The architecture of Milan between past and future

“Pure architecture is a crystal. Love architecture with its abstract, illusive and figurative forms that enchant and captivate our thoughts.” Thus wrote Gio Ponti, one of the most famous Milanese architects and creator of the inimitable Pirellone. Milan is full of architectural treasures to discover on foot, in the name of tradition and future. Admire the futuristic buildings of Porta Garibaldi, where the "spire" of César Pelli's Unicredit Palace stands out, in the setting of Piazza Gae Aulenti. Not too far away, observe the architecture of the 1960s, from the railing houses with their internal courtyards, to the buildings in neoclassical, liberty or floral style. Continue to discover the hanging gardens of Stefano Boeri's Vertical Forest, awarded in 2014 as the most beautiful skyscraper in the world. End with a lunch in a typical restaurant, letting yourself be inebriated by the scent of saffron risotto. An open-air tour to learn about the history and evolution of the most glamorous city in Italy.