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All About Gattopardo Milan
19 
Milan, Italy
Club / Indoor / XS – 200-500
City
Electronic, Hip-Hop
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Upscale, Elegant, Live Music
Elegant
For a night of sophistication steeped in Italian opulence, Gattopardo Milan is the undisputed destination.
Immerse yourself in the avant-garde clubbing experience in an exquisite location tucked away amongst the ruins of a church near Corso Sempione in northwestern city. Since its opening back in September 2001, Gattopardo has established itself as one of the best nightlife destinations for music lovers and party-goers alike.
Guests of the Milan club are welcomed by a lavish hallway, shimmering crystal chandelier and staircase that ascends to an opera-like balcony seating. As if this wasn’t spectacular enough, patrons can enjoy one more bonus – the bar is located in what used to be an altar.
Gattopardo is the go-to destination for young, affluent partygoers looking to cut loose after a hard week of work. With its combination of live show performances and top-charting club hits, this exclusive Milan nightspot has earned itself an enviable reputation as one of Europe’s premier nightclubs.
With its unparalleled ambiance and exciting atmosphere, this nightclub is the place to be for a good party. It’s not every day that you can say you’ve partied in a church.
Here is everything you need to know about Gattopardo Milan.
The nightclub is named after a famous Italian novel
Christening a clubbing destination is no easy feat. Club names should have a ring to them, sound catchy and carry rich symbolism – just like Gattopardo does.
The inspiration behind the club’s identity was Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s spellbinding novel The Leopard.
This iconic story gave birth to an eponymous historical drama film before its symbolism was ultimately preserved in the form of a disco club.
As a result, the club’s decor features aesthetics of Sicilian palaces from the Bourbon era.
Gattopardo club Milan found shelter in an old church
If clubbing in a church doesn’t sound like a once in a lifetime opportunity, we don’t know what will. Gattopardo’s elegance reigns in the now deconsecrated San Giuseppe della Pace church, which was built at the beginning of the 20th century.
It served its religious function until the early 1970s – in the aftermath of the church’s demise, it was deconsecrated and experienced a state of neglect for the next two decades.
It wasn’t until 2001 when Gattopardo joined the group chat and found shelter within the building’s walls. So don’t expect priests and altars – Gattopardo swapped those for an off-the-wall interior, sumptuous bar and jaw-dropping chandelier.
The venue plays all kinds of music
Gattopardo club Milan is the place of paradoxes. Boasting a rotation of 2000’s nostalgic mixes and contemporary mash-ups, this nightlife venue takes clubbing experiences to the next level.
Although there is a focus on mainstream pop music, everything from electronic beats to hip-hop tunes is blasting through the venue’s speakers.
Local and residential DJs take over the audio decks to keep the crowds hyped up, but international artists are also part of Gattopardo’s music repertoire.
Gattopardo club Milan features a club, restaurant and bar – all in one place
But Gattopardo is more than just a place to party – it is a multifaceted venue embodying all kinds of nightlife entertainment.
Spanning two floors, the venue merges a restaurant, club and bar. Awe-inspiring indoor balconies overlooking the lower level are also part of the package.
The club’s interior screams baroque
Taking inspiration from the Italian novel with the same name, the nightclub went all out and embraced a similar baroque-style interior.
Towering marble columns line the walls and an eye-catching crystal chandelier hangs upon the dance floor’s center – talking about jaw-dropping decor.
The venue’s architecture embodies a time portal. Its decor strikes the perfect balance between historical and contemporary by modernizing its traditional baroque roots.
Gattopardo’s chandelier became a symbol for the club
The staggering chandelier that’s hanging in the middle of the dance floor has become synonymous with the iconic club. Both eye-catching and Insta-worthy, the ritzy giant is the nightlife version of a guardian angel.
Arriving before 11 PM could grant you free entry
You read that right, night owls – early birds actually do catch the worm after all.
With some nights starting as early as 8 PM (might be early for a clubbing session, but the perfect time for some aperitivo), attendees who pass through the club’s doors before 11 PM are granted free entry on most nights.
If you’re asking yourself what party starts so early, let us tell you one thing. Gattopardo club Milan challenges clubbers to kick off the night with a boozy aperitivo and a delish dinner. When your taste buds feel satisfied, the venue will transition into the ‘it’ clubbing experience.
Live aerial shows are part of the package
If we are talking about unique selling points, jaw-dropping live shows featuring acrobatic aerial artists is what sets Gattopardo aside from the sea of Milan clubs.
Featuring everything from spinning aerial hoops to aerial silk performances, Gattopardo club Milan doesn’t fall short when it comes to leaving its guests flabbergasted.
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