Lorenteggio
The Lorenteggio district is located in southwest Milan and borders the areas of Forze Armate, Primaticcio, Inganni, Bande Nere and Giambellino. The name Lorenteggio, derives from the Latin word "laurus" (laurel), which brings out its botanical origin. In fact, in the past the area was part of a large aggregation surrounding Milan and mainly consisted of agricultural complexes. Only later was it annexed to the municipality of Milan, into which it was incorporated in 1923 following urbanization. In recent years, a process of urban redevelopment has been initiated that affects all these areas by experimenting with a model of sustainable development and regeneration from the building, housing, economic and social points of view. It is a multicultural neighborhood suitable for those who want to live in a quiet area where they can find cheaper housing than in the downtown areas. Despite being a more suburban area, it is very well connected by public transportation via the red M1 subway lines and the new blue M4, streetcars, buses, and trolley buses. It is also a well-accessible area by car because the Tangenziale Ovest (Western Bypass) is close.
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What to do and see
One of the special features for which the Lorenteggio district is known is the Village of Flowers. This is a cluster of small houses distributed along narrow streets named after flowers, for example, Via dei Giacinti, Largo dei Gelsomini, Via dei Garofani, Via delle Camelie, and Via degli Oleandri. These dwellings date from the postwar period, when the municipality had to find homes for evacuees who had lost everything during the bombing. In the center of this Village is a beautiful garden square, called Hydrangea and Oleander Public Park, where you can stroll or stop for some relaxation. Another element to discover is the Oratory of San Protaso, the smallest church in all of Milan and also known by its dialect name of "Gesétta di lusert," which means little church of lizards.
It currently no longer fulfills its function as a parish church, but inside it holds some ancient frescoes and remains an original building to be seen. Those who live or work in this neighborhood can do some sports at the Polisportiva: five-a-side soccer, beach volleyball, padel and various indoor and outdoor activities. Within the Lorenteggio area is also a residential area known as the Jewish Quarter, bounded by Viale San Gimignano and Via Soderini, while its main artery is Via Bartolomeo D'Alviano. It is characterized mainly by housing, parks and pleasant green areas in which to stroll, but its stores, restaurants and kosher grocery stores are also worth discovering. Not far away, toward Piazza Napoli, is also the Cinema Ducale, one of the city's multiplexes that offer busy weekday and weekend programming.
Where to drink and eat
There are a number of clubs and restaurants in Lorenteggio to find solutions from breakfast to after dinner. Don't miss Cascina Corba, a restaurant created from the renovation of a rural farmhouse located on Via dei Gigli, right in the Villaggio dei Fiori. Here you can eat risottos, pastas and grilled meats accompanied by a selection of Italian wines. For meat lovers, Macelleria Equina da Vito with an attached kitchen is located inside the Lorenteggio Municipal Market. Great for quality groceries or to have them grill strictly horse meat directly from them. Their specialty is the tartare sandwich. If you want a good pizza you can veer towards Beato Te, here you can find special doughs: cereal, hemp and squid ink. Another option is IGPIZZA which is perfectly suited for a bite on the fly or for delivery.
For more exotic flavours, here is a list of Chinese or fusion restaurants: Long Yuan, the Royal Garden or Hayama. If you are more for Japanese, in Lorenteggio you will find Kiosko Sushi and more or Toyama for an all you can eat solution. Other alternative cuisines include Peruvian at D'karbon & limon or Thai at Thai Chokdee. For Italian flavours you'll find La Forchetta, a contemporary restaurant serving pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven as well as pasta and fish dishes. Mekan Kebab and Anatolaia Kebab are the area's go-to kebabs for tasty sandwiches for a quick, casual lunch or dinner. Turning on to dessert, Pasticceria Castelnuovo is a mouth-watering neighborhood landmark for breakfast or to grab a tray of pastries to take away. Or Café Banlieu, one of the neighborhood bars open for breakfast or an after-dinner drink. If you are looking for a brewery, just take two steps toward Giambellino and you will come across the Pavè sign that offers craft beers that can be accompanied by a tasty snack.
Where to go shopping
For shopping in Lorenteggio you will find the Municipal Market that offers quality food: fruits and vegetables, meat (as we have seen), various snacks, and other groceries. You can also find fruits and vegetables at Campagnolo Milanese, as well as packaged goods such as honey, olives, mozzarella, flavors of all kinds, and other various good things to eat. If you're looking for wines and liquors, the place to go is El Vinatt whose sign says, "since 1964," so it's really a store that's part of Lorenteggio's history. Do you like chicken? Then you have to try Tu Mi Fai Girar's too, the neighborhood chicken shop for spit-roasted chickens and cockerels, as well as various delicatessens and baked potatoes. For excellent homemade pastries and fresh pasta mark Pastamordolce: cakes, sweets and delicacies are churned out daily at competitive prices.
If you are looking for products from Eastern countries, you have to go to Est Market in Primaticcio, you can find Russian, Polish, Ukrainian and Moldavian specialities. Zen Market and Market Girasole to go to the Far East and stock up on Chinese, Korean or Japanese food, both fresh and frozen. To buy a book or even to do smartworking in a cozy environment, Gogol&Company. This is a bookstore with an attached bistro. Bollettini Florist, on the other hand, for a beautiful bouquet of flowers or a plant to beautify your apartment or room. It is a true green haven that offers original and sought-after creations. If you want to go downtown, you can use bus 50 or Tram 14 or you can also take the subway at Lorenteggio red line with a stop at Bande Nere. Milan's central streets offer a wide variety of stores and chains where you can shop for clothes, footwear and anything else you will need.
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