Discover the still-visible frescoes of a 15th-century library, a lock designed by Leonardo da Vinci, World War II bunkers, and hidden crypts. Visit the studios of artists and designers usually closed to the public and marvel at exceptional private collections, including a rocking horse museum and Achille Castiglioni’s studio. Admire Mozart’s organ, the Royal Pavilion at the Central Station, or the medieval statue of a girl shaving her pubis in public. Interpret the mysterious symbols hidden around the city and look for the boxers carved on the roof of the Duomo…
Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Milan’s rich cultural heritage often goes unrecognized. Yet it only reveals its hidden treasures to residents and visitors who venture off the beaten track.
An indispensable guide for those who thought they knewMilan well or for those wishing to discover another facet of the city.
Massimo Polidoro, journalist and writer, taught anomalistic psychology at the University of Milano-Bicocca. He is the author of over thirty books, including “Final Séance: The Strange Friendship between Houdini and Conan Doyle”, and “Secrets of the Psychics: Investigating Paranormal Claims”, both published in the United States by Prometheus Books.
AUTHOR: Massimo Polidoro
PAGES: 400
FORMAT: 10.5 x 19 cm
ISBN: 978-2-36195-678-3
PRICE: 19,95 € – US$ 21.95 – £15.99
CONTACT: [email protected]