{"id":7392,"date":"2021-11-01T15:29:05","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T14:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/tourism-in-milan-what-to-do-and-visit-for-a-weekend\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T11:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T09:53:34","slug":"milan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Milan: What to Do, Our Recommendations and Must-Sees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-glance ppn-glance\" style=\"--ppn-glance-columns:4\"><div class=\"ppn-glance__header\"><div class=\"ppn-glance__title\">Milan at a glance<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-glance__grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-glance-tile ppn-glance-tile\"><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__label\">DURATION<\/p><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__value\">2 to 3 days<\/p><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__description\">To explore the must-see sights and main neighbourhoods.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-glance-tile ppn-glance-tile is-red\"><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__label\">BUDGET<\/p><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__value\">\u20ac500 to \u20ac900 per couple<\/p><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__description\">For 3 days and 2 nights.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-glance-tile ppn-glance-tile is-accent-green\"><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__label\">NOT TO BE MISSED<\/p><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__value\">The Duomo<\/p><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__description\">The cathedral and, above all, its incredible rooftop terraces.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-glance-tile ppn-glance-tile\"><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__label\">WHEN TO GO<\/p><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__value\">Apr. to June<\/p><p class=\"ppn-glance-tile__description\">Sept. and Oct. too. We had sunshine and mild temperatures in May.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"ppn-glance__verdict\"><p class=\"ppn-glance__verdict-label\">Our tip<\/p><p class=\"ppn-glance__verdict-text\">Book <strong>The Last Supper<\/strong> first if it is one of your priorities, then book your <strong>visit to the Duomo<\/strong>. Plan the rest of your itinerary around these two bookings.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-da-vinci-s-last-supper-guided-tour-t179522\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Booking link for Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s The Last Supper<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/duomo-and-terraces-ticket-with-audioguide-t153354\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Booking link for a visit to the Duomo cathedral and its rooftop terraces<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g59fea1d05_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3878\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g59fea1d05_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g59fea1d05_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g59fea1d05_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g59fea1d05_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g59fea1d05_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"que-faire-milan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Milan: our ideas for sightseeing and outings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This list is in no particular order: it brings together places we visited and activities we tried. There is something for everyone, from art, neighbourhoods and architecture to football and foodie stops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick and choose according to your interests and how much time you have, without trying to fit everything into three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"carte-milan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our map of all the places to visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve marked all the places listed on a map. It should help you locate the various monuments, museums and neighbourhoods, then group nearby sights together for your visits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A quick guide to using the map: select a place to open its information panel. Each number corresponds to the details below. 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With its spires, sculptures and marble in pale and pinkish shades, it\u2019s one of the historic centre\u2019s must-see landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 5 areas you can visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The cathedral interior<\/strong>, where you can admire its vast columns and the light streaming through its colourful stained-glass windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The rooftop terraces<\/strong>, where you can walk among the sculpted spires with Milan at your feet (<strong>access by stairs or lift)<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Duomo Museum<\/strong>, where you can take a close look at the cathedral\u2019s original statues and stained-glass windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>San Gottardo church<\/strong>, where you can see a fresco of the Crucifixion attributed to the school of Giotto.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The archaeological area<\/strong>, where you can step back into the 4th century as you explore the remains of an ancient baptistery beneath the Duomo\u2019s forecourt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend arriving early, ideally with an <strong>early-morning time slot<\/strong>, to keep waiting time to a minimum. In our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/duomo-cathedral-milan\/\">Milan\u2019s Duomo<\/a>, we explain the different ways to plan your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our recommendation is still to head up to the rooftop terraces.<\/strong> We think this is the part to prioritise if you have to choose.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We thought they were magnificent: you can see the sculptures up close, walk among the spires and enjoy panoramic views over Milan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/milan-duomo-terraces-entrance-ticket-t157473\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Rooftop terraces-only ticket<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our stay, we chose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/duomo-and-terraces-ticket-with-audioguide-t153354\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">combined ticket<\/a> that gave us access to the cathedral, rooftop terraces, museum, archaeological area and San Gottardo church. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard combined ticket covers the cathedral, rooftop terraces, museum and San Gottardo church. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, you\u2019ll find tall columns, vaulted ceilings and large stained-glass windows. Then, if you\u2019d like to extend your visit, the <strong>Duomo Museum<\/strong> houses sculptures, stained glass and objects relating to the cathedral\u2019s history. It is in the <strong>Palazzo Reale<\/strong>, next to the Duomo, and opened in 1953. The museum and San Gottardo church are <strong>closed on Wednesdays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enter the cathedral, make sure you wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/duomo-and-terraces-ticket-with-audioguide-t153354\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Combined ticket<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The archaeological area requires a different ticket or a supplement, but we don\u2019t think it\u2019s essential to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g8ed6eef95_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3874\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g8ed6eef95_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g8ed6eef95_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g8ed6eef95_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g8ed6eef95_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g8ed6eef95_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which ticket should you choose?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you choose, here are the three options. For a first visit, we recommend <strong>the combined ticket <\/strong>with an audio guide and priority access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#x1f4cc; <strong>Please note:<\/strong> the cathedral\u2019s terraces are very popular! Book one of the tickets below in advance for a wider choice and a time slot that suits you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-offer-tiles ppn-offer-tiles has-3-tiles\"><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__heading\">Which option should you choose?<\/p><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__intro\">The different options at a glance.<\/p><div class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__grid\"><article class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__card\"><span class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__eyebrow\">For those who prioritise the views<\/span><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__name\">Terraces only<\/p><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__positioning\">To explore the Duomo\u2019s rooftop<\/p><ul class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__list\"><li>Access to the terraces<\/li><li>Access via stairs or lift, depending on the option<\/li><li>Entry to the cathedral interior not included<\/li><li><strong>\u20ac16 via the stairs<\/strong> and <strong>\u20ac18 via the lift<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__action\"><a class=\"wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/milan-duomo-terraces-entrance-ticket-t157473\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book terrace access<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__card is-featured\"><span class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__eyebrow\">Our recommendation<\/span><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__name\">Cathedral + terraces<\/p><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__positioning\">For a comprehensive first visit<\/p><ul class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__list\"><li>Cathedral interior and terraces<\/li><li>Museum and San Gottardo church<\/li><li>Optional audio guide<\/li><li><strong>\u20ac22 via the stairs<\/strong> or <strong>\u20ac26 via the lift<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__action\"><a class=\"wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/duomo-and-terraces-ticket-with-audioguide-t153354\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book the combined ticket<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__card\"><span class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__eyebrow\">With a guide<\/span><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__name\">Guided tour of the Duomo<\/p><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__positioning\">To understand the cathedral<\/p><ul class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__list\"><li>Guide and tickets included<\/li><li>Access to the terraces<\/li><li>Around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the option<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__action\"><a class=\"wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/milan-fast-track-milan-cathedral-and-terraces-guided-tour-t219516\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book the guided tour<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you only want to visit the interior, you can choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-cathedral-skip-the-ticket-line-entrance-t404164\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=milan_cathedrale_interieur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">cathedral ticket without terrace access<\/a>. Access to the museum and archaeological area depends on the option selected. For a guided tour, make sure you check the <strong>language of your chosen time slot<\/strong>: tours in French are available, but not all options offer the same languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"ppn-related-articles has-single-article wp-block-ppn-cv-related-articles\" aria-label=\"Related articles\" data-ppn-related-slider>\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-articles__track\" id=\"ppn-related-articles-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"ppn-related-article has-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"ppn-related-article__image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/duomo-cathedral-milan\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?fit=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image skip-lazy\" alt=\"Visiting Milan\u2019s Duomo: opening times, prices and our practical tips\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 72vw, (max-width: 920px) 34vw, 230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C798&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C340&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C1021&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" data-pagespeed-no-transform=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" data-ppn-image-fallback=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?fit=1540%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" title=\"\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-article__copy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-article__title ppn-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/duomo-cathedral-milan\/\">Visiting Milan\u2019s Duomo: opening times, prices and our practical tips<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For us, the Duomo is a must-see in Milan, and make sure you don\u2019t miss our favourite part: its rooftop terraces. We loved walking&hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"ppn-related-article__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/duomo-cathedral-milan\/\">Read the article<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cene\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s The Last Supper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Last Supper<\/strong>, one of the masterpieces to see in Milan, is in the refectory of the former convent of <strong>Santa Maria delle Grazie<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leonardo da Vinci painted it directly onto the wall. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standard adult ticket costs <strong>\u20ac15<\/strong>, and viewing time is limited to <strong>15 minutes<\/strong> to help preserve the work. Booking is <strong>compulsory all year round<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrive 30 minutes before your time slot with your ticket and proof of identity. If you are late, you may be refused entry. For a guided tour, follow the meeting instructions sent by the tour provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#x1f4cc;<\/em> If there are no tickets left for the dates of your stay, opt for a guided tour, as places are reserved for guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-activity ppn-activity-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ppn-activity-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-67361e48 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1600%2C814&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3867\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C204&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C611&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C260&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C391&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C781&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"ppn-activity-title ppn-block-title wp-block-paragraph\">Discover The Last Supper with a guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend a guided tour to understand the painting\u2019s composition, technique and history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This option includes the admission ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-da-vinci-s-last-supper-guided-tour-t179522\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Guided tour of The Last Supper: find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"ppn-related-articles has-single-article wp-block-ppn-cv-related-articles\" aria-label=\"Related articles\" data-ppn-related-slider>\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-articles__track\" id=\"ppn-related-articles-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"ppn-related-article has-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"ppn-related-article__image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/leonardos-last-supper-milan\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-webp.webp?fit=768%2C391&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image skip-lazy\" alt=\"Visit Leonardo&#8217;s Last Supper in Milan: our advice\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 72vw, (max-width: 920px) 34vw, 230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-webp.webp?resize=400%2C204&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C611&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-webp.webp?resize=512%2C260&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C781&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-webp.webp?resize=768%2C391&amp;ssl=1 768w\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" data-pagespeed-no-transform=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" data-ppn-image-fallback=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-webp.webp?fit=1600%2C814&amp;ssl=1\" title=\"\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-article__copy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-article__title ppn-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/leonardos-last-supper-milan\/\">Visit Leonardo&#8217;s Last Supper in Milan: our advice<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When visiting the city of Milan and exploring its many museums, you absolutely must see the world-famous work&#8220;The Last Supper&#8221; by Leonardo da Vinci.&hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"ppn-related-article__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/leonardos-last-supper-milan\/\">Read the article<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chateau-sforza\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sforza Castle and its museums<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Sforza Castle<\/strong> stands at the end of Via Dante, the main shopping street leading from the Duomo area. This fortress, which has been transformed over the centuries, offers a chance to explore Milan\u2019s heritage before heading on to its more modern neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>courtyards are free to enter<\/strong>. You can extend your visit by exploring the museums, particularly to see <strong>Michelangelo\u2019s Rondanini Piet\u00e0<\/strong>. Leonardo da Vinci also worked for the Sforza court and decorated the Sala delle Asse, which is currently closed to the public for restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to visit the museums, you can book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-sforza-castle-entry-ticket-with-digital-audio-guide-t414400\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">your ticket with a digital audio guide<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/castello-sforzesco-g4f368ffc6_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3866\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/castello-sforzesco-g4f368ffc6_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/castello-sforzesco-g4f368ffc6_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/castello-sforzesco-g4f368ffc6_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/castello-sforzesco-g4f368ffc6_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/castello-sforzesco-g4f368ffc6_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To plan your visit, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-chateau-sforza-milan\/\">our guide to Sforza Castle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-sforza-castle-entry-ticket-with-digital-audio-guide-t414400\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book castle museum tickets with an audio guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"scala\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. La Scala opera house and its museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Scala is one of the world\u2019s great opera houses. Just a short walk from the Duomo, it\u2019s worth a stop even if you\u2019re not planning to see a performance. Its museum explores Milan\u2019s musical heritage through the history of the theatre and the composers and performers who have shaped it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to the boxes for a glimpse of the auditorium, which we think is the most interesting part of the visit, depends on rehearsals, performances and events. We recommend checking whether you\u2019ll be able to see the auditorium on your chosen day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/musee-et-theatre-de-la-scala-t24640\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=milan_scala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">guided tour of the museum and theatre<\/a> lasts about an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/musee-et-theatre-de-la-scala-t24640\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=milan_scala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book the guided tour of La Scala<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/scala-milan-exterieur.webp?resize=1280%2C820&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The fa\u00e7ade of La Scala opera house in Milan.\" class=\"wp-image-86225\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/scala-milan-exterieur.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/scala-milan-exterieur.webp?resize=400%2C256&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/scala-milan-exterieur.webp?resize=1200%2C769&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"ppn-related-articles has-single-article wp-block-ppn-cv-related-articles\" aria-label=\"Related articles\" data-ppn-related-slider>\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-articles__track\" id=\"ppn-related-articles-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"ppn-related-article has-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"ppn-related-article__image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/la-scala-theater-milan\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MuseoPalchi-Draft00%C2%A9hanninen-CF054449-scaled.webp?fit=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image skip-lazy\" alt=\"La Scala in Milan: our tips for your visit\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 72vw, (max-width: 920px) 34vw, 230px\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" data-pagespeed-no-transform=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" data-ppn-image-fallback=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MuseoPalchi-Draft00%C2%A9hanninen-CF054449-scaled.webp?fit=1600%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" title=\"\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-article__copy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-article__title ppn-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/la-scala-theater-milan\/\">La Scala in Milan: our tips for your visit<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A visit to La Scala in Milan offers the chance to discover one of the world\u2019s most famous opera houses. Opened in 1778, the&hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"ppn-related-article__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/la-scala-theater-milan\/\">Read the article<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"galerie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II<\/strong> is a 19th-century covered arcade. We admired its vast glass roof, dome and floor mosaics. Even if you\u2019re not here to shop, we recommend walking through the arcade as you explore the historic centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arcade houses restaurants and luxury shops, including Prada and Armani. Needless to say, we didn\u2019t buy anything there. We simply walked through the arcade from Piazza del Duomo to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/la-scala-theater-milan\/\">La Scala<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our tip: we went back to the arcade very early the next morning, before the shops opened and the crowds arrived. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good time to enjoy its architecture in peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g359e731c7_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1366%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3861\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g359e731c7_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g359e731c7_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g359e731c7_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g359e731c7_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-g359e731c7_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to round off your walk through the arcade with an exhibition, <strong>Fondazione Prada\u2019s Osservatorio<\/strong> is located inside. It\u2019s a separate space from the main site on Largo Isarco described below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/osservatorio-fondazione-prada-admission-ticket-t1330129\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View the exhibition at Osservatorio Prada<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"quartier-brera\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The narrow streets of Brera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a delicious meal, as is so often the case in Italy, we wandered around <strong>Brera<\/strong>. We loved exploring its narrow streets and admiring the colourful fa\u00e7ades of the Milanese houses. This neighbourhood is best explored on foot and offers a pleasant break between the main sights on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend setting aside some time here for a stroll, a coffee or lunch. If you enjoy guided tours, the option in the next section combines the neighbourhood with the Pinacoteca di Brera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pizza-g4205ef0c3_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pizza-g4205ef0c3_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pizza-g4205ef0c3_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pizza-g4205ef0c3_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pizza-g4205ef0c3_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pizza-g4205ef0c3_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pinacotheque-brera\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The masterpieces of the Pinacoteca di Brera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among Milan\u2019s museums, the <strong>Pinacoteca di Brera<\/strong> is a good choice if you want to devote part of your stay to Italian painting. Its collection includes works by famous painters such as <strong>Raphael, Caravaggio and Hayez<\/strong>. Set aside enough time for a proper visit rather than squeezing in a quick stop between neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you choose between this collection and the other galleries, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-best-museums\/\">our selection of museums in Milan<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-brera-district-pinacoteca-guided-experience-t209928\/?partner_id=0LXQSML\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">guided tour of the Pinacoteca di Brera and the Brera neighbourhood<\/a> combines the main works with a walk through the narrow streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-brera-district-pinacoteca-guided-experience-t209928\/?partner_id=0LXQSML\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View the tour of Brera and the Pinacoteca di Brera<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"837\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pinacoteca-di-brera-g9160e443a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1600%2C837&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A room in the Pinacoteca di Brera with paintings on display.\" class=\"wp-image-4921\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pinacoteca-di-brera-g9160e443a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pinacoteca-di-brera-g9160e443a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C209&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pinacoteca-di-brera-g9160e443a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C628&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pinacoteca-di-brera-g9160e443a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C268&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pinacoteca-di-brera-g9160e443a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C402&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pinacoteca-di-brera-g9160e443a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C804&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"navigli\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The Navigli at aperitivo time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For us, a stroll along the water here is a must, with an atmosphere quite different from the grand monuments of the centre. We recommend following the canals and taking the time to admire the shops and fa\u00e7ades lining the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When planning your late afternoon and evening, make this neighbourhood your last stop: you can stay for an <strong>aperitivo<\/strong> or dinner rather than heading straight back towards the Duomo. You\u2019ll find our recommended pizza place in the area below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1562\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1562%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3869\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1562&amp;ssl=1 1562w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C262&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C787&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C336&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C503&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C1007&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To explore the canals from the water, there\u2019s also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/s?et=425460&amp;lc=139&amp;partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">boat trip with aperitivo<\/a>. It lasts around 50 minutes and includes a drink and snacks. It\u2019s a short outing along the city\u2019s canals; leave some time for a stroll along the banks too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/s?et=425460&amp;lc=139&amp;partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View the boat trip on the Navigli<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"piazza-duomo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Piazza del Duomo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Piazza del Duomo<\/strong> is the natural starting point for exploring the main monuments in central Milan. Step back to take in the cathedral\u2019s fa\u00e7ade, then look out for the Galleria, Palazzo Reale and Museo del Novecento, all nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend coming back at a different time of day: the light and atmosphere change considerably. The square is free to explore, although the monuments around it each require their own ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1530\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-gb4af906cb_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1530%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Visiting Milan\" class=\"wp-image-3860\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-gb4af906cb_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1530&amp;ssl=1 1530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-gb4af906cb_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C268&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-gb4af906cb_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C803&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-gb4af906cb_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C343&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-gb4af906cb_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"parc-sempione\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. A break in Sempione Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind Sforza Castle, <strong>Sempione Park<\/strong> offers a chance to take a break in green surroundings. Walk through it to the <strong>Arco della Pace<\/strong>, the grand arch at the end of the vista. This free walk fits easily into a day in the centre after visiting the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also visit the Triennale, on the edge of the park, which we cover below. We recommend taking this walk in fine weather and saving the museums for the hottest hours of the day or rainy days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"san-lorenzo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. The columns and Basilica of San Lorenzo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is another place to visit that offers something different from Milan\u2019s other sights. The <strong>Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore<\/strong> dates from late antiquity, between the end of the 4th and the beginning of the 5th century. It is one of Milan\u2019s oldest churches. Dedicated to Saint Lawrence, it was built using materials salvaged from Roman monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In front of the church, you will find the <strong>sixteen columns of San Lorenzo<\/strong>. Within the complex, the Sant\u2019Aquilino chapel preserves ancient mosaics among its treasures. We recommend this free stop on the way to the Navigli: it is a chance to discover Milan\u2019s ancient heritage without taking a long detour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1541\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-ga4e675191_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1541%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3868\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-ga4e675191_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1541&amp;ssl=1 1541w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-ga4e675191_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-ga4e675191_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C797&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-ga4e675191_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C340&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-ga4e675191_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/architecture-ga4e675191_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C1021&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sant-ambrogio\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. The Basilica of Sant\u2019Ambrogio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its large atrium and two bell towers, <strong>Sant\u2019Ambrogio<\/strong> rounds off your exploration of Milan\u2019s churches and religious heritage. This basilica is associated with Ambrose, the city\u2019s patron saint, and is a lovely place to discover Romanesque architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend combining it with a visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-vinci-sciences-museum\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Museum of Science and Technology,<\/a> which is close by, especially if you are visiting Milan as a family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1043\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/san-ambrogio-milan.webp?resize=1280%2C1043&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The fa\u00e7ade of Sant\u2019Ambrogio seen from its atrium.\" class=\"wp-image-86226\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/san-ambrogio-milan.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/san-ambrogio-milan.webp?resize=400%2C326&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/san-ambrogio-milan.webp?resize=1200%2C978&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"san-maurizio\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. The frescoes of San Maurizio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore<\/strong>, frescoes cover the walls and vaults. This church on Corso Magenta is worth a stop if you enjoy Renaissance art and places that are easy to miss from the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Opening hours depend on volunteers and may occasionally change, so check on the day of your visit. We recommend this detour between the castle and Santa Maria delle Grazie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Admission is free.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/fresque-milan.webp?resize=1280%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The frescoes and ceiling of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore.\" class=\"wp-image-86227\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/fresque-milan.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/fresque-milan.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/fresque-milan.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ambrosienne\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s drawings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Pinacoteca Ambrosiana<\/strong> lets you explore more of Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s work through pages from the <strong>Codex Atlanticus<\/strong>. The collection also includes paintings by great masters, including Caravaggio. It is a cultural visit worth considering if you enjoy the history of ideas as much as the artworks themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With so many museums in Milan, we help you compare their collections in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-best-museums\/\">our guide to Milan\u2019s museums<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/pinacoteca-ambrosiana-l21650\/leonardo-da-vinci-s-codex-atlanticus-and-the-ambrosiana-t15666\/?partner_id=0LXQSML\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book tickets for the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the Codex<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"musee-sciences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. The Museum of Science and Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci<\/strong> is very different from the art galleries. Here you can discover Leonardo\u2019s inventions and work, as well as transport, energy and space exploration. It is an ideal activity if you are visiting Milan as a family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend setting aside several hours for this visit. Bear in mind that some experiences, such as going inside the submarine (you can see the exterior with your museum ticket), require a separate booking and should not be confused with general admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-science-and-technology-leonardo-da-vinci-museum-entry-t367900\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=milan_museesciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book tickets for the Science and Technology Museum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"ppn-related-articles has-single-article wp-block-ppn-cv-related-articles\" aria-label=\"Related articles\" data-ppn-related-slider>\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-articles__track\" id=\"ppn-related-articles-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"ppn-related-article has-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"ppn-related-article__image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-vinci-sciences-museum\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture-decran-2022-04-21-090520.png?fit=768%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image skip-lazy\" alt=\"Museum of Science, Leonardo da Vinci in Milan\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 72vw, (max-width: 920px) 34vw, 230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture-decran-2022-04-21-090520.png?w=829&amp;ssl=1 829w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture-decran-2022-04-21-090520.png?resize=400%2C304&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture-decran-2022-04-21-090520.png?resize=512%2C390&amp;ssl=1 512w\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" data-pagespeed-no-transform=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" data-ppn-image-fallback=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture-decran-2022-04-21-090520.png?fit=829%2C631&amp;ssl=1\" title=\"\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-article__copy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-related-article__title ppn-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-vinci-sciences-museum\/\">Museum of Science, Leonardo da Vinci in Milan<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is one of Milan&#8217;s most visited museums, with a gallery dedicated to the works of Leonardo da Vinci. This visual and interactive science&hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"ppn-related-article__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-vinci-sciences-museum\/\">Read the article<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/musee-science-technique-milan.webp?resize=1280%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A steam locomotive on display at the Science Museum in Milan.\" class=\"wp-image-86228\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/musee-science-technique-milan.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/musee-science-technique-milan.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/musee-science-technique-milan.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"museo-novecento\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. The Museo del Novecento<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Museo del Novecento<\/strong>, housed in the Arengario on Piazza del Duomo, focuses on 20th-century art. We recommend this modern art museum if you prefer 20th-century works to Renaissance collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its proximity to the cathedral makes it easy to fit into your itinerary for the city centre. You\u2019ll also find this museum in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-best-museums\/\">our selection of cultural attractions<\/a>. Tickets with a smartphone audio guide are available; check what\u2019s included and the download instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/museum-of-the-twentieth-century-l5018\/entry-tickets-tc123\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View tickets for the Museo del Novecento<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"palais-royal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Exhibitions at the Royal Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Palazzo Reale<\/strong> hosts major temporary exhibitions next to the Duomo. How appealing you\u2019ll find this cultural attraction depends on what\u2019s on. Check the advertised exhibition before setting aside time for a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices and ticket options vary depending on the exhibition. We cover the palace and how to visit it in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-palais-royal-milan\/\">our article on the Royal Palace of Milan<\/a>. Be careful not to confuse it with the Duomo Museum, which is also within the palace complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/palais-royal-milan.webp?resize=1280%2C854&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The fa\u00e7ade of the Royal Palace of Milan, near the Duomo.\" class=\"wp-image-86230\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/palais-royal-milan.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/palais-royal-milan.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/palais-royal-milan.webp?resize=1200%2C801&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fondation-prada\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Contemporary art at Fondazione Prada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Fondazione Prada<\/strong>, you can discover another side of the city through contemporary art and architecture. Its main site occupies a former distillery transformed by Rem Koolhaas\u2019s studio OMA, combining old buildings with contemporary structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s south of the city centre, so plan a separate trip there. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-prada-foundation-milan\/\">guide to Fondazione Prada in Milan<\/a> will help you plan your visit. The ticket offered is for the Milan site on Largo Isarco; the Osservatorio in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a separate space, and admission depends on the ticket option you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/fondazione-prada-milano-admission-ticket-t1168884\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View the ticket for Fondazione Prada in Milan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/oakcraygmdo-jpg.webp?resize=1200%2C816&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The golden tower and buildings of Fondazione Prada.\" class=\"wp-image-47785\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/oakcraygmdo-jpg.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/oakcraygmdo-jpg.webp?resize=400%2C272&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/oakcraygmdo-jpg.webp?resize=512%2C348&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cimetiere-monumental\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. The Monumental Cemetery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Italy, cemeteries are places to stroll and explore, much like open-air sculpture museums. The funerary monuments, mausoleums and Famedio offer an insight into Milan\u2019s history through its artistic heritage. Entry is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn about the monuments and the families who commissioned them, you can take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/the-monumental-cemetery-of-milan-guided-experience-t209856\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">guided tour lasting around 1 hour 30 minutes<\/a>. The fee covers the guide\u2019s services, as entry to the cemetery is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/the-monumental-cemetery-of-milan-guided-experience-t209856\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View the guided tour of the Monumental Cemetery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>To plan your visit, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/cemetery-monumental-milan\/\">our guide to the Monumental Cemetery<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/276c0e3f-a661-420a-ba1e-f713d96cb545-jpg.webp?resize=1023%2C680&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sculptures and funerary monuments in Milan\u2019s Monumental Cemetery.\" class=\"wp-image-47504\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/276c0e3f-a661-420a-ba1e-f713d96cb545-jpg.webp?w=1023&amp;ssl=1 1023w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/276c0e3f-a661-420a-ba1e-f713d96cb545-jpg.webp?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/276c0e3f-a661-420a-ba1e-f713d96cb545-jpg.webp?resize=512%2C340&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chinatown\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. A foodie stroll through Chinatown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around <strong>Via Paolo Sarpi<\/strong>, Chinatown brings a different feel to your stay, with shops, little places to eat and the chance to stroll through a lively neighbourhood. This walk through the northern neighbourhoods pairs well with a visit to the nearby Monumental Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend this area for a change of scene from the centre\u2019s grand landmarks and a different choice of food stops. For streets to explore and ideas for things to see, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chinatown-milan\/\">our guide to Milan\u2019s Chinatown<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-1200x798.webp?resize=1200%2C798&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Via Paolo Sarpi in Milan\u2019s Chinatown.\" class=\"wp-image-47959\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C798&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C340&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1021&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"porta-nuova\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. Porta Nuova and Isola, around the Bosco Verticale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To discover Milan\u2019s contemporary architecture, head to <strong>Porta Nuova<\/strong>, Piazza Gae Aulenti and the neighbourhood of <strong>Isola<\/strong>. The towers, public spaces and Biblioteca degli Alberi park offer a contrast to the historic centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two towers of the <strong>Bosco Verticale<\/strong>, covered in greenery, are residential buildings. You can admire them from outside. We recommend saving this walk for an extra day or combining it with a visit to the Monumental Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/skyline-milan.webp?resize=1280%2C875&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Porta Nuova skyline, with the Bosco Verticale on the right.\" class=\"wp-image-86231\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/skyline-milan.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/skyline-milan.webp?resize=400%2C273&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/skyline-milan.webp?resize=1200%2C820&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"quadrilatere-mode\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. The Fashion Quadrilateral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The street <strong>Via Monte Napoleone<\/strong> and the surrounding streets make up the Fashion Quadrilateral. Here you\u2019ll find the major luxury fashion houses, their window displays and a few beautiful palazzi. A stroll through this shopping district is enough if you\u2019re visiting out of curiosity rather than to shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area is close to Brera and San Babila. We recommend this detour if you\u2019re interested in fashion, before heading back to the neighbourhoods where you\u2019ve planned your other visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"san-siro\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. San Siro, for football fans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For football fans, a visit to <strong>San Siro<\/strong> stadium deserves a dedicated slot in your itinerary. The home of AC Milan and Inter offers a tour of the museum and certain areas of the stadium. Accessible areas may vary depending on matches, concerts and activities taking place that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stadium is in western Milan, and the M5 line is one way to get there. Allow half a day including travel time, rather than squeezing it in between two visits in the centre. The tour ticket does not include admission to a match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/milan-san-siro-stadium-and-museum-guided-tour-t333246\/?partner_id=0LXQSML\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View the San Siro stadium and museum tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"san-bernardino\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. The ossuary of San Bernardino alle Ossa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a few minutes from the Duomo, <strong>San Bernardino alle Ossa<\/strong> houses a chapel with walls decorated with human bones. This short, unusual visit can round off your walk through the historic centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend considering the nature of the place before going in, especially with young children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/fresque-san-bernardino-milan.webp?resize=1280%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Detail of the fresco on the vault of San Bernardino alle Ossa.\" class=\"wp-image-86232\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/fresque-san-bernardino-milan.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/fresque-san-bernardino-milan.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/fresque-san-bernardino-milan.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"piazza-mercanti\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. Piazza Mercanti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Piazza Mercanti<\/strong>, or Merchants\u2019 Square, is one of the stops on our walking tour. Close to the Duomo, its buildings recall medieval Milan. This historic square offers a contrast to the vast cathedral square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend stopping here on your way to Via Dante and the castle. It\u2019s a free stop that\u2019s easy to fit in, with no booking needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/piazza-mercanti-milan.webp?resize=1280%2C850&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Piazza Mercanti and its well in central Milan.\" class=\"wp-image-86233\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/piazza-mercanti-milan.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/piazza-mercanti-milan.webp?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/piazza-mercanti-milan.webp?resize=1200%2C797&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"leonardo3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">26. Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s inventions at the Leonardo3 museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Leonardo3<\/strong> museum, at the entrance to the Galleria on the Piazza della Scala side, showcases Leonardo\u2019s inventions through models and interactive displays. This look at Leonardo\u2019s inventions fits easily into a day in the historic centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a separate museum from the National Museum of Science and Technology. We compare the two in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-best-museums\/\">our guide to Milan\u2019s museums<\/a>. Choose based on how much time you have and your interest in inventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/milan-leonardo3-the-world-of-leonardo-museum-entry-ticket-t136358\/?partner_id=0LXQSML\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book tickets for the Leonardo3 museum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"triennale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">27. Italian design at the Triennale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Triennale Milano<\/strong>, on the edge of Sempione Park, is one of the museums to consider if you want to explore design and architecture in Milan. The Museum of Italian Design displays objects that tell the story of Italian creativity and industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-triennale-milano-admission-ticket-all-exhibitions-t735673\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View tickets for the Triennale exhibitions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"poldi-pezzoli\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">28. The Poldi Pezzoli Museum collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Poldi Pezzoli Museum<\/strong>, near La Scala, brings together Renaissance paintings, arms and decorative art in a collector\u2019s former home. We recommend this house museum if you enjoy varied art collections and more intimate settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It features in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-best-museums\/\">our selection of museums in Milan<\/a>. Some YesMilano Pass options let you choose it as one of your included museums. Compare the price of the pass with the visits you actually plan to make, then check the app to see which bookings are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/official-milano-pass-t505353\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Compare YesMilano Pass options<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1752\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/musee-Poldi-Pezzoli.webp?resize=1280%2C1752&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Portrait of a Young Woman by Piero del Pollaiolo, held at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum.\" class=\"wp-image-86234\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/musee-Poldi-Pezzoli.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/musee-Poldi-Pezzoli.webp?resize=400%2C548&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/musee-Poldi-Pezzoli.webp?resize=1169%2C1600&amp;ssl=1 1169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"san-satiro\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">29. The trompe-l\u2019\u0153il at San Satiro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside <strong>Santa Maria presso San Satiro<\/strong>, near Via Torino, Bramante\u2019s choir uses perspective to create an illusion of depth. This small church in the historic centre is easy to miss on a walk around the Duomo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend popping in as you walk between the Duomo and the San Lorenzo area, opening hours and services permitting. It\u2019s a lovely complement to a cathedral visit without a long detour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/santa-maria-milan.webp?resize=1280%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The interior of Santa Maria presso San Satiro and its trompe-l\u2019\u0153il choir.\" class=\"wp-image-86235\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/santa-maria-milan.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/santa-maria-milan.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/santa-maria-milan.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gastronomie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">30. Our favourite places to eat in Milan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discovering Milanese cuisine is part of the trip too: you can try <strong>risotto alla milanese<\/strong>, a cotoletta or an aperitivo, and mix things up with the pasta, pizza and ice cream we love so much in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsurprisingly, <strong>we ate very well in Milan<\/strong>! Here are the places we recommend, which you can work into your plans depending on which neighbourhood you\u2019re in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pasto, Laboratorio di pasta con cucina:<\/strong> a small pasta restaurant on Via Zecca Vecchia, near the Duomo. We thought the pasta here was delicious. <\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pizzium, Via Vigevano:<\/strong> one of our favourite pizza places, with fresh ingredients and handmade pizzas. A handy dinner option when you\u2019re visiting the Navigli. <\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flower Burger, in the Brera area:<\/strong> Corso Garibaldi, 34. We really liked their plant-based burgers and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. <\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OGGI Gelato Milano, now VERO:<\/strong> Corso Garibaldi, 60. We enjoyed the ice cream and its unusual flavours during our stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1537\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ice-cream-g2c61d156e_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1537%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3872\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ice-cream-g2c61d156e_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1537&amp;ssl=1 1537w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ice-cream-g2c61d156e_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ice-cream-g2c61d156e_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C799&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ice-cream-g2c61d156e_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ice-cream-g2c61d156e_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to discover local specialities with a guide, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-brera-guided-walking-tour-with-food-tasting-t1214954\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">food walking tour of Brera<\/a> combines exploring the neighbourhood with several tastings. Check which foods are included and let the provider know about any allergies or dietary requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-brera-guided-walking-tour-with-food-tasting-t1214954\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View the Brera food tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"free-walking-tour\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">31. Discover the centre on a guided walking tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we visit a new city, we like to start with a free walking tour. We discovered these tours during our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/planning-round-the-world-itinerary\/\">round-the-world trip<\/a> and had never been disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We love the historical, cultural and architectural insights you get on a walking tour with a local guide. They also usually recommend good places to eat or have a drink. This walking tour of Milan helps you get your bearings in the historic centre before continuing to explore on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The free walking tour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/milan\/free-walking-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free walking tour on Civitatis<\/a>. Booking is free, and the guide is paid through tips given at the end. The tour linked here is in English, lasts around 2 hours to 2 hours 45 minutes and takes in the sights of the centre from the outside, with no admission tickets included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/milan\/free-walking-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book the free walking tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Milan, our walking tour lasted around <strong>two hours<\/strong>. Here are the main stops on our route:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Piazza del Duomo<\/strong>, our meeting point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Basilica of San Nazaro in Brolo<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>University of Milan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Back to <strong>Piazza del Duomo<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Piazza della Scala<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Piazza Mercanti<\/strong>, the merchants\u2019 square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/milan-free.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7890\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/milan-free.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/milan-free.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/milan-free.jpg?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/milan-free.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The guided tour including The Last Supper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like a tour that includes admission to a historic site, GetYourGuide offers a <strong>three-hour tour including The Last Supper and a walk through the city centre<\/strong>. The guide speaks English. The route starts at Santa Maria delle Grazie and takes in the castle, the Duomo, the Galleria and La Scala, among other sights; admission to the interiors of the Duomo and La Scala is not included. If you choose this option, it replaces the separate booking for The Last Supper in our itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-guided-walking-tour-last-supper-visit-with-ticket-t62890\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book the tour including The Last Supper<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-info ppn-practical-block\"><h2 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-block__title\">Practical information to help plan your stay<\/h2><p class=\"ppn-block-intro\">Bookings, budgeting and transport to consider for your stay.<\/p><div class=\"ppn-practical-list\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-item ppn-practical-item\" data-icon=\"ticket\"><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__label\"><span class=\"ppn-practical-item__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 7h16v4a2 2 0 0 0 0 4v4H4v-4a2 2 0 0 0 0-4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 8v2M12 14v2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-item__title\">What to book<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Last Supper:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-da-vinci-s-last-supper-guided-tour-t179522\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">book a tour with admission included<\/a>. Choose this time slot first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Duomo:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/duomo-and-terraces-ticket-with-audioguide-t153354\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">book admission to the cathedral and rooftop terraces<\/a>. Choose between the stairs and the lift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A walking tour:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-guided-walking-tour-last-supper-visit-with-ticket-t62890\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">book the guided tour including The Last Supper<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/milan\/free-walking-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choose the free walking tour<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-item ppn-practical-item\" data-icon=\"ticket\"><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__label\"><span class=\"ppn-practical-item__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 7h16v4a2 2 0 0 0 0 4v4H4v-4a2 2 0 0 0 0-4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 8v2M12 14v2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-item__title\">Trip length and budget<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trip length:<\/strong> 2 to 3 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Costs during your stay:<\/strong> \u20ac500 to \u20ac900 for a couple for 3 days and 2 nights, sharing a room, including meals, local transport and several sightseeing visits. That works out at \u20ac250 to \u20ac450 per person when travelling as a pair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Train from Paris:<\/strong> allow around \u20ac100 to \u20ac300 per person for a return journey. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sncf-connect.com\/en-en\/train\/route\/paris\/milan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SNCF Connect<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trenitalia.com\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trenitalia<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flights from France:<\/strong> allow around \u20ac80 to \u20ac220 per person for return flights, excluding checked baggage. Add the cost of the transfer between the airport and Milan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-item ppn-practical-item\" data-icon=\"ticket\"><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__label\"><span class=\"ppn-practical-item__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 7h16v4a2 2 0 0 0 0 4v4H4v-4a2 2 0 0 0 0-4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 8v2M12 14v2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-item__title\">Arrival and getting around<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Linate:<\/strong> take metro line M4 to San Babila in the city centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malpensa:<\/strong> Malpensa Express to Cadorna or Centrale, \u20ac15 for an adult single ticket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bergamo:<\/strong> shuttle to Milano Centrale, around 1 hour. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-from-bergamo-airport\/\">Our guide to the transfer<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting around:<\/strong> explore the centre on foot and take the metro for longer distances. City transport ticket: \u20ac2.20. <a href=\"#faq-milan\">Fares and tips in the FAQ<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-item ppn-practical-item\" data-icon=\"ticket\"><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__label\"><span class=\"ppn-practical-item__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 7h16v4a2 2 0 0 0 0 4v4H4v-4a2 2 0 0 0 0-4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 8v2M12 14v2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-item__title\">Our favourite place to stay<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We stayed at <strong>INTOMILAN Galleria Duomo I Boutique &amp; Design Aparthotel<\/strong>, a few minutes\u2019 walk from the Duomo. We appreciated our spacious room and the central location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/into-the-heart-of-milan-aparthotel.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book INTOMILAN<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary ppn-itinerary-block\"><h2 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-block__title\">Our itinerary for 2 or 3 days<\/h2><p class=\"ppn-block-intro\">For a 2-day visit to Milan, we group the sights and neighbourhoods by area. If you\u2019re staying for 3 days, choose between the north of the city and Lake Como.<\/p><nav class=\"ppn-itinerary-timeline\" aria-label=\"Quick links to each day\"><\/nav><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-days\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-day ppn-itinerary-day\" data-day-number=\"1\" data-day-label=\"Day 1\" data-day-title=\"Duomo, La Scala and Brera\" data-day-url=\"#jour-1\" data-day-link-label=\"More details\"><header class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__heading\"><p class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__label\">Day 1<\/p><div><h3 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-day__title\">Duomo, La Scala and Brera<\/h3><p class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__summary\">The historic centre on foot.<\/p><a class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__detail-link\" href=\"#jour-1\">More details \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Morning<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Duomo and rooftop terraces<\/h4><p>Allow 2 to 3 hours for the cathedral and rooftop, with the golden Madonnina among the highlights. Then walk through the covered arcade, whose entrance is on the north side of the square.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Late morning<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II<\/h4><p>Look for the mosaic bull beneath the dome. To get to Pasto, head back towards the Duomo, then towards Via Torino and Via Zecca Vecchia to the south-west, about a 10-minute walk away.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Lunch<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Pasta at Pasto<\/h4><p>Our recommendation: Via Zecca Vecchia, 4, especially for lunch. After your break, head back to the arcade; its northern exit leads onto Piazza della Scala.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Afternoon<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">La Scala<\/h4><p>Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour for the museum and a look inside the auditorium, rehearsals permitting. Then continue along Via Verdi and Via Brera: the neighbourhood is very close by.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Late afternoon<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Brera<\/h4><p>Leave time to explore the narrow streets and take a break on Corso Garibaldi. If you want to visit the Pinacoteca di Brera, allow 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours and shorten your visit to La Scala.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-day ppn-itinerary-day\" data-day-number=\"2\" data-day-label=\"Day 2\" data-day-title=\"The Last Supper, the castle and the Navigli\" data-day-url=\"#jour-2\" data-day-link-label=\"More details\"><header class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__heading\"><p class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__label\">Day 2<\/p><div><h3 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-day__title\">The Last Supper, the castle and the Navigli<\/h3><p class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__summary\">From the area around Santa Maria delle Grazie to the canals.<\/p><a class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__detail-link\" href=\"#jour-2\">More details \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Morning<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">The Last Supper<\/h4><p>Arrive 30 minutes before your time slot; you have 15 minutes to view the painting. Afterwards, head north-east towards Cadorna, then Piazza Castello, to reach the castle in 15 to 20 minutes.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Late morning<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">The castle and Parco Sempione<\/h4><p>Walk through the courtyards, which are free to enter, then go behind the castle to enter the park. Have lunch in the area. For San Maurizio, head back south towards Corso Magenta.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Afternoon<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">San Maurizio and Sant\u2019Ambrogio<\/h4><p>At San Maurizio, don\u2019t miss the nuns\u2019 choir. Continue south-west to Sant\u2019Ambrogio, then head south-east towards San Lorenzo.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Late afternoon<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">San Lorenzo<\/h4><p>Stop at the columns. Then walk down Corso di Porta Ticinese towards the Darsena and on to the Naviglio Grande: the canals are about fifteen minutes away on foot.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Evening<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Navigli<\/h4><p>Find Vicolo dei Lavandai, then enjoy an aperitivo. Pizzium, at Via Vigevano, 33, is nearby for dinner. You can replace part of the walk with a boat trip.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-day ppn-itinerary-day\" data-day-number=\"3\" data-day-label=\"Day 3\" data-day-title=\"Milan or Lake Como: the choice is yours\" data-day-link-label=\"More details\"><header class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__heading\"><p class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__label\">Day 3<\/p><div><h3 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-day__title\">Milan or Lake Como: the choice is yours<\/h3><p class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__summary\">Choose between exploring Milan\u2019s neighbourhoods and a trip to Lake Como.<\/p><\/div><\/header><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Option 1<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Monumental Cemetery, Chinatown and Porta Nuova<\/h4><p>In the morning, explore the Famedio and the cemetery\u2019s sculptures. Walk to Via Paolo Sarpi for lunch, then continue towards Porta Nuova, Bosco Verticale and Isola.<br><\/p><a class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__button\" href=\"#jour-3-option-1\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Option 2<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">A day at Lake Como<\/h4><p>Take an early train to Varenna, then travel by boat to Bellagio before returning to Milan. You can also book an organised day trip.<\/p><a class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__button\" href=\"#jour-3-option-2\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"itineraire-detaille\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The itinerary in detail, day by day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our stay, we spread our sightseeing over three days, with a free walking tour on the second day and a day cycling between the castle, The Last Supper, San Lorenzo and the Navigli. Our itinerary for visiting Milan in 2 or 3 days covers the essentials, then offers two options for the third day. The timings below are a guide to help you plan; your time slot for The Last Supper determines the order of visits on day 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jour-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1: the Duomo, La Scala and Brera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morning at the Duomo and on the terraces<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend allowing 2 to 3 hours for the cathedral and its terraces. Three details are particularly worth looking out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The golden Madonnina:<\/strong> look out for this statue at the top of the main spire from the terraces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saint Bartholomew Flayed:<\/strong> Marco d\u2019Agrate\u2019s sculpture in the choir area. Its depiction of the body is one of the Duomo\u2019s most unusual details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The meridian line:<\/strong> a thin brass line set into the floor near the entrance, accompanied by the signs of the zodiac. This instrument marks solar noon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/duomo-and-terraces-ticket-with-audioguide-t153354\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">the cathedral and terraces<\/a>. If you are short on time, prioritise these two visits and leave the museum for another trip. When you come out, the Galleria is just north of the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1540\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1540%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3858\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C798&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C340&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g420aa4c27_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C1021&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then a break at Pasto<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow 20 to 30 minutes for the Galleria. Beneath the dome, look for the <strong>mosaic bull, the symbol of Turin<\/strong>: this floor detail has given rise to the tradition of spinning on your heel. Entry to the Galleria is free; you can simply walk past the shops without going in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For lunch, head back towards the Duomo, then go south-west towards Via Torino and Via Zecca Vecchia. <strong>Pasto, at number 4<\/strong>, is about a 10-minute walk away. We really enjoyed their pasta. After lunch, head back towards the Galleria and walk through it to Piazza della Scala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A stop at La Scala<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the museum, look out for:<\/strong> Franz Liszt\u2019s Steinway piano in the Esedra room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The highlight:<\/strong> the view of the auditorium from the boxes, when rehearsals and the theatre\u2019s schedule allow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Planning your visit:<\/strong> allow 45 minutes to 1 hour for the museum. There is an admission charge; book a time slot if you choose <a href=\"#scala\">a guided tour<\/a>. The museum ticket does not include admission to a performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From La Scala, continue along Via Verdi, then Via Brera. The Brera district is just a few streets away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/scala-milan-exterieur.webp?resize=1280%2C820&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The fa\u00e7ade of La Scala opera house in Milan.\" class=\"wp-image-86225\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/scala-milan-exterieur.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/scala-milan-exterieur.webp?resize=400%2C256&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/scala-milan-exterieur.webp?resize=1200%2C769&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">End the day in Brera\u2019s narrow streets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour for the neighbourhood. At Palazzo Brera, look for the <strong>statue of Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker in the courtyard<\/strong>, a sight you could easily miss if you stay out on the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you visit the Pinacoteca di Brera:<\/strong> allow 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours and make time in particular for Mantegna\u2019s <em>The Dead Christ<\/em>, Raphael\u2019s <em>The Marriage of the Virgin<\/em> and Hayez\u2019s <em>The Kiss<\/em>. In that case, spend less time at the La Scala museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For a break:<\/strong> Flower Burger is at Corso Garibaldi, 34. At number 60, VERO is the OGGI ice cream shop we enjoyed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jour-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2: The Last Supper, the castle and the Navigli<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An encounter with The Last Supper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit is short: rather than trying to take in every detail, focus on two aspects that make the work particularly interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The apostles\u2019 reactions:<\/strong> on either side of Jesus, their gestures convey their response to the announcement of the betrayal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The perspective:<\/strong> the lines of the painting visually extend the refectory and draw your eye towards the centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Planning your visit:<\/strong> booking is compulsory. Bring ID and arrive 30 min before your time slot. You have 15 min in front of the painting; allow around 1 h for the whole visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-da-vinci-s-last-supper-guided-tour-t179522\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">a tour that includes a ticket for The Last Supper<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/milan-guided-walking-tour-last-supper-visit-with-ticket-t62890\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">three-hour guided walk that includes it<\/a>. The latter means you do not need to book The Last Supper separately. To continue on your own, head north-east towards Cadorna, then Piazza Castello: the castle is a 15 to 20 min walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1600%2C814&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3867\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C204&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C611&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C260&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C391&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/painting-gafc584027_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C781&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sforza Castle and a break in the park<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The shorter option:<\/strong> spend 30 to 45 min in the free-to-enter courtyards, then 30 to 45 min in the park behind the castle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you visit the museums:<\/strong> the <em>Rondanini Piet\u00e0<\/em>, Michelangelo\u2019s final, unfinished sculpture, is one of the highlights. Allow 1 h 30 to 2 h, with a paid admission ticket, and cut back on the other stops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In the park:<\/strong> the Arco della Pace marks its north-western end. You can shorten this walk if you would rather spend more time in the museums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After lunch in the area, head back south towards Corso Magenta to reach San Maurizio. Allow around 20 to 25 min from the Arco della Pace, or less if you have stayed near the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Maurizio and Sant\u2019Ambrogio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two churches fit neatly into the route towards the canals. Allow 20 to 30 min at San Maurizio and around 30 min at Sant\u2019Ambrogio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>San Maurizio:<\/strong> don\u2019t stop at the section for the congregation. The nuns\u2019 choir lets you discover the other part of the former monastic church and its paintings. Entry is free during visiting hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sant\u2019Ambrogio:<\/strong> after a short walk south-west, look for the golden altar beneath the ciborium. This Carolingian treasure tells the stories of the lives of Christ and Ambrose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you prefer science:<\/strong> the nearby Leonardo da Vinci museum deserves half a day. If you choose it, spend less time at the churches and in the park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then continue south-east towards the Columns of San Lorenzo, beside Corso di Porta Ticinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From San Lorenzo to the Navigli canals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 15 to 20 min stop at the columns is enough if your main aim is to enjoy the evening by the canals. If you go inside the basilica, make the <strong>Chapel of Sant\u2019Aquilino and its ancient mosaics<\/strong> your priority; allow time for this visit and note that access is separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walk down Corso di Porta Ticinese towards the Darsena, then continue to the Naviglio Grande. The walk takes around fifteen minutes, following a straightforward route south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong> Vicolo dei Lavandai, a little lane beside the Naviglio Grande where the old washing places still survive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For the evening:<\/strong> allow 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours for a stroll and an aperitivo. Pizzium, Via Vigevano, 33, is our go-to pizza place in the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you choose the boat trip:<\/strong> the <a href=\"#navigli\">trip linked in the Top section<\/a> lasts around 50 minutes and replaces part of the walk. When booking, take account of where and when you need to meet for boarding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1562\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1562%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3869\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1562&amp;ssl=1 1562w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C262&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C787&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C336&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C503&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g20122bd21_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C1007&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our day out by bike, we visited the sights in this order: <strong>the castle, The Last Supper, San Lorenzo, Navigli<\/strong>. For your stay, keep your plans flexible around your time slot for The Last Supper. If day 2 falls on a Monday, swap the days around, as The Last Supper and the castle museums are closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"jour-3\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"jour-3-option-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3, option 1: explore more of Milan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have three days in Milan, this day reveals another side of the city, with sculpture, food and contemporary architecture. You\u2019ll mostly be walking, with the metro to shorten the return journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Monumental Cemetery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Famedio:<\/strong> the building at the entrance houses the tomb of Alessandro Manzoni, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Campari family monument:<\/strong> look out for its bronze sculptural group inspired by The Last Supper, a work that\u2019s easy to miss in this vast cemetery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Planning your visit:<\/strong> allow 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes; entry is free. The cemetery is closed on Mondays unless it is a public holiday. The map helps you find the monuments without walking down every path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/276c0e3f-a661-420a-ba1e-f713d96cb545-jpg.webp?resize=1023%2C680&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Monuments and sculptures in Milan\u2019s Monumental Cemetery\" class=\"wp-image-47504\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/276c0e3f-a661-420a-ba1e-f713d96cb545-jpg.webp?w=1023&amp;ssl=1 1023w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/276c0e3f-a661-420a-ba1e-f713d96cb545-jpg.webp?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/276c0e3f-a661-420a-ba1e-f713d96cb545-jpg.webp?resize=512%2C340&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A food stop in Chinatown<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you leave, head south-west towards nearby <strong>Via Paolo Sarpi<\/strong>. Allow around 1 hour for a stroll and lunch. The neighbourhood\u2019s main draws are its shops and food: it makes a good stop between the monuments and the towers of Porta Nuova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porta Nuova and Isola<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head east towards Corso Garibaldi, then Piazza Gae Aulenti. Allow 20 to 25 minutes to walk from Chinatown. From there, you can walk between the following stops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Piazza Gae Aulenti:<\/strong> the heart of this modern district, centred on the UniCredit Tower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biblioteca degli Alberi and Bosco Verticale:<\/strong> the park lets you get close to the plant-covered towers. These are residential buildings, so you can only admire them from outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Isola:<\/strong> continue into the neighbourhood if you still feel like walking. Allow 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes for all these stops, which are free to see on this outdoor route; afterwards, you can catch the metro at Garibaldi FS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jour-3-option-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3, option 2: head to Lake Como<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for things to do near Milan, you could spend this day at Lake Como. We suggest <strong>Varenna and Bellagio<\/strong>, two villages that are easy to combine thanks to the boat crossing between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the morning:<\/strong> take a direct train from Milano Centrale to Varenna-Esino, a journey of around 1 hour 05 minutes. Then walk down to the village and its lakefront, about ten minutes from the station. Allow around 2 hours for Varenna.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Varenna:<\/strong> don\u2019t miss the suspended lakeside walkway <em>degli Innamorati<\/em>. If you\u2019d like to visit a garden, Villa Monastero\u2019s garden is in the village and has an admission charge; you can save the climb to Vezio Castle for a longer stay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>At midday:<\/strong> take a boat to Bellagio, then have lunch in the village. The direct crossing is short, often around 15 to 20 minutes; check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/tickets-and-timetables-lake-como\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Navigazione Laghi timetables<\/a> to plan your outward and return journeys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In the afternoon:<\/strong> allow 2 to 3 hours for Bellagio, including a stroll along Salita Serbelloni and the lakefront. Then return to Varenna for your train to Milan. Buy your train tickets and leave some extra time between the boat\u2019s arrival and your train\u2019s departure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> stick to these two villages rather than adding Como and spending longer travelling. For gardens and attractions with admission charges, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/\">our guide to Varenna<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-bellagio-italia\/\">our guide to Bellagio<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050287-1200x900.webp?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como from the boat\" class=\"wp-image-49991\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you prefer an organised tour? <a href=\"#lac-come\">The organised excursion featured below<\/a> offers a day trip from Milan. It follows its own itinerary as an alternative to this self-guided route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Milan: our favourite places<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ppn-accommodation-group ppn-accommodation-group--integrated wp-block-ppn-cv-accommodation\"><div class=\"ppn-accommodation-group wp-block-ppn-cv-accommodation-primary\">\n\t\t<aside class=\"ppn-accommodation-block ppn-hotel-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__top has-media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery\" data-ppn-hotel-gallery role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"gallery\" aria-label=\"Photos of INTOMILAN Galleria Duomo I Boutique &amp; Design Aparthotel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery__slides\" id=\"ppn-hotel-gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery__slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"photo\" aria-label=\"1 \/ 1\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/INTOMILAN-Galleria-Duomo.webp?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery__image skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) calc(100vw - 34px), (max-width: 1120px) 46vw, 390px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/INTOMILAN-Galleria-Duomo.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/INTOMILAN-Galleria-Duomo.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" data-pagespeed-no-transform=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" data-ppn-image-fallback=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/INTOMILAN-Galleria-Duomo.webp?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ppn-hotel-card__eyebrow\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-bed\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 18V8M21 18v-7H8v7M3 14h18M5 11V8h3a3 3 0 0 1 3 3\"\/><\/svg>Our perfectly located place to stay<\/span>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__name ppn-block-title\">INTOMILAN Galleria Duomo I Boutique &amp; Design Aparthotel<\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__description\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-to-sleep-milan\/\">where to stay in Milan<\/a>, we recommend accommodation near the <strong>historic centre<\/strong>, particularly the Duomo. For a weekend in Milan, this location puts many of the sights within walking distance. For our stay, we chose a hotel just a few minutes from the cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our favourite is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/into-the-heart-of-milan-aparthotel.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><strong>INTOMILAN Galleria Duomo I Boutique &amp; Design Aparthotel<\/strong><\/a>, a few minutes\u2019 walk from the Duomo. Our room was <strong>spacious, clean and thoughtfully decorated<\/strong>. We had a wonderful stay, and its location was perfect for exploring Milan.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__heading\"><span>Your next stay<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<form class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/into-the-heart-of-milan-aparthotel.en.html\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Check this hotel\u2019s availability on Booking.com\" data-ppn-hotel-booking>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"aid\" value=\"1529171\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"no_rooms\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"group_children\" value=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"ppn-hotel-booking-6-checkin\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-calendar\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M7 3v4M17 3v4M3 10h18\"\/><\/svg>Check-in<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input id=\"ppn-hotel-booking-6-checkin\" type=\"date\" name=\"checkin\" value=\"2026-11-01\" min=\"2026-11-01\" required>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"ppn-hotel-booking-6-checkout\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-calendar\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M7 3v4M17 3v4M3 10h18\"\/><\/svg>Check-out<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input id=\"ppn-hotel-booking-6-checkout\" type=\"date\" name=\"checkout\" value=\"2026-11-02\" min=\"2026-11-02\" required>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"ppn-hotel-booking-6-guests\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-family\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M2.5 20c.5-4 2.5-6 5.5-6s5 2 5.5 6M13 15c1-.8 2.2-1.2 3.5-1.2 2.7 0 4.4 1.8 5 5.2\"\/><\/svg>Guests<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<select id=\"ppn-hotel-booking-6-guests\" name=\"group_adults\" required>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"1\" >1 guest<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"2\"  selected='selected'>2 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\" >3 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\" >4 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"5\" >5 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"6\" >6 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"7\" >7 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"8\" >8 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"9\" >9 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"10\" >10 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/select>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<button class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__submit\" type=\"submit\">Check availability<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> on Booking.com, in a new tab<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t<\/form>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<article class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative ppn-hotel-alternative-block has-media wp-block-ppn-cv-accommodation-alternative\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__media\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/brera-scala-milan.webp?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__image skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) calc(100vw - 34px), (max-width: 1120px) 38vw, 310px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/brera-scala-milan.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/brera-scala-milan.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" data-pagespeed-no-transform=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" data-ppn-image-fallback=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/brera-scala-milan.webp?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" title=\"\"><\/div>\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__copy\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__title ppn-block-title\">Brera Apartments Alla Scala: the apartment option<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__description\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We spent a long time considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/brera-apartments-alla-scala.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Brera Apartments Alla Scala<\/strong><\/a> as an alternative, as it is also very well located near La Scala. The advantage of an apartment is that it makes preparing your own meals easier. We haven\u2019t stayed there: it was the other accommodation we considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/brera-apartments-alla-scala.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Check apartment availability<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"lac-come\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A getaway to Lake Como<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This excursion from Milan could fill your optional third day or be a reason to extend your stay. You\u2019ll find details on getting there in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/lac-de-come-depuis-milan\/\">our guide to travelling from Milan to Lake Como<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to extend your stay in Italy, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-lac-come\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visiting Lake Como<\/a>. We were enchanted by the beauty of the lake, its villages and the mountains. You can reach the town of Como from Milan in under an hour, but you\u2019ll need more time to explore the other shores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three ways to get there:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By train:<\/strong> allow around 40 minutes from Milano Centrale to Como San Giovanni, or just over an hour to Varenna-Esino. This is a convenient option if you want to explore the lake without a car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> we recommend comparing car hire deals in Milan with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/italy-mainland\/milan?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a>. For our trip in April, we found a car with <strong>Hertz for \u20ac50 for four days<\/strong>. That was the price of our booking, so it mainly gives you an idea of the good deal we found at the time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On an organised tour:<\/strong> you can book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/from-milan-como-bellagio-with-private-lake-como-cruise-t146676\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=Milan-journee-come-bellagio-varenna-pageMilan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">a day trip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan<\/a>, including transport and a boat trip. This is an option to consider if you prefer to follow an organised itinerary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-activity ppn-activity-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ppn-activity-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-67361e48 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050287-1200x900.webp?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como seen from the boat\" class=\"wp-image-49991\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"ppn-activity-title ppn-block-title wp-block-paragraph\">A day trip to Lake Como from Milan<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tour combines Como, Bellagio, a boat trip and Lugano in Switzerland. Allow a full day and bring an identity document valid for crossing the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/milan-l139\/from-milan-como-bellagio-with-private-lake-como-cruise-t146676\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=Milan-journee-come-bellagio-varenna-pageMilan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View the Lake Como tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq-milan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your questions before you go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is Milan worth visiting?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes, we think Milan is worth visiting<\/strong>, especially if you enjoy cultural sightseeing and trips that combine landmarks, neighbourhoods and great places to eat. We enjoyed its range of museums, its food and its atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city has good connections to France, and low-cost flights can make a trip good value. Remember to compare the cost of the whole journey, though, as flying to Bergamo also means taking a shuttle to Milan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once there, you can choose from plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-best-museums\/\">museums and art galleries<\/a>, as well as The Last Supper and the Duomo. And, as is often the case in Italy, we love tucking into the pasta, pizzas and pastries. Our advice is simply to leave time for walks: if you only go from one ticketed attraction to the next, you won\u2019t enjoy the neighbourhoods as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/milan-683879_1280.webp?resize=1280%2C855&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9456\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/milan-683879_1280.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/milan-683879_1280.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/milan-683879_1280.webp?resize=1200%2C802&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/milan-683879_1280.webp?resize=512%2C342&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/milan-683879_1280.webp?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How many days should you allow?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend <strong>two full days for the main sights<\/strong> and <strong>three days to include museums or other neighbourhoods<\/strong>. If you are visiting Milan in one day, prioritise the Duomo, the Galleria and a walk around the centre. The third day of our itinerary is optional; you could also spend it at Lake Como.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What can you do in Milan in one day?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a first visit, we recommend the <a href=\"#duomo\">Duomo and its rooftop terraces<\/a> in the morning, followed by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II next door. After lunch, choose between a walk towards <a href=\"#chateau-sforza\">Sforza Castle<\/a> and Sempione Park, or a stroll around <a href=\"#quartier-brera\">Brera<\/a>. You can finish in the Navigli district if you still have time. If The Last Supper is your priority and you have managed to get a ticket, plan your day around your time slot and cut back on the other sights.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which sights can you visit for free?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To explore Milan without paying for one attraction after another, enjoy the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza del Duomo, Piazza Mercanti, the courtyards of Sforza Castle and Sempione Park. Walks around Brera, Chinatown and Porta Nuova, and along the Navigli canals, are also free. You can add the <a href=\"#cimetiere-monumental\">Monumental Cemetery<\/a> and the frescoes of <a href=\"#san-maurizio\">San Maurizio<\/a> during opening hours. The castle museums and paid visits to the monuments are separate from these free-access areas.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When is the best time to visit?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend <strong>April, May and June<\/strong>, or <strong>September and October<\/strong> for exploring Milan on foot and by bike. Summer can be hot, especially on the rooftop terraces and on long walks. July and August are still an option if you do not mind the heat; in that case, choose accommodation with air conditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We went <strong>in May<\/strong> and enjoyed <strong>three days of sunshine and mild temperatures<\/strong>. We found it a lovely time of year for this long weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/basilica-of-st-g74400b8f3_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3859\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/basilica-of-st-g74400b8f3_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/basilica-of-st-g74400b8f3_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/basilica-of-st-g74400b8f3_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/basilica-of-st-g74400b8f3_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/basilica-of-st-g74400b8f3_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which airport should you choose?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three airports serve Milan. We recommend checking where they are before booking, as transfer times and costs can make a difference on a short break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Malpensa:<\/strong> the Malpensa Express reaches Milano Cadorna in around <strong>37 minutes from terminal 1<\/strong>, or Milano Centrale in around 50 minutes. An adult single ticket costs <strong>\u20ac15<\/strong>. Choose your arrival station based on your hotel&#039;s location, then continue by metro if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bergamo Orio al Serio:<\/strong> this airport is further away. We explain the transfer in detail in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan-from-bergamo-airport\/\">our article on the shuttle from Bergamo to Milan<\/a>. Shuttle buses reach <strong>Milano Centrale in around an hour<\/strong>, depending on traffic. Budget around \u20ac10 for a single ticket. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/bergamo-l425\/milan-bergamo-airport-bgy-transfer-tofrom-milan-center-t393387\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">book your bus ticket in advance<\/a>: you&#039;ll travel by air-conditioned coach, with luggage included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Linate:<\/strong> the <strong>M4 metro line<\/strong> takes you directly to San Babila in around <strong>12 minutes<\/strong>. A city ticket costs <strong>\u20ac2.20<\/strong> and remains valid for 90 minutes, allowing you to continue your journey within zones Mi1 to Mi3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/bergamo-l425\/milan-bergamo-airport-bgy-transfer-tofrom-milan-center-t393387\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book your transfer in advance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend using a flight comparison site to compare airlines and all three airports. For our trip, we paid <strong>\u20ac40 return<\/strong>: a bargain for a city break!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do you get there by train from France?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelling by train takes you straight into the city. From <strong>Paris Gare de Lyon<\/strong>, TGV INOUI trains run to <strong>Milano Porta Garibaldi<\/strong>. Allow a good part of the day for the journey, usually around <strong>7 to 8 hours from Paris<\/strong> and <strong>5 to 6 hours from Lyon<\/strong>, depending on the train you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matthieu chose this option to take part in a cycle race in Milan. It was the most cost-effective way to transport the bikes. The journey flies by as you watch the scenery go past, and the on-board Wi-Fi also lets you get some work done. If you&#039;re travelling with a bike, check your train&#039;s bicycle carriage policy before booking.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do you get around?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To explore Milan on foot, focus on the <strong>historic centre<\/strong>, where several landmarks and neighbourhoods are close to one another. For longer journeys, we recommend the <strong>metro<\/strong>: Milan now has five lines, M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5. Cycling is another option we enjoyed, particularly on our third day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city also has buses and trams, though we tend to use these less when we travel. City tickets can be used on the different forms of public transport within the zones covered by the ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Ticket type<\/th><th>Adult fare<\/th><th>Validity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>City ticket<\/td><td>2,20 \u20ac<\/td><td>90 minutes from first validation, zones Mi1 to Mi3.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day pass<\/td><td>7,60 \u20ac<\/td><td>24 hours from first validation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-day pass<\/td><td>15,50 \u20ac<\/td><td>Three consecutive days of service, until services finish on the third day.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend choosing your pass based on the journeys you plan to make. If you are staying near the Duomo and doing plenty of walking, a few single tickets may be enough. <strong>The 3-day pass is not valid for a rolling 72-hour period<\/strong>, unlike the day pass, which does last 24 hours. Malpensa Express transfers and Bergamo shuttle services require separate tickets.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you use BikeMi bikes?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our final day, we <strong>hired bikes<\/strong> to reach the places further afield on our list. We found cycling a practical way to cover this route. Milan has cycle lanes, but not on every street, so plan your route accordingly, particularly in areas with tram tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bike-g28611e541_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=1600%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3884\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bike-g28611e541_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bike-g28611e541_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bike-g28611e541_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bike-g28611e541_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bike-g28611e541_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bike-g28611e541_1920-scaled-jpg.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We used <a href=\"https:\/\/bikemi.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BikeMi<\/strong><\/a>, the city&#039;s bike-sharing scheme, a bit like V\u00e9locub in Bordeaux and V\u00e9lib\u2019 in Paris. A subscription costs <strong>\u20ac4.50 for 24 hours<\/strong> or <strong>\u20ac9 for a week<\/strong>, with usage charges depending on the bike you choose and the length of your ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can now register on the BikeMi website or app, then use the app to unlock a bike. On a <strong>standard bike<\/strong>, the first 30 minutes of each ride are included, after which it costs <strong>\u20ac0.50 for each additional half-hour<\/strong>, up to two hours. Electric bikes have different rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BikeMi is designed for short journeys: you must return the bike to a docking station and must not keep it for more than two consecutive hours. We recommend returning it before a long visit, then picking up another for the next leg of your journey.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g641c09b09_1920-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Visiting Milan\" class=\"wp-image-13438\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g641c09b09_1920-scaled.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g641c09b09_1920-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g641c09b09_1920-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g641c09b09_1920-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/milan-g641c09b09_1920-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do you need a car?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the sights covered in this article, we recommend getting around on foot, by metro or by bike. A car mainly adds the hassle of parking and navigating traffic. Hiring a car makes more sense if you are continuing your trip beyond the city; for Lake Como, the train is still a practical option.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much should you budget?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow <strong>\u20ac500 to \u20ac900 for a couple for three days and two nights<\/strong>, sharing a room and excluding travel to and from Milan. That works out at \u20ac250 to \u20ac450 per person when travelling as a couple; for solo travellers, the room accounts for a larger share of the individual budget. To stay at the lower end of the range, compare accommodation options, choose a few paid attractions and make the most of the neighbourhoods, squares, park and castle courtyards that you can explore for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official price of the standard combined Duomo ticket is <strong>\u20ac22 with stair access or \u20ac26 with lift access<\/strong>, while The Last Supper costs <strong>\u20ac15 for an admission-only ticket<\/strong>. These are not guided tour prices, which include additional services. Before buying a pass, compare what it covers with the visits you actually plan to make.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What can you do when it rains?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a museum to suit your interests: Brera or the Ambrosiana for painting, the Science Museum for inventions and transport, Leonardo3 for a more compact visit, the Triennale for design or the Prada Foundation for contemporary art. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II also offers a covered place for a stroll. Stick to one major museum per half-day.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which activities are best with children?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a stay in Milan with children, we recommend alternating sightseeing visits with walks in Sempione Park or along the canals. The Science Museum and Leonardo3 may appeal to children who are curious about inventions. For the Duomo terraces, check the access conditions and rules on pushchairs before choosing your ticket. Consider your children&#039;s ages and sensitivities when deciding whether to visit the San Bernardino ossuary.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which visits should you book in advance?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book your visit to see The Last Supper first, then the Duomo and any guided tours you really want to do. Sort out your accommodation too, along with your transfer if you\u2019re arriving in Bergamo. For the other museums, check the time slots, closing days and ticket conditions. Then leave some free time to explore the neighbourhoods and try our recommended places.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-UK\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"milan\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"153354,179522,146676\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You now have our suggestions to help you decide what to see and plan your stay in Milan. You can leave us a message, a rating or any questions below, or get in touch on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. We\u2019ll be happy to reply!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do in Milan: our ideas for sightseeing and outings This list is in no particular order: it brings together places we visited and activities we tried. There is something for everyone, from art, neighbourhoods and architecture to football and foodie stops. Pick and choose according to your interests and how much time you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"single-guide","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"0","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_ppn_cv_model":"guide","_ppn_cv_presentation":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Planning a visit to Milan? You\u2019re in the right place! During our three days there, we loved the cathedral rooftops and the grand covered shopping arcade, which we discovered early in the morning before the crowds arrived. 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