Multifunctional spaces are all the rage in Milan, and Santeria encapsulates the mood perfectly. By day this ex-Volvo dealership acts as a co-working space, classroom (with courses in music communications, marketing and bartending) and restaurant, before turning into one of the city’s hottest new bars hosting live music and cultural events at night.
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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