Milan central. Central station with a rich history. Waiting and rest areas
Milan Central Station (Milano Centrale) located in the northern part of the city, Duca d'Aosta Square, no doubt, majestic and beautiful))) It is worth noting that in its modern form Milano Centrale has existed since 1931, after the end of almost 20 years of global reconstruction, which began in 1912. The reconstruction was carried out after it became finally clear that the old building opened on May 10, 1864 Milano Centrale(which had only 6 platforms), could no longer cope with increased traffic
This is where the shuttle arrives. Bergamo airport (Bergamo airport, Orio Al Serio) and it was from here that after only half a day I went to the capital of the Tuscany region, the glorious Florence.
So, Milan Central Station. Again, a very beautiful building. Large, bright room
The train station is really big. So big that the servants of the law move on small electric cars so as not to waste their strength in vain
There are many cafes, cafes and restaurants, various shops and shops at the station, there are also beauty salons. Access to the platforms directly from the waiting room. On the platform you will find such a nice information kiosk
And you can get the information you need while waiting, standing in line, to look at yourself)))
Tickets can be bought both at the ticket offices below and directly on the platform, which also has a sufficient number of ticket terminals
Pay at ticket terminals ( Biglietto Veloce/Fast Ticket) can be made in cash or by credit card. In my opinion, a bank card is much more convenient, there is no need to look for banknotes of the desired denomination. Buying tickets at the terminal does not cause any difficulties: first you select the interface language, then the departure/arrival stations, select the dates, time and train. When choosing stations, the most popular ones are displayed immediately (Rome, Florence, Venice, etc.), if you need others, then their names will have to be typed manually. After choosing the train, it remains to indicate the number of passengers (adults and children), as well as the comfort class (1 or 2). Next comes the type of payment, pay and get the desired ticket.
Also, do not forget that the purchased ticket must be punched in the yellow machine at the beginning of the platform. For example, in this one))) Train tickets Eurostar And Intercity (IC) no need to compost.
A more detailed post on railroads Italy(information about types of trains and buying tickets) will be presented later.
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Milano Centrale railway station is one of the most important railway junctions not only in Italy, but also in Europe, because trains depart from it not only to Rome, Naples or Venice, but also to Paris, Nice, Zurich, Geneva. Every day the station serves more than 300 thousand passengers, and about 600 trains depart from its 24 platforms every day.
The first station in Milan was built back in 1864, on the site where the famous Piazza della Repubblica is now located, but over time, due to the rapid development of the transport system, the old station could no longer cope with the loads.
There was a need to build a new station, able to cope with the increased passenger traffic several times. A competition for the best project was announced Milan Central Station, the winner of which was the architect Ulis Staccini, who took the building of the railway station in Washington as a model.
The opening of Milan's main station took place in May 1931.
In connection with the economic crisis that befell Italy after the First World War, construction was carried out rather slowly. In addition, with the coming to power of Mussolini, the original project was significantly changed - the new ruler wanted the main station of Milan to look as monumental as possible.
The main innovation was a huge steel dome covering the platforms, designed by Alberto Fava. Building Milano Centrale, which is a magnificent example of architecture of the first half of the 20th century, is made in the Art Deco style with Art Nouveau elements: the majestic building made of gray stone is decorated with ornate bas-reliefs, as well as sculptures - both large pairs and small ones.
The building of the Milan railway station is decorated with bas-reliefs and sculptures
The grand opening of the main railway station of Milan took place in May 1931, since then the appearance of the building has not changed, only the infrastructure has developed.
Today, there is everything for the comfort and convenience of passengers: modern ticket offices, ticket terminals, information kiosks, left-luggage offices, a medical center, many cafes, restaurants, and shops.
How to get to the train station in the city
Milan Central Station is located on Piazza Duca d'Aosta, which is easily accessible from any part of the city - the public transport system, about which BlogoItaliano is already very developed in Milan.
The easiest way to get to the station is by metro - it is located at the intersection of the second and third lines, which are marked on the metro map in green and yellow. The station where you should get off is called Centrale FS.
The metro station at the Milano station is called Centrale FS
More information about the work of the Milan Metro can be found in the article.
From areas not covered by the metro network, the train station can be reached by bus - the stop where transport arrives from the city is located on the west side of the station building.
In addition, you can always use the services of a taxi, if, of course, finances allow, because the pleasure is not cheap.
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The full version costs only €5, but you can listen to the first few spots for free. You can install the application on this page.
How to get to Milano Centrale from airports
From Malpensa Airport, located almost 50 kilometers from the city, to Milan Central Station You can take one of the express trains.
The easiest and most popular way is the buses of the famous European low-cost carrier Terravision. The carrier's buses depart from both terminals of Malepensa Airport, and their final stop in the city is Milano Centrale. Routes depart daily with an interval of 20 minutes from 5 am to 12 am. A one-way ticket costs 8 Euros. Travel time is about 50 minutes. You can buy bus tickets online on this page.
From the airports of Malpensa and Bergamo, you can get to the Central Station by Terravision buses
If you are used to comfort, take a taxi, this can be done either directly upon arrival or in advance by ordering a taxi via the Internet. For more information on how to get from Malpensa Airport to Milan, you.
Taxi from Milano Centrale
Terravision buses also run from Bergamo airport to Milano Centrale. Routes depart at intervals of 20-30 minutes from 4 am to 00:45. Tickets are cheaper than from Malpensa - 5 Euro one way. You can buy them online on this page. More details on how to get from Bergamo Airport to Milan BlogoItaliano.
If you landed at Linate airport, located 8 kilometers southeast of Milan, you can get to Milano Centrale by Stam bus.
The stop is located to the right of the exit from the airport, a bus ticket can be purchased at the machine, which is located right at the stop, or from the driver. The journey from the airport to the train station takes about 35 minutes. In addition, you can use the services of the ubiquitous taxi.
Trains from Milano Centrale Station to cities in Italy
It is very convenient to travel around Italy by train - all major cities of the country are connected by high-speed railway lines, which allows you to travel quickly and comfortably.
Of course, a ticket for a high-speed express train costs a little more than a regular train, but the travel time is also significantly reduced - about two times. From the Milan station, trains leave for Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples, Turin and other significant cities in Italy.
Trains depart from Milano Centrale to all important cities in Italy
On a high-speed express train from Milan to Rome can be reached in 3-3.5 hours, a regular train takes noticeably twice as long due to the many intermediate stops.
From Milan to Venice can be reached in 2.5-3 hours, the travel time depends on which train you choose. Trains depart from Milano Centrale almost every hour.
A high-speed train takes no more than two hours to Florence, but if you bought a ticket for a regular train, the journey will take from 3 to 4 hours, depending on the number of stops.
In more detail about the ways to get from Milan to the most significant cities in Italy, BlogoItaliano wrote in separate articles, having considered each option in detail:
Going on vacation at the height of the season, it is better to buy train tickets in advance - via the Internet. Although the railway connection in Italy is quite well developed, and the Milan railway station is one of the best such facilities in Europe, Italy is one of the most visited countries in the world, and most of the tourist flow follows the “same paths”.
Milan is a major industrial center, it is famous for many monuments of culture and history, its La Scala theater is known throughout the world, the city is also considered the center of European fashion, so thousands of tourists come here every year.
Milan is connected to most cities in Italy and to major European centers by a network of railways. Up to 400,000 passengers a day arrive at the Central Station, one of the largest in Europe. And it is from him that acquaintance with the architectural features of Milan begins, because the station itself is a famous architectural monument.
Story
In 1864, the first railway station was opened in Milan. The flow of passengers increased over the years, 6 platforms and a small building could no longer cope with such a number of arrivals and departures, and at the beginning of the 20th century the question arose of building a new station.
The announced competition was won by the architect Ulysses Staccini, although his idea was not unique: the architect took the design of the station in Washington as a basis. Construction went on for a long time: the financial system of Italy suffered from the First World War, there was not enough money. And Mussolini, who came to power, ordered that significant changes be made to the original drawings: he wanted the building to be not just large, but monumental, to fully reflect the greatness of the era and the militaristic ideology of that time.
The opening took place in May 1931. Its appearance has not changed since then, but the infrastructure is constantly evolving. Although attempts have been made to radically change the appearance. A project was proposed to complement the building with a forty-story skyscraper attached to it. The project was not implemented.
The reconstruction carried out at the beginning of the 21st century did not change the appearance and its interior; only the decorative elements of the facade were restored and its infrastructure was improved.
architectural features
At the request of Mussolini, the original project was changed: 24 platforms were covered with a giant dome made of steel, designed by Alberto Fava. The Art Deco building itself also began to look grandiose: gray stone, bas-reliefs, numerous sculptures on the facade, the size of which is impressive: its width is 200 meters and its height is 72 meters.
The most important decoration of the façade is large paired figures of pegasi, around which are small sculptural compositions, complemented by figures of Roman senators in togas, medallions, and pilasters.
The central hall has a glass openwork roof, so it is very light. High arches, as if they came from Ancient Rome, create a feeling of vast space. The walls are decorated with picturesque majolica panels.
The station has absorbed the main features of Art Nouveau with elements of industrial style. The imperial style, characteristic of the era of Mussolini, is also fully reflected here. The result is a building that does not have a single architectural style, but has a unique unique look.
Every day, about 600 trains depart from the platforms, including electric trains. Not less and arrives here. And each passenger has the opportunity to view and take a photo of such a unique building, which is the building of the Central Railway Station in Milan.
Services
The station building has everything for a comfortable stay of passengers. A large medical center, where they will not only provide first aid, but also advise on an exacerbated chronic disease. You can buy the necessary medicines in the Farmacia pharmacy on the second floor.
You can rent a car right here. There are several car rental offices here. There is a social assistance service office where a passenger who finds himself in a difficult situation can apply. Policemen who are forced to move around in electric vehicles keep order, because the building, along with the platforms, occupies a large area.
Numerous left-luggage offices: both automatic and with an operator for large hand luggage. Lost and found, a must at any train station, a post office where tourists often go to buy stamps depicting the sights of Milan.
There are rest rooms for passengers with children. Here, women can visit a beauty salon.
There is a whole network of food establishments: from bistros to expensive restaurants with national Italian cuisine. Many small cafes, small bars located in all parts of the building. Along the perimeter of the waiting room there are pizza and coffee machines, kiosks where you can buy fresh newspapers.
For the convenience of passengers, in the early fifties, they tried to install a whole system of escalators, but the attempt was not entirely successful, and most often passengers have to climb old steep stairs, which are the only inconvenience.
There is an information kiosk in the center of the waiting room. There is a branch of the National Bank, ATMs. Plastic cards of international systems are accepted everywhere. There are numerous shops on the territory of the station. Here you can buy a wide variety of souvenirs, as well as clothes of famous Italian brands.
Ticket vending machines are installed both inside the building and directly on the platforms.
Here is the Holocaust Museum, which preserves the memory of the most tragic events in the history of not only the station, but the whole country. From 1941 to 1944, trains to Auschwitz and Dachau departed from platform number 21, this route was the last for hundreds of Italian Jews who were taken away from the San Vittore prison.
Location on the map
Address: Piazza Duca D'Aosta, 1. 20124 Milano, Italy.
Official site: www.milanocentrale.it
How to get there
The station is located on Ducad' Aosta Square, which stands at the intersection of two lines metro: green MM2 and yellow MM3. This is the CentraleES station. From airport named after Leonardo da Vinci every 30 minutes there is a shuttle bus to the station. He covers the distance in 35-40 minutes. From airport Malpensa is served by an express train. Travel time 40 minutes.
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