Milan Italy

Milan
City in Italy

Milan also called Milano is a Metropolitan City in Lombardy region (1 of 20 regions in Italy consist of 11 province and 1 Metropolitan City).

How to Reach Milan

By Air: Milan Malpensa Airport (IATA code-MXP) is the largest international airport in Milan.
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Hotels in Milan

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Transportation in Milan

Single Ticket: Price 2 Euro and validity 90 minutes. That means if you buy a single ticket, you can travel 90 minutes as much you can by any public vehicles (metro, trams, buses). Even by making multiple entries on the subway.
Milan City Pass: Unlimited travel by public vehicles (metro, trams, buses). 1 day - 11 Euro ($11.90), 2 days - 17 Euro ($18.39); 3 days - 19.50 Euro ($21.1).

Child age below 10 can travel free by public transport (metro, trams, buses).

* Bus Transfer from Malpensa Airport and Milan Central Station.

* Linate Airport and Milan Central Station Transfer by bus.

* Bergamo Airport to Milan central train station Transfer.

Tourist Places in Milan

I have described 74 Best Places to Visit in Milan. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Milan. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Milan. Also described The Best Things to Do in Milan and Fun Things to Do in Milan.
So that you can able to know the Famous Milan Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Milan Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately USD 250 to visit all the places listed below + Food cost + Transport cost + Accommodation cost.

Day-1:

Milano Centrale Railway Station

Rail Station

Milano Cental Railway Station is the largest railway station in Europe by volume.
How to go: It is located at the north end of central Milan near Pirelli Tower.

Bosco Verticale

Landmark

Two residential Buildings which contains more than 900 trees.
How to go: About 950 meters from central railway station towerds west through Via Giovanni Battista Pirelli street at Via Gaetano de Castillia street.

Gae Aulenti Square

Square

Skyscrapers and shops surround this square.
How to go: About 250 meters from Bosco Verticale towards southwest. You can see the surrounded skyscrapper from Bosco Verticale.

10 Corso Como

Shopping Complex

It sells art, fashion, music, design, cuisine and culture.
How to go: About 200 meters from Gae Aulenti Square toward south.

Cimitero Monumentale di Milano

Cemetery

It is the 2nd largest cemetery in Milan with beautiful monuments. Opened in 1866.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 8 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: About 900 km from 10 Corso Como towards west at Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale. Walk south from 10 Corso Como mall then turn right and walk to Viale Pasubio street. Then turn right and walk through Via Ceresio street to the cemetery.


Day-2:

Porta Sempione

City Gate

Sempione Gate was a part of Roman walls. It was called "Porta Giovia".
In 1807, the Arco della Pace (Arch of Peace) was built during Napoleonic rule. The road front of this new gate, connected Milan to Paris through the Simplon Pass crossing the Alps. This road is still using.
The gate witnessed many historic events. Such as, On 22 March 1848, the Austrian army led by marshal Josef Radetzky escaped from Milan through this gate after being defeated. On 8 June 1859, after the Magenta Battle, Napoleon III and Victor Emmanuel II of Italy triumphally entered Milan through the gate.
How to go: About 1.3 km from Cimitero Monumentale di Milano towards southwest. First walk from southwest corner of cemetery throught Via Bramante towards south about 350 meters. Then turn right and walk straight through Via Cesare Cesariano street.

Parco Sempione

Park

It is a public park.
Inside the Premises:
Torre Branca: Branca Tower iron tower is 108.6 meter high. It is the sixth highest structure in Milan.
Triennale di Milano: It is a art museum.
How to go: The park is located between the Porta Sempione and Sforza Castle.

Acquario Civico Milano

Aquarium

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday 9 AM to 5.30 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.41). 3 Euro ($3.25) for reduced ticket.
Free access: Every first and third Tuesday of the month after 2 PM. Every first Sunday of the month.
How to go: It is located at southeast corner of Parco SEmpione.

Castello Sforzesco

Castle

Sforza Castle was first built in 1358 by Galeazzo II Visconti. It was totally destroyed.
It was began reconstruction by Francesco Sforza in 1450.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5.30 PM. Monday remeains closed.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.41) and 3 Euro ($3.25) for reduced ticket.
Free Entry: Every first and third Tuesday of the month after 2 PM.
How to go: Besides Parco Sempione.

Palazzo Litta

Government Building

It was built in the years 1642–1648 for Count Bartolomeo Arese.
How to go: About 800 meters from Castello Sforzesco towards south.

Civico Museo Archeologico di Milano

Museum

Archaeological Museum features archaeological collections from different periods.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5.30 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.41). 3 Euro ($3.25) for students and senior. Free for child age below 19.
Free Entry: Every first and third Tuesday of the month from 2 PM and every first Sunday of the month.
How to go: It is located opposite of Palazzo Litta at Corso Magenta, 15.

San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

Church

How to go: Besides Archaeological Museum at Corso Magenta, 15.

Santa Maria delle Grazie

Church

How to go: About 800 meters from San Maurizio Church towards west.

Last Supper

Painting

The Last Supper of Leonardo da Vinci (Cenacolo Vinciano) is one of the most famous paintings in the world. This artwork was painted between 1495 and 1499.
Leonardo’s Last Supper is located in its original place, on the wall of the dining room of the former Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Only 30 visitors per tour are allowed to spend maximum 15 minutes viewing the painting.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 8 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 13 Euro ($14.24) for adult. 5 Euro ($5.48) for child age below 19. Advanced ticket is required otherwise you may not get the schedule. 2 Euro ($2.19) extra for advance booking for both adult and child. For guided tour, add 3.50 Euro ($3.83) extra with admission ticket. Guide tour at 9.30 AM and 3:30 PM are in English and 10 AM and 4 PM are in Italian.
Free Entry: Every first Sunday of the month. But in this case advance booking needed with fee 2 Euro ($2.19).
How to go: Leonardo’s Last Supper is located in the dining room of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Last Supper with Audio Guide.

Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard

Museum

In 1498, the Duke of Milan, Ludovico il Moro, presented Leonardo da Vinci with a vineyard.
Entry Fee: 14.50 Euro ($15.69).
How to go: Opposite of Santa Maria delle Grazie Church


Day-3:

Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci

Museum

It is the largest science and technology museum in Italy.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 9.30 AM to 5 PM. Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 9.30 to 6.30 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Euro ($10.82). 7.50 Euro ($8.11) for concession ticket.
How to go: About 380 meters from Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard towards south at Via San Vittore, 21.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci Museum Entry.

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio

Ancient Church

It was built in 379–386 by Saint Ambrose.
How to go: About 290 meters from Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci museum towards east.

Armani/Silos

Museum

Permanent Collection displays a unique selection of the fashion designer’s creations from 1980 up until today.
Visiiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 7 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 12 Euro ($12.98). 8.40 Euro ($9.09) for concesssion tickets. 6 Euro ($6.49) for student and senior.
How to go: Abouut 1.5 km from Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio towards south at Via Bergognone, 40.

Porta Ticinese

District in Milan

Ticinese district is in the Navigli area. It is one of the most important areas of Milan.
Inside the Premises:
Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio: The church was originally founded in 4th century but later rebuild with new style. About 150 meters from south end of Darsena lake towards north in Parco delle Basiliche.
Parco delle Basiliche: Well known city park.
Darsena di Milano: Lake with port at the east end of the lake. Nice time to spend at evening.


Day-4:

Basilica di San Lorenzo

Church

Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore was built in the end of 4th century.
How to go: Close to Porta Ticinese district towards north in Parco delle Basiliche.

Colonne di San Lorenzo

Square

How to go: Near Basilica di San Lorenzo.

Torre Velasca

Tower

The 100 metres tall tower completed in 1958.
How to go: About 830 meters from Basilica di San Lorenzo towards northeast.

University of Milan

University
How to go: About 300 meters from Torre Velasca towards east.

Guastalla Gardens

Garden

Oldest small public garden in Milan.
Visiting Time: 7 AM to 10 PM every day.
How to go: East side of Milan University.

MUBA Museo dei Bambini Milano

Children's Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9.45 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 8 Euro ($8.66).
How to go: About 500 meters from southeast corner of Guastalla Gardens towards east Via Enrico Besana, 12 inside Rotonda di Via Besana complex.

San Bernardino alle Ossa

Church

The church was built in 1269.
How to go: About 1 km from Children's Museum towards west.

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II

Street

Shopping street from Milan Cathedral towards northeast.
How to go: Walk 500 meters from San Bernardino alle Ossa toward north at the northeast end of the streest. Now walk towards south west through the road.

Duomo di Milano

Cathedral

Milan Cathedral construction begins in 1386 and completed in 1965.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee:
Cathedral: 3 Euro ($3.25) for adult and 2 Euro ($2.16) for reduced ticket.
Museum + Church of St. Gottardo in Corte: 3 Euro ($3.25) for adult and 1 Euro ($1.08) for age reduced ticket.
Museum + Church of St. Gottardo in Corte + Temporary Exhibitions: 6 Euro ($6.49) for Full Ticket and 3 Euro ($3.25) for reduced ticket.
Terrace by Elevator: 14 Euro ($15.15) for adult and 7 Euro ($7.57) for child age 6-12. Free for child age below 6.
Terrace by Stairs: 10 Euro ($10.82) for adult and 5 Euro ($5.41) for child age 6-12. Free for child age below 6.
Free Entry: Crypt of St. Charles + Archaeological Area + Baptistery of St. Stephen (entry from north lift). Everyday 9 AM to 6 PM. Child aged 0-5, People with disabilities and their personal assistants, Military personnel, Tour guides carrying out their group. It is necessary to obtain free tickets from the ticket office.
How to go: Southwest end of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II street.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Milan Cathedral & Terraces by Elevator Fast-Track Options.


Or Milan Cathedral, Rooftop, Museum Ticket.

Madonnina

Statue

How to go: The Madonnina is a statue of the Virgin Mary atop Milan Cathedral.

Piazza del Duomo

Square

There is a statua di Vittorio Emanuele II in the center of the square
How to go: It is located west side of Cathedral.

Highline Galleria

Gallery

Also called Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II was designed in 1861 and built between 1865 and 1877. One of the world's oldest shopping malls. Walk at the rooftop see panoramic views.
Visiting Time: The rooftop walk is open from Monday to Friday from 12.30 PM to 3 PM, and 5 PM to 8 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 12 PM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: Free for Shopping Mall. Highline Galleria - 12 Euro ($12.98) for adult. 9.60 Euro ($10.39) for child age below 25 or senior. Free for child age below 14.
How to go: North side of Piazza del Duomo square.

Palazzo della Ragione

Building

Palace of Reason is also known as the Broletto Nuovo, a historical building was constructed between 1228 and 1233.
How to go: It is located west side of Piazza del Duomo square.

Piazza Mercanti

Square

How to go: It is located west side of Piazza del Duomo square.

Palazzo dell'Arengario

Complex

How to go: It is located south side of Piazza del Duomo square.

Palazzo Reale di Milano

Royal Palace

Now it is using as a cultural center and home to international art exhibitions.
How to go: It is located south side of Piazza del Duomo square.

Museum of the Duomo of Milan

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day. Wednesday remains closed.
How to go: Duomo Museum is located in Piazza del Duomo 12, inside the Royal Palace.


Day-5:

Santa Maria presso San Satiro

Church

The current church was built in 1482.
How to go: It is about 200 meterd from Duomo Museum towards west.

Via Torino

Street

Popular shopping street.
How to go: It starts from southwest corner of Piazza del Duomo towards southwest till Ticinese Carrobbio or Correnti Carrobbio station.

Church of San Sepolcro

Church

It was originally built in 1030.
How to go: From the south end of Via Torino walk back towards north about 450 meters through Via Nerino street.

Biblioteca Ambrosiana

Library

Ambrosiana library was founded in 1609. there is an Ambrosian art gallery named Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.
Pinacoteca Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday
Library Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 15 Euro ($16.23) for adult. 10 Euro ($10.82) for child age below 18 and senior.
How to go: Near the Church of San Sepolcro.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Pinacoteca Ambrosiana & da Vinci Codex Exhibition.

Piazza Cordusio

Square

How to go: About 250 meters from Biblioteca Ambrosiana towards north.

Piazza della Scala

Square

There is a Leonardo da Vinci Statue at the center of this square.
How to go: About 350 meters from Piazza Cordusio towards north east through Santa Margherita street.

Musée le Monde de Léonardo

Musuem

Leonardo3 Museum exhibits works of Leonardo da Vinci, the artist and inventor, with working models of his machines and digitalized restorations of his paintings.
Entry Fee: 12 Euro ($12.86) for adult. 10 Euro ($10.82) for student. 1 Euro ($1.08) for child age below 6.
How to go: It is located at the Piazza Della Scala. At the entrance of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Leonardo3 - The World of Leonardo Museum Entrance Ticket.

Palazzo Marino

Palace

The palace was built from 1557 to 1563. It was finally elected as Milan's city hall on 19 September 1861.
How to go: It is located southest side of Piazza della Scala.

Church of St. Fedele

Church

How to go: It is located east side of Palazzo Marino.

Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Museum

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5.30 PM daily. 7th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st December (24th and 31st only afternoons), 1st January, Easter, 1st May, 15th August museum remains closed.
Entry Fee: 9.75 Euro ($10.55).
How to go: west side of Piazza della Scala.

Teatro alla Scala

Opera House

Theater was inaugurated on 3 August 1778.
Visiiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 7 Euro ($7.57) for adult, 5 Euro ($5.41) for student and senior, Free for child age below 12. Guided tour 29 Euro.
How to go: It is located west side of Piazza della Scala.

Gallerie d’Italia

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9.30 AM to 7.30 PM. Thursday - 9.30 AM to 10.30 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Euro ($10.82) for adult. 8 Euro ($8.66) for student and senior.
Free Entry: Every first Sunday of the month.
How to go: It is located north side of Piazza della Scala at Piazza della Scala, 6

Casa Manzoni

Museum

The house was the birthplace of the famous Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni in 1785.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Saturday - 2 PM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.41) for full price and 3 Euro ($3.25) for reduced price. Guided Tour 30 Euro ($32.46).
How to go: It is located at the back side of Gallerie d’Italia.

Museo Poldi Pezzoli

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Wednesday to Monday - 10 AM 6 PM. Tuesdays, 1 January, Easter, 25 April, 1 May, 15 August, 1 November, 8, 25 December museum remains closed.
Entry Fee: 14 Euro ($15.15) for adult. 10 Euro ($10.82) for adult. 6 Euro ($6.49) for student and child age 11-18.
How to go: 100 meters from Casa Manzoni towards northwest at Manzoni 12.

Via Manzoni

Street

How to go: From Piazza della Scala north-west towards Piazza Cavour.


Day-6:

Breta

District of Milan

Inside the Premises: San Marco, Museum of the Risorgimento, Pinacoteca di Brera, Orto Botanico di Brera.

San Marco

Church

How to go: It is located about 470 meters from Piazza Cavour towards west.

Museum of the Risorgimento

History Museum

It houses the the objects and artworks of history of Italian unification of past.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 120 meters from San Marco church towards south.

Pinacoteca di Brera

Art Gallery

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 8.30 AM to 7.15 PM.
Entry Fee: 15 Euro ($16.23) for adult.
Free Entry: First Sunday of the month.
How to go: About 250 meters from Museum of the Risorgimento towards west.

Orto Botanico di Brera

Botanical Garden

Visiiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 5 PM. Suturday - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Free: Free.
How to go: Besides Pinacoteca di Brera.

Via Monte Napoleone

Street

Monte Napoleone Shopping street is the Europe's most expensive street in 2018.
How to go: From Via Manzoni towards southeast till San Babila.

Palazzo Morando

Musuem

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5.30 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located at Sant'Andrea street, 6.

Bagatti Valsecchi Museum

Museum

It contain Italian Renaissance decorative arts.
Visting Time: Friday to Sunday - 1 PM to 5.45 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Euro ($10.82) for adult and 7 Euro ($7.57) for student, senior. 2 Euro ($2.16) for child age 6-18.
How to go: It is located at Via Gesù, 5.


Day-7: Porta Venezia

Porta Venezia

Area

Inside the Premises: della Spiga street east half, Villa Necchi Campiglio, Palazzo Invernizzi, Corso Venezia, Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano, Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli, Planetario di Milano, few area of Corso Buenos Aires street and many more.

Via della Spiga

Street

Shopping street in Milan.
How to go: From Piazza Cavour to Corso Venezia street.

Villa Necchi Campiglio

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 14 Euro ($15.15) for adult. 7 Euro ($7.57) for student. 4 Euro ($4.33) for child.
How to go: About 200 meters from the corner of the street Via della Spiga and Corso Venezia street.

Palazzo Invernizzi

Historical landmark

Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5.15 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
How to go: It is located at Via Cappuccini, 7.

Corso Venezia

Street

Milan's most exclusive and elegant street.
How to go: From San Babila to Porta Venezia.

Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano

Museum

It was founded in 1838. It displays collection of minerals from all over the world, several fossils of dinosaurs, evolution of humans,
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 7.30 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.41).
Free Entry: Tuesdays after 2 PM and first Sunday of the month free.
How to go: It is located at Corso Venezia, 55.

Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte

Palace

Also known as Villa Comunale or Villa Reale.  It was built between 1790 and 1796 as the residence.
Now it is Art Gallery from 1921, named Galleria d'Arte Moderna. In 1955, an exhibition space for contemporary art was built at the former stables, named Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea. There is a beautiful garden in front of the villa including lake.
How to go: About 200 meters from Civico Museum towards west at Palestro street, 16.

Galleria d'Arte Moderna

Art Museum

Modern Art Gallery in Milan. It displays Italian and European works from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
Visiting Fee: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.41) for adult. 3 Euro ($3.25) for student and senior. Free for child age below 18.
How to go: About 200 meters from Civico Museum towards west inside Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte.

Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli

Park

Visiting Time: 6.30 AM to 11.30 PM Every day.
How to go: north side of Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte.

Planetario di Milano

Planetarium

Show Ticket: 5 Euro ($5.41).
How to go: About 150 meter from Civico Museum at Corso Venezia, 57. It is located at north east side of the park.


* Now you can visit Porta Venezia area or come out for the next attractions. Porta Venezia also consist of few area of Corso Buenos Aires street.

Corso Buenos Aires

Street

1.2 km long street features the highest concentration of clothing stores in Europe.
How to go: It starts from the north end of Corso Venezia street towards northeast.

Casa Museo Boschi Di Stefano

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesdeay to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located at Via G. Jan, 15.

Things to Do in Milan

* Lake Como, Bellagio and Varenna Full-Day Tour from Milan.



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