A new title in the successful series The 500 Hidden Secrets, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Milan gives you 500 reasons to book a city trip to Milan. True local and journalist Silvia Frau shares in this affectionate guide 500 favourite places in her hometown in fun lists of five, such as 5 trattorias for truly authentic Italian cuisine, the 5 best bars for an aperitivo, 5 old-school stationery shops, the 5 most beautiful silent spots, 5 addresses to visit in the footsteps of Giuseppe Verdi and much more. This is the perfect book for those who wish to discover the trendy city of Milan and avoid the usual tourist haunts, as well as for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets.

Silvia Frau writes about travel, food and lifestyle for prestigious magazines. She moved to Milan to study and never left. Massimo Ripani is a Milan-based photographer whose reports are published in major tourism publications. Giovanni Simeone loves shooting in Milan because of its wonderful fashion and culinary scene.