Guidebook for Milano
Sightseeing
This gothic cathedral is the center and the symbol of Milan. A visit to the rooftop is highly recommended especially on a sunny day. A good alternative is to drink a coffee at the upper floor of the nearby shopping mall “La Rinascente” : from there you’ll have a fabulous view of the roofs of the Duomo. To learn more and/or book a tour: www.duomomilano.it
2114 locals recommend
Duomo di Milano
Piazza del DuomoThis gothic cathedral is the center and the symbol of Milan. A visit to the rooftop is highly recommended especially on a sunny day. A good alternative is to drink a coffee at the upper floor of the nearby shopping mall “La Rinascente” : from there you’ll have a fabulous view of the roofs of the Duomo. To learn more and/or book a tour: www.duomomilano.it
walking distance from home, the Castello bears witness of seven centuries of history of the city: ducal residence during the Visconti period it was re-built and became the setting of one of the most sumptuous courts in Europe during the Sforza period.Set in a lovely park (Parco Sempione) the Castello hosts many civic museums. Amongst other the “Pietà Rondanini” sculpted by Michelangelo. www.milanocastello.it
1406 locals recommend
Castello Sforzesco
Piazza Castellowalking distance from home, the Castello bears witness of seven centuries of history of the city: ducal residence during the Visconti period it was re-built and became the setting of one of the most sumptuous courts in Europe during the Sforza period.Set in a lovely park (Parco Sempione) the Castello hosts many civic museums. Amongst other the “Pietà Rondanini” sculpted by Michelangelo. www.milanocastello.it
A magnificent corridor between Duomo and La Scala Theatre, built between 1865 and 1877 by G. Mengoni: it still sticks to the original idea to create a porticoed street to function as a showcase and offer somewhere to take a pleasant stroll. Don’t miss the aperitif at Camparino (bar) in the Galleria. To walk around the rooftops circles and observe the view, you can access the high walkway via two elevators located inside the courtyard of Via Silvio Pellico 2.
423 locals recommend
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Piazza del DuomoA magnificent corridor between Duomo and La Scala Theatre, built between 1865 and 1877 by G. Mengoni: it still sticks to the original idea to create a porticoed street to function as a showcase and offer somewhere to take a pleasant stroll. Don’t miss the aperitif at Camparino (bar) in the Galleria. To walk around the rooftops circles and observe the view, you can access the high walkway via two elevators located inside the courtyard of Via Silvio Pellico 2.
Parks & Nature
Great park to walk, visit and/or jog at anytime, through the monumental Arco della Pace and surrounding the magnificent Sforza Castle and the Triennale 1920's exhibition palace of arts and design,
1487 locals recommend
Sempione Park
Piazza SempioneGreat park to walk, visit and/or jog at anytime, through the monumental Arco della Pace and surrounding the magnificent Sforza Castle and the Triennale 1920's exhibition palace of arts and design,
Easy to reach with purple line underground makes you feel the countryside. Hosts many urban kitchen gardens. Very good for bike, jogging and walking on a sunny day.
42 locals recommend
Boscoincitta
390 Via NovaraEasy to reach with purple line underground makes you feel the countryside. Hosts many urban kitchen gardens. Very good for bike, jogging and walking on a sunny day.
Arts & Culture
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an exceptional testament to Renaissance architecture in Milan, by the architect Bramante. The Cenacolo of the adjacent convent hosts Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” which may be visited by booking online long beforehand rights in frnt you may take a guided visit to leonardo's gardens. Closed o monday
581 locals recommend
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Piazza di Santa Maria delle GrazieA UNESCO World Heritage Site and an exceptional testament to Renaissance architecture in Milan, by the architect Bramante. The Cenacolo of the adjacent convent hosts Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” which may be visited by booking online long beforehand rights in frnt you may take a guided visit to leonardo's gardens. Closed o monday
Getting Around
Piazza Gerusalemme
Piazza GerusalemmeHere stops the undeground purple line
Via Domodossola
Via DomodossolaHere you have an underground station M1 Red Line
Shopping
Bio C Bon De Amicis
52 Corso di Porta NuovaOrganic Food, very good selection, very close to home.
Food Scene
One of the best street market in town. On Tuesdays (morning) and Saturdays (until 6 pm).
13 locals recommend
Via Giovanni Battista Fauchè
Via Giovanni Battista FauchèOne of the best street market in town. On Tuesdays (morning) and Saturdays (until 6 pm).
Eataly Milano Smeraldo
10 Piazza Venticinque Aprile