Via Dante (Dante Street), Milan

Via Dante is an elegant pedestrian street in the heart of Milan, connecting Piazzale Cordusio (and the Cordusio metro station) with Largo Cairoli (Cairoli metro station). Named after the famous Florentine poet Dante Alighieri and located near Milan's Castello Sforzesco, the street is well-known for its historic palaces, theatres, and its vast selection of shopping and dining opportunities, which include outdoor restaurants, cafés, gelato shops, and bars, some of which are on the pricier side.

Along Via Dante, visitors can enjoy the beautiful architecture of numerous fine buildings, dating mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries, the most notable one being the Piccolo Teatro ("small theatre"). Prior to 1958, the street featured several modes of transportation, including a tramway line; however, in 1996, it was fully pedestrianized.

In the afternoon, most of Via Dante is shaded, providing a pleasant respite from the summer heat. Visitors can also enjoy the performances of street artists who often entertain the crowds.