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The Italian Skateboarding Championship logo. Courtesy of the Skateboard Society

Italian Skateboarding Championship

6 - 8 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Italian Skateboarding Championship takes place at Milan's recently built Trinity Skatepark, with competitions in three categories - seniors (over 16s), juniors (under 16s) and girls. A…

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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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A sea of runners at Stramilano. Courtesy of Stramilano

Stramilano

28 Mar 2010 (annual)

Around 50,000 participants of all ages, physical abilities and origins take part in Stramilano, Milan's popular international half marathon. It starts in Piazza Castello and ends at the Civic…

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The Italian Gay Open Tennis promotional flyer in 2009. Courtesy of A.T.OMO

Italian Gay Open Tennis

Sep 2010 (annual)

The Italian Gay Open Tennis is the grand slam for gay and lesbian tennis enthusiasts, organised by the Association of Homosexual Tennis Players (A.T.OMO). It attracts around 150 players and…

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Milano in Sport

Sep 2010 (annual)

Football, badminton, martial arts, gymnastics and many, many more disciplines turn Milan's pedestrianised city centre into a sports village for a whole weekend. Light shows, dog agility…

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Sunbathers at the IdroPark, Milan. Courtesy of IdroPark

Idroscalo in Festa

Jun - Sep 2010 (annual)

Throughout the summer, Milan's IdroPark, also known as Idroscalo and as Milan's beach, hosts the Idroscalo in Festa initiative, encompassing music, theatre and sporting events. Expect some big…

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The Homeless World Cup trophy. Courtesy of Homeless World Cup

Homeless World Cup

Sep 2010 (annual)

An international football tournament with a charitable purpose, the Homeless World Cup gathers 500 athletes from 48 nations to play at Milan's Arena Civica. The week-long matches raise funds…

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Eicma Show District, Milan. Courtesy of Eicma

International Cycle Expo

Sep 2010 (annual)

No-one with a passion for a two-wheeler should miss the International Cycle Expo at the Fiera Milano exhibition centre. Special events, including a bicycle tour, run alongside the main show.

A tranquil moment at Parco delle Cave Photo by Gino Vezzini, courtesy of archivio CFU

Cave Park

Daily

The 135-hectare Cave Park (Parco delle Cave) is Milan's most recently-developed urban park, with diverse flora and fauna, streams, farms and four caves - the latter owing their existence to…

The lake at Sempione Park with the Arco della Pace in the background. Courtesy of IAT Milan

Sempione Park

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Located near corso Sempione, from where it takes its name, Sempione Park is Milan's biggest green area. It's perfect for long walks and summer picnics, with a large central meadow, an…

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Milan's Acquario Civico; photo courtesy of Acquario Civico di Milano

Milan Aquarium

Daily; not Mon

The Milan aquarium is one of the oldest and largest in Italy. Enormous pools are filled with more than 100 different species of fish, living in recreated environments ranging from the Amazon…

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Lake Como, Milan. © APT del Comasco

Lake Como

Daily

A favourite with Hollywood celebrities, beautiful Lake Como is surrounded by opulent villas, high-peaked mountains and luxurious boutiques. Located 40km north of Milan, it is a popular weekend…

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A view of Villa reale at Giardini Pubblici in Milan; Photo Courtesy of IAT Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica Milano Photo Courtesy of IAT Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica Milano

Giardini Pubblici

Daily

Along with three small lakes, a playground for children and countless monuments and statues, Milan's Giardini Pubblici also feature the 18th-century Palazzo Dugnani. It houses the Greenhouse…

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Sunbathers at the IdroPark, Milan. Courtesy of IdroPark

IdroPark

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The IdroPark, nicknamed Milan's beach by locals, is a water park and sporting venue close to Milan's Linate airport. It also hosts cultural shows in summer, including theatre and music…

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Life-size statues on display at the museum, San Siro Stadium, Milan; Photo courtesy of Stadio Giuseppe Meazza Photo courtesy of Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

San Siro Stadium

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Milan's world-famous Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, better known as San Siro Stadium, is home to AC Milan and FC Inter - two of Italy's best teams. Visit during a match or relive some of the greatest…

Life-size statues on display at the museum, San Siro Stadium, Milan; Photo courtesy of Stadio Giuseppe Meazza Photo courtesy of Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

Football Hall of Fame

Daily; not Sun

The Hall of Fame of both AC Milan and FC Internazionale, Milan's two main football teams, is at the San Siro Stadium. From Monday to Saturday, guided tours leave hourly from gate 21.


Highlights

Italian Skateboarding Championship

Trinity Skatepark

6 - 8 Dec 2009 (annual)

BIT Travel Market

Fiera Milano

18 - 21 Feb 2010 (annual)

Stramilano

Milan

28 Mar 2010 (annual)