The Milanese canals are a system of artificial and navigable canals, built between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, for purposes, that allowed the transport of goods in both directions through water clouser. The Navigli system connected Lake Maggiore, Como and the lower Ticino.

One of the most important deliveries was the pink marble used to build and maintain the Milan Cathedral. The marble came from the Candoglia marble quarries at the Ossola entrance.

The Navigli are a system of interconnected canals in and around Milan, in the Italian region of Lombardy, The system consists of five canals: Naviglio Grande, Naviglio Pavese, Naviglio Martesana, Naviglio di Paderno, Naviglio di Bereguard.

The canals are no longer used for navigation, but there are tours to do with the boat for guided visits. On the Naviglo della Martesa there are a couple of places to rent a kayak.

In the Navigli area you can admire the famous and typical houses of railing, typically Milanese houses that hide in the internal courtyards but are also scattered in other districts of Milan.

This area of Milan is a special area and the most popular for its nightlife and the best place for cocktail bars to gourmet restaurants open until late at night. Without forgetting the tradition of Milan, the aperitif - pre dinner drinks that can be alcoholic such as the famous Spritz or the Crodino non-alcoholic aperitif, the most consumed and the most famous and then obviously one has to choose!

The cycle paths are mainly flat and ideal for all ages and skill levels that allow you to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, discovering rural landscapes and discovering past history.

And here are the paths I have cycled from Milan: