Things to do in Milan this week – January 11-17
The best things to do in Milan this week, including Music, Art, Museums, Shopping and Restaurants, chosen by Bella Milano Tours.

NEW OPENING – 1.400 square meters the showroom, 700 square meters the repair workshop. This is the new Ducati Store recently opened in Milan. Ducati fans will find accessories and clothings, such as helmets, bags, gloves, jackets, but above all the whole range of Ducati motorbikes, including the latest models.
MUSIC – Museo del Novecento, in Duomo square, is the unusual location for a concert of contemporary music on Sunday 14, at 11 am. Luca Avanzi (oboe), Lorenzo Gorli (violin), Elena Casoli (guitar), Maria Grazia Bellocchio (piano) will play music written by Bruno Maderna. A fantastic chance to visit a fascinating collection of paintings and sculptures by the greatest Italian artists of the XX century. The breathtaking view of Duomo square from the museum is a plus.
EXHIBITIONS – The voice of Maria Callas will accompany you in the visit of an exhibition dedicated to the grand dame of opera, open until the end of January in Museo Teatrale della Scala. Photographs, sketches, jewels used during famous performances, such as “La traviata” directed by Luchino Visconti in 1955.

LEISURE – Bagni Misteriori is the leisure area next to a famous Milanese theatre, Teatro Franco Parenti. Built in the Thirties and recently restored, during winter its swimming pool turns into a floating skating rink surrounded by a magical atmosphere. Complete your experience with a glass of vin brulé or a cup of hot chocolate. It is open on weekdays 4.30-7.30 pm, Saturdays and Sunday 10.30 am to 7.30 pm.
SPECIAL TIP – Visit the 39th floor of Palazzo Lombardia, where Regione Lombardy has its Headquarters. The belvedere (at the height of 160 meters) offers a 360-degreee view of the city and in particular of the newly developped Porta Nuova district, with its daring and elegant high-rise buildings. No booking is requested. Open 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday 14th. Palazzo Lombardia is in piazza Città di Lombardia, Nucleo 1.
MUST DO – A guided walking tour with Mirella & Valeria 🙂