Milan Travel Stories

Jan 27, 2022 • 7 min read

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

Nov 10, 2021 • 5 min read

The northern Italian city is far from monochrome and has many parks where visitors can relax, exercise and take even take in art.

Nov 5, 2021 • 5 min read

Whether you are a lover of art, design or technology, or maybe all three, here’s your guide to the best museums Milan has to offer.

Nov 5, 2021 • 6 min read

Forget all the stereotypes you may have heard about Milan being industrial and boring, and get ready to explore museums, churches and more.

Oct 31, 2021 • 4 min read

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

Oct 26, 2021 • 4 min read

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.

Oct 26, 2021 • 6 min read

Whether you’re after beautiful weather, Fashion Week events or just looking to avoid the crowds, here’s our guide to the best time to visit Milan.

Feb 25, 2021 • 8 min read

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.

May 1, 2019 • 5 min read

Before Expo 2015 Milan had long been considered the forgotten sibling to more resplendent Venice, Florence and Rome. While they stole the limelight with…

Feb 28, 2018 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet Local Stephanie Ong ended up in Milan like so many foreigners do – by falling for an Italian. Five years later the city feels like home. For…

Oct 10, 2017 • 5 min read

In a city known for fashion and elegance, you'd expect Milan's bar scene to be sophisticated – and sure, it's possible to sip aperitifs with the beautiful…

Apr 5, 2017 • 4 min read

In Milan, when the clock ticks over to 6pm and the sun starts to slowly sink, something rather magical happens: the shuck-shuck of ice in a cocktail…

Nov 7, 2016 • 6 min read

What’s a trip to Italy really like? How do I get around, and what do I wear? What’s Italy's local etiquette? Here are practical tips to ensure your first time…

Oct 14, 2014 • 6 min read

For years travellers have dismissed Milan as too cold, too boring and too business-like, seeing it as the ugly sister of fair Florence, historic Rome and…

Oct 7, 2014 • 5 min read

Creamy risottos, tender veal shanks and hearty stews lovingly prepared in the home. Milan lies in western Lombardy, a region with rich culinary traditions…

Apr 12, 2012 • 3 min read

Unlike Rome and its never-ending history lesson, Milan is the birthplace of the now and the next, from cutting-edge international design and the latest…

Aug 12, 2010 • 2 min read

What are the absolute don't miss sights in Milan and Italy's Northwest? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet's Discover Italy guide, Lonely Planet author…

Oct 26, 2009 • 1 min read

Opera is serious business in Milan. At the city's legendary Teatro alla Scala (also called La Scala theatre), even the most successful tenors have been…