Artificial canals gave the city plenty of water, and there were public laundries here. Washing was a matter of importance, and only men were doing it. For this reason, the word "laundress" in Italian is masculine. Today, there are no more laundry rooms, but this is an odd and very charming historical spot of the city.
This piece of Milan is always beautiful. On the last Sunday of each month, the most adorable antique market in Italy (Mercatone dell’Antiquariato) took place along the embankment of the Grand Canal Navigli. The dams around the Navigli canals are the place to look for lively nightlife. Cafes, restaurants, and shops are open until late at night. Let us take a short walk around.