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Discover the history of Milan's Chinatown on a guided walking tour. Visit the Monumental Cemetery of Milan, an open-air museum of art and culture.

Highlights

• Experience the fusion of Chinese and Italian traditions in Milan's Chinatown
• Discover the history of Milan's Chinatown on a guided walking tour
• Explore the multicultural neighborhood of Chinatown with a local guide
• Visit the Monumental Cemetery of Milan, an open-air museum of art and culture
• See the Crematorium Temple, a symbol of the positivist culture of the late 19th century

Description

Discover the multicultural neighborhood of Chinatown in Milan on a guided walking tour. Explore the neighborhood's main attractions, including the Monumental Cemetery of Milan, and learn about the history of the area from your guide. Start your tour on Via Paolo Sarpi, the heart of the Chinatown neighborhood. Learn about the street's multiculturalism, open-mindedness, and collaboration. Discover the fusion between Chinese and Italian traditions and influences in the area. Visit some of the main “institutions” of ethical cuisine such as Ravioleria Sarpi, which is a great example of mixing Chinese traditions and recipes with high-quality Italian raw materials, Noodles & Soups, which was one of the first Chinese restaurants in Milan, and some of the best ethnic supermarkets in Italy. Next, head to “Borgo dei Ortolani” or Borgh di Scigulatt, an ancient neighborhood full of local markets and artisan shops, typical Milanese houses with ringhiera, and ruins of antique monasteries. Stop at Arco della Pace, one of the most iconic arches in Milan, which is a doorway to Parco Sempione. Leave the lively atmosphere of Chinatown to discover your last stop, the Monumental Cemetery of Milan. With its 25,000 square meters, it is a true open-air museum, where art, culture, religion, and modernism collide. Walk through the salient aspects of culture, ranging from the romantic literature of Foscolo and Leopardi to the music of Verdi and Toscanini, from the bizarre and restless art of Wildt and Lucio Fontana to the scientific discoveries of Darwin and Gorini, from archeology to industry and from publishing to cinema. Visit the Crematorium Temple, commissioned by Alberto Keller and developed by the Pavia doctor Paolo Gorini, becoming a symbol of the positivist culture of the late nineteenth century, which served as a model for the most important Italian and foreign crematorium temples. Return to the tombs and discover the history of the great industrial families of Milan, from Campari to Falck, from Erba to Bocconi, in an inexhaustible journey of emotions and discoveries.

Includes

Guided walking tour of Chinatown and Monumental Cemetery Visit to iconic locations such as Via Paolo Sarpi, Arco della Pace, and more Insights into Milan's multiculturalism and historical background Admission to the Monumental Cemetery

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes as this tour involves a significant amount of walking. Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Photography is allowed, but respect the no food and drinks rule inside certain areas. The tour is not suitable for those with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund