Michael Portillo concludes his Italian adventure this Friday on “Michael Portillo’s Travel Diaries,” offering one last taste of La Dolce Vita. “Milan: Part 3” finds Portillo taking in the city from above, getting some serious elevation for breathtaking panoramic views.
From high above, he descends into the dazzling Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan’s iconic shopping arcade, a marvel of 19th-century architecture and a must-see for any visitor. The episode also features a look at the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci, the ultimate Renaissance man.
But it’s not all high culture. Portillo also gets his hands dirty at Bread Lab, demonstrating that sometimes the simplest pleasures are the best.
Join Michael Portillo for the final installment of his Italian trip on Channel 5, airing this Friday, 2 May at 9:00 PM GMT.
