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Location MEG is located in Melegnano, a town in the province of Milan, in the Lombardy region. The town lies 16 kilometers south- east of the city of Milan. The busy Italian city of fashion, Milan is considered the international arbiter of taste in style and design. As one-time Imperial Roman cap- ital, it combines a rich history with a strong sense of place. www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/milan How to get there The center is located close to the Milano Linate Airport. From Milano Linate Air- port, you can take a connecting bus to Milano Centrale train station in the center of Milan. Once at Milano Centrale train station, take the train to Melegnano. Line 3 on the subway will take you to Rogoredo in about 20 minutes. Alternatively, to get from Milano Linate Airport to Meleg- nano, a chauffeur service is available via www.mydriver.com. Prices vary based on the car class. local events, including exhibitions. The Medici Castle is home to histo- ry, art and culture. It boasts two imposing medieval towers and evi- dence of Renaissance refinement, such as 16th-century frescos. The Church of San Rocco was built in the 14th century and has a rococo façade and an 18th-century interior. The Church of San Giovanni Battista, locat- ed in Piazza Risorgimen- to, has medieval origins, but was renovat- ed with a façade of the early 1900s. It is home to many artworks, among them a painting by Bergognone. The Duomo, a Gothic cathedral in the heart of Milan, took almost six centuries to complete and astounds with extrava- gant detail, including 135 spires and 3,400 statues. La Scala is probably the world’s most famous opera house. It hosts classical con- certs as well. Museo del Novecento, located in the Palazzo dell’Arengario, accommodates Milan’s museum of 20th-century art. Castello Sforzesco houses several museums, among them, the Museum of Ancient Art, the Furniture Museum and the Picture Gallery. Parco Sempione is a large park situated in the historical center of Milan. Santa Maria delle Grazie, a church and Dominican con- vent, is the home of Da Vinci’s The Last Supper and a UNESCO World Heritage site. For more information, visit www.turismo. milano.it. Where to stay —In Melegnano Ibis Styles Milano Melegnano is located 5.5 kilometers from the center and offers MEG special rates. What to see and do For information on Melegnano and guided visits, inquire at Pro Loco (www.prolo- comelegnano.it), located in the Medici Castle. It organizes cultural activities and www.accorhotels.com | TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence | 3-star —In Milan Hotel Milano Navigli is in the trendy Navigli neighborhood of historical Milan, offering many clubs, cafes and vintage shops. www.hotelmilanonavigli.it | TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence| 3-star Mercure Milano Solari is located between the city center and the canals, in the fash- ion and design quarter, where the show- rooms of the biggest names in fashion and most innovative designers can be found. www.accorhotels.com | 4-star Where to eat —In Melegnano Melemangio, within walking distance of MEG, offers a fusion of the traditional cuisine of Parma and Milan, characterized by a modern interpretation and presen- tation, both satisfying and fun. www.melemangio-melegnano.com Osteria del Portone, also within walking dis- tance of MEG, serves modern variations of typical regional dishes. www.osteriadelportone.com —In Milan Alice Ristorante is an elegant, warm and welcoming restaurant with its Mediterra- nean-influenced fare updated to suit current tastes. www.aliceristorante.it | 1 Michelin star Cracco serves traditional Milanese cuisine with a contemporary twist, enhanced by a superbly stocked wine cellar, boasting as many as 2,000 select vintages. www.ristorantecracco.it | 1 Michelin star Joia is where the ingredients of Mediter- ranean gastronomy meet with the cul- tures of the world in exquisite vegetarian haute cuisine. www.joia.it | 1 Michelin star Profile Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry issue 2018 — 09