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Milan

Milan is Italy's city of the future, a fast-paced metropolis where money talks, creativity is big business and looking good is an art form.

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The Last Supper
Corso Magenta & Sant'Ambrogio
Milan's most famous mural, Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, is hidden away on a wall of the refectory adjoining the Basilica di Santa Maria delle…
Duomo
Duomo & San Babila
A vision in pink Candoglia marble, Milan's extravagant Gothic cathedral, 600 years in the making, aptly reflects the city's creativity and ambition. Its…
Cimitero Monumentale
Porta Garibaldi & Isola
Behind striking Renaissance-revival black-and-white walls, Milan’s wealthy have kept their dynastic ambitions alive long after death with grand sculptural…
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan
Located upstairs from one of Italy’s most prestigious art schools, this gallery houses Milan’s collection of Old Masters, much of it ‘lifted’ from Venice…
Quadrilatero d'Oro
Milan
A stroll around the Quadrilatero d'Oro, the world's most famous shopping district, is a must even for those not sartorially inclined. The quaintly cobbled…
Castello Sforzesco
Milan
Originally a Visconti fortress, this iconic red-brick castle was later home to the mighty Sforza dynasty, who ruled Renaissance Milan. The castle's…
Museo del Novecento
Duomo & San Babila
Overlooking Piazza del Duomo, with fabulous views of the cathedral, is Mussolini's Arengario, from where he would harangue huge crowds in his heyday. Now…
Fondazione Prada
Milan
Conceived by designer Miuccia Prada and architect Rem Koolhaas, this museum is as innovative and creative as the minds that gave it shape. Seven renovated…

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Planning Tools

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Best Neighborhoods

One of Italy’s most cosmopolitan cities, Milan is a collection of vastly different neighborhoods, each with its own spirit and character.

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Day Trips

Milan is the portal to a whole region of culture, fine food and even finer scenery. From lakes to monasteries, here are the best day trips from Milan.

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Transportation

Getting around Milan needn't be a headache even during rush hour. Here's our guide to navigating the fashion capital by bus, bike and train.

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Free Things to Do

Milan brims with free attractions, from glorious churches and exceptional architecture to unique museums. Here are the best.

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5 Shops

Beyond high fashion, Milan brims with funky independent shops. Here are five of the best ones.

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