{"id":42497,"date":"2026-05-07T19:31:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/?p=42497"},"modified":"2026-05-10T22:47:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T20:47:28","slug":"10-spots-to-experience-milan-and-its-surroundings-just-like-in-the-devil-wears-prada-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/10-spots-to-experience-milan-and-its-surroundings-just-like-in-the-devil-wears-prada-2\/","title":{"rendered":"10 spots to experience Milan and its surroundings just like in The Devil Wears Prada 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Lombard capital, home to the House of Prada and the beating heart of fashion weeks, was bound to be part of Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs\u2019 Italian getaway in the second installment of the film adaptation of Lauren Weisberger\u2019s novel.<\/p>\n

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Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Brunello Cucinelli, Versace\u2026<\/p>\n

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Following the late Valentino Garavani\u2019s first on-screen appearance playing himself in the original film twenty years ago, \u201cMade in Italy\u201d<\/strong> is once again well-represented in The Devil Wears Prada 2<\/em><\/strong>\u2014or rather, \u201cIl Diavolo veste Prada due\u201d<\/em> in Dante’s language.<\/p>\n

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And what could be more iconic for any fashion insider like Miranda Priestly or Andy Sachs\u2014aka Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway\u2014than a trip to a fashion show\u2026 and more if the mood strikes in Italy\u2019s economic and industrial capital: Milan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The epicenter of Made in Italy<\/strong>, the Lombard capital saw the birth of the Prada empire<\/strong> 113 years ago. And the film features a whole host of filming locations<\/strong> that are just as many places to discover, only 1.5 hours from Paris by plane and 7 hours by TGV<\/strong>\u2026 much longer from New York (8 hours and 10 minutes by plane), but let\u2019s hope Miranda remembers that.<\/p>\n

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Where to stay: Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano<\/h3>\n

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The base for Miranda\u2019s entire team<\/strong>\u2014the former fashion queen at the helm of Runway (partly modeled after Anna Wintour, the real-life editor-in-chief of Vogue USA for 37 years)\u2014the Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa Milano<\/strong> has the advantage of being a luxury establishment while also serving as a link to the first installment of the film, which took place in\u2026 Paris.<\/p>\n

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Palazzo Parigi Milano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Inside, however, it is the quintessential Milanese woman\u2014with her large sunglasses and impeccable sartorial ensemble in dark shades (scuria)\u2014who haunts the walls. This spectacular five-star establishment<\/strong>, with 54 rooms and 41 suites<\/strong> in the heart of Milan, offers privileged access to the Brera Art Museum.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For a postcard-perfect view: Piazza del Duomo<\/h3>\n

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In the film, Andy Sachs dashes across it\u2014and not necessarily for the view, which she has plenty of time to admire from her hotel room. Yet the Piazza del Duomo<\/strong>, or Cathedral Square, is undoubtedly Milan\u2019s most iconic spot, alongside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Duomo.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Terrazza Duomo 21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This landmark, with its 47-meter-high dome<\/b>, is home to Milan\u2019s temple of luxury shopping<\/b>, where you\u2019ll find the cream of international fashion houses, from Louis Vuitton to Gucci, including Chanel, Tod\u2019s, and Giorgio Armani<\/b>. Special mention goes to Prada<\/b>, which opened its historic boutique there as early as 1913. The hatmaker Borsalino<\/b> also chose this prestigious location for its first boutique. The site was named in honor of the first king of unified Italy<\/b>, Victor Emmanuel II. It notably serves the city\u2019s famous opera house, the Teatro alla Scala<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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The second is Italy\u2019s most famous Gothic cathedral and a true symbol of Milan<\/b>, recognizable by its white marble fa\u00e7ade and 130 spires. Construction began in 1386, while its terrace notably hosted Alain Delon for the film Rocco and His Brothers<\/i> (1960). It was actually on this square that the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show was originally scheduled to take place.<\/p>\n

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To enjoy a panoramic view, there\u2019s nothing like heading up to the Terrazza Duomo 21<\/b> cocktail bar.<\/p>\n

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To revamp your wardrobe: Via Montenapoleone<\/h3>\n

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Located in the Quadrilatero della Moda<\/strong>, Via Montenapoleone<\/strong> remains a must-visit hotspot for any luxury shopping enthusiast. Although relatively short\u2014just 350 meters\u2014it is home to more than fifty luxury boutiques, including Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Versace.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To put the world to rights with Tom Ford: Da Giacomo<\/h3>\n

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A ritual simply mentioned by Nigel in the film<\/strong>, he never misses an opportunity to share a table with designer Tom Ford at every Milan Fashion Week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Da Giacomo Milano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Founded in 1958<\/strong>, it is a true culinary institution<\/strong> in the Lombard capital. Renowned for its elegance and traditional Italian cuisine, it is above all the ideal place to enjoy fish and seafood in a setting inspired by 19th-century trattorias<\/strong>. Located at Via Pasquale Sottocorno, 6, east of downtown, near the Corso Indipendenza district.<\/p>\n

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For lunch with Donatella: Il Salumaio<\/h3>\n

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In the film, Emily<\/strong> is unexpectedly surprised by Andy while she is seated on the terrace with<\/strong>\u2014no less than\u2014Donatella Versace<\/strong>, the sister of Gianni, the late founder of the famous Milanese fashion house of the same name founded in 1978, whom she had replaced at the last minute following his assassination in 1997.<\/p>\n

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Il Salumaio Milano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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What began as a delicatessen (salumeria) when it opened in 1957 has become a restaurant as popular with Milan\u2019s elite as it is with the fashion world<\/strong>. The restaurant, located at Via Santo Spirito 10, just a stone\u2019s throw from Via Montenapoleone<\/strong>, is renowned for its traditional Italian cuisine<\/strong> featuring fresh homemade pasta, meat, and fish, as well as high-end cured meats (Parma ham, bresaola\u2026). Its magnificent Renaissance courtyard, located within a historic palace (Bagatti Valsecchi)<\/strong>, undoubtedly plays a significant role in its allure.<\/p>\n

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To admire Da Vinci\u2019s fresco: Santa Maria della Grazie<\/h3>\n

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In the film, one of the high-society events organized by Runway magazine takes place at the foot of the famous fresco The Last Supper<\/strong>, depicting Jesus\u2019s final meal, which Leonardo da Vinci<\/strong> painted between 1495 and 1498.<\/p>\n

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Santa Maria della Grazie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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While the work was brilliantly reproduced in a studio for the production, the original can be found in one of the city\u2019s most iconic churches: Santa Maria della Grazie<\/strong>. Built in the 15th century, the building features a variety of styles ranging from Gothic to Renaissance\u2026<\/p>\n

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To witness a runway\u2026 of works of art: the Accademia di Brera<\/h3>\n

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While Piazza del Duomo was ruled out as the venue for the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show (in place of Giorgio Armani, who was ill during filming), the production team turned to the Accademia di Brera, or more precisely, the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera<\/strong> or the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Pinacoteca di Brera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Founded in 1776<\/strong> by Maria Theresa of Austria, this prestigious art school specializes in teaching painting, sculpture, design, and art restoration<\/strong>. Its name is a nod to its immediate surroundings, the Brera district, renowned for its art galleries, caf\u00e9s, and bohemian atmosphere<\/strong>. Visible in the film, the inner courtyard of the Brera Palace, with its colonnades<\/strong>\u2014which shares this space with the famous Pinacoteca di Brera\u2014is definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n

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To discover an authentic \u201cMilanese\u201d palazzo: Villa Arconati<\/h3>\n

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Villa Arconati<\/strong> is one of the stops outside Milan in the film\u2019s Italian getaway.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Built starting in the 17th century by the Arconati family, the eponymous villa is an authentic palazzo nicknamed the \u201clittle Lombard Versailles.\u201d<\/strong> It is a large historic country villa located near Milan, in the municipality of Bollate (Castellazzo district).<\/p>\n

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To pop open a bottle of champagne with your feet in the water: Villa Balbaniello<\/h3>\n

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One of the key scenes in The Devil Wears Prada 2<\/em> takes place on the terrace of Villa Balbaniello<\/strong>, a building well-known to film buffs along Lake Como. Before Emily Blunt, the location is known for having hosted Daniel Craig as James Bond<\/strong> and Natalie Portman in Star Wars<\/strong>: Episode II\u2014Attack of the Clones. More recently, the iconic building and its breathtaking view of the Italian lagoon were chosen as Aldo Gucci\u2019s home in the film House of Gucci<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Villa Balbaniello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Bonus: To book Miranda\u2019s \u201cMilanese\u201d room<\/h3>\n

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Undoubtedly the most surprising fact of this trip to Italy. For filming purposes, Miranda\u2019s hotel room isn\u2019t actually in Milan\u2026 but in New York.<\/strong> Head to the Woolworth Building<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Not strictly a hotel, the building, constructed in 1913, now houses luxury residences, high-end private spaces, and a former penthouse apartment that feels like an ultra-luxurious suite.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Read more > Travel with peace of mind: the safest destinations in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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Featured photo: 20th Century Studios<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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