GOLDEN QUAD - Via della Spiga, Via Sant'Andrea, Via Monte Napoleone,Via Alessandro Manzoni
Four streets forming a quadrangle of high fashion, haute-couture and the crème of Italian clothing design. All the big names have their boutiques here such as Armani, Prada, Versace, D&G, Chanel, Moschino and also some of the more upmarket accessory stores like Tiffany & Co, Gucci and Jimmy Choo A remarkable collection considering the industrial roots of Milan. The fashionistas made the move up here from Florence in the 1960's and haven't looked back since. The international 'wearable' fashion shows last 10-12 days and are held at the Fiera di Milano with the ladies collections in February/March, September/October and the men's collections on show in January, June/July. For something that won't break the bank try the streets behind the Cathedral.
ITALIAN GRAND PRIX - Parco Monza, Via Vedano 5
If the perfume of high octane fuel and the sound of 1000 hp going past at 190mph gets your engine running then join the herds of Ferrari fans and petrolheads at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in early September for the Italian Grand Prix. There are local buses that connect to the park and tickets can be bought on the day at the gate from around €50, online, or you can try your luck with the touts on the road leading up to the entrance.