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Bigne Cafe and Bocci

Published: March 1, 2010Posted in: cafe, sportsTags:
Bigne Cafe and Bocci

For something different on a sunday afternoon, head to Bigne cafe on the corner of Via Tortona. This is why. Order a cappuccino and brioche and try to sit at one of the few tables outside, because there you will be next to a bocci court and if you are there on the right day, there will be a game going on. Ask the staff when there are scheduled games or better yet if you can play yourself. They have extra equipment right there, so it could be a fun afternoon.

bigne bocci

Address: Via Tortona ang, Via Bugatti

tel: 02 87281464

Woodstock Pub

Published: December 6, 2009Posted in: bar, sportsTags:

Where to go in Milan for a wide selection of beer?? Head to woodstock bar. It is not a place to go for fantastic food, but the menu is extensive and when you go to drink some beer and watch some soccer, food is kind of an aftermath.

They have a beer menu that is expansive, offering a wide selection of beer from all around the world. It is known in Milan as a place to go to watch sports ’til late in the night, and is always busy with young men.

They always broadcast Milan, Inter and Roma games, but also show serie B matches by request. So head over on the next important game and enjoy a beer in the country of wine. You can call ahead to reserve a table!

Via Lodovico il Moro, 3
02 89151884

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Billiards in Milan

Published: December 1, 2009Posted in: sportsTags:

If you are looking for something different to do in Milan, how about a night of billiards. Whether its after work or after dinner, Bar Euro Jolly will make for a fun night.

It is in an unassuming spot, right before the restaurant Seven, and around the corner from Porta Genova. Walk through the front bar, through the area of videogames and a fooseball table and you will get to a room of 25 Pool Tables. There are enough that on a Friday night, you will be able to get a table in the back.

This place holds tournaments and events and if you are into pool, you can ask maybe if they have a team, you can join. But if you are going just for fun, order some beer, grab some friends and it will be a good time!


Address: Corso Cristoforo Colombo, 13,
Tel‎: 02 58105075‎

San Siro Stadium

Published: October 12, 2009Posted in: activities in Milan, sportsTags:

All major cities who have historic sports teams offer a tour of the stadium to look back at some of the great moments that happened there. Fenway Park in Boston, Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden in NYC, Wrigley Field in Chicago and the Staples Stadium in LA are among a few in the US.

Here in Europe, soccer is king, and most of the great moments happened on the field.

Milan’s own San Siro Stadium that hosts both AC Milan and FC Inter is the only stadium to have a museum located inside. Built in 1926 for then AC Milan president Piero Pirelli, and later sold in 1939 to the municipality, San Siro was shared by FC Inter only after the 2nd World War.

And since the opening, the Stadium has held two world cups (1934 and 1990), many national team matches, the Champtions League finals in 1965, 1970 and 2001, as well as hosting most of Italys great players at some point in their career.

Sports museums are something that anyone can enjoy because they are fun. A good compromise for someone not willing to go to the Triennale (despite their awesome exhibits and cafe) or to see something cultural. Some of the greatest players in history of Italy have played for these teams- so the museum has a lot of really cool things to see.

And if you time it right, definitely check out a game if you haven’t already. Perhaps go to the museum in the morning and a game at night.

Price Museum only: €7; concessions €5; stadium & museum: €12.50; concessions €10

Address: 5 Via Piccolomini 20121

Tel: +39 02 404 2432

Hours: Museum 10am-5pm; stadium various

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