Awesome tiny (8 sq meters) store with wooden puzzles. They…read morecreate a very strong desire to buy for grandson. Many puzzles are in the adult class. I love all the 3-d puzzles. ++ Knowledgeable and friendly salesperson.

A cute "gift shop"/toy store that specializes in 3d wooden puzzles. Some are noise activated &…read moremove. Some are gift sets (Pinocchio) in a keepsake box. Cards. Just cute, fun things to give someone who likes to build things. Prices range from around 4€ (cards) to 14€, and up depending on how complex the piece is. Pieces are made in Italy & you put them together at home.

Rem Koolhaas is an amazing architect and one of my favorite buildings I've ever been to is his…read moreSeattle Public Library. When I found out he designed this museum I had to go. It's in a repurposed old distillery and new meets old in this pleasant space. It was founded by Miuccia Prada the owner of Prada, Miu Miu, helmet lang, etc... and her billions went to good use as no expense was spared. The bathrooms and locker room are a must visit. The decorative panels are normal construction material but it's been powder coated lime green and feels much more elevated. The bathrooms are the nicest and most interesting I've used in a long time. Each one is private and there is a lightbulb above the door where you can easily see which is open. It's a very large space and the best part is the "tower" you climb. It's 10 stories with something different every wall, you also get a great view of Milan cityscape the higher you go. Probably the most famous exhibits are by Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst. Both works are representative of their style as artists. The most memorable one is the mushroom room which you enter after following a handrail in complete darkness.

If you are into contemporary and experimental art and installations and interesting exhibition…read morespaces, this is a MUST-visit if you are in Milan. I'm not going to detail what you will see, it will ruin the surprise(s). Especially awesome is the elevator in the 10 story building, the bathroom on the 1st floor (the 2nd floor by American counting), the restaurant on the 6th floor with views, and all of the other site-specific buildings on the grounds, with installations. Simply, just GO.