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Saint Ambrose Basilica, Milan. Courtesy of IAT Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica Milano

Oh Bej! Oh Bej!

5 - 8 Dec 2009 (annual)

Every year Milan organises an ancient Christmas market full of sweets and typical products. The "Oh Bej! Oh Bej!" fair, held in the area surrounding the Sforza Castle, is one of the top annual…

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Quality pieces displayed at Brocantage Antiques Fair. Courtesy of Parco Esposizioni Novregro

Brocantage

11 - 13 Dec 2009 (various dates)

The quality-controlled Brocantage is an antiques fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro in Milan. It is full of interesting old things, and certainly worth browsing for those with a streak of…

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More than 800 motorised befanas converging into Piazza del Duomo, Milan. Courtesy of Moto Club Ticinese

Befana Benefica

6 Jan 2010 (annual)

Motorcyclists throughout Italy converge on Milan for the annual Befana Benefica, a two-wheel charity procession spearheaded by the toothless old witch herself. Food and gifts are handed out to…

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Quality pieces displayed at Brocantage Antiques Fair. Courtesy of Parco Esposizioni Novregro

Brocantage

22 - 24 Jan 2010 (various dates)

The quality-controlled Brocantage is an antiques fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro in Milan. It is full of interesting old things, and certainly worth browsing for those with a streak of…

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Quality pieces displayed at Brocantage Antiques Fair. Courtesy of Parco Esposizioni Novregro

Brocantage

12 - 14 Feb 2010 (various dates)

The quality-controlled Brocantage is an antiques fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro in Milan. It is full of interesting old things, and certainly worth browsing for those with a streak of…

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Fiera Milano. Photo by Vito Arcomano. © Fototeca ENIT

BIT Travel Market

18 - 21 Feb 2010 (annual)

Italy's tourism industry takes over the Fiera Milano for the biggest international tourism event of the year - the BIT Travel Market. Over 5000 exhibitors offer great deals and loads of…

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The interior of Renoir Cafe, Milan. Courtesy of Renoir Cafe

St Valentine at Renoir Cafe

Feb 2010 (annual)

Around Valentine's Day, the Renoir Cafe in Milan attracts a loved-up public for several nights with specially organised dinners on the theme of love. A personalised service allows visitors to…

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Quality pieces displayed at Brocantage Antiques Fair. Courtesy of Parco Esposizioni Novregro

Brocantage

19 - 21 Mar 2010 (various dates)

The quality-controlled Brocantage is an antiques fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro in Milan. It is full of interesting old things, and certainly worth browsing for those with a streak of…

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Quality pieces displayed at Brocantage Antiques Fair. Courtesy of Parco Esposizioni Novregro

Brocantage

14 - 16 May 2010 (various dates)

The quality-controlled Brocantage is an antiques fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro in Milan. It is full of interesting old things, and certainly worth browsing for those with a streak of…

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Quality pieces displayed at Brocantage Antiques Fair. Courtesy of Parco Esposizioni Novregro

Brocantage

10 - 12 Sep 2010 (various dates)

The quality-controlled Brocantage is an antiques fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro in Milan. It is full of interesting old things, and certainly worth browsing for those with a streak of…

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A view of the soaring spires of Milan Cathedral. Courtesy of Milan Tourist Office

Celebration of the Holy Nail

Sep 2010 (annual)

During the Celebration of the Holy Nail, Milan's archbishop ascends towards the ceiling of the Duomo in a rickety mechanical basket to bring down the relic to the crowd. It supposedly comes…

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Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan. Courtesy of IAT Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica Milano

European Heritage Days (Milan)

Sep 2010 (annual)

Originally a French initiative, today European Heritage Days is a huge event held in several European states to celebrate the continent's artistic and cultural heritage. Milan joins in and…

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Quality pieces displayed at Brocantage Antiques Fair. Courtesy of Parco Esposizioni Novregro

Brocantage

15 - 17 Oct 2010 (various dates)

The quality-controlled Brocantage is an antiques fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro in Milan. It is full of interesting old things, and certainly worth browsing for those with a streak of…

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Friendly robot at SMAU. Courtesy of SMAU

SMAU

Oct 2010 (annual)

SMAU is an international exhibition of information and communications technology at Milan's Fieramilanocity. Conferences, seminars, workshops and stalls examine how the digital revolution has…

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Celtic warrior. Courtesy of Trigallia

Celtic New Year

Oct 2010 (annual)

During Celtic New Year, Milan's Castello Sforzesco fills with music, dancing, storytelling activities and battles re-enacting life in Northern Europe during Medieval times. As one of the major…

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Quality pieces displayed at Brocantage Antiques Fair. Courtesy of Parco Esposizioni Novregro

Brocantage

5 - 7 Nov 2010 (various dates)

The quality-controlled Brocantage is an antiques fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro in Milan. It is full of interesting old things, and certainly worth browsing for those with a streak of…

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Saint Ambrose Basilica, Milan. Courtesy of IAT Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica Milano

Basilica of Saint Ambrose

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The Basilica of Saint Ambrose is one of Milan's most sacred buildings, housing the tomb of the great Saint Ambrose (340-397AD). The interior has three naves, richly decorated by the efforts of…

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La Scala, Milan. Courtesy of IAT Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica Milano

La Scala

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The world's favourite opera house, La Scala, on Piazza della Scala, boasts a recently restored dazzling red velvet auditorium. Audiences at the exquisite performances of Italian operas and…

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Duomo, Milan. Courtesy of IAT Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica Milano

Duomo

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Dominating the central square, Duomo is the world's largest Gothic cathedral, with 135 spires sprouting from the roof. Climb up among the 2300 statues adorning its façade for views of Milan.…

The museum is housed in this monastery. Photo credit to Museum Website

Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

Daily; not Mon

Milan's Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology, one of the most visited museums in Italy, is a treasure trove of gadgets and inventions. Divided into various sections, it offers…


Highlights

Oh Bej! Oh Bej!

Castello Sforzesco

5 - 8 Dec 2009 (annual)

Brocantage

Parco Esposizioni Novegro

11 - 13 Dec 2009 (various dates)

Befana Benefica

Milan

6 Jan 2010 (annual)