Niguarda could be considered as the most Milanese district in Milan.
It is characterized by the immense hospital made of white marble, which is one of the finest in Italy, and was opened in 1939.
It managed to liberate itself from Nazi-Fascism a day earlier than the rest of the city, and the memory of the resistance is depicted on the large red mural at the entrance of the neighborhood.
Situated in the northern part of the city, it is almost like a separate town, inhabited by middle-class families. It is densely populated with community and cooperative establishments, shops, bars, wine bars, and take-out food places.
Heading towards Bicocca, you will find Prato Centenario, an interesting and lesser-known working-class district to the east of Fulvio Testi. It boasts one of Milan's largest and most diverse open-air markets (via Val Maira, every Thursday), as well as a covered municipal market from the 1950s (located on via Moncalieri).
At the start of via Val Maira, the district preserves a historical core of beautiful late 19th-century houses with bars and outdoor seating.
In close proximity to our facility, you will find:
- Metro Line 5 (Bicocca station)
- Buses (166, 40, 42, 51, 52, 713)