Monluè

Monluè is a quiet residential neighborhood in eastern Milan that has kept its rural character. It began as a settlement around a 13th-century abbey of the Humiliati order, and today the large Monluè Park defines the area. The former monastery, now known as Cascina Monluè, is a popular venue for concerts and cultural events, especially in the summer months. The Church of San Lorenzo, built in the same century and later restored, is another important piece of local history. Because the neighborhood was never industrialized, it offers visitors a green, village-like atmosphere that is a rarity in the greater Milan area.