In the Middle Ages, Milan was full of canals and reminded Venice. To facilitate trade and go to the coast, the Milanese created a network of canals connecting them to the nearest river Ticino. The oldest channel was dug in the 12th century. Today this part of the city is called Navigli from the Italian "navli", which means "canals".
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.