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Milano Other than EXPO

, by Andrea Celauro, translated by Richard Greenslade
Eight alumni born and raised in Milan give their tips for those willing to explore the city beyond Expo and the usual tourist destinations

Until the end of October, Expo will be the focus of attention for people around the world looking at Milan. Duomo, Scala, the Sforza Castle will have to deal with this encumbering newcomer, a major attraction whose main boulevard, the Decumano, is one mile long. But if the pull of the World Fair cannot be doubted, those who come to the city for the first time will want to visit other places as well. And when it comes to this, there is an embarrassment of choices, as the calendar of events and list of places is huge. So we asked a number of Milanese Bocconians for their advice on how to spend time in Milan, after you've seen the Tree of Life by the Italian Pavillion, if you want to explore beyond the usual tourist spots.

Paola Carniglia, who graduated in Business Administration in 2000: "My tips are about history and charm: the ruins of the Roman Forum and a visit to the Biblioteca Ambrosiana ancient library... Not to be missed!"

Fiammetta Boarini, who graduated in Business Administration in 1995: "Milano is full of hidden treasures. First of all, San Satiro, the church located in via Torino 17. Enter from via Torino, look toward the altar, and then walk until you are two meters from the apse: surprise! And I also suggest San Maurizio and the Maggiore monastery in corso Magenta, another beautiful church. Both are kept open thanks to the work of Touring Italiano volunteers".

Lorenzo Giavenni, who graduated in Economics in 1993: "Manzoni and Verdi, Jannacci and Gaber, and many others: on the stairs of the Famedio you will meet the famous Milanese who made the city's history, and in the rest of the Monumentale Cemetery you will see amazing works of art!".

Eugenio Buttafava, who graduated in Business Administration in 1999: "Spend some time in the Guastalla Gardens, nearby the city center. They are not big, but are charming like their history. It's one of the most ancient public parks in the city".

Grazia Fabbrini, who graduated in Business Law in 1999: "What does a Milanese do when in Milano? He or she takes a stroll in the Five Streets comprised between Cordusio and Sant'Ambrogio, goes on a tour organized by FAI (Italy's endowment for cultural heritage) to visit Casa degli Atellani, and the last Sunday of the month goes on the Navigli canals to shop at the Antiques Fair (Mercatone dell'antiquariato)."

Marco Pifferi graduated in Economics and Social Sciences in 1995: "For a millennium, the Oratory of San Protaso in via Lorenteggio has survived all the transformations of the city thanks to its austere immutability. The frescoes inside make it unforgettabl."

Paola Biscaldi graduated in economics in 1998: "The collections at the Modern Art Gallery, which are a bit concealed. From June to October, it will host the exhibit "Don't Shoot the Painter - 100 Paintings from UBS Art Collection" that contains works by Baldessari, Basquiat, Clemente, Fischli/Weiss, Gilbert & George, Katharina Grosse, Damien Hirst, and others, which are shown in Italy for the first time."

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