Milan

Milan is a beautiful and vibrant city with many attractions to explore. Depending on how many days you have, you can choose from different itineraries that cover the highlights of the city.

- If you have one day in Milan, you can start visiting the iconic Milan Cathedral and marvel at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Next, you can explore the Sforza Castle and the Sempione Park, then see the world-famous Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. After that, you can visit the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio and end the day with a sunset stroll in Navigli, a lively canal district. - If you have two days in Milan, you can follow the same itinerary for the first day, then add some more attractions for the second day. You can start with a visit to the Pinacoteca di Brera, a gallery with a collection of Italian masterpieces, then head to the Quadrilatero d'Oro, one of the most famous shopping districts in the world. In the afternoon, you can visit the Santa Maria delle Grazie, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses the Last Supper, then enjoy an aperitivo at one of the many bars in Brera or Navigli. - If you have three days in Milan, you can follow the same itinerary for the first two days, then add some more attractions for the third day. You can start with a visit to the Duomo Museum, which displays artworks and relics related to the cathedral, then take a walk in the Giardini Pubblici, a public park with a botanical garden and a planetarium. In the afternoon, you can visit the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology, which showcases inventions and models by the Renaissance genius, then end the day with a show at the Teatro alla Scala, one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world.

Milano Cathedral

The construction of the Duomo of Milan began in 1386 and ended in 1965. It took place in the same location where the St. Ambrose basilica was located since the 5th century to which in the year 836 the Basilica of St. Tecla was added and destroyed by a fire in 1075. The original plan for a Gothic cathedral with a cruciform nave and transept in Milan was commissioned by Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo in 1386 on an ancient Roman site—a location so central that all of the Milan’s main streets radiate from this spot. The Duomo Milan is the largest Gothic cathedral, the construction of which progressed over many centuries. Its style moved to be more Renaissance between the period of the 14th and 17th centuries, a time when many technological advances took place in Europe.

You can buy tickets online from the official website of the Duomo di Milano or from authorized resellers. You can also buy tickets on site at one of the ticket offices, but you may have to wait in line and risk not finding availability.

Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is Italy’s oldest active shopping gallery and a major landmark of Milan in Italy. Housed within a four-story double arcade in the center of town, the Galleria is named after Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II contains brands such as Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, as well as other high-end boutiques. It also houses numerous well-decorated restaurants, including some of the oldest establishments of Milan such as Café Biffi, founded in 1867.

Sforza Castle

The Castello Sforzesco is a medieval fortification located in Milan, northern Italy. It was built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, on the remnants of a 14th-century fortification. Later renovated and enlarged, in the 16th and 17th centuries it was one of the largest citadels in Europe. The castle houses some of the best museums in Milan and is one of the most famous landmarks in the citywww.milanocastello.it
You can buy tickets online from the official website of the Castello Sforzesco or from authorized resellers

Sempione Park

Parco Sempione is a large city park in the historic center of Milan, region of Lombardy, Italy. Established in 1888, and designed by Emilio Alemagna, it has an overall area of 38.6 hectares (95 acres), and it is located inside the Zone 1. The park was named after the fact that it was situated along the route that starts at the cathedral door, goes through the Arch of Peace, and leads to the Passo del Sempione. The park has an artificial lake which houses numerous kinds of birds. It is also home to several monuments and attractions such as the Arch of Peace.

Last Supper

The Last Supper is a late 15th-century mural painting by Leonardo da Vinci housed by the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. It is one of the most famous paintings in the world. The painting depicts the scene of The Last Supper of Jesus with his apostles, as it is told in the Gospel of John, 13:21. The painting measures 460 cm × 880 cm (180 in × 350 in) and covers an end wall of the dining hall at the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. If you are interested in seeing it, you can get tickets to see The Last Supper at the Santa Maria delle Grazie Church in Milan.

You can buy tickets online from the official website of the Cenacolo Vinciano or from authorized resellers. You can also buy tickets on site at one of the ticket offices, but you may have to wait in line and risk not finding availability.

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio

The Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio is a church in Milan, northern Italy. One of the most ancient churches in Milan, it was built by St. Ambrose in 379–386, in an area where numerous martyrs of the Roman persecutions had been buried. The basilica is dedicated to St. Ambrose and contains the tombs of St. Ambrose and of Emperor Louis II.

You can buy tickets online from the official website or from authorized resellers. You can also buy tickets on site at one of the ticket offices, but you may have to wait in line and risk not finding availability.

Navigli

The Navigli is a historic neighborhood in Milan that is part of the ancient city linked with canals, similar to Venice. Today, most of the canals are gone, but the Navigli remains a canal-based neighborhood. There are two major canals: Naviglio Pavese and Naviglio Grande.

Pinacoteca di Brera

The Pinacoteca di Brera is a national gallery of ancient and modern art located in Milan, Italy. It is located in the Palazzo Brera, which also houses other cultural institutions such as the Brera Library, the Astronomic Observatory, the Botanical Garden, the Lombard Institute for Science and Art and the Academy of Fine Arts. The museum contains one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings from the 13th to the 20th century.

You can buy tickets online from the official website or from authorized resellers. You can also buy tickets on site at one of the ticket offices, but you may have to wait in line and risk not finding availability.

Quadrilatero d'oro

Quadrilatero d’Oro is a neighborhood in Milan where all the major fashion houses such as Armani, Hugo Boss, Versace, Chanel, Prada, Gucci, etc. have a branch or their own flag store. It is located in the center of Milan and is formed by five streets: Via della Spiga, Via Manzoni, Via Sant’Andrea, and Via Montenapoleone. It is known for being the world’s most famous shopping district and is visited by numerous stars who go there to look for exquisite dresses and accessories.

Santa Maria delle Grazie

Santa Maria delle Grazie is a church and Dominican convent in Milan, northern Italy, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The convent contains the mural of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, which is in the refectory. The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is situated in the heart of Milan and is an outstanding work of architecture and an emblem within the Catholic tradition. The Church is one of Renaissance art’s most important testimonies and a shining symbol of creative human genius.

You can buy tickets online from the official website or from authorized resellers. You can also buy tickets on site at one of the ticket offices, but you may have to wait in line and risk not finding availability.

Duomo Museum

The Museo del Duomo di Milano is located in Piazza del Duomo 12, inside the Royal Palace. It is open every day except on Wednesday from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. (last ticket is sold at 6.10 p.m.). The tour also includes the Church of San Gottardo in Corte. The Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano is also located inside the Palazzo Reale di Milano, in Piazza del Duomo. The Museum, with its approximately 2000 m² of surface area and its 26 rooms, collects the Treasure of the Cathedral and the works of art from the cathedral and from the deposits of the Veneranda Fabbrica.

You can buy tickets online from the official website or from authorized resellers. You can also buy tickets on site at one of the ticket offices, but you may have to wait in line and risk not finding availability.

Giardini pubblici

The Giardini Pubblici di Milano is the second largest park in Milan after Parco Sempione. It has an area of 160,000 square meters and is rich in trees, fountains and meadows that fill up on the hottest days. The Giardini Pubblici di Milano are also known as the Giardini di Porta Venezia or the Giardini Indro Montanelli. They were inaugurated in 1784 by the Habsburg administration and were the first Milanese park expressly intended for collective leisure.

Leonardo da Vinci National Museum

The Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci is the largest science and technology museum in Italy.

You can buy tickets online from the official website or from authorized resellers. You can also buy tickets on site at one of the ticket offices, but you may have to wait in line and risk not finding availability.

Teatro alla Scala

Teatro alla Scala is the world’s most famous opera house. It was founded in 1778 and is located in Milan, Italy. It presents opera, ballet and concert performances. Its season opens on 7 December. It has a Museum and an Academy for Performing Arts.

You can buy tickets online from the official website or from authorized resellers. You can also buy tickets on site at one of the ticket offices, but you may have to wait in line and risk not finding availability.