Hidden in the heart of Milan’s Quadrilatero del Silenzio, Villa Invernizzi on Via dei Cappuccini is like something out of a dream. Peer through the grand wrought-iron gates, and you’ll spot a rare sight: a garden filled with bright pink flamingos! Yes, real flamingos, right in the middle of Milan, adding a splash of colour that feels straight out of a fairy tale.
This Art Nouveau villa was originally the home of Romeo Invernizzi, Italy’s famous cheese tycoon, who brought these exotic birds here in the 1970s. Imported from Africa and Chile, the flamingos have been thriving here ever since. Carefully cared for by the Invernizzi Foundation, the birds’ diet is tailored to maintain their iconic colour, and while they can't fly away, they’ve made this garden their sanctuary.
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