Letizia moratti Archives

Milan: celebrities thronged La Scala premiere

19 April, 2020

One of the most awaited events of the year in Milan is the gala premiere of La Scala, one of the most famous Opera Houses in the world. The premiere invariably takes place on 7th December, Saint Ambrogio’s day, the…

Milan wins World Expo 2015 bid

11 April, 2020

102 years after the last time it was hosted in Milan, the city has won its bid to host the 2015 Universal Exposition (Expo 2015) . In a difficult political and economic climate for Italy, the city won over the…

Expo 2015: Saturday Night at the Museum

7 April, 2020

Milan won its bid to host The Expo and now of course the city is celebrating like mad. For this very reason on Saturday several museums will open their doors to the public. Remember, if you decide to go there…

Travelling Italy by bicycle: bike sharing in Milan

1 April, 2020

Bike sharing programs in Europe are taking off, and Milan’s bike sharing is set to start at the end of November. After a visit from Silvio Berlusconi to Milan’s Eicma motorcycle and bicycle show, Milan’s mayor, Letizia Moratti, has announced…