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There are many piazzas out there. Some of them are better known then others, but this one is truly special. Besides its iconic design, it offers a spectacular and unique experience twice a year. Piazza del Campo in Siena is a shell-shaped square that counts about 1000 years of history. It is considered as one of the most remarkable urban open spaces ever conceived by the Italian school of architecture.
The Best of MDW-2017: Ventura Design District in Milan
MILAN DESIGN WEEK
Ventura Design District is one of the spots showcasing experimental design and works of young creators during the Milan Design Week. Numerous small and big exhibitions that range from famous names like Ikea to emerging international designers occupy all the free ex-industrial spaces around via Privata Massimiliano Ventura.
Design is my Religion: Australian Furniture in Milan’s Sant’Ambrogio
MILAN DESIGN WEEK
Each time it is very hard to say what was the best exhibition of Milan Design Week. However, there are always some single exhibitions that make our hearts beat faster and make us think that a three-zeroes cost of a single piece of design is a reasonable price.
2000 Living Flowers Clad a Building in Milan
MILAN DESIGN WEEK
Very green installation Flowerprint realized by Milanese office Piuarch in collaboration with Cornelius Gavril features over 2000 living flowers (and plenty fresh potatoes!) that have transformed a building in Milan into an incredible floral patterned board.
Palazzo Litta in Milan
MILAN DESIGN WEEK
Today Milan Design Week 2017 has officially started. A great event for designers but also a unique opportunity for travelers to visit the most exclusive historical places of the city. Usually such precious locations are closed for public. However, in occasion of the MDW many of them open doors hosting collections of contemporary design.
Design for Everyone: Also for kids and not only for hipsters
MILAN DESIGN WEEK
Milan Design week is not for everybody? You are wrong. Even kids are welcome here. Still don’t believe it? Then visit La Triennale’s Giro Giro Tondo to discover the most baby friendly design museum ever.
Uffizi Gallery in Florence
ART
If you are planning a trip to Florence, you will be amazed how many things you will want to do and see in this city. It is going to be difficult to decide either to start with the Brunelleschi’s Dome, Ponte Vecchio, a huge dish of fiorentina steak or the Uffizi Gallery. Yes, Uffizi! And you cannot skip this latter one because we all love and need the outstanding Italian art.
Rivalta Castle – 1000 Years Old
DESTINATION
If you are on a hunt for something very Italian and really ancient, this magic place is for you. Located only one hour far from Milan, Castello di Rivalta dates back to 1025 and features breathtaking architecture. You feel like you are in a fantastic fairy tale.