Delightful apartment of approximately 75 m2 located on the third floor with lift of a modern building. The apartment consists of two bedrooms and a living room with a kitchenette and a large sofa. It is also suitable for medium and long-term stays. Excellent for families thanks also to the proximity of green areas and the Naviglio della Martesana canal. The apartment is equipped with air conditioning in the living room and in the master bedroom. It is also equipped with a fast wi-fi connection. The apartment is located on the top floor and can be reached by lift. You enter a small hallway and from here directly into the living room/kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped and equipped with everything needed for cooking. Dishes and crockery are at your disposal as is everything you find inside the apartment. Find yourself a dining table suitable for 4 people, a large sofa and a television. The master bedroom is large with a queen bed and chest of drawers. The second bedroom is with two single beds. The bathroom is complete with bathtub and shower rod. The equipment is completed by a top-loading washing machine and a dryer. ************************************************ Milan enjoys excellent fame throughout Europe also because of its Navigli: the Grande, the Pavese and the Martesana canal, once navigable. Gorla is located in the north-eastern area of ​​Milan, along the avenue of the Villa di Monza (today Viale Monza), built in the eighteenth century. The village of Gorla was born and grew up right on the banks of the Martesana which carried water from the Adda to the Navigli area and on which part of the marble used to build the Milan Cathedral also travelled on special boats. The Martesana canal itself counts the great Leonardo da Vinci among its designers and today represents a great point of attraction. The route of the Martesana was dotted with suburban patrician villas built in the eighteenth century. Even today you can feel its echoes, walking along the cool banks of the Martesana or entering the gardens, such as that of Villa Finzi, where the Temple of the Night is located or exploring the less travelled streets until you reach the Monastery of the Poor Clares created by Giovanni Muzio, also author of the Milan Triennale, the Ca' Brutta dell'Arengario and the Catholic University. Going up the Naviglio Martesana towards the outskirts you will find yourself in an enchanted place: with a large garden and a pink villa used for weddings and celebrations. Here you can also admire the historic stone bridge, the famous Ponte Vecchio. If you cross it you will arrive in Piazza Piccoli Martiri, a square that celebrates a war massacre that affected many children in 1944, when an allied plane accidentally dropped a bomb on the school which was open at the time and full of students who were unable to escape. Along its route of almost 40 kilometres, the Martesana today represents a fascinating route to be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle or running, passing through the "De Ponti" villas (dating back to the 19th century, and with a spinning mill inside the garden). , “Lecchi” (18th century), “Brasca”, “Pallavicini”, “Petrovic” (19th century). These presences are evidence of an era in which this area was known as the "Milan Riviera", with land cultivated with cereals and mulberry trees. A few hundred meters away, the neighborhood is also bordered by the Lambro river: in the area there are large green areas, including the Lambro park, the Martesana cycle path and the Crescenzago forest. For lovers of jogging and outdoor physical activity you will be spoiled for choice. ************************************************** **** RESTAURANTS TRATTORIA SAN FILIPPO NERI. It is not the place where you will eat best, it is not the most beautiful place, it is not the place with the perfect service, but the atmosphere you will find here, 99% of the restaurants in Milan don't have it. Viale Monza 220 TRATTORIA LA MADONNINA. Family-run restaurant for a hearty and economical lunch break. The furnishings hark back to the 80s, the welcome is friendly and warm, the menu is a vast series of simple and typical dishes that are more than dignified (if there is any, try the mixed boiled meat with green sauce or the baked shin ) and the prices are negligible Via Cislaghi 8 ACQUACHETA. A perfect restaurant for dining with friends, this corner of Tuscany is splendid especially in the summer thanks to its outdoor space full of lights, climbing plants and gravel. Even in winter, however, its warm internal rooms are an ideal refuge for facing the cold by drinking red wine and eating a Florentine or one of the other grilled specialties such as lamb chops or sliced ​​sirloin. Via Erodoto 2 PASTRY GORLA. Perfect for buying delicious biscuits and pastries. This pastry shop has received unanimous approval from the inhabitants of the area for over 30 years. In addition to biscuits, you will also find a formidable Sacher. viale Monza 191 *********************************************** *********** GETTING AROUND THE AREA The neighborhood is well connected to the city. There is a wide choice of public transport to get around, Gorla red metro 5 minutes walk, Bus 44 Possibility in the city to rent bikes and cross the park near the house adjacent to the Martesana canal and reach the centre. Travel times - Piazza del Duomo in 20 minutes (Red Metro). - Central Station in 15 minutes (with a change in Loreto from the Red metro to the Green metro). - Garibaldi station and the Porta Nuova district in 18 minutes (with one change). - San Siro Stadium in 30 minutes with change from the Red metro to Lille in Lotto. - Darsena and Navigli in 25 minutes (with a metro change from red to green in Loreto). The apartment is also located a few minutes by car from the motorway routes leading to the Milan-Linate, Bergamo-Orio al Serio and Milan Malpensa airports. For those traveling by car it is important to point out that there are free street parking spaces throughout the area. ************************************************** ****** Landmarks/Main Activities San Raffaele Hospital – 40 minutes by Bus 44 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy – 15 minutes walk RCS MediaGroup SpA – 19 minutes by Bus 44 *********** ************************************************** ****** Access for guests Upon your arrival you will find: - Ready beds (with the exception of sofa beds for which the set of sheets, blankets and pillows will be prepared ready for use). - Towels (one shower towel and one face towel for each guest). - Starting Pack: initial supply including laundry tablets, toilet paper, hand soap, shower gel and bags for separate waste collection. ************************************************** ****** When you are in the apartment, please respect the following simple rules: - Do not smoke in the apartment - All objects in the apartment are at your disposal for the duration of your stay, leave them in their place at end of your stay so that subsequent guests can also benefit from it - All kitchen utensils are at your disposal, after using them, please put them back clean and dry in their place. At the end of your stay, please leave the kitchen surface clean and tidy. - Avoid loud noises on the stairs and in the common areas - Do not turn up the TV volume too much after 10pm - At the end of your stay, please leave the apartment tidy - The apartment is located in a residential condominium. Please respect the silence from 8.00pm to 8.00am **************************************** ************** Upon your arrival we will give you the keys, we will show you the apartment and its amenities and we will give you all the directions and information you need. At check-in you will be asked for your identity card to proceed with registration. You will be asked to pay the tourist tax of 3 euros per person per night (only for adults and except for exemptions provided by the Municipality of Milan) For stays longer than 30 days a contract will be signed and it will be necessary to have a code Italian tax. We can organize late check-in outside the scheduled check-in time slot by prior arrangement at least one day in advance at a cost of 25 euros until midnight and 50 euros from midnight to 02:00. During your stay we will always be at your disposal for any requests, advice or information about your stay in Milan. We remind you that since this is an apartment and not a hotel it is necessary to make arrangements regarding the check-in time. Please be aware that HousingAnywhere is an online booking platform. Therefore exchanging contact details and offering viewings is not possible. If you would like to reserve this accommodation, send me a booking request or a message and please mention your age and occupation. I look forward to meeting you...