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It's often possible to meet famous people from fashion, show business and sport late at night in one of these discos. They are not necessarily the trendiest, loudest, and most popular, such as Atomic Bar, Magazzini Generali, Plastic are today. But habits are hard to change...  Gimmi's Via Cellini 2, ph: 02-55188069 (Hours 22:00-3:00, Closed Mondays and Wednesdays) An "historical" address in Milano, it's the only one which boasts live music every night of the week until 1:00 AM, followed by a D.J. playing oldies. Hollywood Corso Como 15, ph. 02-6598996 (Hours: 22:30-4:00 Closed Mondays) THE fashion temple of Milano. Frequented by models, show business personalities, as well as celebrities from sports and fashion. Often the site of closed parties. All this adds up to a constant full house! For anyone who manages to get in, an evening of star gazing is guaranteed. The music ranges from pop to rock, from oldies to underground. Magazzini Generali Via Pietrasanta 14, ph: 02-55211313 (Hours 22-3, Closed Sun/Mon/Tues.) Huge disco-bar on two floors located in an old refurbished hangar with a variety of music. The top floor is intended for conversation while dancers below pull out all the stops. There is a concert stage for frequent live performances. No cover with a drink minimum. Plastic Viale Umbria 120, ph: 02-733996 (Hours 22-4 - Closed Mondays) A favorite among the gay crowd and extravagant characters, Plastic is the focal point for Milano's night time crazies. Dark, smoky, filled with boys'n'girls dancing on cubes to the sound of House, Underground and Jungle. Beau Geste piazza Velasca 4, ph. 02-8900692 (Hours 0-4, Closed Mondays) Here the night catches fire and burns: both real and wannabe VIPs and models are a constant presences. A privé allows over-30's to enjoy the spectacle, relaxing as the nocturnal parade through the "new look" fluorescence and exuberant colors. Il Ragno d'oro Piazza Medaglie d'Oro, ph. 02-55195009 (Hours: 22-3 Fridays and Saturdays) It's been flying just a short time, but it's flying high to the sound of techno and underground. Friday's the night to catch fashion personalities fans. On summer nights, dancing is literally under the stars, against the backdrop of the ruins of the Spanish walls. New UB Via Gatto (at the corner of Viale Forlanini), ph.02-70107329 (Hours 22.30-3, Closed Sundays ans Mondays) On Tuesdays, the trendiest nights of the week, it would be difficult not to find the place full to bursting with hordes of young men drawn like bears to honey by the ethereal beauty of the models. College crowd tends to gather of Fridays, dancing to fairly commercial pop. Saturdays are accompanied by the rhythms of house and garage. In the separate "Il muretto", you can listen in on VIP conversations, hip hop, acid jazz and soul. There's also a room with no music where you can just relax or have your cards read. Propaganda Via Castelbarco 11, ph. 02-58310682 (Hours: 22-3, Closed Mondays) Still riding the crest of the wave, this large high-tech disco with its eye trained on the Big Apple. The attraction? Trendy nights, live music, but most of all the presence of internationally famous DJ's broadcasting direct live on the leading radio stations. Internet and International newspapers. Shangay Via Sammartini 124, ph. 02-66980852 (Hours 18:00-2:00 Closed Sundays and Mondays) Varied program of live music accounts in part for the popularity of this Art Deco style restaurant/bar located in a tunnel under the Stazione Centrale. Its metropolitan atmosphere appeals to the fashion crowd. Shocking Club Bastioni di Porta Nuova, 12 ph. 02-6595407 (Hours: 22.30-3, Closed Mondays) This favorite among VIP's and models is still going strong! Pounded on week-ends by garage, hip-hop, underground and house music, the club puts on its drag-rags for "Le fleurs du mal" on Wednesdays and dresses up for Thursday's "Glamour Night" by Ugo Fava. Elegant Ambience.  |
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