Who is Julius Van der Sfaren? Mythological character, adventurer, explorer of alternative cultures and peculiar worldviews, this collector and eccentric Italian of Dutch origins wants to describe cities from a purely positive point of view. Sfaren, as in a sort of travel diary, will select different cities in the world, telling their secrets, talking about wonderful little places and the most unknown stories. In this issue, the city of Milan. The Vandermecum will never be a positive postcard of gentrified cities or showcase urban spaces. Without any controversy, Sfaren will only tell us about hidden and therefore precious places.