Milan is the Italian capital of fashion, but it is also the capital of design… and not only: if it is true that the Milanese city is known for its annual appointment with the Salone del Mobile, it is equally correct to say that it is increasingly famous for its rich offer of art exhibitions. But speaking of art: you certainly don’t need to enter the halls of a museum to come across the most diverse forms of artistic expression, in Milan you only need to take a tour of the city and look around to discover Street Art!
In fact, more and more streets and neighborhoods in the Ambrosian capital are coming to life thanks to the colors and shapes of murals, painted on the city’s walls by young and talented artists.
Here are 4 tours to discover the must-see hot spots designed for you by the staff of Neiade Tour & Events and dedicated to street art in Milan – perfect places to enjoy at the same time a pleasant walk in the most iconic neighborhoods of the city!
The incredible itineraries for discovering Milanese street art
1. The Navigli and Porta Ticinese
If you want a taste of street art in Milan, choose to take a walk through the historic Navigli and Ticinese area! Let the Neiade Tour & Events team guide you through the historic alleys of the neighborhood, discovering ancient and evocative courtyards and of truly extraordinary contemporary works such as the historically themed murals of San Lorenzo, those dedicated to figures such as Alda Merini and Gaber , and the “poems” of artist Ivan.
2. The Ortica neighborhood
Once known for the Innocenti Lambrette Factory and the Martinitt di via Pitteri, today the Ortica neighborhood is a reference point for all street art lovers: in fact, since 2017 its streets have become an explosion of color thanks to the Arte di Strada project by Arte Condivisa, which has made this true artistic renaissance possible. Not only aesthetics and form, but also a lot of content: the protagonists of Ortica’s murals, in fact, are the women of the Resistance, the Martinitt and characters such as Cardinal Ferrari, the partisan Morand and Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa.
3. Milan Street Art Tour: the colors of the Isola neighborhood.
Spring days are perfect for embarking on a guided street tour in the open air to discover the Milanese street art of the modern Isola neighborhood near Porta Nuova. In the shadow of the Bosco Verticale, just a few steps away from the futuristic Gae Aulenti Square, the murals of Ozmo, Microbo and Mr. Blob, Pao and Zibe await you, who are just some of the young artists who have transformed the city’s walls into veritable masterpieces.
4. Milan Street Art Tour: from the Naviglio della Martesana to the Central Station.
The spring walk along the historic Martesana Canal is truly a must for the Milanese! Walk among the flowering trees and curious nutrias to discover the murals of Martesana Park, such as those by artists Ascanio and Ale Puro. And if you still haven’t had enough, head to Central Station to continue immersing yourself in Milanese street art!
What do you say, did we make you want to discover these colorful murals around Milan? Be sure, if you choose one of our tours, don’t forget one thing… Camera always in hand!
If you are curious to discover other unmissable routes perfect for walking in Milan during the warm season, you can’t miss this article: Milan in spring: what to see while walking around the city.
