MILAN
Milan, a captivating blend of historical grandeur and modern sophistication, awaits with open arms. Expect a city that effortlessly marries its rich artistic heritage, showcased in masterpieces like the awe-inspiring Duomo and da Vinci's "The Last Supper," with a thriving contemporary spirit epitomized by its renowned fashion and design scene. As Italy's financial hub, Milan pulses with a cosmopolitan energy, mirrored in its upscale boutiques, vibrant nightlife, and diverse culinary offerings. From the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to the tranquil beauty of Parco Sempione, Milan offers a dynamic fusion of past and present, a city that beckons you to revel in its cultural treasures and indulge in its chic urban ambiance.
Getting Around
Transportation Overview
Milan boasts a comprehensive public transportation system managed by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM). This network includes an efficient metro system with four lines, ideal for navigating the core city areas swiftly. Buses and trams extend coverage to diverse neighborhoods, providing a leisurely way to discover Milan's charm. Suburban trains (S Lines) connect the city with surrounding regions, while trolleybuses offer an eco-friendly option. For a glimpse into local life, bike-sharing initiatives and walking paths are also available. The metro is often recommended for its convenience, but choosing between modes depends on your itinerary. ATM's commitment to reliability ensures seamless connectivity, making exploring Milan and its surroundings a convenient experience.
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Buy tickets at metro stations, newsstands, or convenience stores. Opt for a single-journey ticket or a travel card for multiple trips within a specified time. Consider the "Io Viaggio" card for seamless travel across different modes of public transport.
Alternatively, Contactless pay-as-you-go is accepted at all metro stations, buses, and trams within Milan (zones 1-3).
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Fares are based on zones, with the city center (Zone 1) being the most common. Prices vary depending on the type of ticket, zones traveled, and passenger category (e.g., adult, child, senior). Note that prices below are based on Zones 1-3, the minimum pricing, and the most common ticket type. All tickets include all modes of public transport within Milan.
Urban Single Ticket (BIT) - €2.20Valid for 90 minutes from the first validation. Allows unlimited travel within Milan's urban area, including metro, trams, and buses.
24-Hour Pass - Around €7.60Provides unlimited travel for 24 hours from the first validation.
72-Hour Pass - Around €13.00Allows unlimited travel for 72 hours from the first validation.
Carnet - Around €19.50A pack of 10 single-journey tickets (BIT). Each ticket is valid for 90 minutes from the first validation.
Weekly Pass - Around €18.50Provides unlimited travel for 7 consecutive days from the first validation.
Monthly Pass - €39.00
Please verify these prices on the official ATM Milano website or at ticket vending machines within the metro stations before your travel, as they might have been updated since we last updated this section. Additionally, remember that ticket prices may vary based on factors such as age, type of ticket, and validity zones.
By Metro
The Metro (short for Metropolitana) has a big white M on a red background as a logo and has four lines, each commonly identified by a color as shown below, and is the best way to get around Milan. The lines are: MM1, red (rossa); MM2, green (verde); MM3, yellow (gialla); MM4, blue (blu); MM5, violet (lilla). The subway network is rather extended (lines split into different sections and its 103 stations cover most areas of town). Trains run every 1-3 min, 06:00-23:59 (02:00 on Saturday nights).
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Metro lines are numbered and color-coded (M1, M2, M3, and M5). Stations are clearly marked, and signs indicate platform directions. Trains generally run from around 5:30 AM to midnight, with night buses covering the late-night hours.
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Enter the station using your ticket at the gates. Check the metro map for your desired line and direction. Wait on the platform, and let passengers exit the train before boarding. The metro is safe and clean, but remain vigilant of your belongings.
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Listen for station announcements and watch for digital displays showing the next station. Maps inside the train and on the platform help you track your progress.
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Prepare to exit as your station approaches. Follow signs to the nearest exit, which often indicate nearby landmarks and streets.
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Most metro stations have escalators or elevators for accessibility. The metro offers a convenient way to reach major attractions, shopping districts, and neighborhoods.
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Be cautious of pickpockets, especially in crowded areas. Stay behind the safety line on the platform and respect designated priority seating.
Interchange stations like Duomo (M1 and M3) and Centrale (M2 and M3) provide convenient connections. The "ATM Milano Official App" or other transit apps offer real-time updates and route planning. Consider purchasing a daily or multi-day travel card for unlimited metro and bus rides.
By Bus Or Tram
Milan's extensive bus and tram network weaves through the city, connecting neighborhoods, historical sites, and modern districts. Buses and trams are versatile modes of transport, catering to both locals and tourists. Whether you're venturing to iconic landmarks like the Duomo or exploring quaint residential pockets, buses, and trams offer a convenient way to immerse yourself in Milan's local life. Trams, in particular, take you on a journey back in time as you pass by ornate buildings, capturing Milan's architectural evolution. They're a favored choice for leisurely explorations, allowing you to absorb the city's beauty at a leisurely pace. Fun fact: Milan boasts one of Europe's oldest tram networks, with Line 1 originating in 1876 and still operating today.
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Wait at marked bus or tram stops displaying route numbers and destinations. Signal the driver by raising your hand as the bus or tram approaches.
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Digital displays at bus and tram stops show estimated arrival times. Listen for announcements or check the display for upcoming stops.
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Signal your stop by pressing the "stop" button or pulling the cord. Exit through the middle or rear doors.
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Beware of pickpockets, especially during crowded periods. Wait for the bus or tram to fully stop before approaching the exit. Stay aware of traffic when alighting and crossing the street. Hold onto handrails or poles for stability while the bus or tram is in motion. Offer your seat to passengers with special needs. Respect priority seating for those who require it.
By Bike
BikeMi is Milan's bike-sharing system and offers a healthy and flexible way to discover Milan's streets and landmarks while contributing to sustainability. By adhering to safety guidelines and navigating responsibly, you can enjoy a memorable cycling experience through the city's vibrant and diverse atmosphere.
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Register at BikeMi stations using the touch screen or through the official BikeMi app. Choose between short-term or long-term subscriptions, paying the corresponding fee.
For prices visit the BikeMi website: https://bikemi.com/en
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Locate a nearby BikeMi station using the app or station map. Each station displays the number of available bikes and empty docking spaces.
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Use your subscription card or app to unlock a bike from a docking station. Pull the bike out when the light turns green and listen for the unlocking sound.
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Stay on designated bike lanes and follow traffic rules. Be cautious of pedestrians, especially in crowded areas. Use hand signals to indicate turns and obey traffic signals.
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Park the bike at any BikeMi station with available docking spaces. Push the bike firmly into the dock until the light turns green and you hear a locking sound.
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Wear a helmet for added safety, especially on busy streets. Lock the bike properly if making intermediate stops to avoid theft. Be mindful of pedestrians, parked cars, and other cyclists. Check the bike's brakes and tires before starting your ride. Follow the traffic rules and yield to pedestrians at crossings. Check the weather before starting your ride and dress accordingly.
By Taxi
Taxis can be expensive and drivers are allowed to pick passengers up from designated taxi ranks, through phone bookings, and directly from the street. The main taxi companies can be reached at 024040, 026969, or 028080, or alternatively, from a landline dial 848814781 to be connected to the nearest taxi stand. If you book a taxi by phone you'll start paying from the moment the driver accepts the call and comes to pick you up. Local law defines some fixed fee trips: Milan to Malpensa Airport €70, Malpensa Airport-Rho Fair €55, Malpensa Airport-Linate Airport €85, Linate Airport-Milan Fair €40. All fees are intended for a one-way, non-stop trip; taxi waiting time and booking are extras. A surcharge will apply in the evenings so don't be surprised if the meter has €6+ on it when you enter, even if at a taxi stand.
Essential Italian
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Hello / Hi
Ciao (chow)Good morning
Buongiorno (bwon-jor-no)Good evening
Buonasera (bwon-a-seh-ra)Goodbye
Arrivederci (a-ree-veh-dehr-chee)Please
Per favore (pehr fah-voh-reh)Thank you
Grazie (grahts-ee-eh)Yes
Sì (see)No
No (noh)Excuse me / Sorry
Scusa (skoo-zah) [informal] or
Mi scusi (mee skoo-zee) [formal]Help
Aiuto (ah-oo-toh) -
Where is...?
Dove si trova...?
(doh-veh see troh-vah...)How much is this?
Quanto costa questo?
(kwahn-toh koh-stah kweh-stoh?)I don't understand
Non capisco
(nohn kah-pees-koh)Do you speak English?
Parli inglese?
(pahr-lee een-gleh-zeh?)Restroom / Toilet
Bagno (bah-nyoh)
Servizi igienici
(sehr-vee-tsee ee-jeh-nee-chee)I need a taxi
Ho bisogno di un taxi
(oh bee-zoh-nyoh dee oon tah-xee)Train station
Stazione ferroviaria
(sta-tsee-oh-neh fehr-roh-vee-ah-ree-ah)Bus stop
Fermata dell'autobus
(fehr-mah-tah del ah-oo-toh-boos)Airport
Aeroporto
(ah-eh-roh-por-toh)Hotel
Albergo (ahl-behr-goh)
Hotel (oh-tehl) -
Restaurant
Ristorante (rees-toh-rahn-teh)Menu
Menù (meh-noo)Water
Acqua (ahk-wah)Coffee
Caffè (kahf-feh)Beer
Birra (beer-rah)Wine
Vino (vee-noh)Breakfast
Colazione
(koh-laht-see-oh-neh)Lunch
Pranzo (prahn-tso)Dinner
Cena (cheh-nah)Bill, please
Il conto, per favore
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1 Uno (oo-noh)
2 Due (doo-eh)
3 Tre (treh)
4 Quattro (kwah-troh)
5 Cinque (cheen-kweh)
6 Sei (say)
7 Sette (seht-teh)
8 Otto (oh-toh)
9 Nove (noh-veh)
10 Dieci (dee-eh-chee)
Local Voices
Get to know some of the locals in Milan.
Luggage Storage
As a visitor to Milan, you'll find various options for secure luggage storage, allowing you to explore the city unburdened. Prices for luggage storage can vary based on factors like the duration of storage and the size of your bags.
Train Stations - Approximately €5-10 per bag for a few hours
Major train stations like Milano Centrale and Milano Porta Garibaldi offer luggage storage services within the station premises. You can leave your bags for a few hours or longer.
Luggage Storage Facilities - Around €5-15 per bag for short durations
Specialized luggage storage facilities are located in central areas, close to popular attractions. These services ensure your bags are kept secure and accessible.
Airport Storage - Prices vary, but expect around €8-15 per bag
If you're arriving or departing from Malpensa or Linate airports, they provide luggage storage services for both short and long durations.
Hotel Services - Costs may range from €5-15 per bag
Many hotels offer luggage storage even if you're not a guest, allowing you to leave your bags while exploring the city.
Self-Service Lockers
Some locations offer self-service lockers where you can store your luggage using automated systems. These are available at transportation hubs and other strategic points.
Please note that these prices are approximate and may have changed since we published this guide in 2023. We recommend checking the specific providers' websites or contacting them directly for the most up-to-date pricing information. Utilizing these storage options allows you to explore Milan comfortably, ensuring your luggage is safe and secure.
Consular Support in Milan
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Please Note
embassy and consulate information here may be incomplete and subject to change, so always use official and up-to-date sources.
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A
Albania,
Via San Martino 10,
☎ +39 02 805 1265
Algeria,
Via Rovello 7/11,
☎ +39 02 7208 0603 (fax: +39 02 89 01 59 12)
Argentina,
Via Agnello 2 - 4° Piso,
☎ +39 02 7772 9401 (fax: +39 02 7772 9444)
Armenia,
Via Teodosio 7,
☎ +39 02 7060 0741 (fax: +39 02 7063 3900)
Australia,
Via Borgogna 2, 3rd Floor,
☎ +39 02 7767 4200 (fax: +39 02 7767 4242)
Austria,
Piazza del Liberty 8/4,
☎ +39 02 77 80 78-0 (fax: +39 02 78 36 25) -
B
Bahamas,
Foro Buonaparte, 22,
☎ +39 02 4819 4390 (fax: +39 02 4693 248)
Bangladesh,
Via Giambellino 7,
☎ +39 02 8706 8580 (fax: +39 02 4895 0035)
Belgium,
Via Fiori Oscuri 11,
☎ +39 349 621 9674
Belize,
Via Milano 20, San Lorenzo di Parabiago
☎ +39 335 685 6661
Benin,
Via Le Regina Margherita 1,
☎ +39 377 13 73 258 (fax: +39 388 154 2786)
Bolivia,
Corso Buenos Aires 64,
☎ +39 02 2506 0947 (fax: +39 02 2506 0948)
Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Via Luigi Galvani 21,
☎ +39 02 669 82 826 (fax: +39 02 669 84 688)
Brazil,
Corso Europa 12,
☎ +39 02 777 1071
Bulgaria,
Via Filippo Turati 32,
☎ +39 02 849 42941 (fax: +39 02 8494 2902)
Burkina Faso,
Via Santa Tecla 4,
☎ +39 02 4776 0298 (fax: +39 02 4776 0347) -
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Cambodia,
Piassa Missori 3,
☎ +39 02 882 141 (fax: +39 02 2900 2161)
Cameroon,
Via Pier Francesco Mola, 48,
☎ +39 02 2318 1490
Canada,
Piazza Cavour 3, 6th floor,
☎ +39 02 6269 4238 (fax: +39 02 2901 3600)
Cape Verde,
Viale Bianca Maria, 23,
☎ +39 335 218 9402
Chile,
Via Bettino Ricasoli 2,
☎ +39 02 7601 6070 (fax: +39 02 7601 6067)
China,
Via Benaco 4,
☎ +39 02 552 0306 (fax: +39 02 569 4106)
Colombia,
Via Tivoli 3,
☎ +39 02 7200 3872 (fax: +39 02 801 189)
Costa Rica,
Piazzale Susa 10,
☎ +39 02 3650 9416 (fax: +39 02 2641 3061)
Croatia,
Piazzale Luigi Cadorna 15/1,
☎ +39 02 805 1772
Cuba,
Via Gaspare Gozzi, 5,
☎ +39 02 6739 1344 (fax: +39 02 6671 2694)
Cyprus,
Via Teodosio 44,
☎ +39 02 266 7544 (fax: +39 04 0760 6145)
Czech Republic,
Via Giovanni Battista Morgagni 20,
☎ +39 02 8715 8281 (fax: +39 02 700 559 618) -
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Denmark,
Via Morigi 4,
☎ +39 02 8901 2728 (fax: +39 02 8901 1151)
Dominican Republic,
Corso Buenos Aires 64, scala A, piano 3,
☎ +39 02 2024 0965 (fax: +39 02 2951 6180) -
E
Egypt,
Via Porpora 26,
☎ +39 02 2951 6360 (fax: +39 02 2951 8194)
El Salvador,
Piazza Santa MariaBeltrade 2,
☎ +39 02 539 8780
Eritrea,
Via Temperanza 6,
☎ +39 02 2899 9520 (fax: +39 02 2899 9550)
Estonia,
Viale Bianca Maria 45,
☎ +39 345 665 6632
Ethiopia,
Via Borromei 9,
☎ +39 02 3657 7640 (fax: +39 02 3657 7641) -
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Finland,
Via Santa Tecla 4,
☎ +39 02 2506 1474 (fax: +39 02 2506 1475)
France,
Via Mangili 1,
☎ +39 02 65 59 141 (fax: +39 02 6559 1436) -
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Gambia,
Via Fontana 4,
☎ +39 02 5411 6012 (fax: +39 02 5518 0514)
Georgia,
Via San Sisto 6,
Germany,
Via Solferino 40,
☎ +39 02 623 1101 (fax: +39 02 655 4213)
Greece,
Foro Buonaparte 48,
☎ +39 02 8050 0559 (fax: +39 02 8050 0559)
Guatemala,
Via Giovanni Boccaccio 7,
☎ +39 371 4753 114
Guinea,
Via Vittor Pisani 8,
☎ +39 02 4819 9751 (fax: +39 02 4802 5785) -
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Haiti,
Piazza Duomo 19,
☎ +39 02 8646 4016 (fax: +39 02 8042 55)
Hungary,
Via Fieno 3, IV. floor,
☎ +39 02 72 60 09 (fax: +39 02 7209 5705) -
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Iceland,
Via Luigi Vitali 2,
☎ +39 02 783 640
India,
Piazza Paolo Ferrari 8,
☎ +39 02 80 57 691 (fax: +39 02 72 00 2226)
Indonesia,
Piazza Risorgimento 8,
☎ +39 02 7002 3203 (fax: +39 02 7104 0530)
Iran,
Via Monte Bianco 63,
☎ +39 02 8965 8800
Ireland,
Piazza S. Pietro in Gessate 2,
☎ +39 02 551 87569 (fax: +39 02 551 87570) -
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Japan,
Via Privata Cesare Mangili 2/4,
☎ +39 02 624 1141 (fax: +39 02 659 7201)
Jordan,
Via Giotto 26,
☎ +39 02 437 300 (fax: +39 02 4810 6563) -
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Kosovo,
Via San Martino 10,
☎ +39 0 2670 4804 (fax: +39 0 6671 8644)
Kuwait,
Via Filippo Turati 40,
☎ +39 02 2906 2982 (fax: +39 02 2906 2983) -
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Latvia,
Piazza Bertarelli 1,
☎ +39 02 7209 5127 (fax: +39 02 8909 3268)
Lebanon,
Via Larga 26,
☎ +39 02 806 1341 (fax: +39 02 7200 0468)
Libya,
Via Flavio Baracchini 7,
☎ +39 02 8646 4285 (fax: +39 02 8050 0393)
Lithuania,
Via Aristide De Togni 7,
☎ +39 347 974 3499 (fax: +39 339 268 2360)
Luxembourg,
Via G. Verdi 2,
☎ +39 02 9157 7381 -
M
Malaysia,
Via Albricci 9,
☎ +39 02 669 81 839 (fax: +39 02 670 2872)
Malta,
Via Cesare Battisti 15,
☎ +39 02 5501 6526
Mexico,
Corso Giacomo Matteotti 1, Escalera A, 1º piso,
☎ +39 02 7600 2310
Moldova,
Str. Vincenzo Gioberti, 8,
☎ +39 02 3674 5703
Monaco,
Via Aurelio Saffi 34,
☎ +39 02 4801 2038 (fax: +39 02 4851 9101)
Mongolia,
Piazza Duca d’Arosta 12,
☎ +39 02 8425 4203
Morocco,
10 Via Adele Martignoni,
☎ +39 02 6680 6919 (fax: +39 02 6682 5086) -
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Namibia,
Via Privata Monte, Altissimo 1,
☎ +39 02 04041 (fax: +39 02 4547 6627)
Netherlands,
Via Gaetano Donizetti 20, 1st floor,
☎ +39 02 485 5841 (fax: +39 02 4855 8452)
New Zealand,
Via Terraggio 17,
☎ +39 02 3859 1679 (fax: +39 02 4801 2577)
Nicaragua,
Corso Europa 14,
☎ +39 02 7000 6978 (fax: +39 02 7395 2348)
Norway,
Via Cappuccini 2,
☎ +39 02 874 234 (fax: +39 02 8545 1430) -
O
Oman,
Viale Majno 31,
☎ +39 02 8717 6297 -
P
Pakistan,
Via Rosa Massara De Capitani 11,
☎ +39 02 6670 3271 (fax: +39 02 6747 9076)
Panama,
Via Boschetti 1,
☎ +39 02 7600 5220
Paraguay,
Vía Soperga 14/A,
☎ +39 02 8716 6597 (fax: +39 02 9738 7122)
Peru,
Viale Filzi 23,
☎ +39 02 8355 7550 (fax: +39 02 8355 7555)
Philippines,
Viale Stelvio 71 - Via Bernina 18,
☎ +39 02 6682 5232 (fax: +39 02 4391 1229)
Poland,
Via Monte Rosa 6,
☎ +39 02 4538 1500 / Emergencies: +39 335 56 85 786 (fax: +39 02 4538 1545)
Portugal,
Via Francesco Albani 21,
☎ +39 02 4675 3322 (fax: +39 02 4675 3333) -
Q
Qatar,
Via Monte di Pietà 24, First floor,
☎ +39 02 6785 3991 (fax: +39 02 6785 3996) -
R
Romania,
Via Gignese 2,
☎ +39 02 4009 8207 (fax: +39 02 4007 4023)
Russia,
Via Sant'Aquilino 3,
☎ +39 02 4875 0432 (fax: +39 02 4009 0741)
Rwanda,
Via Abbondio Sangiorgio 1,
☎ +39 02 331 5270 (fax: +39 02 4009 0741) -
S
San Marino,
Via Santa Lucia 6,
☎ +39 02 5830 1172 (fax: +39 02 5830 1399)
Senegal,
Viale Certosa 187,
☎ +39 02 3800 9936 (fax: +39 02 4154 0073)
Serbia,
Via Pantano 2,
☎ +39 02 7209 5466 (fax: +39 02 4801 0426)
Sierra Leone,
Viale Fulvio Testi 121,
☎ +39 02 8738 7200
Slovakia,
Via Boccaccio 16,
☎ +39 02 3932 5866 (fax: +39 02 3932 5867)
Slovenia,
Galleria Buenos Aires 1,
☎ +39 02 2940 5910
South Africa,
Vicolo San Giovanni Sul Muro, 4,
☎ +39 2 88 58 581 (fax: +39 2 7201 1063)
South Korea,
Piazza Cavour 3, 4 Piano,
☎ +39 02 2906 2641 (fax: +39 02 6291 1704)
Spain,
Via F. Turati 29, 4ºp,
☎ +39 02 3675 7720
Sri Lanka,
Via Francesco Melzi d'Eril 34,
☎ +39 02 4953 6530 (fax: +39 02 4953 6533)
Sweden,
Via Agnello 6/1,
☎ +39 02 8691 5266 (fax: +39 02 8591 0211)
Switzerland,
Via Palestro 2,
☎ +39 02 77 79 161 (fax: +39 02 7601 4296) -
T
Tanzania,
Viale Piceno 5,
☎ +39 371 479 5751
Thailand,
Viale Berengario 15,
☎ +39 02 460 299
Tunisia,
Viale Marche 37,
☎ +39 02 5410 0500 (fax: +39 02 5410 0475)
Turkey,
Via Antonio Canova 36,
☎ +39 02 3183 6800 (fax: +39 02 3183 6850) -
U
Ukraine,
Via Ludovico di Breme 11,
☎ +39 02 801 333 (fax: +39 02 869 84 863)
United Kingdom,
Via S. Paolo 7,
☎ +39 02 723 001
United States,
Via Principe Amedeo 2/10,
☎ +39 02 290 351
Uruguay,
Piazza Armando Díaz 6, Escalera C, 5º Piso,
☎ +39 02 805 6786 (fax: +39 02 8646 4977) -
V
Venezuela,
Corso Europa 5,
☎ +39 02 7600 6293 (fax: +39 02 760 0217) -
Y
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Z
Zambia,
Via Montenero 55,
☎ +39 02 3676 4655 (fax: +39 02 3676 4655)
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