Tuesday, June 4, 2013

The most romantic spot in Milano

Take the underground (Line 1 - Red) to Palestro.
Walk out of the tube and go down via Palestro, until you find a green kiosk.
Buy two glasses of cold Prosecco. Use plastic glasses and take them away. Don't drink yet.
Continue along via Palestro until you get to Villa Belgiojoso.
A few meters before the main entrance, you will find the access to the park.
Enter the park, regardless of the sign saying "Access to this park is reserved to children up to 12 years accompanied by adults". The custodians will not stop you, unless you linger too long in the garden. Show them your two glasses of Prosecco and take your companion by the hand. They will understand.
Inside the park, keep left; let the sound of the waterfall guide you.
Follow the path climbing behind the waterfall.

When you get to the top of the path, over the waterfall, stop, lean on the wooden fence, look and admire the elegant front of the villa, and enjoy the wine.

Welcome to Italy.

P.S. The romantic garden of Villa Belgiojoso closes at 7 pm, but the kiosk closes at 5.30 pm. You can find other bars on the nearby corso Venezia.