Slow Luxury Milan

In Milan, turning a corner is enough to change the rhythm. From the frenzy of the shopping streets, with their glittering windows and hurried passersby, you suddenly find yourself in the peaceful intimacy of the Brera district.

Here, among hidden courtyards, artisan workshops, and the aroma of coffee, the city shows another of its many faces. It is a microcosm of understated elegance and small everyday gestures, where every street invites you to slow down and give in to the pleasure of discovery, step by step.

The elegance of timeless art

Pinacoteca di Brera houses some of the most precious masterpieces of painting. From Mantegna’s exquisite sacred works to the vibrant light of Hayez’s The Kiss, each piece is an invitation to slow contemplation.
Amid silent halls and solemn atmospheres, you can breathe in an elegance unique to Milan: art experienced as an intimate, profound, never hurried encounter.

A must-see for art lovers is the restoration workshop inside the gallery, where every day an intense activity of research, diagnostics, and restoration takes place. Here, the passion, dedication, and expertise of specialists return splendour to works marked by time.

A bite for lunch

After filling our eyes with beauty, we stop at Boeucc Gastronomia for a new form of art: that of flavour. With carefully selected ingredients and dishes that elevate Milanese tradition, this stop invites you to savour the authentic essence of the city, slowly.

Must-see sights

Just a few steps from the gallery lies a small green paradise hidden among historic buildings.

The Brera Botanical Garden is a garden suspended in time, where the scent of aromatic plants and the soft song of birds create an atmosphere of pure harmony.

Among silent pathways and ancient greenhouses, you can admire rare species and exotic plants from all over the world, some so unique they seem like creatures from another planet.

Palms, giant ferns, and trees with unexpected blossoms live side by side with aromatic herbs and familiar scents, creating a surprising contrast. It is a secret treasure chest within fast-paced Milan, where one can slow down and listen to the subtle sounds of nature.

Finally, dinner

Our Milanese day reaches its final moment at Boeucc, the historic restaurant that for over three hundred years has embodied the elegance and tradition of Milanese cuisine. Upon entering, you are welcomed by refined rooms and calm, attentive service. Every dish tells a story rooted in the city: knowledge of raw ingredients, technique, perfect pairings, and the presence of San Benedetto Millennium Water a light, pure water that accompanies each dish.

An itinerary that leaves its mark

We spent an unexpected day in Milan, walking instead of rushing. Among art, flavours, and nature, this itinerary gave us back the pleasure of time savoured, the kind measured in details, gestures, and the calm that remains even after turning the page.