- New fully updated edition MAY 2022 - The 500 Hidden Secrets of Milan reveals 500 off-the-beaten-track places and interesting details for anyone who’s keen to explore Milan’s best-kept secrets, such as 5 trattorias to experience authentic cuisine, 5 places for a drink with a view, 5 shops to discover new designers, the 5 most beautiful silent places, 5 places to visit in the footsteps of Giuseppe Verdi ... and much more. 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 work is published in major tourism publications. GIOVANNI SIMEONE loves shooting in Milan because of its wonderful fashion and culinary scene The 500 Hidden Secrets is a series of essential city guides. Every guide is written by a savvy local, only contains independent advice, is based on thorough research and the author’s personal opinions and is frequently updated and reissued.