Milan
MILAN INTRODUCTION
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Considered one of the four most dynamic cities in Europe, the capital of fashion, design and finance, it is visited by millions of tourists and is always busy during the various trade fairs held...
THE WONDERS OF LOCAL CUISINE
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The city’s most emblematic dish is ossobuco, a cut of beef with the bone in the center, cooked with vegetables and herbs; the marrow is also eaten.
You’ll find the more common version,...
CATHEDRAL
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The Cathedral is by far the most important, famous, and well-known church in Milan!
The monument before you, this marble colossus, this white mountain full of sharp points called "spires",...
VITTORIO EMANUELE GALLERY
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The Vittorio Emanuele Gallery is the most evocative and artistic shopping area in Milan!
The most "Milanese" stroll you can go on is the one that takes you from the Cathedral to La Scala...
LA SCALA THEATER
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La Scala is the most important theater in Italy and one of the most prestigious theaters in the world!
Before we start, I suggest going to the very center of the square, near the Leonardo Da Vinci...
MERCHANT'S SQUARE
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Unfortunately, Merchant's Square is the least well-known medieval jewel of Milan!
From Cathedral Square, Merchant's Square can be reached in just a few minutes. You'll be pleasantly surprised: it is...
HOLY MARY OF GRACE - THE LAST SUPPER
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Holy Mary of Grace is home to the Cenacle, one of the most famous art treasures of the world!
Here you'll admire the Last Supper, which was painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the refectory of the...
SFORZA CASTLE
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Sforza Castle is one of the most fascinating monuments in Milan!
It is an actual castle with towers, battlements, patrols, and moats. Most of the castles in European cities are placed in locations...
DARSENA
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You should know that the Darsena area is one of the most intriguing parts of Milan!
Considering how Milan doesn't have a large navigable river, over the centuries it has become surrounded by a...
EATALY SMERALDO (SPONSORED)
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The first Eataly opened in Turin in 2007, thanks to our founder, Oscar Farinetti, who came up with the idea of bringing together all the best Italian food and wine under one roof: a place to find...
GAE AULENTI SQUARE
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Gae Aulenti Square is one of the most futuristic architectural complexes in Europe!
It's important to know that for the Universal Exhibition of 2015, Milan underwent a period of intense building and...
BRERA
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Brera is one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of Milan!
The Brera district will definitely be one of the areas of Milan that will most fascinate you thanks to its cobbled streets, ancient...
ST. AMBROSE CHURCH
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St. Ambrose is one of the oldest churches in Milan!
You are standing before the basilica dedicated to the city's patron saint, which is a fundamental model of medieval architecture thanks to its...
AMBROSIANA ART GALLERY
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The Ambrosiana has one of the finest art collections in Milan!
Just a short distance from the Cathedral but in a quieter area of the city, the building housing the Ambrosiana will fascinate you...
BASILICA OF SANT'EUSTORGIO
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Sant'Eustorgio is one of the most particular churches of Milan!
Following down Corso di Porta Ticinese and leaving the historical center behind, you'll reach a church that overlooks a pleasant...
BASILICA OF SAN LORENZO
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The Basilica of San Lorenzo is one of the oldest monuments in Milan!
If you've done a bit of shopping in the boutiques of Via Torino, you must have been impressed by the imposing Roman colonnade...
SAN MAURIZIO CHURCH
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San Maurizio is one of the most popular churches in Milan!
The Basilica of San Maurizio is on lively Corso Magenta, not far from Saint Ambrose and the Ambrosiana Art Gallery. Don't be fooled by the...
POLDI PEZZOLI MUSEUM
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This is one of the most fascinating museums in Milan!
In the nineteenth century, several Milanese collectors decided to open their homes to the public. Weather permitting, you can enjoy a nice walk...
