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LOCATION
Flora Hotel is located in the city centre in Via Napo Torriani, 23 within a 3 minute walk from the Central Station, ten metres from the yellow and green metro stop “Centrale” and 100 metres from the air bus terminal. Nearby the hotel there are many business and shopping centres, as well as various restaurants and fast food establishments. Therefore, the hotel is in a strategic position that will allow you to visit the city and easily reach every city area. |
 BY CAR - From the A4 Venezia – Milano motorway, take the Tangenziale Est bypass to the Palmanova exit, head towards Piazzale Loreto, turn onto Corso Buenos Aires and continue until reaching Piazza Lima. Turn right onto Via Vitruvio, turn left at the third traffic light onto Via Lepetit and take the first right at the traffic circle onto Via Torriani. Continue for 100m until reaching Hotel Flora. - Take the A8 motorway to the Viale Certosa exit; head towards Centro / Stazione Centrale. BY TRAIN - From Milan Central Station, cross Piazza Duca D’Aosta on the left and then turn onto Via Napo Torriani. BY PLANE - From Milan Linate International Airport, take the S.T.A.M. Shuttle directly to Central Station. - From Milan Malpensa International Airport, take the Malpensa Shuttle to Central Station. |
TRANSPORTATIONS
CENTRAL STATION
Milan Central Railway Station was Inaugurated in 1931 and is located in Duca d’Aosta Square. It’s the main railway station of Milan and one of the main European railway stations.
(Flora Hotel is about 200 metres far from the central Station)
http://www.trenitalia.it/
Milan Central Railway Station was Inaugurated in 1931 and is located in Duca d’Aosta Square. It’s the main railway station of Milan and one of the main European railway stations.
(Flora Hotel is about 200 metres far from the central Station)
http://www.trenitalia.it/
PUBBLIC TRANSPORTATIONS
Milanese pubblic transportations include 3 underground lines, one city railway line and one capillary service of buses and trams that allow you to easily reach all the city areas.
(Flora Hotel is just 30 metres far from the yellow and green metro stop "Centrale F.s." Furthermore Flora Hotel is 100 metres far from bus 60 and tram 2, 5, 9, and 33 stops)
http://www.atm-mi.it/ Download Underground Lines PDF
Milanese pubblic transportations include 3 underground lines, one city railway line and one capillary service of buses and trams that allow you to easily reach all the city areas.
(Flora Hotel is just 30 metres far from the yellow and green metro stop "Centrale F.s." Furthermore Flora Hotel is 100 metres far from bus 60 and tram 2, 5, 9, and 33 stops)
http://www.atm-mi.it/ Download Underground Lines PDF
MALPENSA SHUTTLE AND STAM LINATE
The best way to reach Milan from the airports is to catch the so called Malpensa Shuttle, Orio al Serio Shuttle and STAM Linate. They directly link the airports to the Central Station.
(Flora Hotel is just 200 metres far from the departure/arrival of the airport buses)
http://www.malpensashuttle.it/
The best way to reach Milan from the airports is to catch the so called Malpensa Shuttle, Orio al Serio Shuttle and STAM Linate. They directly link the airports to the Central Station.
(Flora Hotel is just 200 metres far from the departure/arrival of the airport buses)
http://www.malpensashuttle.it/
CITYSIGHTSEEING
With the famous Citysightseeing bus you can easily visit the city and its main attractions.
(Flora Hotel is about 100 metres far from the Citysightseeing bus stop)
http://www.milano.city-sightseeing.it/index.htm
With the famous Citysightseeing bus you can easily visit the city and its main attractions.
(Flora Hotel is about 100 metres far from the Citysightseeing bus stop)
http://www.milano.city-sightseeing.it/index.htm
CADORNA STATION
Cadorna Railway Station is the second major railway station of Milan. Many trains that link Milan to important tourists resorts in Northern Italy, such as Como and the lakes, as well as the Malpensa Airport, leave from this Station.
(Flora Hotel is about 2,5 Km far from Cadorna Station. You can easily reach Cadorna Station with the green metro in 5 stops getting off at “Cadorna”)
http://www.trenitalia.it/
Cadorna Railway Station is the second major railway station of Milan. Many trains that link Milan to important tourists resorts in Northern Italy, such as Como and the lakes, as well as the Malpensa Airport, leave from this Station.
(Flora Hotel is about 2,5 Km far from Cadorna Station. You can easily reach Cadorna Station with the green metro in 5 stops getting off at “Cadorna”)
http://www.trenitalia.it/
CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC ATTRACTIONS
DUOMO
The Duomo is located in the central square of the city. Its construction began in 1387. With its 135 spires and over 200 statues, the Duomo is one of the most famous architectual Italian wonders in the world. Piazza Duomo is linked with Piazza San Babila by Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the famous promenade full of bars and fashion shops.
(Flora Hotel is about 2,5 Km far from Piazza Duomo . You can easily reach the Piazza Duomo with the yellow metro in 4 stops (getting off at Duomo stop) or by foot in about a 25 minute walk)
http://www.duomomilano.it/
The Duomo is located in the central square of the city. Its construction began in 1387. With its 135 spires and over 200 statues, the Duomo is one of the most famous architectual Italian wonders in the world. Piazza Duomo is linked with Piazza San Babila by Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the famous promenade full of bars and fashion shops.
(Flora Hotel is about 2,5 Km far from Piazza Duomo . You can easily reach the Piazza Duomo with the yellow metro in 4 stops (getting off at Duomo stop) or by foot in about a 25 minute walk)
http://www.duomomilano.it/
VITTORIO EMANUELE GALLERY
Vittorio Emanuele Gallery is a covered passage that links together the Piazza Duomo with Piazza della Scala. Inside the Gallery you can find eminent shops and famous restaurants and bar
(Flora Hotel is about 2,5 Km far from Vittorio Emanuele Gallery. You can easily reach the Gallery with the yellow metro in 4 stops (getting off at Duomo stop), or by foot in about a 25 minute walk)
Vittorio Emanuele Gallery is a covered passage that links together the Piazza Duomo with Piazza della Scala. Inside the Gallery you can find eminent shops and famous restaurants and bar
(Flora Hotel is about 2,5 Km far from Vittorio Emanuele Gallery. You can easily reach the Gallery with the yellow metro in 4 stops (getting off at Duomo stop), or by foot in about a 25 minute walk)
LA SCALA THEATRE
The so called “La Scala”, known world-wide as ”Il tempio della lirica”, is located in Piazza della Scala, one of the most elegant and attended squares of Milan
(Flora Hotel is about 2 Km far from Piazza della Scala. You can easily reach the Scala with the yellow metro in 4 stops (getting off Duomo stop) or by foot in about a 25 minute walk)
http://www.teatroallascala.org/
The so called “La Scala”, known world-wide as ”Il tempio della lirica”, is located in Piazza della Scala, one of the most elegant and attended squares of Milan
(Flora Hotel is about 2 Km far from Piazza della Scala. You can easily reach the Scala with the yellow metro in 4 stops (getting off Duomo stop) or by foot in about a 25 minute walk)
http://www.teatroallascala.org/
SFORZESCO CASTLE - "SEMPIONE PARK" - "ARCO DELLA PACE"
Sforzesco castle, together with the Duomo, is one of the symbols of Milan. Behind the castle you can find “Sempione Park”, the biggest park of the city. Inside the Park is situated the “Triennale” where many expositions take place. In one of the Park sides there is the so-called “Arco della Pace”a memorial built by Napoleon in 1807.
(Flora Hotel is about 1,8 Km far from Sforzesco Castle. You can easily reach the castle with the green metro in 4 stops (getting off at "Lanza" stop) or by foot in about a 20 minute walk. Alternatively you can take the yellow metro till "Duomo" and then proceed by foot for 5 minutes or by red metro for two stops getting off at “Cairoli Castello” stop).
http://www.milanocastello.it/intro.html
Sforzesco castle, together with the Duomo, is one of the symbols of Milan. Behind the castle you can find “Sempione Park”, the biggest park of the city. Inside the Park is situated the “Triennale” where many expositions take place. In one of the Park sides there is the so-called “Arco della Pace”a memorial built by Napoleon in 1807.
(Flora Hotel is about 1,8 Km far from Sforzesco Castle. You can easily reach the castle with the green metro in 4 stops (getting off at "Lanza" stop) or by foot in about a 20 minute walk. Alternatively you can take the yellow metro till "Duomo" and then proceed by foot for 5 minutes or by red metro for two stops getting off at “Cairoli Castello” stop).
http://www.milanocastello.it/intro.html
LEONARDO’S LAST SUPPER
Inside Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie, you can find "L’ultima cena" one of the most important Leonardo’s masterpieces. We remind you that is very important to make a reservation in time to have the opportunity to visit Leonardo’s Last Supper.
(Flora Hotel is about 2 Km far from Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie. You can easily reach the Church with the green metro in 5 stops getting off at "Cadorna" stop)
http://www.cenacolovinciano.org/sito/home.html
Inside Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie, you can find "L’ultima cena" one of the most important Leonardo’s masterpieces. We remind you that is very important to make a reservation in time to have the opportunity to visit Leonardo’s Last Supper.
(Flora Hotel is about 2 Km far from Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie. You can easily reach the Church with the green metro in 5 stops getting off at "Cadorna" stop)
http://www.cenacolovinciano.org/sito/home.html
SANT’ AMBROGIO
Sant’Ambrogio Church was built between 379 and 386 under the order of the Milan bishop Ambrogio. Sant’Ambrogio Church is one of the most beautiful and oldest churches in Milan.
(Flora Hotel is about 3 Km far from Sant’Ambrogio Church. You can easily reach the Church with the green metro in 6 stops getting off at "Sant’Ambrogio" stop)
http://www.santambrogio-basilica.it/
Sant’Ambrogio Church was built between 379 and 386 under the order of the Milan bishop Ambrogio. Sant’Ambrogio Church is one of the most beautiful and oldest churches in Milan.
(Flora Hotel is about 3 Km far from Sant’Ambrogio Church. You can easily reach the Church with the green metro in 6 stops getting off at "Sant’Ambrogio" stop)
http://www.santambrogio-basilica.it/
BRERA DISTRICT
In addition to hosting the prestigious “Pinacoteca di Brera”a permanent visual arts exposition, the Brera district is full of shops and typical restaurants and is one of the most picturesque districts of the city.
(Flora Hotel is about 1,5 Km far from the Brera district. You can easily reach Brera with the green metro in 4 metro stops (getting off at “Lanza” stop) or by foot in about 20 min.)
http://www.brera.beniculturali.it/
In addition to hosting the prestigious “Pinacoteca di Brera”a permanent visual arts exposition, the Brera district is full of shops and typical restaurants and is one of the most picturesque districts of the city.
(Flora Hotel is about 1,5 Km far from the Brera district. You can easily reach Brera with the green metro in 4 metro stops (getting off at “Lanza” stop) or by foot in about 20 min.)
http://www.brera.beniculturali.it/
PIRELLI TOWER
Built between 1956 and 1960, the Pirelli Tower is located in Duca d’Aosta Square in front of the Central Station and it is the symbol of the post war Milan and Italy renaissance.
(Flora Hotel is about 150 metres far from the central Station)
Built between 1956 and 1960, the Pirelli Tower is located in Duca d’Aosta Square in front of the Central Station and it is the symbol of the post war Milan and Italy renaissance.
(Flora Hotel is about 150 metres far from the central Station)
BUSINESS
FIERAMILANO
In 2005 the exhibition centre was moved to Rho Pero area. 753.000 cube metres of exhibition areas secure Fieramilano to be the biggest European exhibition centre. Here the most important fairs take places among which the very famous “Salone del Mobile”.
(Flora Hotel is about 10 Km far from Fieramilano. You can easily reach Fieramilano with the metro: 5 green metro stops till “Cadorna” stop and from there 13 red metro stops getting off at Rho-Fieramilano stop)
www.fieramilano.it
In 2005 the exhibition centre was moved to Rho Pero area. 753.000 cube metres of exhibition areas secure Fieramilano to be the biggest European exhibition centre. Here the most important fairs take places among which the very famous “Salone del Mobile”.
(Flora Hotel is about 10 Km far from Fieramilano. You can easily reach Fieramilano with the metro: 5 green metro stops till “Cadorna” stop and from there 13 red metro stops getting off at Rho-Fieramilano stop)
www.fieramilano.it
FIERAMILANOCITY
Fieramilanocity is the appellation of the urban area of Milan exhibition centre. It was created in 1905 but in 2005, the main area of the exhibition centre was moved to Rho-Pero. Only 11 stands remain now at Fieramilanocity, but a total amount of 125.000 square metres of exhibition areas allow Fieramilanocity to host many important events and fairs.
(Flora Hotel is about 4 Km far from Fieramilanocity. You can easily reach Fieramilanocity with the metro: 5 green metro stops till “Cadorna” stop and from there 4 red metro stops getting off at “Amendola-Fiera” stop)
www.fieramilano.it
Fieramilanocity is the appellation of the urban area of Milan exhibition centre. It was created in 1905 but in 2005, the main area of the exhibition centre was moved to Rho-Pero. Only 11 stands remain now at Fieramilanocity, but a total amount of 125.000 square metres of exhibition areas allow Fieramilanocity to host many important events and fairs.
(Flora Hotel is about 4 Km far from Fieramilanocity. You can easily reach Fieramilanocity with the metro: 5 green metro stops till “Cadorna” stop and from there 4 red metro stops getting off at “Amendola-Fiera” stop)
www.fieramilano.it
PIAZZA AFFARI
Borsa Italiana (Italian stock Exchange) headquarter's is in Milan at Palazzo Mezzanotte. It’s commonly called “Piazza Affari”.
(Flora Hotel is about 2,5 Km far from Piazza Affari. You can easily reach the Church with the yellow metro in 4 stops (getting off at “Duomo” stop) proceeding from there by foot for 5 minutes or by metro for one metro stop getting off at "Cordusio" stop)
Borsa Italiana (Italian stock Exchange) headquarter's is in Milan at Palazzo Mezzanotte. It’s commonly called “Piazza Affari”.
(Flora Hotel is about 2,5 Km far from Piazza Affari. You can easily reach the Church with the yellow metro in 4 stops (getting off at “Duomo” stop) proceeding from there by foot for 5 minutes or by metro for one metro stop getting off at "Cordusio" stop)
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
CORSO BUENOS AIRES
Buenos Aires street is one of the main commercial avenues of the city. It offers 350 shops, mainly clothing stores, and it’s one of the most important European shopping streets.
(Flora Hotel is about 700 metres far from Corso Buenos Aires. You can easily reach Corso Buenos Aires in about a 7 minute walk)
Buenos Aires street is one of the main commercial avenues of the city. It offers 350 shops, mainly clothing stores, and it’s one of the most important European shopping streets.
(Flora Hotel is about 700 metres far from Corso Buenos Aires. You can easily reach Corso Buenos Aires in about a 7 minute walk)
QUADRILATERO MODA
Valentino, Armani, Versace are only a sample of the exclusive brands that you can find in the shops between Via della Spiga and Via Montenapoleone in the so-called “Quadrilatero della Moda”.
(Flora Hotel is about 1,5 Km far from Via della Spiga. You can easily reach the Quadrilatero with the yellow metro in 3 metro stops (getting off at “Montenapoleone”) or by foot in about 20 min)
Valentino, Armani, Versace are only a sample of the exclusive brands that you can find in the shops between Via della Spiga and Via Montenapoleone in the so-called “Quadrilatero della Moda”.
(Flora Hotel is about 1,5 Km far from Via della Spiga. You can easily reach the Quadrilatero with the yellow metro in 3 metro stops (getting off at “Montenapoleone”) or by foot in about 20 min)
CORSO COMO
In Garibaldi-C.so Como district, Hollywood Disco is the most famous. But the whole district promises entertainment and fun all night long.
(Flora Hotel is about 1 Km far from Corso. You can easily reach C.so Como with the green metro in 2 metro stops (getting off at “Garibaldi F.s.” stop) or by foot in about 15 min)
In Garibaldi-C.so Como district, Hollywood Disco is the most famous. But the whole district promises entertainment and fun all night long.
(Flora Hotel is about 1 Km far from Corso. You can easily reach C.so Como with the green metro in 2 metro stops (getting off at “Garibaldi F.s.” stop) or by foot in about 15 min)
NAVIGLI DISTRICT
In Navigli district you can find the remaining ancient channels that drizzled the city. In this unique district you can breathe the fragrance of the old Milan and relax in one of its countless bars.
(Flora Hotel is about 4 Km far from Navigli. You can easily reach Navigli with the green metro in 8 metro stops getting off at “Porta Genova” stop)
In Navigli district you can find the remaining ancient channels that drizzled the city. In this unique district you can breathe the fragrance of the old Milan and relax in one of its countless bars.
(Flora Hotel is about 4 Km far from Navigli. You can easily reach Navigli with the green metro in 8 metro stops getting off at “Porta Genova” stop)
TICINESE DISTRICT
Ticinese district is famous for several alternatives in casual clothes shops, as well as for the importance of its night life.
(Flora Hotel is about 3,5 Km far from the Ticinese district. You can easily reach Ticinese with the tram 2 from Fabio Filzi street in 12 stops)
Ticinese district is famous for several alternatives in casual clothes shops, as well as for the importance of its night life.
(Flora Hotel is about 3,5 Km far from the Ticinese district. You can easily reach Ticinese with the tram 2 from Fabio Filzi street in 12 stops)
CORSO VERCELLI
Some important streets for Milanese shopping are also located on Marghera and Vercelli streets. In the area there are many restaurants and ice cream parlours, too.
(Flora Hotel is about 3,8 Km far from C.so Vercelli. You can easily reach C.so Vercelli with the metro: 5 green metro stops till “Cadorna” and from there 2 red metro stop getting off at “Pagano” stop)
Some important streets for Milanese shopping are also located on Marghera and Vercelli streets. In the area there are many restaurants and ice cream parlours, too.
(Flora Hotel is about 3,8 Km far from C.so Vercelli. You can easily reach C.so Vercelli with the metro: 5 green metro stops till “Cadorna” and from there 2 red metro stop getting off at “Pagano” stop)
SAN SIRO STADIUM
Giuseppe Meazza stadium, known as San Siro Stadium as the name of the district where it's located, is the most capacious Italian stadium and one of the most famous european soccer stadiums. It hosts A.C. Milan and Internazionale, soccer matches in addition to important concerts.
(Flora Hotel is about 4 Km far from San Siro Stadium. You can easily reach the stadium with the metro: 5 green metro stops till “Cadorna” stop and from there 5 red metro stops (getting off at “Lotto” stop). From “Lotto” proceed by foot or with the proper shuttle to the stadium) www.sansiro.net
Giuseppe Meazza stadium, known as San Siro Stadium as the name of the district where it's located, is the most capacious Italian stadium and one of the most famous european soccer stadiums. It hosts A.C. Milan and Internazionale, soccer matches in addition to important concerts.
(Flora Hotel is about 4 Km far from San Siro Stadium. You can easily reach the stadium with the metro: 5 green metro stops till “Cadorna” stop and from there 5 red metro stops (getting off at “Lotto” stop). From “Lotto” proceed by foot or with the proper shuttle to the stadium) www.sansiro.net
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