Rossana Orlandi x Milan
Published on 2 April 2019
Passing through Milan? Then take your lead from one of the design world’s most iconic names, the astonishing Rossana Orlandi, whose breathtaking boutique-gallery is an ever-changing feast for the eyes.
How long have you been living in Milan?
Ages!!!
Where would you say is the ultimate spot to get a real feel for the city?
Hotel Mandarin Oriental to feel Milan’s international spirit.
Which places do you find most culturally inspiring?
In the 500th celebration of his death, the hugest Leonardo da Vinci’s machine collection in Museo Scienza e Tecnicologia, is the spot no one should miss in Milan.
Which restaurant or café would you say best captures Milan’s vibe?
BistRO. Via Matteo Bandello, 14, 20123 Milan
Which neighbourhood instantly springs to mind when we say “Shopping in Milan”?
All of Milan as it is, is the open air coolest ‘Shopping Mall’ in the world.
Do you have any secret addresses you would care to share?
The Orto Botanico garden, located in Brera.
Where is the best place to stay for anyone keen to explore the city? (favourite neighbourhood and/or hotel)
The Area called ‘Napoleonica’ with buildings and gardens conceived by Napoleone, who thought of Milano as one of the three capital cities of his Empire. Galleria Rossana Orlandi is in this area.
Which design piece can only be picked up in Milan?
A piece that cannot be bought, but can be adopted: a Duomo spire!
With the initiative, ‘Get Your Spire. Carve your name in history’ www.adottaunaguglia.duomomilano.it/en, you can give your name or a loved one’s name to the guglia by supporting the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo, a World heritage site.
