The Quadrilateral of Silence and the Milan Planetarium

Guided tour of the Quadrilateral of Silence, among Art Nouveau mansions, with a stop at the Planetarium

At the beginning of the 20th century, Europe rests on the comforts and melancholies of the Belle Époque, as refined and sweet as the artistic style that spread in those years. We can relive it in the Porta Venezia district and more precisely in that area known as the“Quadrilatero del Silenzio,” which overlooks the Indro Montanelli Gardens where the Milan Planetarium is also located. The Art Nouveau style transformed many Milanese mansions into true works of art, rich in lush floral decorations and sinuous lines both immediately visible on the façade and hidden in the fairy-tale interiors. The streets we will travel around Corso Venezia, in the romantic Quadrilatero del silenzio, the city’s elegant heart since the Napoleonic era, hide secluded corners overlooked by houses embellished with wrought iron and floral friezes, reminders of a nature threatened by the advance of industrial society. Amidst ornate historic mansions and 1930s villas, in the company of our tour guides, we will lose ourselves in the narrow streets of Porta Venezia, arriving at a very special place where we can lose ourselves silently in the immensity of the cosmos: the Planetarium.

As of:

€ 18.50

Duration:

About 90 minutes

Meeting point:

Corso Venezia, at the corner with Via Serbelloni

*You are asked to report 10 minutes before the start at the designated meeting point.

Silence from the Quadrilateral to the Planetarium

Before we descend into the silence of space, we take you on a guided tour to discover an ‘all Milanese silence’ in the neighborhood surrounding the Planetarium: the so-called “Quadrilateral of Silence.” Hidden from the traffic and city bustle, we will find ourselves in a true oasis of peace and tranquility, surrounded by the beauty of Milanese Art Nouveau and the visionary architecture of Piero Portaluppi, the architect who designed the Planetarium itself. Between Via Serbelloni, Via Mozart, Via Cappuccini and Via Vivaio a true ‘wonderland’ opens up, populated by pink flamingos, ear-shaped intercoms, sheet metal cats, and the most colorful and extravagant examples of Art Nouveau. Piazza Eleonora Duse, Palazzo Berri Meregalli, Palazzo Fidia, and the ever-present Villa Necchi Campiglio with its beautiful gardens, another Portaluppi jewel, are just some of the wonders of this tour.

The Moon at the Planetarium, 50 years after Neil Armstrong

It has now been more than 50 years since the first moon landing and still that moment makes us daydream… But sometimes dreams come true, virtual reality in this case! To celebrate 50 years since the first moon landing, the Planetarium of Milan has brought to life ‘The Moon,’ an immersive and emotional show that makes everyone feel a bit like Neil Armstrong when he took the first step on the lunar soil.
On the vault of the Planetarium night falls and millions of stars appear. Immersed in the cosmos, we listen to the story of Man’s race to conquer Space, all the way to actually going to the Moon. How? By wearing Virtual Reality viewers. So begins this true immersive experience from the launch of the Saturn V to Neil Armstrong’s first step on lunar soil!

“One small step for a man, one big step for humanity.”

Stages:

Quadrilateral of Silence with gardens of Villa Necchi Campiglio and Planetarium

What awaits you:

  • Guided tour by Neiade Tour & Events led by licensed guides in Italian language
  • Radio headphones for better listening to our guide (guaranteed upon reaching 16 people)
  • Neiade Card and stamps to accumulate to get a free guided tour
  • Small groups of up to 25-30 people
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You can cancel or move the reservation up to the 10th day before the visit; up to the 5th day before the visit 50% of the fee will be retained; from the 4th day before the visit, the reservation is considered definitely confirmed.

The visit is confirmed upon reaching the minimum number of participants. Otherwise the ticket will be refunded.

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