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Overview
Milan is Italy's city of the future, a fast-paced metropolis where money talks, creativity is big business and looking good is an art form.
01 / Attractions
Must-see attractions
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Originally a Visconti fortress, this iconic red-brick castle was later home to the mighty Sforza dynasty, who ruled Renaissance Milan. The castle's…
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Located upstairs from one of Italy’s most prestigious art schools, this gallery houses Milan’s collection of Old Masters, much of it ‘lifted’ from Venice…
Milan
Conceived by designer Miuccia Prada and architect Rem Koolhaas, this museum is as innovative and creative as the minds that gave it shape. Seven renovated…
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Designed by homegrown talent Piero Portaluppi, this exquisitely restored 1930s villa was commissioned by Pavian heiresses Nedda and Gigina Necchi (of the…
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A stroll around the Quadrilatero d'Oro, the world's most famous shopping district, is a must even for those not sartorially inclined. The quaintly cobbled…
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Milan’s most eccentric museum of 20th-century Italian painting is crowded in a 1930s apartment that still has the appearance of the haute-bourgeois home…
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Situated behind Castello Sforzesco, Parco Sempione was once the preserve of hunting Sforza dukes. Then Napoleon came to town and set about landscaping…
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Built in the 4th century to house the bones of the Three Kings, Sant'Eustorgio is one of Milan's oldest churches. Its harmonious exterior belies its…
02 / Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Neighborhoods
One of Italy’s most cosmopolitan cities, Milan is a collection of vastly different neighborhoods, each with its own spirit and character.
Read articleDay Trips
Milan is the portal to a whole region of culture, fine food and even finer scenery. From lakes to monasteries, here are the best day trips from Milan.
Read articleTransportation
Getting around Milan needn't be a headache even during rush hour. Here's our guide to navigating the fashion capital by bus, bike and train.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Milan brims with free attractions, from glorious churches and exceptional architecture to unique museums. Here are the best.
Read article5 Shops
Beyond high fashion, Milan brims with funky independent shops. Here are five of the best ones.
Read article03 / Plan with a local
04 / Articles
Latest stories from Milan
Art and CultureSimple Pleasure in Milan: How to get a La Scala opera ticket for less than €15Aug 23, 2023 • 2 min read
ShoppingMilan in 5 Shops: Panettone, vintage Prada and life-changing wineJul 13, 2023 • 4 min read
ShoppingThe best things to do in Milan, from divine churches to cathedrals of fashionNov 5, 2021 • 5 min read
NeighborhoodsMeandering through Milan’s most exciting neighborhoodsOct 31, 2021 • 4 min read
Public TransportHere's how to get around Milan – from Armani to Zanotti in styleOct 26, 2021 • 4 min read
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