Top Attractions in Milan

Although it could be said that Milan is a city with little to see, there are some unmissable sights which make the city special.

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Lake Como

Bellagio, Varenna, Tremezzo, Menaggio...discover the best things to do in Lake Como and the various ways of getting there from Milan.

Milan Cathedral

Milan Cathedral, called Duomo di Milano in Italian, is one of the world’s largest Gothic cathedrals. It is located in the heart of the city.

Pinacoteca di Brera

The Pinacoteca di Brera is believed to house one of the best art collections in all of Italy. Discover its artwork, entrance fees and more information.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is sometimes nicknamed il salotto di Milano (Milan’s drawing room). This shopping arcade was designed in the 19th century

Teatro alla Scala

La Scala, in full Teatro alla Scala, is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. Find information on the opera house and its opening hours.

Castello Sforzesco

The Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle in English) was built as a fortress in the fourteenth century and is one of the most important landmarks in Milan.

The Last Supper

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci (Cenacolo Vinciano) is one of the most renowned paintings in the world. Visit the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Cimitero Monumentale

The Cimitero Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery) is famous for its large number of beautifully decorated tombs. Discover this open-air museum.

Piazza Gae Aulenti

Inaugurated on 8 December 2012, the Piazza Gae Aulenti is the center of Milan’s most modern area. The square is dedicated to the architect Gae Aulenti.

Piazza Mercanti

The Piazza Mercanti is one of the most beautiful squares in Milan. This piazza houses some of the most famous medieval buildings in the world.

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Milan Cathedral

Milan Cathedral, called Duomo di Milano in Italian, is one of the world’s largest Gothic cathedrals. It is located in the heart of the city.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is sometimes nicknamed il salotto di Milano (Milan’s drawing room). This shopping arcade was designed in the 19th century

Teatro alla Scala

La Scala, in full Teatro alla Scala, is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. Find information on the opera house and its opening hours.

Castello Sforzesco

The Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle in English) was built as a fortress in the fourteenth century and is one of the most important landmarks in Milan.

The Last Supper

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci (Cenacolo Vinciano) is one of the most renowned paintings in the world. Visit the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Cimitero Monumentale

The Cimitero Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery) is famous for its large number of beautifully decorated tombs. Discover this open-air museum.

Piazza Gae Aulenti

Inaugurated on 8 December 2012, the Piazza Gae Aulenti is the center of Milan’s most modern area. The square is dedicated to the architect Gae Aulenti.

Parco Sempione

The Parco Sempione is a large green-space close to the Castello Sforzesco. It was built between 1890 and 1893 imitating a typical English garden.

Indro Montanelli Park

The park in Milan, Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli has an overall area of 160.000 m² and is the second largest and most popular in the city.

Piazza Mercanti

The Piazza Mercanti is one of the most beautiful squares in Milan. This piazza houses some of the most famous medieval buildings in the world.

Milano Centrale Railway Station

Milano Centrale Railway Station is one of the largest and most spectacular railway stations in Europe. Discover its history and what to see.

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio

The Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio was consecrated in 387 by St. Ambrose, who it was named after. It was the first church built in a Lombard Romanesque style.

San Maurizio Church

San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore church was designed as part of the Benedictines convent, the most important congregation in Milan.

Basilica of San Lorenzo

The Basilica of San Lorenzo was established during the fourth century and is the oldest church in Milan. In front, there are third century Roman remains.

Chiaravelle Abbey

Located in the outskirts of Milan, the Chiaravalle Abbey is one of the prettiest constructions of the city. It is a Cistercian monastic complex.

San Bernardino alle Ossa

San Bernardino alle Ossa is a very peculiar church in Milan due to its bizarre and sinister decoration with a great number of human skulls and bones.

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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

Established in 1618 by Cardinal Federico Borromeo, the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana is one of the best art galleries in Milan.

Pinacoteca di Brera

The Pinacoteca di Brera is believed to house one of the best art collections in all of Italy. Discover its artwork, entrance fees and more information.

Museo Poldi Pezzoli

The Museo Poldi Pezzoli is an elegant mansion built at the end of the nineteenth century that houses the former owner’s impressive art collection.

Triennale

The Triennale is an international cultural institution founded in 1923 to promote fine arts and architecture. The Design Museum is in the Palazzo dell’Arte

Milan Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum of Milan is located in the former San Maurizio convent and features archaeological finds from different periods.

Galleria d'Arte Moderna

Housed in a beautiful villa, the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (Modern Art Gallery) of Milan contains paintings and sculptures from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Museo nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia

Milan's Museo nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia “Leonardo da Vinci” is the largest museum of science and technology in Italy.

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Lake Como

Bellagio, Varenna, Tremezzo, Menaggio...discover the best things to do in Lake Como and the various ways of getting there from Milan.

Lake Garda

Lake Garda is one of the largest lakes in Italy and one of the most visited in the Northern part of the country. Discover the best things to do and see.

Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore or Lake Verbano is the second largest lake in Italy, with a surface length of 212 km². Discover the best things to do in Lake Maggiore.

Lake Iseo

Lake Iseo is divided between Bergamo and Brescia and is one of the most charming lakes in Lombardy. Discover the best things to do and how to get there.

Bergamo

Bergamo is a beautiful walled city located 37 miles (60 km) away from Milan. Discover the best things to do in Bergamo and how to get there from Milan.

Two Days in Milan

If you are visiting Milan for two days, check out our 48-hour itinerary to make the most of your stay in Italy’s second most populous city.

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