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Chinatown

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Chinatown

Chinatown works well as a base: 5 minutes from San Siro, 2km from Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano).

Chinatown is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 29,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chinatown sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chinatown to your route.

About Chinatown

Via Paolo Sarpi is a street in Milan, Italy, known to be the center of the city's Chinese community (Chinatown). It is situated in the 8th district and it is an important commercial avenue. The street is named after Paolo Sarpi, a 16th century Venetian polymath. Today, the street is filled with hairdressing salons,

Read more fashion boutiques, silk and leather stores, libraries, traveling agencies and medicine centers.

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Chinatown offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Chinatown located?

Chinatown is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.4817 latitude, 9.1752 longitude.

What is the population of Chinatown?

Chinatown has a population of approximately 29,000 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
29,000
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.4817, 9.1752

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Chinatown

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)

Leonardo da Vinci's iconic mural painting of the Last Supper, housed in the refectory of a Dominican convent in Milan.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)

Italy's largest church and the third-largest in the world, a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece adorned with 3,400 statues and 135 spires.

2 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology

Italy's largest science museum, housed in a Milan monastery, with halls of vintage vehicles, locomotives, aircraft, the submarine Toti and machines built from Leonardo's drawings.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore

One of the oldest churches in Milan, featuring an early Christian octagonal plan and Roman-era colonnade.

3 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Deus Ex Machina Milan

Milan's temple of motorcycle and surf culture with custom bikes, coffee, food, and a vibrant events programme.

3 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Museo Storico Alfa Romeo

Beautifully restored museum chronicling Alfa Romeo's racing glory and design mastery across three themed floors at the historic Arese factory.

9 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Monza Circuit Museum

Small museum inside the Monza park preserving the history of Italian Grand Prix racing with historic cars and memorabilia.

17 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Autodromo Nazionale Monza

The 'Temple of Speed': one of the oldest and fastest circuits in the world, hosting the Italian Grand Prix since 1922.

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Chinatown

  • 38 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 60 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
  • 67 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 69 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
  • 75 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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