Ago, Milan

Name: Ago
Address: Piazzale Cadorna, Milan, 20123, Italy

#75 among attractions in Milan

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Needle, Thread and Knot is a public artwork in two parts by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen in Piazzale Cadorna, Milan, Italy. ()

Local name: Ago, filo e nodo Completed: 2000 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 45°28'5"N, 9°10'36"E

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Piazzale CadornaCentro Storico (Magenta - San Vittore)Milan 20123 Italy

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Ago – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza's Castle, Museum of Musical Instruments, Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum.

0.7 miE
High-end shopping in ornate 1800s arcade
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan
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Medieval fortress housing art treasures
Sforza's Castle, Milan
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Museum, Gothic architecture, Specialty museum
Museum of Musical Instruments, Milan
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~1160 ftNE
Museum, Gothic architecture, Art museum
Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum, Milan
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Grand opera house for Italian classics
Teatro alla Scala, Milan
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~1340 ftNE
Museum, Gothic architecture, Art museum
Sforza Castle Pinacoteca, Milan
7 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of the Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy, lies the Sforza Castle Pinacoteca, a treasure trove of Renaissance art. This museum, dedicated to preserving and showcasing a rich collection of Italian paintings, is a cultural highlight for art...
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Stadium hosting sports and concerts
Arena Civica, Milan
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~1150 ftNE
Museum, Gothic architecture, Art museum
Museo d'Arte Antica, Milan
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0.6 miE
Medieval palace with arcades and frescoes
Palazzo della Ragione, Milan
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~1090 ftSE
Archaeological museum in former convent
Archaeological Museum, Milan
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0.6 miSE
Renowned gallery housing art treasures
Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Milan
15 min walk • The Biblioteca Ambrosiana is a historic library in Milan, Italy, also housing the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, the Ambrosian art gallery.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ago?

Nearby attractions include Piazzale Cadorna, Milan (2 min walk), San Nicolao, Milan (3 min walk), Palazzo Litta, Milan (5 min walk), Museum of Musical Instruments, Milan (5 min walk).

How to get to Ago by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ago:

Metro

Cadorna • Lines: M1, M2 (1 min walk)
Cairoli • Lines: M1 (7 min walk)

Tram

Cadorna FN M1 M2 • Lines: 1 (1 min walk)
Via Monti - Piazza Virgilio • Lines: 19 (4 min walk)

Bus

Cadorna FN M1 M2 • Lines: 58, 61, 94, Nm1, Nm2 (1 min walk)
Cadorna M1 M2 • Lines: 50, 58, 61, Nm1 (2 min walk)

Train

Milano Nord Cadorna (2 min walk)
Milano Porta Genova (28 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piazza Bolivar • Lines: 90, 91 (38 min walk)
Piazza Napoli • Lines: 90, 91 (39 min walk)