Brenta & Rogoredo
The Brenta district in Milan is the area next to Corvetto, as the yellow M3 metro line stops of the same name. Together with Rogoredo, they are located in the south-east of the city and, like almost all suburban areas that have been incorporated by the Milan municipality, have an industrial past and a popular soul. Corvetto and Brenta were an agglomeration of farmsteads, manor houses and buildings linked to agriculture, then things evolved with industrialisation. In fact, the Lodi metro station, in the square of the same name, is still marked TIBB, or Tecnomasio Italiano Brown Boveri, a former industrial settlement. Instead, proceeding southwards and out of Milan, one still finds fields that are resisting expansion. The main street in the area is Corso Lodi, which offers a direct connection between Corvetto, Brenta and Porta Romana by public transport, metro and bus, as well as by car, on foot or by bicycle along the tree-lined avenue with its cycle path. Other areas in the vicinity include the Calvairate district, Via Ripamonti, Vigentino and Porta Vigentina, the Forlanini area and the Santa Giulia district, where the redevelopment process is taking place just recently. The Rogoredo district, not far away, is connected by metro, but also thanks to the presence of the Milano Rogoredo railway station, a branch line to both Bologna and Genoa. It has now also become a stop of the Italo high-speed train connecting northern and southern Italy.
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What to see and do
One of the main points of interest in Brenta is definitely the Fondazione Prada, the famous cultural institution founded by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli. It organises exhibitions of contemporary art, cinema, photography, but also performing arts, such as dance, as well as events of various kinds. Between one exhibition and another, you can also have a coffee or a drink at the Bar Luce, inside the building, designed by American director Wes Anderson with the aim of recreating the typical atmosphere of the cafés of old Milan. It also boasts a more recent construction, known as La Torre, a geometric structure of glass and exposed white concrete that houses the permanent collection, as well as a restaurant, bar and a charming terrace from which to admire the sunsets with panoramic views over Milan.
Incidentally, not far from this area, the Olympic Village for the 2026 Winter Olympics will also be built. Not far from Brenta and Corvetto, there is Forlanini Park, in the area of the same name, one of the largest in Milan and where you can do a variety of activities. Suitable for those who want to do sports and jogging, those who want to go for a walk or a bike ride, or those who just want to sunbathe and enjoy some relaxation. Next to the park there is also the Saini Sports Centre, with its athletics track, Olympic-size swimming pool and tennis courts. Heading towards Linate airport, there is the Idroscalo, a park with an artificial lake where one can spend pleasant days, especially in summer: sunbathing and doing various activities, even surfing thanks to a state-of-the-art facility that produces waves suitable for beginners and professionals. The area that includes Brenta, Corvetto and Rogoredo is rich in green areas, and another option is the Vettabbia Park, a little more rustic than the others. There are no equipped areas here, but it is possible to play sports, lie in the sun or walk through it to reach the Abbazia di Chiaravalle, a Cistercian monastic complex that can be visited. The whole area south of Milan is in continuous expansion, which is also evident from the choice made to erect Sky's entire headquarters in the Rogoredo area.
Where to eat and drink
We are located in a multi-ethnic neighbourhood, and this can also be seen in the wide and varied choice of bars and restaurants. If you fancy something sweet for breakfast or a snack, on Corso Lodi you will find Officine del Dolce, with an excellent selection of artisan pastries and, in summer, also an ice cream parlour. The special feature of the place, besides being delicious, is that it has gluten-free products and in many cases even lactose-free variants. In the surrounding streets you will find, next to each other, restaurants offering different international cuisines: sushi, Chinese, Thai and even Filipino. But there are also restaurants serving Italian cuisine, including Altrimenti ci arrabbiamo, an intimate restaurant with few seats, Sottobosco, a stone's throw away, and Baja Sardinia opposite, with Sardinian specialities.
If you fancy a pizza in Brenta, you will be spoilt for choice: PizzArt da gimmy, which offers an excellent pizza by the slice, Timeout 2, which is both a pizzeria and a restaurant with a very extensive menu including first and second courses, PepeNero in Viale Umbria, or Magnamm, the neighbourhood Neapolitan restaurant. For an aperitivo or a drink, we recommend Madama Hostel, where you can meet many young people from other parts of the world and enjoy evenings with live music. Another more recently opened venue is Ooops, the Brenta pub that offers a wide choice of beers and cocktails accompanied by a tasty aperitif. Towards the Calvairate district to try is Cascina Cuccagna, a real 17th-century farmhouse that was restored and reopened to the public in 2012. It is a cultural centre that spreads ideas of sustainability and promotes aggregation, great for having an aperitif or dinner in a rustic location in the middle of Milan. Heading towards Rogoredo is the All-American Diner where you can enjoy brunch, burgers and fries in an original 1950s American-style venue where the colours that stand out are white and red. On the other side of the railway is the Carpe Diem, which prepares everything from breakfast to quick Italian dishes to happy hour with plenty of food and excellent cocktails in a minimalist location.
Where to go or shopping
The area is stocked with many supermarkets. Right at the exit of the Brenta underground station is a very large Carrefour open 24 hours a day with a bar where you can have breakfast, a coffee or even a drink. Further on towards Piazzale Bologna, where there is also a connection to the western ring road, there is a small Conad point, considered the neighbourhood supermarket, and next to it a pharmacy. In the neighbourhood of Calvairate, in Viale Umbria, which departs from Piazza Lodi, there is the Esselunga and also a shopping centre that includes the Coop, a Mediaworld shop, a Kasanova shop where you can buy kitchen and household utensils and Tezenis for underwear.
In Piazzale Corvetto there is Upim where you can find clothes and accessories for the person but also for the home. In the streets of the neighbourhood, there are also smaller shops specialising in particular types of clothing or bicycle repair or a popular tattoo studio. A cultural gem is Reading Room, a small bookshop with independent books and magazines that you might not expect. There are also several Lidl supermarkets in the area, particularly in Via Ripamonti, Piazza Lodi, and the Santa Giulia neighbourhood, which is experiencing a period of growth and expansion. The first LEED-certified neighbourhood in Italy with modern buildings and related green spaces.
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