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Maison Borella

Maison Borella

Porta Genova, Milan

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“Canalside courtyard retreat”

Heritage Local
Lively
Maison Borella — vibe

Vibe

A leafy inner courtyard anchors this 18th-century canalside retreat, offering quiet respite just steps from the lively towpath.

“Canalside courtyard retreat”

Heritage

An eighteenth-century casa di ringhiera restored under the supervision of Milan Fine Arts.

Local

Traditional Milanese canal architecture paired with Bugandè restaurant honoring historic Navigli washerwomen.

Design

Exposed dark timber ceiling beams, parquet floors, and an internal leafy courtyard garden.

Lively

Along Naviglio Grande canal beside Vicolo dei Lavandai, surrounded by bustling aperitivo bars and trattorias

Maison Borella — rooms

Rooms

Dark timber ceiling beams and warm parquet floors frame tranquil views over the canal or the secluded interior courtyard.

Maison Borella — backstory

Backstory

Milan's Fine Arts board supervised the meticulous restoration of this 18th-century casa di ringhiera, preserving its historic balustrades and brickwork.

Maison Borella — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Bugandè serves traditional Milanese fare across an enclosed winter garden and courtyard, paying homage to the canal's historic washerwomen.

The neighborhood

Set on the Alzaia Naviglio Grande beside Vicolo dei Lavandai, aperitivo bars and trattorias line the canal outside your door.

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