How to survive August in Milan nss magazine gives you insider tips to survive in Milan in the hottest month of the year

Mosquitos, very interestingly smelling subway wagons, body parts that stick to leather couches, wandering around the apartment following the movements of the fan... Milan in August can become pretty rough. Despite a few objective 'cons', though, the city has also a number of 'pros'. In the last few years Milan, also thanks to EXPO 2015, has progressively become the capital city of design, fashion, art, and architecture (the new incredible skyline is proof), and maintains its spirit even during the summer. Summer is the perfect moment to discover never seen before places of the city or to finally try that restaurant your friends has been rambling about, all without endless queues and the nerve-wracking search for a spot to park the car. 

Swimpools, outdoor cinemas, Negroni Sbagliato and poke: nss magazine has prepared the ultimate guide to enjoy to the fullest August in Milan. Discover it here. 

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The heat can become really unbearable but Milan has great solutions to this problem. Bagni Misteriosi, former Caimi seaside resort, are currently Milan's favourite swimpools: next to Franco Parenti theatre, after a long renovation, the structure features today a garden and a library, and hosts events and aperitifs by the pool. If you want to chill in the classic Milanese pool you need to see Il Lido, sports center founded in 1932, that includes an irregularly shaped pool, tennis courts, football pitches and beach volley camps. You'll feel at the beach. For those who rather discover spots of the city never seen before, the choice must be the Cimitero Monumentale. Built in 1864, besides being a magnificent mix of byzantine, gothic and roman style, the cemetery is the resting place of some of the most important figures of Italian history, like Alessandro Manzoni and Salvatore Quasimodo. (If you get a bit peckish during the visit, you can stop by Mimì Gourmet, kiosk that provides excellent raw fish for a equally excellent price.) Architecture and art lovers won't be disappointed with Villa Necchi Campiglio, '30s architecture gem immersed in a wide garden with private pool and tennis courts.