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Repubblica This is one of three cinemas in Milan showing original language films; the other two are listed below. Original language showings are restricted to specific days of the week (this cinema shows them on Mondays)
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This cinema shows films in the original language on Tuesdays.
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[open] every day, the Blue Note is a jazz bar with a good reputation among aficionados. The restaurant serves dinner and a great Sunday brunch.
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Porta Genova This cinema shows films in the original language on Thursdays. Situated in a former mechanics’ workshop it is a good place to people watch and listen to international cell phone conversations. It’s a stylish scene popular with the fashion crowd.
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Monza www.formula1.com Half an hour’s drive or train journey from Stazione Centrale is Monza, home to the Grand Prix course. Visit the website for 2005 listings and ticket purchasing.
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Via Ampere Piola area In summer if the heat is getting you down and you feel like cooling off then head to the huge outdoor lido, where for €5.50 you can while away your day by the pool or at the bar scoping the local lovelies.
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This cineteca (or film library) shows rare films in original languages with a monthly programme generally themed around a specific director or actor.
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Piazza della Scala Duomo Tel: 02 7200 3744 Automatic Telephone Booking Service (tel. 02860775 press 2 for English only after the instructions) Email: biglietteria@teatroallascala.org www.teatroallescala.org; www.lascala. milano.it After a 30-month restoration, media coverage and heated public debates, on 7 December 2004 (the feast day of Milan’s patron saint, Sant’ Ambrogio), the Teatro alla Scala re[open]ed for the joy of music opera lovers worldwide. For tickets make sure you book via website well in advance as the demand is high. The season is nine months a [year].
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