Milan
Milan
Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in Milan [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Milan! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
- 104.7/51673 ReviewFrom46269.27
based on 58931 reviews"Gorgeous architecture. Everything about this infrastructure is absolutely beautiful. The mosaic pieces on the window to the detail in the building from the exterior to the interior. The church felt very sacred and welcoming. This building is located in the centre so it is very crowded and a huge attraction. I would suggest going on a weekday right when they first open. I would also suggest getting the ticket to walk the staircase to the top to avoid the lines.Business Hours:9am-7pmAddress:P.za del Duomo, 20122 Milano MI, ItalyTips:Every single visitor should dress and act appropriately inside the Duomo. Shoulders and knees must be covered, hats removed on entry, and silence or hushed voices is the way to go.Reasons to Recommend:It has more statues than any other building in the worldFor the architects of the Milan Cathedral, the limit didn't exist. There are 3400 statues, over 100 gargoyles and an additional 700 figures spread throughout this incredible monument."Milan.Zona 1 Centro Storico448m from downtown
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: World Heritage Site | Duomo Milan | 600-yr-old construction history | Gothic masterpieceShow Less - 104.7/5364 ReviewFreebased on 13896 reviews"A beautiful city, rich in history and close to Venice and lake Como. prefect for a stop over before heading off to Swiss. Just beware of pickpockets on the metro and shops. would for sure visit again. all the major attractions are so close to wash others. staying next to the main train station is best as you want to use the metro as less as possible."Milan.Zona 1 Centro Storico285m from downtownHighlights: Piazza Duomo is located in the center of Milan, surrounded by many important buildings, among which Milan's landmark Milan Cathedral is located here. The square gradually developed with the construction of the cathedral and was named after the cathedral. In the center of the square stands the equestrian bronze statue of the first king of the Kingdom of Italy, Vittorio Emmanuel II. There are also a series of important buildings around the square, such as the Promenade of Emanuele II, the Royal Palace with neoclassical architectural style, and the Cathedral Museum, exuding a strong medieval style. In the square, you can see flocks of pigeons strolling leisurely, and sometimes in the evening, you can see street performances with random performances. There are many shopping malls, shopping centers, luxury stores and high-end restaurants near the square, which is a well-known leisure shopping area in Milan.Show Less
- 9.24.6/5222 ReviewFreebased on 3430 reviews"It is worth seeing, you can understand the historical background before you go, so you can have a more experience. However, you can also follow other groups for free~ listen to the visit time of about 15 minutes, you have to go to the window to change tickets to enter, don't be late!"Milan.Milan City Centre1.2km from downtownHighlights: Santa Maria delle Grazie is located in the west of Milan, on the south side of the Sforza Castle. This red Catholic building consists of a church and a Dominican monastery. It is famous for the fresco "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci in the monastery's refectory. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. . The Last Supper "The Last Supper" was created by Leonardo da Vinci in the 15th century, using innovative and bold painting techniques combining oil and tempera, creating a unique perspective effect, but also easily eroded. On August 15, 1943, the church and the congregation were bombed by British and American aircraft, and most of the canteen of the congregation was destroyed, but the wall on which The Last Supper was located survived. Centuries later, 80 percent of the painting's colors had faded, and restoration work began in 1977 and continued for 22 years. At present, the number of visitors is strictly controlled, and the number of visitors cannot exceed 30 at a time. In addition to the "Last Supper", the church building itself is also worth seeing. The church was built under the auspices of Duke Sforzesco and was finally completed in 1490. It was once used as the tomb of the Sforzesco family. Later, when the French invaded, the cultural relics and treasures in the church were looted, but the exquisite dome and frescoes were still preserved. The sacristy is now the Dominican cultural center, and often holds some salons and art exhibitions.Show Less
- 8.14.6/5505 ReviewFreebased on 30286 reviews"Shopping here is always amazing. Cafes serve great food and coffee too and just feels so grand and fancy to walk around. Must go!"Milan.Zona 1 Centro Storico271m from downtownHighlights: The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is located on the north side of the square of the Milan Cathedral, the iconic building of Milan, and connects to Piazza della Scala. There is also a huge door at the entrance on the side of the Milan Cathedral, attracting visitors who come and go to explore the interior of the promenade. Promenade Structure The Emanuele II Promenade is a covered arcade street, named after a King Emanuele II after the unification of Italy. It is considered one of the most beautiful commercial arcades in Europe. one. The arcade was built by the designer after the classical commercial arcade in Paris. The two intersecting corridors are cross-shaped, 198 meters long from north to south and 105 meters long from east to west. The two glass vaulted corridors meet in the octagonal space in the middle. Above is a glass dome. The sun shines through the glass roof and shines a sacred golden light on the delicate reliefs and frescoes below. Although at the beginning of the construction, the citizens of Milan complained slightly about this plan, because it destroyed some ancient buildings, but after it was completed, it gained a good reputation. Today, the arcade welcomes tourists from all over the world. Entering the arcade from the door on the side of the Milan Cathedral, you are greeted by a promenade covered with marble, printed with colorful mosaics that symbolize the unity and confidence of Italy. Many places in the arcade have obvious patterns representing various cities in Italy, such as the bull in Turin, the she-wolf in Rome, the lily in Florence, the red cross in Milan and so on. There is a very famous picture of a bull in the arcade. It is said that if you step on its key part with your heel and turn clockwise three times, luck will come. At present, the place has been ground into a pit. This promenade is also a must-see shopping destination for shopping lovers in Milan. There are shops such as Gucci, LV, Parada that are familiar to Chinese people, and there are many popular brands such as H&M, Zara and so on. The Prada boutique under the arcade is one of the best in Milan in terms of scale and window arrangement, especially the window arrangement. It is updated every day, and it is a great pleasure to just stand outside the window and enjoy it.Show Less
- 7.94.6/5330 ReviewFreebased on 248 reviews"Mainly a happy. In fact, the collection is still very rich. If you finish shopping slowly, it is estimated that it is more suitable to stay for 3 hours. At the same time, remember to rent a explainer, or prepare an app such as a beautiful view."Milan.Moscova791m from downtownHighlights: Sforza Castle is a very famous castle in Milan and one of the most famous attractions in Milan. It used to be the residence of the Sforza family who ruled Milan. The entire castle occupies a vast area, with towering city walls, exquisite courtyards, and numerous rooms, from which we can see the luxurious life of the Milan Sforza family at that time. The castle is now used as a museum and is divided into several areas. There are several museums such as the Museum of Ancient Art, the Museum of Furniture, the Museum of Musical Instruments and the Museum of Applied Art. . If time is limited, you can choose the ceiling painting "Panel Room" created by Leonardo da Vinci and the sculpture (The Madonna of Lamentation by Lundanini) made by Michelangelo a few days before his death. A must see collection in the museum. After visiting the museum, you can take a break in Parco Sempione behind the castle, which is very suitable for a walk while eating delicious Italian ice cream; you can also find a bench in the shade and enjoy lunch in a picnic-like mood , experience the life-like side of Milan.Show Less
- 7.54.6/5255 ReviewFrom70137.62based on 7814 reviews"Italy's number one opera house, went to London's West End to see the "Phantom of the Theatre", originally wanted to see a scene in Italy, but think of the English pattern also listen to a lively, Italian opera must be more incomprehensible. We just came over to check in after visiting the Second Corridor. The ticket was 7 euros. I didn't go in. It didn't mean much to come to see the building and decoration. The appearance of the entire opera house is very simple, and it is estimated that you will not pay special attention if you don't look at the Raiders. There are still people who enter the tour, and there are several staff at the door to check the ticket."Milan.Milan City Centre321m from downtownHighlights: La Scala in Milan, Italy, is one of the world's largest opera houses. It is located directly behind the Promenade of Vittorio Emanuele II, connecting Piazza della Scala, with a statue of Leonardo da Vinci in the middle of the square. This slightly legendary opera house is seen as the embodiment of beauty. Architectural History La Scala was the second theatre to be rebuilt on its original site, the Ducal Theatre was destroyed in a fire. Two years later, La Scala was built and opened on the former site of Santa Maria della Scala. During the Second World War, the theater was bombed again, and the entire performance hall was destroyed. After the war, the Italian government allocated huge sums of money to rebuild it to a high standard at the time and built it into one of the most beautiful theaters in the world. La Scala's exterior is unpretentious, and you can't imagine how opulent the interior is. The opera house is extremely luxurious, famous for its six-tiered gilded arches adorned with chandeliers and private boxes divided in red silk. Watching a show here will be unforgettable. The Opera House is known as the paradise of operas. Operas, concerts and dramas are always staged at other times of the year except in August. The more familiar ones such as "Turandot" and "Madame Butterfly" were featured in this song. play. If you want to buy an opera ticket, you should book as early as possible. Traditional ticket purchases lead to Galleria del Sagrato, Piazza del Duomo and Duomo Metro Station. The subway station has relatively clear signs for instructions. Ticket opening hours are 12:00-18:00. If you want to buy tickets on a temporary basis, you can also buy them at the night ticket office next to the main entrance of the opera house at 2Via Filodrammatici, but this ticket window only sells tickets for the performance of the day, and you can go to buy two and a half hours before the performance starts. . Of particular note is the fact that concerts by the Filarmonica Orchestra are only available at the night ticket office 1 hour before the start. Of course, there are many ways to buy tickets. In addition to the ticket window, the more convenient ones are online booking, telephone booking and entrusting an intermediary. Prices vary depending on the show and location, generally ranging from €5 to €200. A detailed cast list for that night's performance was posted throughout the venue, as well as a detailed timetable indicating the time required for each act and the time for intermission. If attending the premiere, men are required to attend all black formal attire, and at other times to enjoy the performance, they must wear a suit and tie, and women are also not allowed to dress casually. La Scala Museum If you don't plan to see the show, it's not so easy to visit the inside of the theater. But you can visit the La Scala Museum, the entrance of the museum is not on this side of the square, but in Largo Ghiringhelli. The La Scala Museum inside the theater houses many precious musical instruments, performance costumes, as well as a large number of precious materials, portraits and statues about opera and Italian musicians. On the floor of the museum, there are exhibits related to opera shows arranged chronologically, including early advertising posters of Verdi's operas and arm models. Behind-the-scenes tour of the Opera House Visitors interested in a behind-the-scenes tour of the Opera House can book an appointment. A professional guide will take you to visit the various exhibition halls of La Scala and tell you anecdotes about musicians who have performed here, such as Giuseppe Verdi, Arturo Toscanini and others and anecdotes. You can also stand in the box and enjoy the majestic momentum of the Opera Hall, the crystal chandelier on the roof and the great stage in the history of opera. Email appointments to garino@fondazionelascala.it. Theatre Library In addition, the Opera House also has a theatre library, which has a collection of 80,000 volumes of theatrical art books in different languages, but you can only visit by making an appointment in advance. For reservations, call 02-88792088, and the email address is sartorio@fondazionelascala.it. The theatre has a shop where you can buy some CDs, DVDs and books about music.Show Less
- 7.34.7/5132 ReviewFrom61880.74based on 5677 reviews"For art lovers, it is still worth going to a place, which is basically classical oil paintings, and the inside is a doorway. Even my layman admires the delicate and smoothness of the painter's brushwork. If you have time, you can go and see it, saying that it is not allowed to enter at 6 o'clock, but when I came out at 6:10 after visiting, I saw that the door was still released."Milan.Brera730m from downtownHighlights: This art gallery is one of the important collections of Italian paintings, and it is also a representative painting gallery in Milan. The Brera Palace Gallery was founded by Napoleon I in 1809. At the beginning, some famous paintings collected by the Milan Academy of Fine Arts were exhibited, and then the exhibits gradually increased, mainly paintings from the Renaissance era, and some works by Dutch painters. The museum was established in the Brera Palace built in the second half of the 15th century, and was converted into the Academy of Fine Arts in the late 18th century, becoming a gallery for students to view masterpieces by masters. There are many masterpieces in the collection, such as Raphael's "Marriage of the Virgin", Mantegna's "Mourning Christ", Piero della Francesca's "Montefortro altar decoration screen" ", Hayez's "Kiss", etc. are all collected here, where you can feel the outstanding artistic achievements of the Northern Italian Renaissance.Show Less
- 7.24.6/532 ReviewFrom53387.62
based on 923 reviews"The museum is divided into several different pavilions according to the exhibit content, in addition to the must-see display of Leonardo da Vinci mechanical design manuscripts and reprint models, it also shows his achievements in astronomy, agriculture, electronics and other fields."Milan.Milan City Centre292m from downtownHighlights: Leonardo da Vinci: "Sublime joy is the enjoyment of exploring the world". His curiosity, imagination and creativity are huge and wide-ranging, as well as the ingenious design of various mechanical instruments and aircraft are breathtaking. The 13,000 pages of precious manuscripts he left behind were written in reverse with the left hand and can only be read from a mirror, which is incredible. Worth a look, recommended.Show Less - 7.24.6/5178 ReviewFrom106775.23based on 6133 reviews"You can buy tickets on the spot. Like football, like AC and Inter Milan. You can want a genuine jersey. You can print your own players' numbers and names. It's interesting. It's not interested in football. It's meaningless to know these two teams."Milan.San Siro5.1km from downtownHighlights: The San Siro Football Stadium, also known as the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, is the home of the two Serie A teams AC Milan and Inter Milan, the temple of European football, and has been selected as one of the 23 European five-star stadiums by UEFA. Architectural History The stadium was designed with the English stadium as the template, and when it was built, it could accommodate 35,000 spectators on all four sides. The inauguration ceremony was held on September 19, 1926, and the audience filled every corner. In the opening match, Inter Milan defeated AC Milan 6-3. On February 20, 1927, the stadium hosted the first national team match, and the Italian team drew 2-2 with Czechoslovakia. Before 1945, San Siro had been the exclusive home of AC Milan, and Inter Milan put the home in the city center. Since then, the Football Theater has undergone several renovations and has become the magnificent building seen today. In addition to looking around the stadium, you can also follow the tour guide to visit the locker rooms and visiting rooms of the two teams of AC Milan and Inter Milan. What's more exciting is that you can enter the stadium through the player's aisle like an official football player and have a glimpse of the stadium. scenery. You can also sit in the nearby red stand and listen to the tour guide's explanation of the history of the football field. In addition, you can also visit the football museums of AC Milan and Inter Milan, which are set up in the football stadium, where the past souvenirs, jersey championships and various derivatives of the two teams are collected. Die-hard fans are hooked. After visiting the museum, you can go to the San Siro store at gate 14 of the stadium to buy classic items such as the official jerseys of AC Milan and Inter Milan.Show Less
- 6.64.7/586 ReviewFrom62954.13based on 2620 reviews"[Da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology] This museum is to commemorate Da Vinci's outstanding achievements in science and technology. It is located near the Milan City Hall. The museum is converted from a monastery built in the 16th century. The entrance is very inconspicuous. The interior retains the layout and style of the building itself, and the museum is divided into several different pavilions according to the exhibits, in addition to the must-see Leonardo da Vinci mechanical design manuscripts and reprint models, but also shows his achievements in astronomy, agriculture, electronics and other fields. Among them, the exhibition hall side displays materials engineering, communication technology, astronomical instruments, musical instrument technology-based collections, and displays Da Vinci manual mechanical sketches and replica models, which is worth seeing tickets: 4.5 European Time: 9:30-17:30 Monday closed address: Via San Vittore, 21, 20123 Milano MI, Italian Metro: Line 2 to S. Ambrogio Station Bus: 50, 58 to San Vittore Station; 94 to Carducc Station"Milan.Zona 1 Centro Storico1.3km from downtownHighlights: Born in 1953, the Museum is one of the largest science and technology museums in Europe, a place where you can travel through the past, present and future. Nestled in the cloisters of a Renaissance monastery, it covers about 50,000 square meters.Do not miss the Galleries, with the largest permanent exhibition in the world dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci engineer and humanist. A spectacular journey among 170 historical models, works of art, ancient volumes and immersive installations to discover da Vinci’s life and works.At the Museum you can discover exhibitions, digital installations and interactive workshops on astronomy and space, energy, materials, transport, food science, genetics, biotechnology, and particle physics.Discover extraordinary objects such as steam trains, the Luna Rossa AC72 catamaran, the brigantine schooner Ebe, the deck of the Conte Biancamano transatlantic, the Toti Submarine, the Vega space launcher and the only fragment of lunar rock in Italy. On weekends and public holidays enjoy a full program of initiatives such as guided tours of the collections, activities in the interactive workshops and Tinkering Zone, virtual reality and live-action role-playing in the Mars Base.Show Less
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