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Podcast Tour Milan the Architecture of Tomorrow

Milan, Italyby Red Thread

  • 2.6 hours
  • Free cancellation
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  • Up to 99 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Step out of the Renaissance and into the future. Milan is no longer just the city of the Duomo and Da Vinci; it is a sprawling canvas of 21st-century urbanism. On this visually striking and grandiose walking tour, you'll explore the skyline-altering Porta Nuova project, the sustainable marvel of the Vertical Forest, and the futuristic CityLife district. Join architecture enthusiast Tom and local insider Stella as they unpack the two-billion-euro gambles, the displacement of old neighborhoods, and the breathtaking parametric towers that are redefining what it means to be a global city. - A 5.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 158 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Art, Design & Aesthetics - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Piazza Gae Aulenti

      10 min

      The epicenter of the Porta Nuova regeneration project, featuring the soaring UniCredit Tower.

    2. 2

      Bosco Verticale

      10 min

      Stefano Boeri's world-renowned 'Vertical Forest' residential towers.

    3. 3

      Biblioteca degli alberi

      10 min

      A contemporary botanical park showcasing modern landscape architecture.

    4. 4

      Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli

      10 min

      A striking glass structure by Herzog & de Meuron bridging Milan's history and future.

    5. 5

      ADI Design Museum Compasso d'Oro

      10 min

      A repurposed industrial space housing the prestigious Compasso d'Oro collection.

    6. 6

      Stop 6

      10 min

      Zaha Hadid's twisting masterpiece of parametric architecture.

    7. 7

      Torre Isozaki - The Straight One

      10 min

      Arata Isozaki's monolithic 'Straight One', Italy's tallest building by roof height.

    8. 8

      Stop 8

      10 min

      Daniel Libeskind's 'Curved One', completing the CityLife architectural triad.

    Meeting and pickup

    From Milan's main station, take local public transport toward Piazza Gae Aulenti. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Piazza Gae Aulenti, Milan, Italy. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

    End point

    From Torre PwC (Il Curvo), walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Milan's main station. The departure point is Torre PwC (Il Curvo), Milan, Italy. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

    Good to know

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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