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Known as the world's fashion capital, Milan is a city that will surprise you in so many ways. Even if you are only visiting on a leisure trip or a stopover, you should grab a copy of our Milan tour map that will serve as your guide in exploring the city.

If you need a map of Milan and you have access to the Internet in your phone, you can download our Milan interactive map for free. The map will walk you through the various attractions of Milan , such when visiting the Duomo Cathedral , Castello Sforzesco and the famous Milan museums in the likes of Museo del Novecento and Pinacoteca di Brera. You can carry a printable tourist map Milan that can guide you into visiting these places.

You can also choose to take the Milan metro in exploring the city. To ensure that you are taking the right train going to your destination, grab a copy of the Milan metro map with attractions.

Tripindicator has different kinds of maps that you can use in exploring Milan. If you're someone who loves to walk, get a copy of the Milan tourist map walking so you will be guided on your walking tour of the city. For others who would prefer to take the bus, there's a Milan hop on hop off bus map that will tell you which places the bus will stop. That way, you can plan your tour ahead.

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Check out the main monuments, museums, squares, churches and attractions in our map of Milan. Click on each icon to see what it is.

To help you find your way once you get to your destination, the map you print out will have numbers on the various icons that correspond to a list with the most interesting tourist attractions. This way, you’ll be able to see where each attraction is.

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The map is very easy to use:

• Check out information about the destination: click on the color indicators.
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21 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Milan

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While Milan (Milano) may not be the first city a tourist thinks of when planning a trip to Italy , it has more than its share of attractions, not to mention history. For all its workaholic reputation as the money and business center of Italy, it's a city with an influential past and a rich cultural heritage.

Consider that St. Augustine was baptized in a basilica that stood at what is now Piazza del Duomo; artists Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, the composer Verdi, the great tenor Enrico Caruso, and designer Giorgio Armani all lived and worked here; Toscanini conducted regularly at La Scala; Napoleon was crowned (actually, he crowned himself) inside the Duomo; Mussolini founded the Fascist party here; and the entire fashion world looks to Milan's catwalks twice a year for the season's cutting-edge styles.

All this history, not to mention the considerable wealth generated by its favored commercial position, has left Milan with an abundance of art, cultural, and architectural treasures for you to enjoy.

The large Piazza del Duomo in front of the cathedral is Metro hub, and you'll find plenty of things to do near the Duomo. In tiny Piazza dei Mercanti, you will feel as though you've stepped back into the Middle Ages as you stand beneath the stone market arcade in front of the 13th-century Palazzo della Ragione.

Jump forward several centuries to enter the elegantly domed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, facing the Duomo. Walk through it to emerge in front of the world's most famous opera house. It's all within a five-minute walk. You'll find these and more of the best places to visit with this handy list of the top attractions in Milan.

1. Il Duomo (Milan Cathedral)

2. leonardo da vinci's last supper, 3. browse in the galleria vittorio emanuele ii: luxury shops and elegant cafés, 4. castello sforzesco, 5. pinacoteca di brera, 6. see an opera at teatro alla scala, 7. sant'ambrogio, 8. cimitero monumentale, 9. san maurizio and the archaeology museum, 10. spend an evening in naviglio, 11. santa maria presso san satiro, 12. poldi-pezzoli museum, 13. museo bagatti valsecchi, 14. leonardo da vinci national museum of science and technology, 15. parco sempione.

• 16. Triennale di Milano (Palazzo dell'Arte)

17. Sant'Eustorgio

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The massive Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente , which the Milanese call just "Il Duomo" is among the world's largest (it holds up to 40,000 people) and most magnificent churches, the ultimate example of the Flamboyant Gothic style. It was begun in the 14th century, but its façade was not completed until the early 1800s, under Napoleon.

The roof is topped by 135 delicately carved stone pinnacles and the exterior is decorated with 2,245 marble statues. The dim interior, in striking contrast to the brilliant and richly patterned exterior, makes a powerful impression with its 52 gigantic pillars. The stained-glass windows in the nave (mostly 15th-16th centuries) are the largest in the world; the earliest of them are in the south aisle.

Highlights include the seven-branched bronze candelabrum by Nicholas of Verdun (c. 1200) in the north transept, the 16th-century tomb of Gian Giacomo Medici, and the jeweled gold reliquary of San Carlo Borromeo in the octagonal Borromeo Chapel leading off the crypt. Behind the high altar, the choir has deeply carved panels, and misericords under the seats.

In the south sacristy is the treasury with gold and silver work dating from the fourth to the 17th century. A walk on the roof of the cathedral is an impressive experience, offering views across the city and extending on clear days to the snow-covered Alps. (An elevator ascends all but the last 73 steps to the platform of the dome).

At the front of the Duomo, near the central doorway, you can descend under Piazza del Duomo into the foundations of the Basilica di Santa Tecla (fourth-fifth and seventh century) and the fourth-century baptistery, Battistero di San Giovanni alle Fonti , which were discovered during the construction of the Milan Metro system.

Ticketing Tips : There's a bewildering variety of tickets, with options both for the attractions included and for the length of wait time. In short, you pay the least to wait the longest. You will want to avoid "Queue 1" by purchasing tickets ahead of time online , but you may still need to wait up to a half hour in "Queue 2," which is located just to the right of the entrance.

If you're not booking online, it's still a good idea to take a peek at the options before you go — there are ten ticketing choices offering access to various areas individually or in combination, so it can get overwhelming trying to decide on-the-spot with a long queue behind you.

If you're short on time, you can get tickets separately to visit the roof (terrace) only, including "skip the line" options. You can choose between taking the stairs or the lift, but note that even if you pay extra to ride the elevator to the top, you will still have to descend via the stairs.

Address: Piazza del Duomo, Milan

The Gothic brick church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in the Corso Magenta, was begun about 1465, and its massive six-sided dome in the finest Early Renaissance style was designed by Bramante, one of Italy's most influential Renaissance architects.

The church - and adjoining refectory, which holds Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper - were badly damaged in World War II, and during the repair work, old sgraffito paintings in the dome were brought to light. At the end of the north aisle is the Baroque chapel of the Madonna delle Grazie, with an altarpiece of the Madonna.

But the reason most tourists visit Santa Maria delle Grazie is to see da Vinci's most famous work, painted on the refectory wall of the former Dominican monastery. The Cenacolo Vinciano , as it is called here, was painted on the wall in tempera between 1495 and 1497.

Instead of earlier static representations of Christ's last meal with his disciples, da Vinci presents a dramatic depiction of the scene, which was quite novel and marked an important new stage in the development of art. The painting, which had already begun to flake off before the destruction of part of the room left it exposed to weather, has been restored several times, a process which will probably never be fully completed.

Entrance is limited and restricted to those with advance-timed tickets. An easy way to see this and the other most famous sites in Milan is on a Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with da Vinci's The Last Supper . This 3.5-hour walking tour takes you to several key attractions and includes admission to La Scala and an entrance ticket to see The Last Supper.

Author's Tip: Before your visit, you will need to buy your ticket online , which will have a set entry time. You will need to arrive well before your assigned time — at least 30 minutes — to avoid forfeiting your spot.

Address: Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, Milan

Forming one side of Piazza del Duomo and opening on the other side to Piazza della Scala , the grand Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II was designed by Giuseppe Mengoni and built between 1865 and 1877. It was then the largest shopping arcade in Europe, with a dome soaring 48 meters above its mosaic floor.

Marking the beginning of modern architecture in Italy, today it stands as a splendid example of 19th-century industrial iron and glass construction. And it's still a beautiful, vibrant place where locals meet for lunch or coffee in its elegant cafés and browse in its luxury shops. It is so much a part of local life that the inhabitants of Milan refer to it as "il salotto" (the salon).

Address : Piazza del Duomo, Milan

The Castello Sforzesco, held by the Visconti and the Sforza families who ruled Milan from 1277 to 1447 and from 1450 to 1535 respectively, was built in 1368 and rebuilt in 1450. The 70-meter Torre de Filarete is a 1905 reproduction of the original gate tower.

The Castello houses the Musei del Castello Sforzesco , a series of museums, one of which features sculpture. The collection includes the Pietà Rondanini , Michelangelo's last masterpiece, brought here in 1953 from the Palazzo Rondanini in Rome.

Other museums feature a collection of decorative art, prehistoric and Egyptian antiquities, a collection of musical history, and an armory of weapons and medieval armor.

The picture gallery includes paintings by Bellini, Correggio, Mantegna, Bergognone, Foppa, Lotto, Tintoretto, and Antonello da Messina. Between the two rear courtyards of the Castello, a passage leads into the park, originally the garden of the dukes of Milan and later a military training ground.

Address: Piazza Castello, Milan

The Renaissance Palazzo di Brera, built between 1651 and 1773, was originally a Jesuit college, but since 1776 has been the Accademia di Belle Arti (Academy of Fine Arts). Along with a library and observatory, it contains the Pinacoteca di Brera, one of Italy's finest art museums.

Much of the art was acquired as churches closed or were demolished, and the museum is especially strong in paintings by northern Italian masters. As you enter through the courtyard, you'll see an 1809 monument to Napoleon I by the sculptor Canova.

Notable among 15th-century pictures are works by Mantegna ( Madonna in a Ring of Angels' Heads and Lamentation ). The Venetian masters are represented by Giovanni Bellini ( Lamentation and two Madonnas), Paolo Veronese, Titian ( Count Antonio Porcia and St. Jerome ), and Tintoretto ( Finding of St. Mark's Body and Descent from the Cross ), and portraits by Lorenzo Lotto and Giovanni Battista Moroni.

The Lombard masters, disciples of Leonardo da Vinci, are well represented, as are artists of the Ferrarese school. Correggio of Parma is represented by a Nativity and an Adoration of the Kings . Artists of the Umbrian school include Piero della Francesca ( Madonna with Saints and Duke Federico da Montefeltro ) and Bramante (eight frescoes Christ of the Column ).

The most famous picture in the gallery is Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin (Lo Sposalizio) , the finest work of his first period. Outstanding among foreign masters are Rembrandt (portraits of women, including The Artist's Sister ), Van Dyck ( Princess Amalia of Solms ), Rubens ( Last Supper ), and El Greco ( St. Francis ).

It's not all old masters - you'll also find works here by Picasso, Braque, and Modigliani, too. Most visitors miss the Brera's little secret: the Orto Botanico di Brera , a charming garden in one of its inner courtyards, a hidden oasis of exotic trees, pools, and flower beds with a 19th-century greenhouse.

Address: Via Brera 28, Milan

Considered the most prestigious opera house in the world, Teatro alla Scala has rung with the music of all the great operatic composers and singers, and its audiences - the theater seats 2,800 people - are known (and feared) as the most demanding in Italy.

The season begins in early December and runs through May, but tickets are often difficult to come by. The best way of getting tickets is through your hotel concierge, but it's worth checking at the box office.

In the same building is the Museo Teatrale alla Scala , where you'll find a collection of costumes from landmark performances and historical and personal mementos of the greats who performed and whose works were performed at La Scala, including Verdi, Rossini, and the great conductor Arturo Toscanini.

If there is not a rehearsal in progress, the museum offers access to see the inside of the opera house itself, one of the world's grandest.

Address: Piazza della Scala, Milan

The church of Sant'Ambrogio was founded in 386 by St. Ambrose, who was born in Milan and is the city's patron saint. The present church is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, built in the 12th century around the choir from an earlier ninth-century church.

There's a lot to see here, beginning with the large portico, also from the ninth century, and the atrium, whose carved stone capitals and portal rank it high among Europe's best examples of the Romanesque period.

Inside, be sure to see the pulpit with late Romanesque carving, and the richly carved 4th-century Stilicone sarcophagus underneath it. The casing (paliotto) of the high altar is a masterpiece of Carolingian art made in 835 at either Milan or Rheims. It's easy to miss the mosaic dome of the original 4th-century Sacello di San Vittore, accessed through the last chapel on the right.

Address: Piazza Sant'Ambrogio 15, Milan

With all of Italy's magnificent architecture and art from Ancient Greek and Roman, medieval, and Renaissance eras, it's easy to forget that Italy also has some outstanding examples from the Art Nouveau period, known here as Stile Liberty.

Cimitero Monumentale, near Stazione Porta Garibaldi rail station, is an outdoor gallery of Art Nouveau sculptures, many by noted Italian sculptors. Behind a monumental and flamboyant striped marble portico, these monuments mark the tombs of Milan's rich and famous from the late 1800s through the mid-20th century. A map in English helps you find the most outstanding examples.

Address: Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale, Milan

To many, the interior of the church of San Maurizio is the most beautiful in Milan. Built in the early 1500s as the church for a convent of Benedictine nuns, the entire interior is covered in frescoes of biblical scenes.

Not only are these by some of the best Lombard artists of the 16th century - principally Bernardino Luini and his sons - but the colors of the paintings are as vivid as if they'd been painted yesterday. The long nave is divided into two sections, the rear one reserved as the nuns' choir.

The extensive monastery was built over the ruins of the Roman circus and portions of the Roman walls, all now part of the Civico Museo Archeologico (Archaeology Museum), where you can see these excavated remains of Roman Milan.

Along with the ancient history of Milan, you'll find Greek, Etruscan, and Roman finds from elsewhere in Italy, including sculptures in stone and bronze. Particularly good are the third-century sculpture of Maximilian, a bronze head, and a female statue with folded drapes.

Address: Corso Magenta 15, Milan

For the young people who frequent the canal-side cafés and music clubs, Naviglio is one of the top things to do in Milan at night. Although it's the most active in the evening, go in the daytime for the boutiques and artists' workshops, and for the restaurants and frequent festivals held here.

In April, the neighborhood along the canal is filled with flowers for the Festa Di Fiori , and the Festa del Naviglio brings concerts, processions, crafts, and an antique market. Barges along the canals are decorated in mid-June for the Sagra di San Cristoforo (Festival of Saint Christopher) , and the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi performs about 50 concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons at the Auditorium di Milano.

Address: Corso San Gottardo, Milan

From the outside, this church on a shopping street not far from Piazza del Duomo seems relatively small and unimpressive. Step inside to see that it is quite grand, its majestic, deep, vaulted sanctuary stretching into an apse that's nearly the length of the main part of the church.

Or is it? Keep your eyes on it as you walk forward, and watch as it melts into an almost completely flat wall behind the altar. It's all an optical illusion, a very clever trick played by the architect Bramante to give grandeur to a church with only a limited space.

Address: Via Torino 9, Milan

An elegant old patrician house is the setting for this art museum, which originated in the 19th century as the private collection of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli and his mother, Rosa Trivulzio. Highlights are paintings by Botticelli, Mantegna, Piero della Francesca, Guardí, and other artists, as well as jewelry, silver, bronzes, porcelains, Etruscan pottery, armor, and weapons.

Textiles in the museum include Flemish and Persian carpets, tapestries, a large collection of hand-worked lace, and a very rare embroidery designed by Botticelli.

The house itself is worth seeing, as artworks and other collections are shown in a combination of room settings and gallery spaces; many of the rooms were redecorated in the mid-1800s to showcase the collections. Poldi-Pezzoli Museum is one of four houses that form the Circuito delle Case Museo di Milano, Milan Museum House Network, with admission on a single ticket.

Address: Via Manzoni 12, Milan

Several things make this an especially interesting place to visit. Two brothers in the 19th century spent their lives collecting furnishings and decorative arts to make the interior of their Renaissance palazzo look as it might have appeared originally.

Not only will you see a home of that era in a livable state, as opposed to just rooms of display cases and walls of paintings, but you can follow their collecting process through the excellent English signage. So you get to share a bit of the excitement of the chase amid the historical and artistic information about each piece.

Most of all, though, it's nice to see the furniture, tapestries, glassware, books, children's items, and paintings by Renaissance masters in a household setting. The museum is also part of the Circuito delle Case Museo di Milano, four distinguished houses accessed with a single ticket.

Address: Via S Spirito 10, Milan

Housed in a former Olivetan monastery, the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology illustrates the history of science and technology from the work of early scientists into modern times. Of particular interest is the Leonardo da Vinci Gallery with working models of many of his inventions and machinery, created from da Vinci's drawings.

In the physics exhibits are apparatus used by Galileo, Newton, and Volta, and there are sections relating to optics, acoustics, telegraphy, transport, shipping, railroads, flying, metallurgy, motor vehicles, timekeeping, and timber. In all, more than 15,000 technical and scientific objects represent the history of Italian science, technology, and industry.

Address: Via St Vittore 21, Milan

The English-style landscape of Parco Sempione is a good place to rest your eyes after they've overdosed on stone and architecture, and to wander the curving pathways. Walkers, joggers, local office workers with their lunches, and parents with children in tow all enjoy the park. In the summer, concerts are held here.

At the entrance is the monumental Arco della Pace , Peace Arch, and towering high above the park is the Torre Branco , designed by famed architect Gio Ponte in 1933. On a clear day, views of Milan and the Alps are spectacular. If you like Art Nouveau, be sure to see the fanciful aquarium pavilion at the Via Gadio edge of the park.

Address: Corso Sempione, Milan

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The building beside Parco Sempione, constructed in 1933 to house the premier Italian design show, is a textbook example of Fascist-era architecture (the style is properly known as Stripped Classicism, but in Italy, it is almost always a product of the Fascist regime, whose leaders favored it).

But it works well as a showcase for art and design, and inside are always high-level shows and exhibitions, often international in scope. They can range from retrospectives of a great name in modernism, such as Andy Warhol or Gio Ponte, to examinations of the roots and themes of tribal art or even food design.

The permanent exhibitions at the Triennale di Milano (Palazzo dell'Arte) showcase Italian design, featuring the best Italian-designed products throughout the ages.

Address: Viale Emilio Alemagna 6, Milan

The Romanesque Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, and its fine campanile was added a century later. The facade was not added until 1863. Look beyond the choir to find the Cappella Portinari, by Michelozzo in 1462-68, one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture. The frescoes are by Vincenzo Foppa.

Not far from Sant'Eustorgio is another church, San Lorenzo Maggiore , dating from the Early Christian period. Its Renaissance dome was added in 1574, but the mosaics in the chapel of St. Aquilinus are from the fourth century. In front of the church, the portico of sixteen Corinthian columns is the largest surviving monument of Roman Mediolanum.

Address: Piazza Sant'Eustorgio, 1, 20123 Milan

The Quadrilatero della Moda is Milano's high fashion shopping district, where the most famous Italian – and other – designers have their smartest shops. The four prime streets are Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, Via Manzoni, and Corso Venezia, lined with a succession of windows displaying the latest designs and fashion trends.

This is one of the most famous designer shopping streets in the world, right up there with the Avenue des Champs Élysées in Paris, and you'll see all the best names here: Prada, Armani, Fendi, Valentino, Missoni, Trussardi, and the rest. Remember that casual browsing inside the shops is not welcome unless you dress the part. Most tourists simply browse the eye-catching windows, where the displays are as dramatic as the fashions.

Each autumn, Milan designers – the cream of the international fashion houses – send their top fashion models out to strut down the catwalks at Milano Moda Donna, Milan Women's Fashion Week. It's the highlight of the fashion year, and although you can't get into the shows without credentials, it seems as though everyone in Milan becomes a fashion model for the week; it's a great time for people-watching.

In one of the most dynamic and popular of the arts neighborhoods emerging from former industrial districts, a former locomotive manufacturing plant has been converted into the Pirelli Hangar Bicocca , a center for contemporary art and cultural projects.

Changing temporary exhibitions fill two of the three galleries, while the third houses the dramatic permanent installation, The Seven Heavenly Palaces . A collection of concrete towers by the German artist Anselm Kiefer towers over visitors, and accompanying the exhibition are "Bubbles" with in-depth texts, videos, audio, and interactive events relating to the exhibitions or to contemporary arts.

Address: Via Chiese 2, Milan

Napoleon's residence when he occupied Milan, this palace facing the Giardini Pubblici was new when Napoleon commandeered it. Today, it retains its original stucco work and decorative details inside, which adds to its interest as a showcase for Milan's extensive collection of modern art.

The emphasis at the Civica Galleria d'Arte Moderna (Modern Art Gallery) is on Italian art, from 19th-century Romanticism to post-impressionists, but the collections are far broader, with works by Renoir, Picasso, Matisse, Rouault, Modigliani, Dufy, and Vuillard. There is an extensive group of Neoclassical sculptures by Canova and his contemporaries.

On the grounds are an English-style garden and a botanic garden, and adjoining it are the lawns, flower gardens, and playgrounds of the public gardens. Also adjoining the Giardini Pubblici is the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale (Museum of Natural History) , where the biodiversity of the earth is shown in nearly 100 detailed dioramas. Especially strong is the paleontology section, highlighted by a spectacular pliosaurus hanging from the ceiling.

Address: Via Palestro 16, Milan

Once occupied by train yards and factories, the Porta Nuova is now Milan's stylish business district. Beautifully designed pedestrian areas are surrounded by towering modern architecture including the tallest building in Italy (the UniCredit tower) and the Palazzo Lombardia, which offers stunning views from an observation area on the 39th floor.

Tourists looking for high-end shopping and dining will want to head to the Corso Como, a bustling traffic-free street lined with cafes, restaurants, and plenty of luxury boutiques and name-brand shops. After shopping, use the footbridge to access the Piazza Gae Aulenti to admire its fountain.

While here, be sure to take a few minutes to admire the Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest), a pair of residential skyscrapers that are home to over 700 trees that grow from its plentiful terraces. Part of an urban forestry initiative in bio-architecture, the building uses special soil that allows the terraces to support the weight of these trees. Along with shrubs and flowering plants (over 2,000 species total), the buildings help to reduce the city's heat island and combat air pollution.

Big, sprawling Milan can be overwhelming when you look at a map. It's not nearly so daunting when you notice that most major things to do are within walking distance from the Duomo, itself Milan's prime attraction. And they line up conveniently, so walking to the outermost of them takes you past one or two others. These highly-rated hotels in Milan are close to the important tourist attractions:

Luxury Hotels :

• Steps from Piazza Duomo and medieval Piazza Mercanti, art-filled Hotel Spadari al Duomo has a contemporary décor.
• By contrast, Grand Hotel et de Milan is a historical classic. Between La Scala and the Monte Napoleone designer shops, it is convenient for both opera lovers and fashionistas.
• Park Hyatt Milan is right beside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade, between the Duomo and La Scala opera house.

Mid-Range Hotels:

• On a quiet side street and with impeccable service, Gran Duca di York radiates an air of serenity, despite its location just off busy Piazza Duomo.
• The Square Milano Duomo is near a Metro stop, surrounded by restaurants and within easy walking distance of the Duomo; in good weather, enjoy the included breakfast on the rooftop terrace.
• In the same neighborhood, the rooms at Hotel Dei Cavalieri are contemporary in style, but in a heritage building; there's a rooftop terrace here, too.

Budget Hotels:

• The hospitable Antica Locanda Leonardo is near Santa Maria delle Grazie and The Last Supper, an easy walk to the science museum and historic San Ambrogio.
• With Metro connections to Piazza Duomo, about a 30-minute walk away, Hotel Berna is a five-minute walk from Centrale Station, terminus for service from Malpensa and Linate airports, and trains for Lake Como and all parts of Italy.
• Adjacent to the Public Garden and its museums, and a five-minute walk from the shopping strip of Corso Buenos Aires, Hotel Sanpi Milano is also a short walk to the Quadrilatero della Moda, Milan's fashion district.
• Swiss Alps Day Trip: One of the best ways to see some beautiful mountain scenery near Milan is from the comfort of a train. The Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour from Milan offers a fabulous trip through the Bernina Pass to St. Moritz, including free time in Tirano and St. Moritz. This is a 12.5-hour day that includes transportation via coach from Milan to Tirano, where you will begin the rail journey. Spending a day at Lake Como is another popular excursion.
• Lake Como Day Trips: The Lake Como and Bellagio Day Trip from Milan is a nine-hour trip that offers transport to Como, a guided walking tour of the town, and a Lake Como Cruise; in the summer, the tour also includes a stop in Bellagio. A slightly longer tour, the Italy and Switzerland in One Day: Lake Como and Lugano includes a cruise on Lake Como, with a stop in Bellagio, and then continues on to Lugano for an afternoon of exploring the sights or shopping.

Where to Go near Milan: Milan is well connected by train or car to the highlights of northern Italy. A short train ride brings you to within a short walk of the landing for boat excursions around beautiful Lake Como , which makes a perfect day trip from Milan .

For more lake and mountain scenery, Lake Maggiore is only a short distance north of Milan; an hour's train ride along its shore will bring you to Stresa, where a boat takes you to the fabulous palace and gardens of the Borromean Islands.

Places to Visit from Milan: Milan is the starting point for a rail or car journey through some of northern Italy's most historic and art-filled towns: the beautiful small city of Bergamo is on a direct rail line, and beyond it is Brescia , filled with ancient Roman sites and treasures. From here, it's a short train ride to Verona , home of the best-preserved Roman arena in Italy.

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Milan Metro Guide

I’m not exaggerating considering Milan metro as a service of excellence on the Milan city transportation network. Most cities in Italy don’t have metro systems but only few (Rome isn’t one of them) can be proud of so efficient way to get around a city, like Milan.

I love Milan subway systems, not only because it’s the cheapest and the fastest way to get around a city but definitely the only way to get from one sightseeing point to another. It’s the popular means of public transportation in Milan used by the majority of locals but also more and more by Milan city visitors.

Network Overview

Milan subway network with its four lines (with fifth under construction) can be rather intimidating and quite unfamiliar particularly if you aren’t used to riding underground. Although Milan’s city network covers almost all parts of the city, sometimes it’s necessary to use the combination of transportation means, like a tram or bus.

In order to help to understand how to use it, let’s see how Milan’s underground works and what it consists of. Officially metro system is covered by four lines fully functional while the fifth (called blue line is under construction). It’s 96,9 km long with average daily 1.500.000 passengers.

Underground Network

Below are four underground lines indicated by numbers and corresponding colors (red, green, yellow and lilac). Each of these lines will be represented by maps including those found in Milan metro maps .

To addition to four metro lines, Milan has a railway loop (in Italian ‘ passante ferroviario ‘) that is an almost entirely underground system (called Lines S) that crosses Milan with 5 lines called “suburban lines” connecting the hinterland area of Milan and the city center. Actually there are 13 S lines

M1, called red M is one of the most important metro lines that covers the principal city tourist highlights.

It’s the oldest line built in 1964. It’s 27 km long that connects the city from north-east to west. It is divided into two branches from Sesto 1° Maggio to Rho Fiera (Fair Ground) and to Bisceglie with two urban limits sections.

View the M1 Line metro map

M2, called green is the longest line inside the metro system. It was built in 1969. It’s 39,4 km long. This line has two branches on both sides of the line.

These are Abbiategrasso and Assago Milanofiori Forum on the south and Gessate and Cologno Nord . As line M1 this one also has urban limits sections.

View the M2 Line metro map

M3, called yellow is one of the newest metro lines whose construction was inaugurated in 1990 and finished in 2011.

It’s only 17 km long. It’s a semi-automatic line as the driver controls only the opening or closing of the doors and the departure of the train. This line connects two important city points, Stazione Centrale and Piazza Duomo.

View the M3 Line metro map

M4, will be called the Blue Line .

It’s a new metro line under construction and it will connect the city from the east, with terminal at Linate Airport (in the municipality of Segrate) to the south-west, with terminal at San Cristoforo (in the municipality of Milan). Inauguration is planned for January 2023 and it will be 16 km long.

M5, called lilac is a new new Milan metro line characterized by the lilac color, almost completely automated.

It’s 16 km long and it was inaugurated in 2015. Connects the northern part of the city with 19 station from Bignami street all the way to famous football stadium San Siro , the temple of Milan and Inter clubs.

View the M5 Line metro map

Metro Stations

With four active metro lines and numerous stations, it’s almost impossible for first time visitors to guess where to find a right metro station near to their hotel or which line goes to their favorite destinations. Here are essential things you should do first:

• The first thing you should do is to find your accommodation in Milan inside the Milan metro network area.
• Your second task will be, using the metro map, to establish your undergrounds destination that are near to your city sight you are planning to visit.
• Keep in mind that some stops have more than one Metro line, but this will make easier to reach your destination from different parts of the city.
• To discover and find the Milan city transport route, visit the Giromilano , a simple application to easily find the location, the fastest route and discover the route with the various alternatives of public transport including metro.

For first time visitors here are the most important metro stations:

Duomo Station

There is an old saying, ‘all roads lead to the Duomo’. This is the only place that every visitors will be visiting.

Only few metro station names are the same as the attraction you want to see. Duomo is the only one.

There are two lines that lead to Duomo Cathedral, M1 (red) and M3 (yellow). If you are looking for accommodation near Duomo metro station , here are some hotels close to Piazza Duomo.

Centrale Station

Stazione Centrale (Main Milan Railway station) is another Metro station, served by Red (M1) and Yellow (M3) lines.

If you reach Milan by train or by schedule bus from Malpensa or Linate airports, this metro stop will be probably your first Milan underground experience.

Near this metro station you can find many accommodation offers from low budget hotels to luxury ones.

Cadorna Station

Cadorna metro station is one of the most important Metro junctions reachable by Green and Red lines.

If you decide to visit Castello Sforzesco (Fortress) you can take Red (M1) or Green (M2) line. Cadorna Metro is also important to reach Como Lake and Malpensa Airport by Malpensa Express trains to Terminal 1 and 2.

Staying in one of hotels near this metro station , you can easily reach important city sights and city districts like Brera. From here Duomo is only two metro (M1) stations away.

Most good tour guidebooks will include this information, but a city map that includes Metro stops will also be a good resource to figure this out.

Among other station, there are few that deserve to be mentioned according to the activities you have in mind, , for example:

• If you want to spend a romantic evening in Brera, called Milan Montmartre district, visiting La Pinacoteca di Brera art gallery, that try to remember M2 (green) Lanza – Brera (the first station after Cadorna) where you can stay in some romantic hotels .
• Another district you shouldn’t miss is Navigli Milan canal area, the best place for night stroll, searching for the best aperitif bars and top nightlife venue. To reach it, take off at Porta Genova metro station (M2 green). This area offers some excellent hotel deals around Porta Genova station.
• Are you a shopping fan? Looking for great Milan fashion brands? If so, you should take a ride on M3 (yellow line). From Duomo (one stop) take off at Montenapoleone yellow metro station and start you shopping experience at The Quadrilatero della moda ( The Quadrilateral of fashion). Hotels there will not let you down.
• Coming in Milan for business? If you have to be at Milan Fair Ground that take M1 (red line). Be careful to take the M1 branch directed to RHO Fieramilano (last stop). There’s a lot of h otels in this area.
• Are are a fan of one of the Milan’s football clubs, Milan or Inter. You are looking for a football mach? This venue is also a great place for concerts. You can easily reach San Siro stadium by new M5 (lilac) metro taking off at last stop – San Siro Stadio . You can even stay in many nearby hotels.
• The last stop on M2 (green) Assago Milanofiori Forum is another important venue for concerts, festivals (Latino American) and basket ball games. Find your accommodation nearby.

The most important is to have a good Milan metro map. You can buy one folding pocket size travel map online that beside city center street map of Milan, has an integrated Milan metro map including lines and stations.

Whenever you decide to move around the city using Milan metro, an extended transportation service, I’d like to indicate some useful tips not to get lost in the various stations and reach your destination.

The first thing you have to have to, is to buy your metro ticket. You’ll find here all about how and where to buy one but also all types of tickets and how to validate your ticket.

Once you enter the metro station and after you validate your ticket, try to remember the name of the station you’ve entered. Each station has two lines, most of them are on the lower level of the station you are traveling from.

Before going down to the metro lines, check which one takes you in your chosen direction. Usually you will find the map located on both entrances to the lanes. Let’s see an example of Milan metro:

• Suppose you have just arrived by train at the Milan Central Train Station and you would like to go to Piazza Duomo, for an hour or two.
• From Central Station you have to take M3 (yellow line) as it’s the only one directed to Duomo. After you validate your ticket passing the turnstiles, check which metro line will take you to Duomo. On the wall you’ll see the map with the station you are on ( Stazione Centrale ). Find the Duomo station on the map and all station before it. (in this case you have three station ( Repubblica , Turati and Montenapoleone )
• Next step will be to take the right line. In your case is San Donato direction. Don’t take the one directed to Comasina (it’s opposite direction). Once you step in the metro carriage, just follow the voice that will indicate (in Italian and in English) you each next metro station and the one you are directed to (Duomo).
• In case you make a mistake and you hear the name e.g Sondrio , instead Repubblica , it means you are riding in wrong direction. Don’t panic, just get off on the next stop and go to the opposite lane. Don’t worry, you don’t need a new ticket as you are already inside the metro area. See the map below!

Attention : from February 15th 2016, in all the Milan metro lines, the validation of the ticket is compulsory both in and out of the turnstiles ( entrance and exit ). So another good reason not to lose your ticket and keep it for the exit.

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Maps of best attractions in Milan, Italy

Milan maps will guide you to the best destinations in the city. Think of Milan as a series of concentric circles radiating from the Piazza del Duomo at the center. Within the inner circle, once enclosed by the city walls, are the top tourist attractions including churches, museums, and shops that will consume your visiting hours. Milan is Italy’s city of the future, a fast-paced metropolis where creativity is big business, looking good is compulsory and after-work drinks are an art form. It’s also a city with ancient roots and extraordinary treasures that you'll get to experience without the usual queues of tourists. Then, at the weekend, join the urban exodus to the elegant towns and tiered gardens of the Italian lakes. Milan's top sights and key landmarks to visit are plotted on our detailed city plans. Public transportation points are also marked, and indicated by the symbols listed in the maps key. Armed with these maps, you should be able to find the accurate location of must-see places. Mapping out a trip to explore Milan can be far from the usual. This page includes a range of maps and plans which will help you make the most of your visit to Milan. If you are either a first-time tourist looking for the top 10 must-do sights or if you are returning to Milan to discover something new - all you need to ensure an enjoyable trip is some advance planning. For some help in narrowing down the options, we present you with a range of high resolution maps which will help you find the detailed locations of the must-see sights - just click on a selected map to access a large version that can be downloaded and printed, or saved onto your mobile device. When in Milan, you can also get free pocket-size maps of the city from the tourist information centres.

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Map of top 10 attractions in Milan

The typical top ten attractions are listed below. You can find the detailed locations of these places on the maps above.

• Milan Duomo Cathedral - With its ageless marble facade and countless pinnacles and spires piercing the sky, Milan's splendid Gothic cathedral is a veritable outdoor sculpture museum. It is the world's largest Gothic cathedral took more than 400 years to complete, a forest of stone pinnacles, flying buttresses, and more than 3,500 statues. For an unforgettable view, head to the roof.
• Museo del Novecento - Milan's stunning collection of 20th-century art finally has the home it deserves: Italo Rota's remodelled Arengario with its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Duomo.
• Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper - Saved from WWII bombs by a bank of sandbags, da Vinci's Il Cenacolo (The Last Supper), on the refectory wall of Santa Maria delle Grazie, is one of the world's iconic images. It is one of the largest and most ingenious works created by the ultimate Renaissance Man. It is in an advanced state of deterioration now, but even the shadow that remains of this great work can teach us volumes about Renaissance ideals.
• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - So much more than a shopping arcade, this neoclassical gallery is a soaring iron-and-glass structure known locally as il salotto bueno – the city's fine drawing room. Shaped like a crucifix, it also marks the passeggiata (promenade) route from Piazza del Duomo to Piazza di Marino and the doors of La Scala.
• Castello Sforzesco - Massive castle which is now home to seven diverse museums arranged around two huge central piazzas. The long-time seat and residence of the Dukes of Milan, the Sforza castle is one of the biggest citadels in Europe with walls that once ran 3.5km and 12 sturdy bastions. Now home to collections of tapestries, archaeological artifacts, paintings by Bellini and Mantegna, and sculptures that include Michelangelo's final work, the Rondanini Pieta.
• Pinacoteca Ambrosiana - This cultural study centre founded in the 17th century contains works by Leonardo, Botticelli, Raphael and Caravaggio.
• Duomo Square (Piazza del Duomo) - Milan's centre is conveniently compact. The splendid cathedral sits in a vast piazza thronged with tourists and touts. From here, choose God or Mammon, art or music, or take in all four at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala opera house and the galleries of Palazzo Reale. Further west, the city's interior design showrooms cluster around Piazza San Babila, amid grand Novecento and Liberty buildings.
• Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio - One of the oldest churches in Milan, it was founded by the city's bishop and patron saint Ambrose in 379. It's filled with mosaics and carvings dating back to the 4th century.
• Pinacoteca di Brera - One of the most important collections in Italy, with masterpieces from the 13th to the 20th century. Particularly strong on Renaissance art. Not to be missed. Founded in the 18th century alongside Italy's most prestigious art academy, this 17th-century palazzo houses one of Italy's finest collections of medieval and Renaissance art; it's inarguably the world's finest collection of northern Italian painting.
• La Scala Opera - One of the most famous opera houses in the world. Take a guided tour of the backstage area, visit the museum, catch a classical performance or, if you're lucky enough to get a ticket, attend the opera.
• Lake Maggiore's Isole Borromee Island - Three verdant islands, one still dominated by a fishing village, the other two clad in the sumptuous villas and ornate gardens of the local ruling Borromeo clan.
• Certosa di Pavia - The pinnacle of the Lombard Renaissance, a vast monastery and church complex in the Po plains with an ornate marble façade, exquisite carved tombs, and some excellent paintings and frescoes.
• Bergamo - The perfect balance of small town charm and sophisticated culture, medieval streets and Renaissance buildings, chic boutiques and hearty home-cooking.
• Mantova - This town is known for its fine Renaissance palaces, its masterpieces by Mantegna and Giulio Romano and its position surrounded on three sides by wide, shallow, swamp-edged lakes. These man-made lakes make the area humid in summer and rather damp and chilly in winter, creating a slight air of melancholy.
• Chruch Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore - The oldest church in Milan attests to the days when the city was the capital of the Western Roman Empire.
• Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro - Beautiful church, just south of Piazza del Duomo.
• Stazione Centrale (Central Rail Station) - Majestic, chaotic, noisy, monumental and one of the most unique railway stations in Europe.

What are some interesting facts about Milan?

Getting around Milan - Milan's most famous sights are within walking distance of each other, with Castello Sforzesco, the Duomo, and Via Montenapoleone all 20 minutes apart. However, the public transport system, run by ATM, is a cheap and effective alternative to walking. Travel tickets are valid on all three systems: metros, trams, and buses. Metro stations are well signposted and trains frequent and speedy. Lines 1 (red, with stops for the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II) and 3 (yellow, with a stop at Via Montenapoleone) are the most useful for sightseeing.

Metro - Milan's metro consists of three main underground lines (red MM1, green MM2, yellow MM3) and the blue suburban line the Passante Ferroviario, and runs from 6am to around midnight. An unlimited one-/two-day ticket for bus, tram and metro costs can be bought at metro stations, tobacconists and newspaper stands. Tickets must be validated (time stamped) on buses and trams.

Tram - Milan's trams range from beloved orange, early-20th-century rattling cars to modern lightrail vehicles, crisscrossing and circling the city. Tickets must be prepurchased and validated when boarding. Important tram lines to remember are 1, 2, 3 (all running to the Duomo), 9 (circling the city to Porta Genova), and 29 and 30 (serving the middle ring road and Porta Venezia).

Milan by Streetcar / Tram - For an excellent overview of the city, hop aboard vintage 1920s tram no. 20, distinguished by CIAOMILANO emblazoned on its sides, for a tour with commentary in English and five other languages. The 2-hour tours are hop-on/hop-off for a full day and run daily from Piazza Castello (Metro: Cairoli).

Orientation - Central Milan's spider 's web of streets radiates from the city's geographical and spiritual heart, the Duomo (Cathedral). North of the Duomo is the Quadrilatero d'Oro (Golden Quad), Milan's designer shopping precinct. Northwest is the gentrified, former bohemian quarter of Brera, with narrow cobblestone streets, upmarket antique shops and alfresco cafés. The city's best nightlife is on and around Corso Como, further northwest, beyond which is the edgy Isola design district. Northeast of the Duomo is the Central Rail Station (Stazione Centrale). To the Duomo's south lies the Navigli canal district, while the Castello Sforzesco stands in the Parco Sempione to the west.

City layout - Think of Milan as a series of concentric circles radiating from the Piazza del Duomo at the center. Within the inner circle, once enclosed by the city walls, are many of the churches, museums, and shops that will consume your visiting hours. For a general overview of the lay of the land, obtain one of the serviceable maps, with indices, that the tourist offices provide for free. The city's major neighborhoods encircle the hub, Piazza del Duomo. Heading north from the Piazza del Duomo, walk through the glass-enclosed shopping center (the world's first), the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Emerging from the northern end of the Galleria you'll be just steps away from Piazza della Scala and Milan's famous opera house. A 5-minute walk northeast along Via Manzoni takes you to Via Montenapoleone and the city's high-fashion shopping district, the epicenter of Italian design. A walk of about 10 minutes north of Piazza della Scala along Via Brera brings you into the atmospheric Brera neighborhood.

Tourist information - The APT Milano Information Office, on the corner of via Marconi and Piazza del Duomo, has maps, guidebooks and a free monthly magazine, full of listings and events, called Milano Mese. Also available as a free PDF download from their website.

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Price of a cup of coffee

Around € 1.50 for an espresso (il caffè). Please note that the price for coffee at the bar is often lower than at the table in Italy.

Dining in Milan

Many Milanese bars and cafés offer 'aperitivo' (also known as 'happy hour') in the evening. This usually means that you buy a drink which is slightly more expensive, and in return, you can eat all the food that is exposed during some hours. It is a very casual way of dining in a joyful atmosphere. Italians love it!

Tipping is not required but welcome. Tips are typically up to € 5.

The tap water in Milan is drinkable!  

Most of the shops in Milan are open every day from around 9.30h until 18h. The stores that are not located on the main shopping streets can be closed on Mondays and can have a break from 13.30h to 14.30h. Huge department stores are open until 21h on weekdays and until 22h on Friday and Saturday. Most stores close for at least two weeks in August due to the holiday Ferragosto . Summer sales typically start on the first Saturday of July, winter sales start after New Year and usually last 6-8 weeks.  

Public transport

Public transport in Milan consists of a well-developed network operated by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi . By means of metro, buses, trams and trolleybuses all city areas are covered, and divided into zones from Mi1 to Mi9. The city centre corresponds to 3 tariff zones and is designated by codes Mi1 - Mi3. The cost of a ticket within the centre (3 zones) is about € 2 and increases by about € 0.40 for each additional zone.

Tickets must be validated in the dedicated machines when boarding transport. Do not throw it away, otherwise, you will face a fine if checked. You can find out all about tariffs in Milan here .

The Milan metro consists of only 4 lines: M1 (red) and M2 (green) have branches, while M3 (yellow) and M5 (purple) are direct lines. Terminal stations are open on Monday through Saturday from 5h to midnight. On Sundays, the stations are open from 6h to midnight. Plan your journey with the latest updates on the official website of ATM.

Buses and tramways

Ground transportation in Milan runs from 5.30h till midnight. The waiting interval is usually around 5-10 minutes and unlike southern Italy, they arrive in time. They typically make every stop, but better notify the driver that you want to get off by pressing the button.

Night buses

Night buses have an N or NM prefix and run at night on routes that are as close as possible to the metro lines. The operating hours of the lines are between 00.30h and 6h.

For your convenience, use the service GiroMilano to build your route and find the best transport options. It is also available for iOS and Android .  

From the Airport to Milan

The two most important airports around Milan are Malpensa (MPX) and Bergamo (BGY).

From Malpensa Airport to Milan

Milan Malpensa Airport (MPX) has two terminals. The first one operates the flights of all the main airlines, the second one is reserved for EasyJet flights.

You can get to the city centre on the special train Malpensa Express. It goes to Milano Centrale (45 minutes), Cadorna Station (35 minutes) or the Milano Porta Garibaldi railway station (in 40 minutes). It operates daily, every half hour from around 5.30h to 22.30h. Train tickets cost about € 13 and must be validated before boarding – note that the tickets can also be purchased in advance via the official website .

You can also get to the centre of Milan by bus. There are two main operators, Terravision and Malpensa Shuttle. They both reach Milan central station in about one hour, for a price of about € 10. The buses operate every hour – you can check their timetable on the official website of Terravision and Malpensa Shuttle .

Malpensa Airport is located about 45 km from the centre of Milan. Therefore taxis are not cheap, and prices can easily be around € 100.

To find more information on how to get from Malpensa Airport to Milan, visit the official website of the airport.

From Bergamo Airport to Milan

Bergamo Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) is a transport hub in the city of Bergamo, close to Milan. It has just one terminal, operating primarily low-cost flights.

Bus tickets to Milan are sold at ticket offices in the airport. There are several carriers offering transport to Milan for just about € 8. They operate every hour and the ride to Milan takes about one hour. You can check the schedule on the official website of for example Terravision or Omio .

If you need to travel to Milan, you can take the local train leaving from Bergamo. The train from Bergamo to Milan costs about € 5 and takes around one hour.

Taxis are waiting outside the arrivals area. A trip to Milan centre typically costs around € 90 and takes roughly one hour.

See the official website of Bergamo Airport for the latest news and the various ways of getting there.  

Events in Milan

Ambrosian carnival.

February is the traditional month of carnival in Italy. In Milan, this is the Ambrosian Carnival in honor of the saint patron of the city. The Milanese accompany the traditional festivities before the beginning of the Great Lent with street processions in clown costumes and masks of the characters of the Commedia dell'arte . Their main characters are an immortal couple – the jester Harlequin in a suit with a diamond-shaped ornament and the witty servant Meneghino in a characteristic brown frock coat. The largest procession involving huge floats takes place on the last day of the carnival, on Piazza Duomo in front of the Milan Cathedral.

Milan Fashion Week

The Milan Haute Couture Weeks are held two times a year – in February and September. The dates of the events are consistent with the other three fashion cities – New York, London and Paris. Within the framework of the Fashion Week, dozens of presentations of the latest collections of clothes, shoes, accessories and jewelry are held. The main participants in the fashion show are famous Italian fashion houses, known all over the world. And although the average visitor will not be able to get to the shows, you can nevertheless attend the parties organized in honor of this event on Via del Corso.

Easter is the most important Catholic holiday and in Italy, it always turns into a mini-vacation from Thursday to Monday. On Easter Day, believers visit the main cathedrals of Milan, including the Duomo and Sant'Ambrogio and then arrange a family holiday. Usually, Italians spend Sunday with their family, but on the Monday after, known in the country as Pasquetta, it is customary to spend time outside playing and having fun.

Design week

Every year in April, Milan hosts the largest international exhibition dedicated to design, Salone del Mobile . In fact, these are several exhibitions at once, which take place simultaneously on the territory of the most famous exhibition center in the city, the Fiera Milano . Since the start of the Salone del Mobile in 1961, the creations of Italian masters have firmly entered the history of world interior fashion and have made more than one breakthrough in the industry. Among the discoveries, for example, are the famous plastic Bauhaus-style chairs, lacy chairs, lighting systems and extra-durable cardboard furniture. The event can be attended by a regular visitor on the last Sunday of the week for about € 15. Ticket sales usually start one month before Salone del Mobile. For the programme, the latest news and for tickets, check out the official website .  

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Bicycle sharing.

It is convenient to ride a bike in Milan. The most widespread BikeMi network has over 300 stations throughout the city. The tariff is € 0.50 per 30 minutes. For using it, you will need to download the application and register first. The service works from 6h to midnight.

You can see the main sights of Milan in one go, using the services of hop-on hop-off bus routes. Among the most popular are City Sightseeing and Open Tour Milan . They offer a wide range of routes throughout the historical city centre.

Official taxis in Milan are white, with a black Taxi sign on the roof. You can also use Uber in Milan.

Tourist office

There are only a few tourist offices in Milan: one is located in the Vittorio Emanuele II shopping gallery, the other is located at Milano Stazione Centrale. Also, from August 2 to September 10, there is a temporary point at Piazza Mercanti. The staff is always ready to help you, in various languages. For more background on Milan, check out their official website .

Find detailed information like train schedules and fares on the official website of the Italian Railways. You can book your tickets directly online.

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Milano is served by five  subway lines.

• Red Line M1 : Sesto F.S. - Rho Fiera Milano / Bisceglie
• Green Line M2 : Gessate / Cologno Nord - Assago Milanofiori Forum / P.za Abbiategrasso Chiesa Rossa
• Yellow Line M3 : Comasina - San Donato
• Blue Line M4:  Linate Airport - San Babila
• Lilac Line M5 : Bignami Parco Nord - San Siro Stadio

The system is supplemented by the Passante underground rail link which connects urban and suburban railway stations to the subway network. 

Here you can find complete info on operating hours and tickets of the underground system, trams and buses .

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Public Transportation and Metro Rail Information

Milan Metro

Milan, the second most populous city in Italy with a population of approximately 1,300,000, serves as the capital of the Lombardy region. Founded by the Celts around 600 B.C., Milan was the capital of the western part of the Roman Empire between the years 300 and 400 A.D. Known worldwide as a fashion centre, home to brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Armani, Milan is one of Italy’s most industrialised cities and a leading global business centre. Covering an area of approximately 2000 square kilometres, the city is divided into nine regions or zones. Milan has three international airports: Linate Airport, Orio al Serio Airport and Malpensa International Airport, the largest of the three.

In addition to the underground, the city has an extensive bus and taxi network covering over 1000 kilometres of roads. Trams link Milan to the rest of Italy, and high-speed trains offer fast travel to Naples and Rome.

The Milan Metro, an underground railway system operated by ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi), covers a network of some 1350 kilometres of track. In addition to managing the metro, ATM also operates buses, car parks and bicycles. Another important part of ATM’s transport services is the tram service known as the Suburban Line or Line S.

The system is also known as the Metropolitana. It serves a significant number of passengers, 899,000 per day. Fares are set at 1.00. Unfortunately, it doesn’t operate 24 hours a day, but it does have air conditioning. You can walk between platforms, but the trains are not driverless.

The platforms do not have screen doors. Operating hours are from 6:00 to 00:30 from Monday to Sunday. The cost is 1.

For more details, please refer to the Milan Metro Official Website .

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Map of Milan Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it.

History of Milan Metro

The first plans for the underground were drawn up in 1914. Construction of the Milan underground began in 1938, but was interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War. Work resumed on 4 May 1957 under the direction of the architect Franco Albini. The metro was officially opened on 1 November 1964, with the inauguration of the 21 stations of the M1 line, which runs from Lotto to Sesto Marelli. The M2 line was inaugurated on 27 September 1969, with stations from Caiazzo to Cascina Gobba. The M3 line was inaugurated on 3 May 1990, with stations from Centrale to Duomo. Finally, the M5 line opened on 10 February 2013, initially with stations from Zara to Bignami, and was fully completed by November 2015.

The Milan Metro has replaced many of the tram lines previously operated by Societá Trazione Elettrica Lombarda (STEL). The most recent stations added to the M1 line were those from Molino Dorino to Rho Fiera, inaugurated on 19 December 2005. The last stations added to the M2 line were those from Famagosta to Milanofiori Forum, inaugurated on 20 February 2011. The last stations added to the M3 line were those from Maciachini to Comasina, inaugurated on 26 March 2011.

Connection to the airport

Milan’s main international airport is Malpensa International Airport. To get to a metro station from Malpensa Airport, you can take the Malpensa Express train. From Terminal 1 of the airport, take the Malpensa Express train to Cadorna station. This station is centrally located in Milan and provides access to both the M1 and M2 lines. Malpensa Express trains run every half hour. Non-stop trains from the airport to Malpensa take 30 minutes, while trains that stop at the station take 36 minutes. The Malpensa Express trains run until 23:25. If you arrive later, you can take a taxi or bus. A one-way ticket to Cadorna on the Malpensa Express costs around €13. Taxis to Cadorna can cost over €80 and buses cost around €12.

Schedule, timetables, and calendar

The Milan Metro operates every day of the year, except in emergencies or during train maintenance. In the event of a strike, trains run from the time the stations open until 8.45 am and then from 3 pm to 6 pm. On Christmas Day and 1 May, the metro runs from 7:00 to 19:30. For updates on train schedules, follow @ATM_informa on Twitter.

Timetables for weekdays:

Peak hours for the M1, M2 and M3 lines are from 7:00am to 9:00am and from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Peak times for the M5 line are from 7:00am to 9:00am and from 4:30pm to 8:00pm.

The M1, M2 and M3 lines operate from 6:00am to 12:30am, while the M5 line operates from 6:00am to midnight. Trains are available at the following times (summer starts on 4 July and ends on 6 September)

M1: Sesto 1º Maggio FS to Pagano

• Winter: Trains run every two minutes during peak periods and every two minutes 45 seconds during the rest of the day.
• Summer: Trains run every two minutes and 20 seconds during the morning rush hour, every four minutes during the afternoon rush hour and every three minutes and 40 seconds during the rest of the day.

M1, Rho Fiera Milano station: Trains are available at the following intervals

• Winter: Every four minutes during the morning rush hour, every three minutes during the afternoon rush hour and every five minutes during the rest of the day.
• Summer: Every five minutes during the morning rush hour, every four minutes during the afternoon rush hour and every six minutes during the rest of the day.

M1, Bisceglie station: Trains run at the following intervals

• Winter: Every four minutes during the morning peak, every five minutes during the afternoon peak and every seven minutes during the rest of the day.
• Summer: Every five minutes during morning rush hour, every six minutes during afternoon rush hour and every nine minutes during the rest of the day.

Prices, cards, and tickets

Tickets and cards are offered with prices displayed in euros.

Tickets are available in the following categories: Urban Tickets, Extra-Urban Tickets, Cumulative Tickets, and Rho Fiera Milano Tickets.

1) Urban Tickets: These tickets grant you access to the metro as well as all other ATM transportation options. It allows rides both within Milan and in its outskirts. The tickets are available in the following categories: Urban Tickets, Carnet of 10 Standard Tickets, BI 4 4-Journey Integrated Ticket, One Day Ticket, Two Day Ticket, Weekly 2×6 Pass, and Luggage Ticket.

• 1.1) Urban Ticket (€1.50): Valid for rides up to 90 minutes.
• 1.2) BI4 4-Journey Integrated Ticket (€6): Provides four rides, each valid for up to 90 minutes.
• 1.3) Carnet of 10 Standard Tickets (€13.80): Provides 10 rides, each valid for up to 90 minutes.
• 1.4) One Day Ticket (€4.50): Offers unlimited rides for 24 hours.
• 1.5) Two Day Ticket (€8.25): Offers unlimited rides for 48 hours.
• 1.6) Weekly 2×6 Pass (€10): Provides rides for six days within a week, up to two rides per day.
• 1.7) Luggage Ticket (€1.50): A ticket required for transporting large luggage.
• 1.8) Evening Ticket (€3): Offers rides from 8:00 pm until stations close.

2) Extra-Urban Tickets: These tickets grant you access to Greater Milan and the external ring of Milan’s train network. Price varies by zone. The tickets available are: Standard Ticket, and Weekly 2×6 Pass.

• 2.1) Standard Ticket: This ticket is divided into two types – type A and type B.
• 2.1.1) Type A (€1.30): This ticket is valid for all ATM transportation options except the metro.
• 2.1.2) Type B: It can be used only once in the metro. The price varies by the number of zones traveled. The cheapest ticket allows you to travel to one zone, costing €1.60. The most expensive ticket allows you to travel to four and a half zones, costing €4.20.
• 2.2) Weekly 2×6 Pass: Provides rides for six days a week, up to two rides a day. The cheapest option allows you to travel to one zone for €8.20, and the most expensive option allows travel to three and a half zones for €19.50.

3) Cumulative Tickets: These tickets offer rides between Milan and Greater Milan, as well as the internal ring of Milan. These tickets are divided into: Standard Cumulative Ticket, Cumulative One Day Pass, and Weekly 2×6 Cumulative Pass.

• 3.1) Standard Cumulative Ticket: The cheapest option is Urban Ticket plus Half a Zone, which costs €1.90. The most expensive option is Urban Ticket plus Four Zones, which costs €4.70.
• 3.2) Cumulative One Day Pass: Prices range from €5.80 to €11.
• 3.3) Weekly 2×6 Cumulative Pass: Prices range from €13.50 to €27.

4) Rho Fiera Milano Tickets: The only way to reach this station is by purchasing these tickets. Prices range from €2.50 to €7.

Three types of cards are available: Urban Travel Cards, Extra-Urban Travel Cards, and Cumulative Travel Cards.

• 1) Urban Travel Cards: This category is divided into Weekly Travel Card (€11.30), Monthly Travel Card (€35 monthly), Annual Travel Card (€330 yearly), Travel Card for Students, and Travel Card for Senior Citizens.
• 2) Extra-Urban Travel Cards: This category is divided into Weekly Travel Card (€12.50 to €21.50), Monthly Travel Card (€37.50 to €92 monthly), Monthly Travel Card for Students, and Annual Travel Card (€488 per year).
• 3) Cumulative Travel Cards: These cards are divided into Weekly Travel Card (€16.50 to €27), Monthly Travel Card (€55 to €93 monthly), Monthly Travel Card for Students, and Annual Travel Card (€498 to €776 yearly).
• Please note that some stations do not have lifts. Contact Infoline 02.48.607.607 to check the availability of lifts at your destination. Use the lift alarms only in an emergency.
• When using stairs, make sure you hold on to the handrails. If you have children, make sure they also hold onto the handrails.
• When using escalators, remember to stand on the right.
• Avoid leaning against doors or windows inside the metro.
• Offer your seat to elderly people and pregnant women when asked.
• Do not occupy seats reserved for wheelchair users unless absolutely necessary.
• If you are standing when the metro is in motion, make sure you hold onto the handrails to avoid falling or injury. Ensure that accompanying children do the same.
• Pay attention to announcements and screens at stations as they provide important travel information.
• Do not litter. Throwing paper on the tracks is prohibited as it can cause a fire due to the electrical currents running along the tracks. Use the recycling bins to dispose of your newspapers.
• Be careful not to trip over the gap between the train and the platform. If you are with children, hold their hands when crossing the gap.
• Allow other passengers to leave the train before you board to avoid injury or delay.
• Wait for the train behind the yellow line.
• Remember to validate your ticket or card each time you enter the Underground and each time you change vehicles. Metro cards should be swiped at turnstiles and tickets should be validated at stamping machines.

Future expansions

The M1 will be extended to serve the Monza Bettola region from Sesto 1º Maggio, with the extension to be completed by 2027. The M1 line will also be extended to serve the Baggio region from Bisceglie.

The M2 line will be extended to serve the region of Vimercate from Cologno Nord, adding six new stations.

The M3 line will be extended to serve the region of Paullo from San Donato Milanese, adding five new stations.

A new line, the M4, is currently under construction. This line will add 21 new stations to the metro network. It is scheduled to open in 2022. This new line will serve Linate airport from Lorenteggio.

Find a metro map. A recommended city map is the “Popout” city map. You can also download a map from the metro’s official website, which shows the location of each station.

Check the location of the stations on a map beforehand. Most stations aren’t clearly marked, so it’s possible to enter the wrong station. Guidebooks can also be used to find the names of stations.

Choose a station near your hotel as your main station. Memorise the routes from this main station to the other stations. Also check how to get to your central station from other modes of transport.

If you plan to use the metro frequently within a one or two day period, buy a One Day or Two Day Pass for unlimited travel within that period. If you plan to use the metro less than 10 times, buy a Carnet, which gives you 10 journeys. Each trip lasts up to 75 minutes. Student discounts are available.

Tickets are sold from ticket machines. They can also be bought in small shops – just ask the shopkeeper for “un biglietto”. The turnstiles for entering the metro are marked with a green arrow. Avoid turnstiles marked with a red X, as they are either out of order or indicate that you are going the wrong way.

Each platform serves trains travelling in two directions. Each direction is marked with the name of the next stop. Use your map to decide which direction to go.

• All trains have air conditioning.
• Only the M5 trains have doors separating the platforms from the tracks.
• The trains, manufactured by AnsaldoBreda, are similar to those in Brescia and Copenhagen.
• The metro serves almost 900,000 people a day.
• The trains on the M1 line are powered by a third rail, while those on the M2 and M3 lines are powered by an overhead cable.
• All the trains on the M5 line are fully automatic and belong to the AnsaldoBreda Driverless Metro train class. The future M4 line will also have automatic trains.

Nearby attractions

If you are an international tourist arriving at Malpensa Airport, the nearest subway station is Cadorna. To reach the following tourist attractions from Cadorna station, follow the instructions below (ticket prices are in euros):

• Pinacoteca di Brera: The entire journey takes 16 minutes and costs €1.50. From Cadorna station, take the M2 train in the direction of Assago Forum-Cologno Nord, or in the direction of Abbiategrasso-Gessate, or in the direction of Abbiategrasso-Cascina Gobba. Get off at Lanza. Then walk 420 metres to Via Brera 28.
• Teatro Alla Scala: The journey takes 11 minutes and costs €1.50. From Cadorna station take the M1 train in the direction of Bisceglie-Sesto FS or Rho Fiera-Sesto FS. Get off at Cordusio. Walk 310 metres to Piazza della Scala.
• Il Duomo: the journey takes 9 minutes and costs €1.50. From Cadorna take the M1 train in the direction of Rho Fiera-Sesto FS or Bisceglie-Sesto FS. After three stops, get off at Duomo. Walk 150 metres to Piazza del Duomo.
• Piazza dei Mercanti: the journey takes 7 minutes and costs €1.50. From Cadorna take the M1 train in the direction of Rho Fiera-Sesto FS or Bisceglie-Sesto FS. After two stops, get off at Cordusio. Then walk 50 metres to Via Mercanti.
• Poldi-Pezzoli Museum: The journey takes 15 minutes and costs €1.50. From Cadorna station take the M1 train in the direction of Rho Fiera-Sesto FS or Bisceglie-Sesto FS. After three stops, get off at the Duomo stop. Walk 500 metres to Via Alessandro Manzoni, 12.

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Milan public transport guide for tourists: Quick Guide

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Navigating Milan’s public transport system can be a seamless experience for tourists with a bit of planning and insight. Milan offers a comprehensive network comprising metro, trams, buses, and suburban railways, making it accessible to traverse this stylish Italian city. To ensure a smooth journey, acquainting yourself with the types of transport available and understanding the ticketing options is important. Each mode of conveyance is integrated, allowing travelers to switch between them with ease.

For a hassle-free experience reaching Milan’s iconic landmarks like the Duomo di Milano and the historic Navigli canals , first-time visitors should be aware of the different transport lines and their respective routes. Preparation is key, and this involves checking route maps and schedules beforehand, which are readily available at metro stations and online. Furthermore, knowing the specifics of getting to and from the airports and navigating to major attractions can save time and avoid confusion.

Milan public transport guide for tourists

Key takeaways.

• Milan’s transport network is extensive and integrates metro, trams, buses, and trains.
• Understanding ticket types and purchasing in advance simplifies travel.
• Preparing routes to attractions and airports enhances the navigation experience.

Overview of Milan’s Public Transport System

Milan’s public transport system is a comprehensive network that offers efficient connectivity throughout the city. Managed by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi ( ATM ), the network includes a range of options including metro, buses, and trams, making it a convenient solution for residents and tourists alike.

The ATM Network

Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) operates Milan’s extensive public transportation network. This encompasses multiple modes of transport such as the Metro, buses, tramways, and trolleybuses, designed to facilitate seamless travel across the city. Commuters can use the single ATM app to plan trips, view maps, and purchase digital tickets.

Key Transport Hubs

Strategically situated, Milan’s transport hubs, such as the central station Milano Centrale and the Milan Porta Garibaldi station, are vital in the network. They allow for effortless transitions between different modes of public transport . For example, the central station is a pivotal location for travelers looking to use the metro lines or for those seeking to board regional and international trains.

Types of Transport Available

Navigating Milan by public transport is straightforward, with a comprehensive network of metro, buses, and trams at a traveler’s disposal. These modes are interconnected, offering efficient, cost-effective travel throughout this cosmopolitan city.

Understanding Milan Metro

The Milan Metro features five primary subway lines – M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5 – which are identified by distinct colors and are collectively known as the Milan subway . Discover the convenience of the Milan Metro as it provides rapid transit across the city, connecting major hubs and tourist attractions .

Buses and Trams

Alongside the subway, a dense network of bus routes and tram lines blankets Milan, offering wider accessibility to locations not directly served by the metro. The trams of Milan, in particular, deliver a historical charm and are useful for sightseeing, with some routes like the Line 1 passing by many scenic spots . For more detailed information on navigating these routes, you can check out the guide to Milan’s buses and trams.

Ticketing and Fares

Navigating Milan’s public transport is straightforward once you understand the ticketing system and fare structure. With a range of tickets and passes available, tourists can find a cost-effective way to explore the city.

Various Ticketing Options

Milan’s public transportation network offers a variety of ticketing options to suit different travel needs. The most basic is the single ticket , which is valid for one metro ride or 90 minutes on trams and buses. For more frequent travel, there are day tickets that offer unlimited travel within 24 hours, and a carnet , which is a book of 10 single tickets at a discounted rate. Those staying longer might consider a weekly pass or a monthly pass . There is also the Milano Card , which provides unlimited travel and discounted entry to various attractions.

Travelers can also purchase a Milan metro ticket , which covers all the lines in the metro system . For tourists, the daily ticket and the 48-hour or 72-hour tickets can be extremely convenient, providing unlimited travel within the specified time frame.

How to Purchase and Use Tickets

Tickets and passes can be purchased at metro stations, from automatic ticket machines that offer instructions in multiple languages, or at authorized retail points such as newsstands. Additionally, one can buy tickets via mobile apps, where you can display the QR code on your phone to be scanned as validation.

To use a ticket, simply swipe it at the turnstiles in metro stations or show it on request on trams and buses. For those using a QR code, you’ll need to scan it at the designated readers to validate your journey. Remember that tickets must be validated at the start of your first journey, which is especially important for passes that cover longer periods.

Getting To and From Airports

Navigating to and from Milan’s key airports, Linate and Malpensa, is an important part of planning your visit. There are various transport options to suit different needs and preferences.

Options for Linate and Malpensa Airports

Both Linate Airport and Malpensa Airport are well connected to Milan’s city center by various modes of transportation. For Linate Airport , one of the most convenient options is the Linate Shuttle, which offers direct service to Milano Centrale Station. Tickets are reasonably priced, and the journey takes about 25 minutes. Alternatively, a taxi ride provides a more private but costlier option.

For those arriving at Malpensa Airport , the Malpensa Shuttle Bus is a popular choice, making trips to Milano Centrale Station. The cost is higher than the local buses but it provides a direct and frequent service. Additionally, car rental services are available at both airports for those preferring to drive themselves.

Malpensa Express Service

The Malpensa Express train is a faster alternative to reach central Milan from Malpensa Airport . It connects the airport to Milano Cadorna and Milano Centrale Stations with departures approximately every 30 minutes. The journey to Cadorna takes about 40 minutes whereas to Centrale it may take slightly longer. The Malpensa Express is known for its reliability and comfort, offering a seamless option for travelers to begin their Milanese adventure.

Navigating Major Attractions

Milan offers an extensive public transport network that effortlessly connects travelers to the city’s most renowned attractions. Utilizing the metro, trams, and buses can take you to historic sites like the Duomo or modern hubs such as San Siro Stadium efficiently.

Historic and Cultural Sites

Milan is a treasure trove of cultural landmarks . The Duomo , Milan’s majestic cathedral, is easily accessible via the M1 (red) and M3 (yellow) metro lines , with the Duomo stop placing you directly in the Piazza del Duomo. Just a short walk away, art enthusiasts can admire Da Vinci’s Last Supper , held within Santa Maria delle Grazie—a site best reached by tram lines 16 and 18, exiting at the Magenta – Santa Maria delle Grazie stop.

The iconic Castello Sforzesco lies a brief stroll away from the Cairoli Castello metro station on the M1 line. Close by, one finds the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele , a historic shopping arcade that’s just adjacent to the Duomo piazza.

Sports and Entertainment Venues

Sports fans should head to San Siro Stadium , the renowned home of AC Milan and Inter Milan football clubs. Reach it by taking the M5 (purple) metro line to the San Siro Stadio station. Alternatively, buses 49 and 78 also service the stadium.

For leisure and nightlife, the Navigli district offers a vibrant atmosphere. It’s easily reachable by the M2 (green) metro line, disembarking at the Porta Genova station, which leaves you just a short walk from the bustling canal-lined streets.

Supplementary Transport Options

In addition to the comprehensive subway, bus, and tram network, Milan offers additional modes of transport catering to those who wish to explore the city and its outskirts with more flexibility or to reach destinations less accessible by the standard public transit system.

Bikemi Bicycle Sharing

Bikemi , Milan’s bike-sharing service, provides a convenient and eco-friendly option for getting around Milan. The service is accessible throughout the central city zones, perfect for short trips or as a complement to other public transport services. It features both traditional and pedal-assisted electric bikes. Locals and tourists alike can easily rent these bikes from numerous stations across the city.

Outskirts and Extended Areas

For those venturing outside the hustle and bustle of Milan to explore nearby cities such as Pavia, Bergamo, or even farther to Genova, additional regional and intercity trains are available. These services are especially useful for day trips to cities like Venice, Bologna, or Rome, providing a seamless travel experience beyond Milan’s city limits.

Useful Tips for Travelers

Navigating Milan’s public transportation system can be straightforward with the right guidance. Visitors are encouraged to download relevant apps and carry a map for efficient travel throughout the city.

Navigating the City

Milan’s extensive transportation network includes the metro, trams, buses, and suburban trains, connecting almost all areas of the city. For seamless travel, tourists should consider purchasing a MilanoCard , which offers unlimited public transport and discounts to various attractions. Familiarizing oneself with the Metro network, particularly lines that split in different directions, is essential for getting around the city efficiently. The ATM app is a valuable resource for real-time updates on Milan’s public transportation schedules and routes. Additionally, travelers can experience Milan uniquely on the ATMosfera tram , enjoying a meal through historic routes.

Utilizing Transportation Apps

Tourists should leverage transportation apps for real-time information and ease of navigation. The official ATM app provides comprehensive details on Milan’s public transport options, including a route planner and ticket purchasing options . For guided exploration, an audio guide app can enhance the sightseeing experience, offering historical insights and information as passengers view the city’s landmarks. Incorporating these digital tools will help visitors streamline their movement across Milan, ensuring a more enjoyable trip.

Navigating the public transport system in Milan is a straightforward experience for visitors. With a reliable network of subway lines , trams, and buses, one can reach virtually all corners of the city, including major landmarks and neighborhoods. Key to a smooth journey is the purchase of tickets in advance from authorized vendors or through digital apps, which generally offer an intuitive user interface and multilingual support.

For first-time tourists, the Milan Metro map proves to be an invaluable resource, providing clear directions and identifying the prominent stops necessary for exploring the city. Regular commuters and tourists alike benefit from the frequent and punctual service, although peak hours can be busy.

Visitors seeking to absorb local culture and navigate with a scenic view should consider the historical trams, which are not only functional but also a nod to Milan’s rich past. The tram routes strategically cover the bustling city center and extend to quieter, picturesque districts.

For destinations beyond city limits or to cover longer distances quickly, the suburban railway network complements the urban transport options. The Malpensa Express connects the city to the airport, ensuring a smooth transition for those arriving or departing by air.

Always plan ahead by checking the latest schedules and updates on services to avoid disruptions . Visitors should also be mindful of their belongings, especially during rush hours, as the convenience of public transport is matched only by the need for personal security.

With this knowledge and the helpful tips provided throughout this guide, tourists can confidently embark on their Milanese adventures, exploring the city with ease and efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Milan’s public transportation system offers various ticketing options and is equipped with tools to help tourists navigate the city with ease. From metro lines to contactless payment methods, these FAQs will give you the essentials for exploring Milan stress-free.

What are the options for purchasing public transport tickets in Milan?

In Milan, travelers can buy tickets at metro stations , authorized kiosks, or through vending machines. Options include single journey tickets, day passes, and longer-term passes. For convenience, consider purchasing tickets upon arrival at transportation hubs like the central station.

Can tourists buy a day pass for public transportation in Milan, and if so, how?

Yes, tourists can purchase a day pass, which offers unlimited travel within the designated time frame. These can be obtained from ticket machines or service counters in stations as well as from some retailers throughout the city.

What’s the best way to use the Milan metro system as a first-time visitor?

As a first-time visitor, familiarize yourself with the different lines and stops. Station maps and signs are clear, making it easy to navigate . Start with identifying your destinations and checking their nearest metro stops.

How can one pay for bus fares in Milan using contactless methods?

In Milan, buses are equipped with contactless payment systems. You can pay with contactless credit or debit cards , or through smartphone payment apps directly when boarding the bus.

Are there mobile apps available that can help navigate the public transport in Milan?

Certainly, there are several mobile apps designed to help users effectively navigate public transport in Milan, including real-time updates on timetables and route planning tools .

Is the public transport system in Milan tourist-friendly in terms of navigation and accessibility?

The public transport system in Milan is designed to be tourist-friendly with multilingual signage , accessibility features for those with mobility impairments, and comprehensive network maps at all major stations and on trains.

BEST of Milan in One Day (Most Complete Itinerary & Map)

By Author Jurga

Posted on Last updated: September 18, 2023

Are you thinking of visiting Milan for a day and wondering if it’s worth it and what to see and do in Milan in one day ? This guide and suggested 1-day itinerary will help you make the absolute most of your short visit to the city. Find out!

We have been to Italy so many times and visited so many amazing Italian cities . Yet somehow it took me years to finally get to Milan, and it surprised me beyond expectations! Milan is full of some amazing treasures, but you have to make some effort to escape the main tourist routes in order to truly appreciate it…

I have to admit that it wasn’t love at first sight, but if you take the time to look deeper, you will discover that Milan has so much more to offer than it looks on the surface!

Just like many first-time visitors, we only had one day in Milan. But because we visited the city by invitation of in LOMBARDIA regional tourism board and went with amazing local guides, we discovered so much more than just the ‘must-see’ places.

So in this post, I share the best tips and experience-based suggestions on what to see and do in Milan in one day , including all the top sights and tourist attractions, but also a few hidden gems and local areas that will make your visit so much more special. Find out!

Visiting Milan for a day? These are the top experiences you have to book in advance:

• Duomo Cathedral + Rooftops (must-do).
• Da Vinci’s The Last Supper (highly recommended).
• Lake Como Day Trip (if you have an extra day outside the city).

Yes, there are many amazing museums in Milan, nice parks to visit, and lots of stores where you can admire all the latest fashion trends… But unless you have more than one day in Milan, you will probably not want to waste half of your time queuing at a museum or shopping at some of the world’s most expensive boutiques…

So this is my no-nonsense guide to the best things you can see and do in Milan in one day. It’s definitely not a complete guide to Milan – there is no way to see it all in such a short time. However, if it’s your first trip and you want to see the best of Milan in a day , then look no further.

This is the most complete guide that will bring you to some of the nicest places in Milan, not just the main landmarks, but also some modern and trendy areas, as well as some quirky hidden gems. Keep in mind that if you want to do everything from this itinerary in one day, it will be a long busy day, but it’s definitely doable.

Good to know: At the bottom of the post, you can find an overview of this 1-day itinerary , a map featuring all the places mentioned here, as well as the suggested walking route . We also share some practical tips to help you make the best out of your day in Milan.

TIP: If you are visiting Milan for just a day and want to make the most of your visit, you may want to consider taking a walking tour with a local guide. This is one of the most complete and best-rated city tours that covers the main, must-see attractions in about 3 hours.

Based on our experience, here’s what I recommend to see and do in Milan in one day:

Piazza del Duomo & Duomo Terraces

No trip to Milan would be complete without seeing the Cathedral, Duomo di Milano , an impressive gothic masterpiece that took several centuries to complete. To many, seeing the Duomo is the main and only reason to visit Milan.

As you will see in this post, there is so much more to Milan than just its famous cathedral. But yes, it’s the main landmark of the city. So no matter how much (or little) time you have in Milan, Piazza del Duomo is one place you don’t want to miss.

If you are visiting in high season, it will likely be very busy inside the cathedral. Its exterior is just as impressive as the interior, so if you have just one day in Milan, in the past I would have told you to skip it. However, now that they introduced ticketed entry, you can book timed slots for a visit. So if you plan well, you can see both – the interior of the Duomo as well as its rooftops.

No matter which option you choose – the cathedral and/or the terraces , then be sure to get your tickets in advance . Alternatively, you can also opt for this highly-rated tour that includes skip-the-line tickets . Yes, it costs a bit more, but if you want to get the most out of your day in Milan, then it’s definitely worth it.

Must-see! Whether you visit the cathedral itself or not, make sure not to miss  Duomo’s Terraces . With its 135 towers and spires and over 2000 decorative marble statues, the rooftops of Duomo are a sight to behold.

The views from the top are amazing: not only do you have Piazza del Duomo and the whole of Milan under your feet, but you can even see the mountains in the distance. But the most impressive sight is the close-up of the towers of the cathedral that you can explore via a system of interconnecting stairways on the roof.

There are two ways to get to the rooftops of Duomo – by staircase or by elevator. You can get the tickets for either of the two options here . The price difference isn’t big and the elevator will save you some time and energy. We took the elevator.

TIP:   Beat the crowds and visit Piazza del Duomo first thing in the morning . It’s also the only time to get some pictures of the cathedral without the crowds. The terraces are open from 9 AM every day. In November, we could just go in without any queue. However, it is much busier in the high season, so make sure to book your tickets in advance and arrive really early . I’d say no later than 7.30-8 AM so that you also have some time to walk around the Duomo square as well as Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II before the groups flood the place.

Insider tip: One of the nicest views of the Duomo can be found on the 7th floor of La Rinascente shopping center. There are several restaurants and cafes here, and you can enjoy a meal or a quick coffee with Duomo rooftops as the most magnificent backdrop.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II , Italy’s oldest and probably the most exquisite shopping mall, is a major landmark you have to tick off your list when visiting Milan. The impressive 19th-century glass-topped gallery has always been a place to see and to be seen, the meeting point for the Milanese bourgeoisie.

Inside you’ll find several cafes and restaurants, some as old as the gallery itself. As you drink your morning coffee at Biffi or Savini, try to let it sink in that these restaurants have been here since 1867 – more than 150 years. Who knows, maybe you’re sitting at the same table as Verdi, Puccini, Charlie Chaplin or Frank Sinatra…

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a busy shopping arcade where you’ll also find some of the most expensive fashion boutiques of the world. Brands like Louis Vuitton or Prada have their flagship stores here, all with the same elegant black billboards and golden letters – obligatory uniform standard for any business in this gallery.

However, unless you just won the lottery, I’d leave the pleasures of shopping for another time. Also, you don’t want to waste too much time if you have just a day in Milan. Instead, admire the beautiful building, stunning detailed mosaics on the floors, and maybe have some tea or coffee – just to be able to see one of the historic restaurants.

TIP: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is just next to the Duomo and doesn’t require more than 5-10min of your time. So if you can try to visit the gallery before you head to the Duomo and the Terraces. In the morning you can have the whole gallery to yourself, whereas during the day you’ll have to squeeze your way between the tour guides with their umbrellas, inevitable selfie sticks, and impatient locals trying to make their way through the crowds…

Insider tip: Since recently, it’s also possible to visit the rooftops of Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle. However, based on the reviews, I think it’s ok to skip it if you only have one day in Milan.

La Scala Opera

As you walk from Piazza del Duomo all the way to the northern end of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, you’ll arrive at the smaller town square, Piazza della Scala . This square with the statue of Leonardo da Vinci in the middle is a bit underwhelming, especially compared to the beautiful places you just came from. The main reason to be here is Teatro all Scala.

Dating back to 1778, Teatro alla Scala , aka the ‘Temple of Opera’, is one of the most famous theatres in the world. It may not look like much on the outside, but its interior is very impressive; its history – even more. Some of the most famous operas and composers are linked to La Scala, including Gioachino Rossini and Giuseppe Verdi to name just a few.

I’m not really sure what to recommend to you in terms of visiting La Scala, especially if you only have a day in Milan. There were rehearsals on the day when we visited, so we could only see a part of the theatre, watch the stage from a small balcony through a glass window, and visit the tiny La Scala museum.

Due to rehearsals, no pictures were allowed inside the theatre. It was interesting and another box ticked, but at the same time, it was a bit disappointing not to be able to visit the theatre properly and see it in all its glory.

There are official guided tours of the theatre and the museum on some afternoons. By that time there are no rehearsals and you can actually admire the theatre. So if La Scala is on your bucket list, you may have to plan your day in Milan differently and make sure it works for your itinerary (more information and tickets here ). In that case, make sure to book in advance as La Scala is one of the most popular places to visit in Milan.

It is also possible to visit La Scala with an organized tour with a local guide: at 1 pm or at 2.30 pm . There are also tours that visit several landmarks in Milan including the theater, e.g. this tour visits the Duomo and La Scala .

Insider tip:  If you have just one day and don’t want to adjust your whole Milan itinerary just to be able to see La Scala, you can also try to get tickets for the opera itself (you can find the opera calendar here ). Seeing an opera at La Scala must be one of the most amazing experiences you can have in Milan!

Brera & Braidense National Library

One of the nicest neighborhoods in central Milan, Brera used to be an artsy, bohemian district. Nowadays it’s a more upscale part of town with a good mix of history, modern design, fashion, countless shopping, and dining options.

With lively cafes and restaurants, Brera comes to life in the evening. But if you want to see and do everything I recommend in this one day Milan itinerary, you’ll likely find yourself in Brera around noon.

With a variety of restaurants, you will have no difficulties finding a good place for lunch in Brera. Alternatively, wait just a bit longer – I have a really nice recommendation for lunch a bit further down the road.

Not to be missed is the Brera Academy which shares the same building with Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan’s largest museum of art, astronomical observatory, and  Braidense National Library .

Insider tip:  If you have just one day in Milan, you won’t have much time for the museum, observatory, or the adjacent botanical gardens, however a visit to Braidense library doesn’t require more than a few minutes, so don’t miss it. This 18th-century library is one of the most beautiful libraries in Italy, a real hidden gem in Milan.

The library is open daily except on Sundays (more info here ) and the entrance is free. Keep in mind that as a visitor you can only see the main room and you are not allowed to take close-up pictures of the books.

After visiting the library, stroll the streets of Brera in the direction of Sempione Park, your next destination not to be missed in Milan. On the way, pass Piazza Carmine with the 15th century Santa Maria del Carmine Church.

Sforzesco Castle & Sempione Park

Castello Sforzesco is a huge castle built on the remains of a 14th-century fortification. To tell you the truth, I never even heard of this castle before my visit to Milan, yet it’s a very impressive citadel, and definitely worth a visit.

Sforzesco castle now houses several art museums and another beautiful library. However, you would need at least half a day to visit even a small part of it. If you want to visit inside, you can find more information and book your ticket here .

Even if you only have one day in Milan, you can stroll through the grounds of the castle, admire the beautiful fountain, Fontana di Piazza Castello , and maybe even venture to the adjacent Sempione park.

One of the main landmarks of the park is Arco della Pace, Arch of Peace. It looks very much like Arc de Triomphe in Paris. So if you have the time, you can walk to it. Alternatively, take your time to explore the grounds of the castle a bit more.

Insider tip: Have lunch with a view at  Triennale Design Cafe . It’s located on the top floor of the modern Italian design museum  La Triennale di Milano . You won’t find many tourists here, the food is really good, and the views are well worth a short walk from Castello Sforzesco.

The Last Supper or…

At this point, you have seen the main highlights of the old city, so it’s  time to decide where you want to spend the remaining half a day in Milan!

If you rather stick to the traditional landmarks of Milan, you could now head to Cenacolo Vinciano, where you can see one of the most famous paintings in the world, The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci . However, don’t expect to just arrive there and see the painting – the tickets are sold out months and months in advance. You can check availability for your travel dates here .

Alternatively, book one of the guided tours that include skip-the-line tickets for Leonardo’s The Last Supper . The organizing companies pre-book tickets in advance and therefore have much more availability even on short notice.

TIP: Take a look if there is any availability for this great and highly-rated 3-hr Milan walking tour with a local . It includes the Duomo Rooftop visit and the Last Supper tickets. If you have just one day in Milan, this tour is a great way to get to learn more about the city with a local guide. We love tours with TakeWalks and try to do at least one in every city we visit. They are always amazing and always offer something unique. The only problem is that their Last Supper tour only runs a few times a week, so it might not always fit into your itinerary… In that case, see if you can do one of their tours in other cities in Italy – highly recommended!

Afterwards, you can continue with the last step of my suggested Milan one day itinerary and visit Milan Canals (see below). If you still rather stick to the old town, you can visit one more museum (pick one from all the places mentioned above) or visit a really special church.

In that case, I recommend San Bernardino alle Ossa , best known for its bone chapel. In fact, if you want to visit this chapel, you should probably go there right after you visit the Duomo – it’s in the same area and will save you quite some walking.

… or Porta Nuova District

If you want to get to know different facets of Milan, I recommend that you spend the afternoon far from the main tourist areas. I loved seeing this other side of Milan! It was such an eye-opening experience that made me realize how little I knew of this fascinating city and how diverse it actually is. There is so much more to Milan than the Duomo and the old town. Read on!

Porta Nuova district is a brand new upcoming area in Milan. If you feel fit enough you can get there on foot, walking via Sempione Park (1,5-2km, 20-30min walk from Sforzesco Castle). Alternatively, take a metro to Garibaldi FS station.

If you walk, you’ll pass Porta Garibaldi and walk Corso Como – a nice fashionable area with shops, bars, and restaurants. 10 Corso Como Café is apparently one of the most sought-after restaurants in Milan, but based on the reviews and the prices I’m not sure I’d recommend eating there. Maybe just stop for a drink or a quick look inside. It’s a really nice place, one of those tiny hidden gems of Milan that you would just pass without noticing, so take a look inside the hidden passage leading towards the restaurant.

Just a few blocks further you’ll come to Piazza Gae Aulenti . It’s a new modern area surrounded by glass skyscrapers and some stunning samples of modern architecture.

It’s really hard to believe that this is the same Milan you visited just an hour ago! It feels as if you’re in some huge city in Asia or in the Middle East… In fact, Milan Unicredit Tower was designed by César Pelli, the same architect who built the famous Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and many other famous skyscrapers all over the world.

Take a walk through this new modern district of Milan. There are so many fine pieces of modern architecture!

One of the new landmarks of Milan, Stefano Boeri’s Bosco Verticale , won several awards including the  International Highrise Award (2014) and the Best Tall Building Worldwide (2015). The so-called Vertical Forest is a very innovative type of sustainable residential buildings that will impress even if you know nothing about modern architecture.

The whole Porta Nuova district is really unique and well worth seeing, even if you only have one day in Milan. This is a very different part of the city than the old center. But it gives you a much better image of what Milan is truly about.

City Life Area

Another brand new place to be in Milan is the City Life  residential area. With a new shopping center, cinema, restaurants, kids’ playgrounds, and lots of residential buildings this is probably more a place for the locals or those who are staying in Milan for a few days.

We managed to squeeze a short visit here during our day in Milan, but if you are running out of time, you can probably skip this area. On the other hand, it’s here that you find local modern Milan at its best…

The main highlight for me was the colorful modern sculpture by Pascale Marthine Tayou. It’s called Coloris and is located just near the Tre Torri area. If you like modern art and unusual places, then you may want to check it out.

To get here, you have to take a metro to Tre Torri station.

Navigli – Canals of Milan

Did you know that Milan has canals?! I had no idea!

The Navigli neighborhood, famous for the Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese canals is one of the areas you really have to see in Milan, even if visiting for just a day. It has such a nice vibe and is probably my favorite of all the places that we visited in Milan.

We kept the best for last and visited Milan Canals in the evening. With picturesque canals surrounded by colorful buildings, lots of restaurants and bars, as well as small boutiques and art stores, Navigli is bound to become one of the main attractions in Milan. The whole area has a very cozy local feel and it’s a great lively place to be no matter the season.

Stroll along the canals, explore them by boat, get a drink at one of the many outdoor terraces, or have dinner at one of the local restaurants… Dinner suggestion – try risotto alla Milanese con midollo – a traditional local dish in Lombardy region.

Navigli is a wonderful place to end your day in Milan and fall in love with the city. It will leave you wondering why you came to Milan for just one day and planning another trip very soon…

READ ALSO: Traditional Food of Lombardy

One day in Milan – itinerary

Here is my suggested one day Milan itinerary in a nutshell . The times are just for your reference, based on our experience. We visited in November so it was much less busy than in summer. On the other hand, the days are much longer in summer, so long waiting times are offset by more daylight hours, allowing you to see and do just as much.

Here’s our suggested Milan one day itinerary:

• 7 am. Start with a cup of coffee and a croissant at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery or one of the local cafes in central Milan.
• From there it’s just a short walk to Plazza del Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – explore both before the crowds come in.
• 9 am. Visit Duomo Terraces and potentially also the Cathedral itself (get the tickets for the terraces or for the Cathedral + terraces in advance and note that in high season you may need to stand in line well before it opens).
• Time for another coffee – try one of the historic cafés in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
• 10.30 am. A quick visit to La Scala .
• Brera & Braidense National Library .
• Stroll through the grounds of Sforzesco castle .
• 12.30 pm. Lunch at Triennale Design Cafe (alternatively have lunch in Brera before heading to Sforzesco castle).
• 2 pm. Head to Porta Nuova district OR go and see Leonardo’s The Last Supper ( pre-booking is mandatory!). We took a metro to Porta Nuova, but the walk isn’t far either.
• City Life area (not a must if you are short on time).
• 4-5 pm.  Navigli – Canals of Milan. You’ll need to take a metro to get here. This is a nice area to have dinner as well.

Below, you can find a map of this 1-day Milan itinerary and practical tips for your visit. Read on!

Walking map

The old city center of Milan is not very big, so you can see and do quite a lot in one day. On the other hand, some great neighborhoods are a bit further away, off the beaten tourist tracks.

The good news is that Milan’s public transport network is cheap, easy, and efficient, so it makes it possible to venture out a bit outside the main tourist areas and see different facets of the city, even if you only have one day in Milan.

To help you plan your day in Milan, I created this map with a suggested walking route to give you a better idea of where all these places are located and how to best plan your time.

How to use this map:  Use your computer mouse (or fingers) to zoom in or out. Click on the icons to get more information about each place. Click the arrow on the top left corner for the index. Click the star next to the map’s title to add it to your Google Maps account. To view the saved map on your smartphone or PC, open Google Maps, click the menu and go to ‘Your Places’/’Maps’. If you want to print the map or see it in a bigger window, click on ‘View larger map’ in the top right corner.

Where to stay

If you can, stay close to the city center , but more importantly close to a metro station. I recommend staying for at least 2 nights, so you have one full day to see the best of Milan.

Keep in mind that accommodation in Milan is very expensive (and not just by Italy’s standards). So the sooner you book, the more choice you have, and the better the price you pay.

Here are some of the most popular hotels in the center for different budgets:

• €€€€€+ NH Collection Milano President
• €€€€€ Room Mate Giulia
• €€€€ The Corner Duomo
• €€€ Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo
• €€ WorldHotel Casati 18
• € Hotel Nettuno

TIP: Using the map below, you can compare hotels and accommodations in Milan. Simply insert your travel dates and group size, and you’ll see the best deals for your stay. Check it out!

Practical tips for visiting Milan

• Use public transport . The 24hr ticket cost us just 5 EUR and made it possible to explore so many different areas of Milan in a day.
• If you are arriving in Milan by plane, you should know that the airports are located quite far from the city center. Here you can book airport transfers from Malpensa airport , and here – Linate airport transfers .
• Milan is one of the busiest tourist destinations in Italy, so try to book all your tours and tickets in advance . It will save you lots of time and frustration. We personally use and recommend the Get Your Guide website for ticket/tour bookings because they have the best customer service and the most flexible cancelation policy.
• Pack  comfortable walking shoes  – you will be walking a lot.
• If you can, visit Milan in the lower season . It was lovely and not busy at all when we visited in November – perfect for sightseeing. Here you can find more information on what it’s like to visit Italy in November .
• Don’t just go to Milan for a day and leave without exploring the nearby lakes – you’d be missing so much. Lake Como is less than an hour by train and is a perfect day trip from Milan . Don’t miss Bellagio , Varenna , and Como town ! Also Lake Garda is less than 2hrs away from Milan. The lakes are well worth it to be included in any Italian itinerary; also charming and quiet if traveling off-season.

READ ALSO: Lake Como Travel Tips & Useful Info & Best Things to Do in Lake Como

One day in Milan is just enough to scratch the surface and get a taste of the city. I am confident that this suggested itinerary will help you get a good idea of what Milan is all about and will make you want to come back for a longer stay next time. We’re definitely going back for more!

As I’m updating this article, I have to add that we did in fact return to Milan to explore it further. Below, you can find our guide to all the top spots in the city. Check it out!

READ ALSO: Best Things to Do in Milan

Disclosure: I visited Milan with the Lombardy tourism board, but as always all opinions are my own. This is the most complete one day Milano itinerary you can find. It is 100% based on my personal experience visiting all the best places in Milan in one day, following the best recommendations by the locals.

More tips for your trip to Italy:

• Where to go: Best Places to See in Italy
• What to eat & where: Authentic Italian Food by Region
• Rome: Best Things to Do in Rome &  Tips for Visiting Rome & Where to Stay in Rome
• Venice: Best Things to Do in Venice & Tips for Venice Gondola & 1 Day Venice Itinerary
• Verona: Best Things to Do in Verona
• Tuscany:  Best Towns in Tuscany  &  Tuscany Itinerary
• Florence: Best Things to Do in Florence & Florence 1-day Itinerary
• Siena: Best Things to Do in Siena & Siena Cathedral
• Amalfi Coast:   Capri Island  &  Amalfi Coast Itinerary & Where to Stay on Amalfi Coast
• Naples: Best Things to Do in Naples & Best Day Trips from Naples & 1 Day in Naples
• Cinque Terre: One Day in Cinque Terre & Cinque Terre Travel Tips
• Off the beaten path:  Emilia Romagna & Trentino
• Bucket list: San Marino & Best Places in the Dolomites
• Hiking:   Best Hikes in the Dolomites & Val di Fumo
• … for more destinations and detailed guides, please see our Italy travel guide .

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European cities – itinerary suggestions for the first visit:

• 1 day in Amsterdam
• 1 day in Barcelona
• 1 day in Paris
• 1 day in Madrid
• 1 day in Lisbon
• 1 day in Edinburgh
• 1 day in Glasgow
• 1 day in Manchester
• 1 day in Liverpool
• 1 day in Reykjavik
• 1 day in Rome
• 1 day in Salzburg
• 2 days in London
• 2 days in Rome
• 2 days in Amsterdam
• 2 days in Barcelona
• 2 days in Salzburg
• 2-3 days in Krakow
• 3 days in Amsterdam
• 4 days in Rome
• 4 days in Paris
• 4 days in Amsterdam
• … for more places, please see our  destinations guide .

READ ALSO: How to Plan a Perfect Trip to Europe

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Thursday 25th of May 2023

Hi Jurga, I'm travelling with a friend and we just found your blog in time for Milan. We decided to pay out for the Duomo, the Terraces, and Museum and were blown away - Excellent suggestion. Nothing else could top that. We followed several other suggestions and were not disappointed. Thanks for sharing your travels. Now I have to check your blog for Lyon and Paris.

Saturday 27th of May 2023

Glad to help, Helen. You can find quite some info about Paris on our blog, indeed, but not Lyon. I especially recommend that you check our 4-day Paris itinerary as it has a lot of useful info about so many amazing sites. Even if you have less (or more) time, you'll find plenty of tips that you can use. Have a great trip!

Sunday 14th of May 2023

Hello Jurga Thank you for all this info. We will be in Milan in late Sept this year we fly in in the afternoon and hope to go to lake como by train the next day. We would also like to travel to Cinque Terre before coming back to Milan for our last night. Very busy end of holiday trip do you think we can manage it in the short time (4 nights). Thanks again

Monday 15th of May 2023

Hi Vicki, I guess it is possible, but you will need to plan really well. Plus, you won't see much of each area, just a few of the highlights at best. Traveling by train from Milan to Lake Como is easy, but then Cinque Terre is completely the other way and - by train - it's 6-7 hours trip between the two. So you'll spend so much time traveling around and not much time sightseeing. Just an idea - if you absolutely want to see both areas. Stay in Milan so that you don't have to pack/unpack and change hotels. Explore some of the city on the day when you arrive and then take a day trip to Lake Como (with a tour or by train+boat) on one day and a day trip to Cinque Terre (with a tour to make the most of your day) on the next day. You'll probably see more that way and it will be a bit more relaxing. Otherwise, skip Cinque Terre and stay in Lake Como longer. Have a great trip!

Gayoung Lee

Thursday 28th of April 2022

Hi, Thank you so much for your information. I am going on the 10th of May. So, it is much help. After visiting here, I will share my experience.

Friday 29th of April 2022

Have a great time in Milan! And yes, feel free to come back to our blog after your trip and share how it went - it can help other readers too.

Monday 11th of January 2021

Thank you, Madam ! Milan - very sophisticated but very romantic too !

Thursday 14th of January 2021

Yes, indeed, Milan is a very unique city in Italy. Truly one of a kind.

Tuesday 28th of January 2020

Hi Jurga, Thanks for the great tips and recommendations. I'll be visitng Milan in March and hoping to go to all mentioned places. Just for clarification, is it better to go around with a guider or just go free and easy on my own?

Hi Asyraf, you don't really need a guide if you follow this itinerary. However, you should get the tickets for Duomo terraces in advance, but you don't need a guided tour if you don't want to. If you are planning to see 'The Last Supper' painting, then it's also essential to book in advance. IF you want a tour guide to show you around the most important places, check out this guided tour. It takes about 3 hours and covers all the main highlights. You can then afterwards explore the city further on your own. It's really up to you how to visit Milan and a lot depends on your interests, time, and budget. Hope this helps. Enjoy your trip!

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