There is a side to Milan that is in continuous evolution, it is the capital of business and progress. And then there is another side that preserves its unchanged traditions. This is the Milan of the historic locales where cuisine has remained the same as it always was, that is characteristic and genuine, and is still offered in places that have remained virtually untouched for centuries.

The smells, the tastes, the interior architecture in vaults and red brick, and antique wood furniture take us back to the past full of sublime pleasures, perfected by experience over the centuries. These are reflections of history that cannot be overlooked by anyone with a curiosity to live history in the first person, to look beyond just the history of political and social events and for those who love to discover the customs and mentality that has helped to shape contemporary society.

In Milan, the innovative spirit, known the world over, is apparent. You can even find it in the panzerotti from Luini, the aperitivo (aperitif) at Zucca in Galleria, the dinners at Savini and the sweets from Taveggia. Finally, no list is completely without the famous delicatessen, Peck.

These are just a few ways to relive history and feel, if only for a day, truly Milanese.