Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Duomo di Milano
The Milan Cathedral, a Gothic marvel, took over 600 years to build and remains under renovation. It's the largest in Italy and third-largest globally, boasting over 3,400 statues and 135 gargoyles. An archaeological site reveals ancient artifacts beneath its foundation.
€10.0
/ Adult
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, designed by Giuseppe Mengoni and completed in 1877, is a historic luxury shopping mall in Milan. Known as "Il Salotto di Milano," it connects Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala, offering a blend of high-end shops and fine dining in a stunning Neo-Renaissance, glass-covered arcade.
FREE
Sempione Park
Sempione Park, Milan's largest green space, was created between 1890 and 1893 behind Sforzesco Castle. Inspired by 14th-century English gardens, it features landmarks like the Arco della Pace. Designed by Emilio Alemagna, it includes a tower, aquarium, theater, and library, offering a rich cultural experience.
FREE
Sforzesco Castle
Sforza Castle in Milan, originally built by the Visconti family in the 14th century, served as a residence and fortress for ruling dynasties. It underwent changes under Spanish, Austrian, and Napoleonic rule. Today, it houses museums and art galleries, including works by da Vinci and Michelangelo.
FREE
Teatro alla Scala
Teatro alla Scala, built in 1778, is a renowned opera house in Milan. After being bombed in 1943, it was the first city building rebuilt, reopening in 1946 with a concert by Arturo Toscanini. It has undergone several restorations, including a major one from 2002-2004, and remains a symbol of Italian lyrical art.
€12.0
/ Adult
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Arco della Pace
The Arco della Pace in Milan, crafted from local marble and adorned with sculptures, stands 25 meters high. Inspired by Napoleon, it resembles Paris' Champs Elysees. Opened in 1838, it symbolizes peace from the Congress of Vienna and showcases neoclassical architecture, marking a key moment in Milan's history.
FREE
Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
Sant’Ambrogio Basilica, Milan's oldest church, showcases Lombard Romanesque style from a 12th-century transformation. Originally built in 379-386 A.D., it was a coronation site for Italian kings and Holy Roman emperors. Despite WWII damage, it was restored, preserving its historical and spiritual essence.
FREE
Palazzo Reale di Milano
The Royal Palace of Milan, dating back to the 12th century, has been home to noble dynasties and Italian rulers. With Neoclassical architecture by Piermarini, it now hosts exhibitions, showcasing Milan's regal history and vibrant culture through its grand staircases and artistic masterpieces.
€15.0
/ Adult
Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci
The Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, Italy's largest, is housed in a 16th-century monastery. It features over 19,000 items, including da Vinci's drawings and machine models, Italy's first locomotive, and the Enrico Toti submarine, with tours in English and Italian.
€10.0
/ Adult
Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, often called "Milan’s Sistine Chapel," is a 16th-century church renowned for its stunning frescoes. Built on an ancient site, it was part of a Benedictine convent. The church features separate areas for nuns and the faithful, reflecting its rich historical and artistic heritage.
FREE
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Cathedral Square
Milan's central plaza, home to the iconic Gothic cathedral, blends history and architecture. Created in the 14th century, it evolved alongside the Duomo's construction. Surrounded by 19th-century buildings, the Royal Palace, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, it's a launchpad for top sightseeing.
FREE
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Santa Maria delle Grazie, a 15th-century church and convent in Milan, is renowned for its stunning Renaissance architecture and as the home of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." This UNESCO World Heritage Site, cared for by the Dominican Fathers since 1934, features a terracotta exterior and Gothic interior.
€5.0
/ Adult
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The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci's mural masterpiece, The Last Supper, painted in the late 15th century.
€15.0
/ Adult
Triennale di Milano
Museum with permanent & temporary design-related exhibits on themes from architecture to furniture.
€25.0
/ Adult
Museo del Novecento
Collection of 20th-century art in the Palazzo dell'Arengario, focusing largely on Italian works.
€5.0
/ Adult
Piazza della Scala
Adjacent to the Teatro alla Scala, this historic square features a monument to Leonardo da Vinci.
FREE
Teatro Dal Verme
Concert hall dating from the 1860s with a modern interior, hosting symphony & chamber music.
€20.0
/ Adult
Piazza Mercanti
Outdoor exhibitions, markets & concerts often take place in this medieval public square.
FREE
Teatro alla Scala Museum
Museum showcasing costumes, portraits & musical instruments from the famed La Scala opera house.
€12.0
/ Adult
Leonardo3 Museum - Il Mondo di Leonardo
A showcase of digitally restored paintings & hands-on models of inventions by the Renaissance great.
€16.0
/ Adult
Rotonda della Besana
Pretty park, originally a cemetery, with an 18th-century church & circular porticoed walkway.
FREE
Guastalla Gardens
Small, traditional Italian garden constructed in 1555, with grassy areas, paths & a tranquil pond.
FREE
Ambrosian Library
Renowned art gallery housing a collection of Da Vinci drawings, plus works by Caravaggio & Titian.
€15.0
/ Adult
Vittorio Formentano Park
Leafy park with a WWII memorial, bocce ball, playgrounds & an art nouveau building hosting concerts.
FREE
Branca Tower
Steel tower built for 1933 Triennale. Stairs & an elevator climb to 109m for panoramic city views.
€6.0
/ Adult
Civic Archaeological Museum
Museum of ancient Greek, Etruscan, Roman & Indian artifacts in an ex-convent with medieval frescoes.
€5.0
/ Adult
University of Milan
Historic palazzos house this multidisciplinary university with a botanical garden & observatory.
FREE
Piazza Cordusio
FREE
Piazza del Liberty
FREE
L.O.V.E. - Libertà, Odio, Vendetta, Eternità (Il Dito)
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