Milan/Outer Milan

Suburban Milan is in the province of Milan.

By public transport
The "Metropolitana" reaches out in the suburbs; several locations are instead primarily by tram or streetcar lines, but for many parts bus is the alternative, especially in the furthermost city outskirts. Refer to the website of Milan's public transport agency for routes and schedules.

The S-trains frequantly passing and departing from Garibaldi, Porta Venezia and Repubblica also stop in several station in outer Milan that are not served by metro. Alternatively, there are also regional lines departing and arriving in Milan more central stations, such as Cadorna, Garibaldi and Centrale, that first stop in the outer city.

If you stay inside the city limits, you can use all the above means of transport for 90 from the first validation for the price of a normal, single ticket.

By car
If you're driving from elsewhere in Italy, you will pass through the suburbs first. It's not as hard to move around as it is in downtown (and there's also no congestion fee either). Drivers who want to visit central Milan might want to consider parking their car at one of the public transport agency's car parks around the city and continue by bus or metro. It costs a few euros, but parking in the city is more expensive and means more hassle.

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Budget
If you are in the Northeast area, there are many little pizzerias on (the northern extension of viale Zara) in the Greco area, of which an excellent choice is Pizzeria Da Pino. Ask for John Luca, and don't miss the lasagne. Here you may also get homemade Mirto (as you can at many other places). The prices are very reasonable in these establishments; expect to pay about €4-5 for pizza and €3-4 for beer. These places are where the locals eat, they are very friendly and helpful but few speak anything but Italian. Take the phrasebook with you.

Drink
(and nearby Citta' Studi area) is a popular nightspot.



Gay and lesbian clubs


Cruising clubs such as the "Flexo" and "Depot" are hugely popular in Italy, perhaps even more so than saunas.



The best saunas in 2008 include Metro (In the north part of Milan) and Royal Hammam, mostly packed during the weekend especially at night as they are open 24 hours.