Milan is Truly Great

QUICK SUMMARY Milan remains one of Europe’s strongest luxury real estate markets with increasing demand from international buyers. Brera, Quadrilatero della Moda, Porta Nuova and CityLife stand out as the most desirable areas for premium property. Buyers benefit from rising values, strong rental markets and diverse lifestyle options. Giorgio Viga...

THE STORYSince 1888, 500 "vedovelle" have quenched the city's thirst.Their green color identifies all of them except one—the very first one ever placed, which remained in brass and is still in Piazza della Scala today.Nothing is wasted; the water that flows will later be used to irrigate the fields around Milan.CURIOSITYThe nickname "vedovelle" refers...

THE STORY The first known recipe for Risotto alla Milanese dates back to 1574, when Belgian glassmaker Valerio di Fiandra, who was working on Milan's Duomo, decided to add saffron to a plain white risotto for his daughter's wedding. Saffron, commonly used by glassmakers to tint glass, gave the dish a golden hue, symbolizing wealth and prosperity while also...