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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)

 

This cinema shows films in the original language on Tuesdays.

 

[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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

This cineteca (or film library) shows rare films in original languages with a monthly programme generally themed around a specific director or actor.

 

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].