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World Expo Milano 2015

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Index Index .............................................. 2

Extraordinary and unique................. 3

The themes of Expo ......................... 4

Description of Expo.......................... 5

Pavilions ....................................... 12

Opening times............................... 16

Tickets.......................................... 16

Fast Track ..................................... 16

Events Expo .................................. 17

Getting there ................................ 18

Parking facility .............................. 19

Milan, the Expo city ....................... 20

Highlights of Milan ........................ 21

Good food and Location ................. 22

Map of the Expo area ..................... 26

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Extraordinary and unique...

This is how Expo Milano will introduce itself from 1 May to 31 October 2015.

And it will indeed be a Universal Exhibition with entirely innovative characteristics. Not only a collection of exhibits, but more an intense process of participation that will actively involve the interested parties – the organiser country, participating nations, international organisations, civil society, visitors, partners, scientific and International economic communities – to focus on one central theme for the fate of humanity:

"Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life""


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The themes of Expo

Improving the quality and safety of our food, means ensuring that we have enough food to live on and being certain that we are consuming healthy food and drinkable water;

Ensuring a good quality, healthy diet is available to human beings, to eliminate the hunger, thirst, infant mortality and malnutrition today afflicting 850 million people on the plant, so eradicating famine and epidemics;

Preventing the new important social illnesses of our age, from obesity to cardiovascular illnesses, from tumours to the most widespread epidemics, promoting the practices that allow these illnesses to be cured and managed;

Innovating the entire food chain with research, technology and enterprise, to improve the nutritional characteristics of the products, their storage and distribution;

Educating people about how to eat properly to favour new lifestyles, in particular for children, adolescents, the differently-abled and the elderly;

Promote knowledge of “food traditions” as cultural and ethnic elements.

At Expo the frontier of science and technology will be on display:

• Preserving biodiversity, respecting the environment as the ecosystem of agriculture, protecting the quality and safety of food, educating people about personal health and wellbeing;

• Identifying better tools for monitoring and innovating, starting with biotechnologies that do not pose a threat to health and the environment, with a view to guaranteeing the availability of nutritious, healthy food and water for drinking and for irrigation;

• Ensuring new food sources in the areas of the globe where agriculture is not developed or is threatened by the desertification of the lands and forests, by drought and famine, and by the ecological fish impoverishment of the rivers and seas.

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Description of Expo

The area chosen as the event location is in the north-eastern part of Milan, at the crossroads between the A9 Milan-Lakes motorway and the A4 Milan-Turin. It spans a surface area of 1.1 million m² and is adjacent to the new Fiera di Milano exhibition centre. The layout of Expo resembles an island surrounded by a canal of water and is structured in line with the perpendicular axes of the World Avenue or Decumano and Cardo, based on the architecture of Roman cities. All the national pavilions are identical, and overlook the large main road, which is 1.5 km long and 35 metres wide. Instead, the Italian Regional and Provincial pavilions are set out along the Cardo, which is 325 metres long and 35 metres wide. Where the two axes meet, there is a large square, Piazza Italia of 4,350 m².

"Palazzo Italia", the pavilion of the organiser country, stands tall to the north of the Cardo and looks out over Lake Arena, an arena resembling a lake, which is 98 metres in diameter. Instead, the southern side hosts an Open Air Theatre of around 10,000 m² offering a total of around 9,000 seats.

At one end of the Decumano there is a large artificial hill (82,800 cubic metres in volume) and the Expo Center stands at the other end, composed of three independent functional blocks: auditorium (southern block), performance area (central block) and office building (northern block), spanning a total of around 6,300 m². The first two blocks are designed to be dismantled when the Expo ends, while the office building will remain a permanent fixture.

The two main entrances to the site, to the south and west, feature two passageways which respectively link the Cascina Merlata area and the suburban district of the Fiera di Milano.

In addition to the pavilions of the various nations taking part, inside guests can visit the following dedicated themed areas:

• Future food district

• Biodiversity park

• Arts & foods

Clusters (pavilions with various nations)

• Cocoa

• Fruit and legumes

• Spices

• Cereals and tubers

• Bio-Mediterraneum

• Islands, sea and food

• Arid zones

• Rice

• Pavilion zero


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Future food district

Park der Biodiversität

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Arts & Food

Cocoa


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Fruit and legumes

Spices

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Cereales and tubers

Bio - Mittelmeerraum

Bio - Mediterraneum


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Island, sea and food

Arid zones

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Rice

Pavilion zero


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Pavilions

Italien Pavilion

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German Pavilion


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Austrian Pavilion

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Swiss Pavilion


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Opening times

From Monday to Sunday: from 10 am to 11 pm

The themed areas will be open from 10 am to 11 pm and visitors will have the opportunity to participate in “Expo by Night”, a programme of evening events focused around the possibility of dining in the restaurants present on the site: 2.6 million meals are expected to be served during the six-month exhibition.

The nations and partner companies will have access to the individual areas looking on to the communal areas, where they can organise exhibitions and sell their products. During the day, educational events related to nutrition and art, as well as specially designed children's initiatives will be held in the clusters. On the other hand, the evening programme should have a more worldly feel, with the arrival of many special guests.

Tickets Tickets can be purchased from the authorised ticket agents and from sub-distributors. Contact Gadis Italia by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or call us on +39 0183 548413 to make a booking.

For each individual ticket an A4 document in pdf format will be issued. This must be printed and presented at the turnstiles where it will be scanned by the entrance staff.

Fast Track A “fast track” service, for priority entry, is available. You can request this, by paying a supplement, in addition to the Expo visit package booked.

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Events Expo

There will be over 3000 scheduled events taking place during Expo Milano 2015 in the main areas inside the exhibition centre: the open-air theatre, seating 9,000 people, in addition to Expo by Night, will also host other events; the 20 small squares dotted along the exhibition site with a capacity of between 1,000 and 1,500 seats; the Expo Centre, located in the western section of the Decumano, which can host up to 3,000 people.

Spaces for events seating up to 1,000 people are also available inside the nine Clusters, or themed pavilions, where three or four events will be held each week, and inside the Italian Pavilion. Another area of approximately 1,000 square metres will be exclusively set aside for conventions and B2B meetings

Open air Theatre


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Getting there

The site can be reached via the nearby network of infrastructures, including:

• the Rho Fiera stop on line 1 (red) of the Milan Underground

• the Rho Fiera Milano railway station, served by local trains, lines S5 and S6

• high speed and regional trains of the Turin – Milan and Sempione - Milan section

• the A4, A8 and A9 Milan-Como-Lakes motorways.

The three airports in the city of Milan are also easily reachable:

• Malpensa km 36

• Linate Km 30

• Bergamo Km 55

The Expo is located 14.5 km from Piazza Duomo, in the centre of Milan.

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Parking facility

The Expo offices are drawing up detailed daily plans of the expected visitor flows for all 184 days of the exhibition.

A visitor flow calendar will be prepared, highlighting the days when 250,000 visitors are expected, then those expected to draw 180,000, 130,000, 120,000 and so on down to 70,000 (the Monday and Tuesday of the least attractive weeks). It will also show the surge expected in the last twenty days of the exhibition, as traditionally visitors increase to occupy near maximum capacity in the few days before closing.

Fees

The fees to be applied are: from 10 to 25 euro per day for cars; from 40 to 120 euro per day for tour buses (including shuttle service).

Parking places

Arese parking place (via Luraghi and viale Alfa Romeo), with 4,500 parking spaces.

• Parking place in via Novara (1,550 parking spaces), with security, toilet and information areas.

• Parking place near the South west entrance with an average of 6,500 available spaces.

• Parking place near Area 1 (in Cascina Merlata)

• Total 22,500 parking spaces for cars and 1,200 for buses.

The parking places will be managed by way of a system that allows them to be booked in advance online by visitors and the number of free spaces to be updated in real time.

Shuttle services People carriers will be used, covering a pre-defined 5 km route with 10 stops along the outer perimeter of the site. These will pass at least every 5 minutes during rush periods and every 8 minutes at other times.

Waiting areas

There will be two waiting areas respectively near the eastern and southern entrances, to host the shuttles, hired cars with drivers, taxis and other vehicles authorised by Expo. The area at the southern entrance to the site and to the Area 1 car park will have 320 spaces for taxis and hired cars with drivers. Visitors can walk to the site entrance from these areas. The waiting area serving the eastern entrance has 4 waiting areas for buses and taxis and is directly linked to the city traffic by way of Via Belgioioso and Via Stephenson


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Milan, the Expo city

Culture, Fashion, Architecture, Leonardo and the Dolce Vita...

Milan, the second largest city in Italy, is a lively, irresistible metropolis that has become the symbol of Italy's “Dolce Vita”. Streets and lanes brimming with history unwind between the famous Duomo and “Teatro alla Scala”, alongside excellent restaurants, characteristic bars and fashionable shops.

Many famous fashion houses were founded in Milan, such as for example Valentino, Gucci, Versace, Prada, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. No other city beats Milan for a city shopping break!

And it also tops the bill in terms of important modern architecture: entire areas have been transformed and in the space of a few years its skyline will look completely different.

Last but decidedly not least, the dolce vita of Milan, also the most vibrant, dynamic city when it comes to eating and drinking.

Many of the trends then exported to Europe were born here, and its many bars and restaurants vie with one another to constantly offer residents and visitors new experiences.

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Highlights of Milan

• The Duomo of Milan (the most important example of Gothic architecture in Italy) with Piazza del Duomo

• The magnificent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, near Piazza del Duomo, with its elegant shops and cafes

• The Scala of Milan, one of the most famous opera theatres in the world with the “Museum of the Scala”

• The Brera and Ambrosiana picture Galleries, two of the most important collections of paintings in Italy.

• The magnificent Sforzesco Castle with the Parco Sempione. This contains an exceptional hall painted with frescos by Leonardo da Vinci, and the last work of Michelangelo, the “Pietà Rondanini” dating to 1564 but never finished

• The church named after Santa Maria delle Grazie, which hosts the famous fresco "The Last Supper” by Leonardo Da Vinci.

• , the top Italian high fashion shopping str Via Montenapoleone eet. A must for luxury shopaholics or even those enjoying a stroll in leisurely pursuit of some window shopping.

• The Achille Castiglioni Studio Museum. The creative hideaway of the great Milanese designer who won the "Compasso d'Oro" no less than 9 times (the most prestigious international fashion design), contains some of the drawings, photographs, objects and books that inspired Achille Castiglioni to create his many designs, a collection that provides an insight into the designer's boundless creativity and enviable genius.


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Good food and Location

La Terrazza Martini

Located high up, standing proud above the spires of the Duomo and the rooftops of the ancient city, Terrazza Martini has been a symbol of Milan and its vocation for all that is international since 1958.

It is based in a setting that has left its mark on time: it has seen the most illustrious protagonists from the cultural and celebrity worlds pass by from the top level of Piazza Diaz; here, some of the biggest names in international cinema were

presented to the Italian public. Renovated twice during the course of its history, today the Terrazza has a modern, luxurious image that combines design and functionality.

Capacity: up to 200 people.

Outdoor area: Yes

Location: DUOMO area.

www.martinierossi.it

I Chiostri dell’Umanitaria

The Chiostri dell'Umanitaria di San Barnaba are yet another of the many pieces of history that make up Milan, a city full of historical dwellings and places that are suitable for hosting a refined event of a cultural significance.

A prestigious location in the heart of Milan, this fifteenth century building is characterised by the famous cloisters and the splendid hall with frescoes which served as the ancient refectory of the Franciscan convent.

Environment: relaxing, elegant and refined.

Capacity: up to 200 people in several rooms (halls or cloisters).

Outdoor area: Yes

Location: central, to the east of Piazza Duomo

www.ichiostri.net

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Trattoria Arlati Trattoria Arlati was opened in the 1930s.

Type: traditional, cosy, artistic.

Strong points: traditional Milanese cuisine, excellent ingredients, cold meats, exceptional wine list, impeccable service.

Unique venue, business people, artists, intellectuals.

Customised menu and the possibility of a lively evening with live music.

Capacity: up to 120 people in several rooms.

Location: BICOCCA area

www.trattoriaarlati.it

Osteria di Porta Cicca

Located in the Navigli area, the Osteria di Porta Cicca takes its guests on a journey back in time, with an atmosphere inspired by the old restaurants of Milan. Its decor is simple and rather romantic but also has a touch of class. Waiting to welcome you are Chef Giorgio Broggini and Antonietta, ready to amaze you with a seasonal menu composed of traditional meat and fish dishes, at times revisited with a pinch of original flair. The restaurant also offers various dishes for vegetarians. In summer guests can dine outside in the outdoor terrace next to the restaurant.


Outdoor area: garden.

Location: Navigli area

www.osteriadiportacicca.it


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Ceresio 7

The restaurant Ceresio 7 is located on the magnificent terrace of the historical Enel building. The innovative project saw the involvement of designers Dean e Dan Caten, together with the architecture studio Storage and the interior design specialist Dimore Studio to create the concept of the interiors and the furniture.

The large indoor dining room, overlooking the contemporary skyline of the new Varesine business centre, features two swimming pools and a panoramic terrace that enables its guests to taste the Chef's creations “en plein air” surrounded by nature. The kitchen is masterfully managed by Chef Elio Sironi, whose distinguishing mark is his “exacting simplicity”: the rediscovery of great classics of Italian cuisine, redeveloped to enhance the practical goodness of the flavours.

Providing a pleasant surprise on the roof of the building are two magnificent swimming pools with a 360° view of the city. During the day they offer a private area for relaxation, whereas in the evening they provide the magnificent backdrop for an aperitif or event at Ceresio7.


Outdoor area: Yes

Location: centre – Porta Garibaldi – Bastions

of Porta Volta.

www.ceresio7.com

Osteria Casa Tua

A passion for traditional dishes prepared with carefully selected, home-grown ingredients is the principle behind a rustic, but beautifully designed restaurant offering ancient Tuscan flavours in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. An excellent wine list allows diners to drink a toast to a charming informal evening, during which they are attended to by efficient staff who provide a quick service.


Location: Porta Romana area

www.casatuaosteria.com

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Giacomo Arengario

The restaurant of the Museo del Novecento is a tribute to the “Decò” period. The “period rooms” divide the various areas of the restaurant: a Hall, with low tables, armchairs and sofas; a Bar with elements in black lacquered wood and mirrors, which evoke the metaphysical architecture of those years; a restaurant Hall, decorated with wooden panelling and old mirrors, with a coffered ceiling. A 1930s style red lacquered panelled Gallery which opens on to the kitchen. And, last but not least, the Outdoor Area: the structure features a basic design in iron and glass, which affords diners a unique view of Piazza Duomo. A short journey to savour the atmosphere of a lost era, which has left its mark on the aesthetics of our own day and age.


Location: DUOMO area.

www.giacomoarengario.com

Eataly

Built on the ashes of one of the most important theatres in Milan, Teatro Smeraldo, Eataly Milan is a Mecca for all those who love good, healthy food. Five thousand square metres in which to celebrate taste and cuisine in all its various forms. Fine quality products from a short production chain, organic products, niche items from productions that are close to disappearing protected by Slow Food standards, laid out on several floors. Ranging upwards from the more commonplace products such as bread, cakes and biscuits, spices, selected cheeses and cold meats, to reach the top floor, which is home to a selection of wine, and restaurants offering meat and fish and the award-winning "Alice" restaurant managed by Chef Viviana Varese. A boutique del gusto that replicates the success now synonymous with the Eataly brand worldwide!

Location: Porta Garibaldi – Corso Como area.

www.eataly.it


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Map of the Expo area

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LIGURIA

Haupt büro Località Bra 1

18021 Borgomaro (IM)

T. +39 0183 548 1

F. +39 0183 548 222

[email protected]

LAGO MAGGIORE

Via Stazione 15

28831 Baveno (VB)

T. +39 0183 548 410

F. +39 0183 548 422

[email protected]

MILANO

Via Candiani 120

20558 Milano (MI)

T. +39 0183 548548

F. +39 0183 548 422

[email protected]

VERONA

Via Fontanelle 6

37047 S.Bonifacio (VR)

T. +39 0183 548 510

F. +39 0183 548 522

[email protected]

TOSCANA

Via A. Modigliani 19/C

56016 Vicopisano (PI)

T. +39 0183 548 310

F. +39 0183 548 322

[email protected]

ROMA

Via Monte Massico 53

00139 Roma (RM)

T. +39 06 871 950 64

F. +39 0183 548 222

[email protected]

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