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Landmarks

The Duomo, La Scala, and da Vinci's greatest masterpiece.

Duomo di Milano
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Duomo di Milano

Gothic masterpiece. 135 spires, 3,400 statues, and a rooftop terrace with Milan views. Cathedral free (dress code), rooftop €14 stairs/€16 elevator. Allow 2 hours. Book rooftop online. Essential.

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

World's oldest shopping mall (1877). Glass dome, luxury brands, and the bull mosaic (spin on it for luck). Free to walk through. Connects Piazza del Duomo to La Scala. Stunning architecture.

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Teatro alla Scala
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Teatro alla Scala

World's most famous opera house. Season Dec-Jul. Tickets €30-250 (book months ahead). Museum €12 with peeks into the auditorium. Even non-opera fans should see the interior. 1 hour museum.

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The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)
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The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)

Da Vinci's masterpiece. Book 2+ months ahead, only 25 people per 15-min slot. €15. Cannot be overstated, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. UNESCO World Heritage.

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Castello Sforzesco
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Castello Sforzesco

15th-century castle. Free courtyard, museums inside (€5 Tues-Sun). Michelangelo's last sculpture (Rondanini Pietà). Sempione Park behind is perfect for a stroll. Allow 2 hours castle + park.

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Culture

Museums & Art

Pinacoteca di Brera, The Last Supper, and contemporary design museums.

Pinacoteca di Brera
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Pinacoteca di Brera

Milan's greatest art gallery. Raphael's 'Marriage of the Virgin', Mantegna's 'Dead Christ', and Caravaggio. €15. The Brera district around it is charming. Allow 2 hours.

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Museo del Novecento
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Museo del Novecento

20th-century Italian art overlooking Piazza del Duomo. Futurists, Fontana's slashed canvases, and Morandi. €10. Free first Tuesday. The view of the Duomo from inside is a bonus. 1.5 hours.

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Fondazione Prada
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Fondazione Prada

Contemporary art in a converted distillery. Rem Koolhaas architecture. Bar Luce café designed by Wes Anderson. €15. South Milan. World-class exhibitions rotate. Allow 2 hours.

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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

Da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus, Raphael's cartoon for 'School of Athens', and Caravaggio. €15. Small, manageable museum. Near the Duomo. 1.5 hours.

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Triennale Milano
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Triennale Milano

Design and architecture museum in Sempione Park. Rotating exhibitions on Italian design. €15. The design bookshop is excellent. Café with park views. 1.5 hours.

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Taste

Food & Drink

Risotto alla Milanese, cotoletta, aperitivo buffets, and Michelin stars.

Risotto alla Milanese at Ratanà
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Risotto alla Milanese at Ratanà

Saffron risotto, Milan's signature dish. Ratanà near Porta Nuova does a superb version. Book ahead. Budget €30-50. The ossobuco is the traditional accompaniment. Smart casual.

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Luini Panzerotti
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Luini Panzerotti

Fried stuffed dough pockets. Queue out the door since 1888. Near the Duomo. €3-4. The tomato and mozzarella is classic. Cash only. Milan's most famous street food.

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Mercato Metropolitano
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Mercato Metropolitano

Sustainable food market in Porta Genova. Pizza, pasta, craft beer, and organic produce. Budget €10-20. Street food atmosphere. The Aperol spritz here is cheap by Milan standards.

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Peck
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Peck

Milan's legendary delicatessen since 1883. Gourmet food hall with Italian cheeses, cured meats, pastries, and wines. Via Spadari. Budget €15-40. The restaurant downstairs is excellent. A food lover's paradise.

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Pavé
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Pavé

Best pastries in Milan. Sourdough croissants, focaccia, and seasonal tarts. Isola neighbourhood. Budget €5-10. Weekend brunch queue is worth it. Artisan quality.

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After Dark

Nightlife & Aperitivo

Navigli canal bars, rooftop cocktails, and Italy's most generous aperitivo hour.

Navigli Canal Aperitivo
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Navigli Canal Aperitivo

Milan's canal district. Aperitivo hour (6-9pm) is sacred, buy a drink (€8-12) and get a buffet of food. Naviglio Grande and Pavese. The most Milanese experience possible.

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Ceresio 7
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Ceresio 7

Twin rooftop pools and bar with Milan skyline views. Cocktails €15-20. Porta Nuova. Smart casual. Sunset is extraordinary with the Alps in the background. Book for dinner.

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Blue Note Milano
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Blue Note Milano

Famous jazz venue. Italian and international acts. Dinner + show from €40. Isola district. The best live music venue in Milan. Check the schedule, quality is consistently high.

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10 Corso Como
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10 Corso Como

Legendary concept store with bar/restaurant, gallery, and bookshop. Porta Garibaldi. Cocktails €12-15. The courtyard garden is magical at night. Fashion crowd. Smart casual.

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Style

Shopping & Fashion

Quadrilatero d'Oro, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, and outlet villages.

Quadrilatero della Moda
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Quadrilatero della Moda

Fashion Rectangle: Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, Via Manzoni, Corso Venezia. Every major fashion house. Window shopping is free. The world capital of fashion.

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Shopping
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Shopping

Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Versace under a glass dome. The original luxury mall. Even non-shoppers should walk through for the architecture. Free to browse.

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Corso Buenos Aires
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Corso Buenos Aires

One of Europe's longest shopping streets. 350+ stores from high street to independent. Less expensive than Quadrilatero. Porta Venezia end has the best boutiques.

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Do

Experiences

La Scala opera, AC Milan at San Siro, and design week events.

AC Milan at San Siro
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AC Milan at San Siro

Stadium tour (€14) or catch a match (Serie A, Champions League). 80,000 capacity. The atmosphere is electric. Tickets from €30+. Shared with Inter Milan.

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La Scala Opera Experience
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La Scala Opera Experience

See opera or ballet at the world's most famous venue. Season Dec-Jul. Loggione (top gallery) tickets from €13, book day of. Dress up. The acoustics are perfect.

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Neighbourhoods

Navigli canals, Brera's art village, trendy Isola, and Porta Romana charm.

Brera
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Brera

Artists' quarter. Pinacoteca, cobblestone streets, independent galleries, and aperitivo bars. Via Fiori Chiari for vintage shopping. The most charming neighbourhood in Milan.

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Navigli
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Navigli

Canal district. Sunday antique market along Naviglio Grande. Aperitivo bars, trattorias, and street art. The most atmospheric neighbourhood for evening drinks.

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Isola
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Isola

Former working-class neighbourhood gone hip. Street art, craft cocktail bars, 10 Corso Como, and Bosco Verticale (vertical forest towers). Milan's most dynamic neighbourhood.

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Porta Romana
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Porta Romana

Creative neighbourhood south of centre. Fondazione Prada, independent galleries, and upcoming food scene. Less touristy. Great for afternoon wandering.

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Escape

Day Trips

Lake Como, Bergamo's hilltop city, and Franciacorta wine country.

Lake Como
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Lake Como

1 hour by train. Bellagio (pearl of the lake), Villa del Balbianello (Star Wars location), and George Clooney's neighbourhood. Ferry between towns. €10 train. Full day.

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Bergamo Alta
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Bergamo Alta

Walled hilltop city. Piazza Vecchia, funicular, and stunning views. 50 min by train. €6. The Venetian walls are UNESCO listed. Incredible restaurants. Half or full day.

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