marks the start of the day.
Then, fully fortified, head to the science museum ( Click here ) for a
morning marvelling at models of Leonardo's machines alongside fascinating ex-
hibits in music, astrology, horology, metallurgy, ballistics, aeronautics and trans-
port.
Then grab a quick panino and beer with locals at Bar Magenta ( Click
here ) and toss a coin for your next stop; the golden sky and Saint Am-
brogio's tomb at Milan's most important basilica ( Click here ) or Bernardino
Luini's heavenly frescoes at the Chiesa di San Maurizio ( Click here ) and a quick
lesson in the city's history at the adjoining Archaeological Museum ( Click here ) .
With your pre-booked evening ticket to Il Cenacolo ( Click here ) tucked
safely in your pocket, stop for a leisurely glass of wine and platter of aper-
itivo goodies at Per Bacco ( Click here ), before finishing the day gazing on
Leonardo da Vinci's masterful mural in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
A guided tour or audio guide is well worth the investment.