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What to see and do (cid:2) In Melegnano Melegnano is a town in the province of Milan, in the Lombardy region. The town lies 16 kilometers southeast of the city of Milan. For information on Melegnano and guided visits, inquire at Pro Loco (www.prolocomelegnano.it), located in the Medici Castle. It organizes cultural activities and local events, including ex- hibitions. Castello Sforzesco houses several muse- ums, among them, the Museum of An- cient Art, the Furni- ture Museum and the Picture Gallery. Parco Sempione is a large park situated in the historic center of Milan. The Medici Castle is home to history, art and culture. It boasts two imposing medieval towers and evidence of Renais- sance them, sixteenth-century frescos. refinement, among The Church of San Rocco was built in the fourteenth century and has a rococo façade and an eighteenth-century interior. The Church of San Giovanni Battista, located in Piazza Risorgimento, has me- dieval origins, but was renovated with a façade of the early 1900s. It is home to many artworks, among them a painting by Bergognone. (cid:2) In Milan Milan, the busy and fashionable Italian cap- ital, is considered the international arbiter of taste in fashion and design. As one-time Imperial Roman capital, it combines a rich history with a strong sense of place. Duomo Cathedral, a Gothic cathedral in the heart of Milan, took almost six cen- turies to complete and astounds with ex- travagant detail, including 135 spires and 3,400 statues. La Scala is probably the world’s most fa- mous opera house. It hosts classical con- certs as well. Museo del Novecento, located in the Palazzo dell’Arengario, accommodates Mi- lan’s museum of twentieth-century art. Santa Maria delle Gra- zie, a church and Do- minican convent, is the home of Da Vinci’s The Last Supper and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Where to stay (cid:2) In Melegnano Ibis Styles Milano Melegnano is located 5.5 kilometers from the center and offers MEG special rates. www.accorhotels.com | TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence | 3-star (cid:2) In Milan Hotel Milano Navigli is in the trendy Nav- igli neighborhood of historic Milan offer- ing many clubs, cafés and vintage shops. www.hotelmilanon- avigli.it | TripAdvisor Certificate of Excel- lence | 3-star Mercure Milano So- lari is located be- tween the city cen- ter and the canals, in the fashion and de- sign quarter, where the showrooms of the biggest names in fashion and most inno- vative designers can be found. www.mercure.com | TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence | 4-star NH Milano Palazzo Moscova is set in a grand neoclassical building, which was formerly Milan’s first train station. www.nh-hotels.com | TripAdvisor | 4-star Magna Pars Suites is a former perfume fac- tory transformed into a stylish luxury hotel. www.magnapars-suitesmilano.it TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence | 5-star Where to eat (cid:2) In Melegnano Melemangio, within walking distance of MEG, offers a fusion of the traditional cui- sine of Parma and Milan, characterized by a modern interpretation and presentation, both satisfying and fun. www.facebook.com/melemangioristo- rante | TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Osteria del Portone, also within walking distance of MEG, serves typical regional dishes with a modern twist. www.osteriadelportone.com (cid:2) In Milan Alice Ristorante is an elegant, warm and welcoming restaurant with its Mediter- ranean-influenced cuisine updated to suit current tastes. www.aliceristorante.it | 1 Michelin star Armani/Ristorante offers a combination of style, elegance and sophistication featur- ing contemporary cuisine. milan.armanihotels.com | 1 Michelin star Cracco serves traditional Milanese cuisine updated with a contemporary twist, enhanced by a superbly stocked wine cellar, boasting as many as 2,000 select vintages. www.ristorantecracco.it (cid:2) 2 Michelin stars Joia provides vegetarian haute cuisine. www.joia.it | 1 Michelin star D’O, in Cornaredo, offers colorful, innova- tive cuisine based on authentic Italian ingre- dients. It is not located in the center of Milan, but well worth an out-of-town trip. www.cucinapop.do | 1 Michelin star Profile Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry issue 2017 — 09