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The Milan Design Tour
Discover the most important design districts in Milan
Milan is famous for its contemporary design, with many names from the recent history of design living and working here: Vico Magistretti, Gio Ponti, Achille Castiglioni, Alessandro Mendini, Franco Albini, Piero Fornasetti, Ettore Sottsass, Ignazio Gardella, Luigi Caccia Dominioni and many others.
A Friend in Milan can take you to some of the most interesting Milan furniture design showrooms, principally in the San Babila district, in addition to institutions such as the Triennale, the Vico Magistretti Foundation, the Achille Castiglioni Foundation and others.
- Prices:
- €50 per hour for 1-4 participants
- €60 per hour for 5 or more participants
Design Museums
Milan is a global design centre, and there are some important institutions for the sector, such as the Triennale and the ADI Compasso d'Oro Museum.
Design Studios
In Milan, three fascinating museum-studios commemorating the work of designers and an artist
Design Districts
There are several design districts in Milan, some operating all year round, and some becoming particularly active during Fuorisalone or Design Week
Milan Design Week
Milan Design Week is a celebration of design that comprises the International Furniture Show, and the collateral events known as Fuorisalone.
Fuorisalone
Fuorisalone refers to the many events collateral to the Milan Furniture show held in April. Also known as Milan Design Week, it is truly unmissable
Instagram Tour of Milan
A Friend in Milan can help you populate your Instagram feed with portraits of the most iconic locations in instagrammable Milan.