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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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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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Austrian 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 expo@gadis.it 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
info@gadis.it
LAGO MAGGIORE
Via Stazione 15
28831 Baveno (VB)
T. +39 0183 548 410
F. +39 0183 548 422
lagomaggiore@gadis.it
MILANO
Via Candiani 120
20558 Milano (MI)
T. +39 0183 548548
F. +39 0183 548 422
milano@gadis.it
VERONA
Via Fontanelle 6
37047 S.Bonifacio (VR)
T. +39 0183 548 510
F. +39 0183 548 522
nord@gadis.it
TOSCANA
Via A. Modigliani 19/C
56016 Vicopisano (PI)
T. +39 0183 548 310
F. +39 0183 548 322
toscana@gadis.it
ROMA
Via Monte Massico 53
00139 Roma (RM)
T. +39 06 871 950 64
F. +39 0183 548 222
roma@gadis.it

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