In Milan, summer truly begins when the city slows down and seeks a place to sit outdoors. It happens at the Castello Sforzesco with Estate al Castello, in the arenas, in hidden cloisters, among the tables spilling out onto the sidewalks. The evening brings a different Milan: a slower one, where music finds its place amidst picturesque gardens and ancient theaters.
Candlelight Open Air fits right into that evening Milan, with the outdoor version of the Candlelight series bringing live music to historic venues illuminated by thousands of candles. Here, string ensembles and talented pianists perform in an intimate and unforgettable atmosphere, lit by candlelight and moonlight.
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Villa Clerici and Terme De Montel in Milan: two outdoor settings that tell the city’s story
Villa Clerici is one of the historic residences that showcase Milan’s most elegant and authentic side, with gardens that muffle the city’s noise and create a sense of distance from its modernity.Terme De Montel, on the other hand, brings a splendid location back into the spotlight—a place that had been abandoned for years and was only recently restored. In both cases, the setting makes all the difference: between the columns of the villa’s Greco-Roman theaters and the silhouette of the now-former De Montel stables, these venues take on, for a few evenings, a new role—that of stages under the stars.
