Discover Milan, the city that hosts AI WEEK.
AI WEEK lasts two days, but Milan deserves more. The city is Italy's capital of business, design and fashion, and it is full of history, art and great food.
Here is a short guide to what to see, what to eat and how to move around, so you can enjoy the city before, between and after the sessions.
Nine places to add to your list, from the Duomo to the canals.
The Gothic cathedral at the heart of the city. Climb to the rooftop terraces for a view over the spires.
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The elegant 19th-century arcade next to the Duomo. Perfect for a coffee under the glass dome.
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Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece in Santa Maria delle Grazie. Book well in advance: tickets sell out.
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A Renaissance castle with museums and courtyards, right next to Parco Sempione, the city's central park.
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Cobbled streets, art galleries and the Pinacoteca di Brera. A great place for an evening stroll.
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Skyscrapers, squares and the Bosco Verticale, the famous Vertical Forest towers.
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One of the most famous opera houses in the world, in the centre of Milan.
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Via Montenapoleone and the streets around it: the home of Italian fashion.
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Four things to taste during your stay.
Creamy rice cooked with saffron: the golden classic of Milan.
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A breaded veal cutlet, fried in butter and served crisp.
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Early-evening drinks with snacks: a Milan institution and the best way to end a conference day.
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Milan is easy to explore without a car.
The fastest way around. Rho Fiera, where AI WEEK takes place, is on Line M1 (Red), which also stops in the city centre at the Duomo.
A dense network of trams and buses covers the whole city, including the classic vintage trams.
The centre is compact: Duomo, Galleria, La Scala and Brera are a short walk from each other.
Taxis are available at stations and taxi ranks, or you can book one by phone or app.
Looking for directions to the venue? See how to get to AI WEEK.
Small details that make a trip easier.
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