Milan Accessibility Review

Milan Accessibility Review

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Overview/LayoutMilan has about one day’s worth of sites with the best one being Da Vinci’s Last Supper. Most of the sites are within walking distance, although most of Milan is covered in 1 ft by 2 ft diagonally-oriented cobblestones. The cobblestones are faily flat but will slow you down somewhat.

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Overview/LayoutFrom the Duomo (“cathedral” in Italian), sites are layed out in the following manner: The Last Supper painting (locals will only know it as “Cenacolo”) is 1 mile to the west, the Sforza Castle is ½ mile to the northwest, the Via Brera neighborhood is ½ mile to the north, and the train station is 1 ½ miles to the northeast.


Getting ThereThe main train station is called Milano Centrale and is located 1 ½ miles northeast of the Duomo. There are two airports: the Malpensa is the international airport and the Linate is a smaller airport. From the Malpensa airport, you can take the 30 minute Malpensa Express train to the Cadorna train station near the Sforza Castle (this station is actually closer to the Duomo than the main Milan station is).



Getting AroundYou have several options for getting around. Most of the sites are within walking distance of the Duomo. The exception is the main train station which is about 1 ½ miles away. Some of the metro stops are accessible. All of the buses have lowered floors with ramps that usually work. The new trams are fully accessible; the old trams are not.



MetroLinea M1Sesto FS, Duomo, Cadorna Triennale, Molino Dorino, Pero, Rho Fiera Milano, Bisceglie ALinea M2Abbiategrasso, Famagosta, Cadorna Triennale A, Garibaldi FS, Centrale FS (solo dalla banchina al mezzanino)Linea M3Maciachini, Zara, Sondrio, Centrale FS (solo dalla banchina al mezzanino), Repubblica, Turati, Montenapoleone, Duomo, Missori, Crocetta, P.ta Romana, Lodi TIBB, Brenta, Corvetto, Porto di Mare, Rogoredo FS, San Donato

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Buses• The whole urban rolling stock is low-flow, with the central door equipped with an extractable platform for the boarding/alighting of mobility-impaired people, • The service along the interurban sections is carried out with low-floor vehicles along the following lines: 66, 73, 83, 85, 120, 127, 165, 183, 201, 202, 220, 222, 320, 321, 322, 325, 327, 328, 351, 423, 620, 700, 701, 702, 704, 708, 709, 727, 729, 924, 925, • The service is partially carried out using low-floor vehicles along the following lines: 324, 329, 420, 820, 821, 822, 823, 921.


Trams• Tram line 4 is served exclusively by low-floor vehicles, while lines 3, 7, 14, 15 are only partially served by low-floor trams • Low-floor vehicles with acoustic warning system will run along Milano-Cinisello tramline (6), in progress


Tourist SightsThe Last Supper (which the locals only know as “Il Cenacolo”) – You need to make reservations months in advance. From the U.S., call 011-39-02-8942-1146. The English tours typically start at 10:30 am and you will need to be there by 10:10 am. The Last Supper is on a wall inside the Refectory of the Santa Maria della Grazie. It is humidity controlled to ensure its preservation, and you will only be allowed to stay inside for 30 min. There is a single step at the entrance.


Sforza Castle

The castle was originally built in the 14th century and expanded in 1450 by Francesco Sforza (Francesco was a contemporary of Cosimo de Medici who founded the Medici political dynasty in Florence). The main attraction is the Pinacoteca (art museum) which holds Michelangelo’s unfinished, last sculpture. After you go through the main gate, you will pass through a large courtyard. After you pass through the courtyard the entrance to the Pinacoteca will be on your right and there is a single large step.


Sforza CastleThe rest of the museum is accessible. Of course, the one exception is the main attraction! Once you get to the armor exhibits tell the guards you want to go to the Michelangelo statue. You will exit a door with a couple of steps, proceed straight ahead over the path, and down the driveway to the lower level. A guard may need to let you in the door, after which turn left to the elevator to the Michelangelo statue.


The Parco Sempione and the Branca TowerThe park is located behind the Sforza Castle. The paths are hard and nearly flat and made of crushed rock that is wheelchair friendly. Sage Recommendation – Grab a sandwich and a beer from one of the food vendors in the park have a leisurely lunch. Duomo – The cathedral in Milan is a medieval not Renaissance design and consequently looks much different than many other Italian cathedrals. There is a ramp at the entrance. There are two flights of stairs to get down to the crypt.


HotelsHotel Brianza is not very accessible. There are single steps up and down to a very small elevator, and there is a single half step to get into a small bathroom.

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