Things To Do In MILAN, Italy - TOP 12 (Save this list!)
Explore the best of Milan, Italy with this curated list of top attractions, from iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to artistic treasures and charming neighborhoods. Discover world-class museums, historical sites, and the vibrant pulse of this fashion-forward city.
Branca Tower
The highest point in Milan, offering the best views of the city's skyline from a height of 108 meters, erected in 1933 within the Sempione park.
Arco della Pace
A triumphal arch representing one of the city gates of Milan, commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate his victories, and later dedicated to the restored peace after his defeat.
Leonardo3 Museum
An interactive museum in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II where visitors can see wooden models of Leonardo Da Vinci's machines and a digitally restored version of The Last Supper.
Cimitero Monumentale
A large cemetery created in 1866, resembling an open-air gallery with beautiful bi-colored marble and a mixture of architectural styles, featuring the tombs of renowned Italians.
Navigli District
A popular neighborhood known for its nightlife and aperitif culture, featuring two water canals and their meeting point, Darsena, with numerous restaurants, bars, artisan shops, and riverside boutiques.
Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci
One of the largest science and technology museums in Europe, housed in a 16th-century monastery, featuring exhibits from moon rock to a submarine, and a collection of wooden models of machinery designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
Pinacoteca di Brera
An art gallery located in the Brera palace, featuring a collection of Renaissance and Baroque art, especially religious-themed works from the 14th to 16th centuries.
Teatro alla Scala
One of the most famous opera houses in the world, where great composers like Verdi and Puccini premiered their works, and a meeting place for noble and wealthy Milanese people.
Castello Sforzesco
A castle housing a collection of museums and galleries, built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, and decorated by artists including Leonardo da Vinci.
Santa Maria delle Grazie
A convent where Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper is painted on the wall of the dining hall.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Italy's oldest active shopping gallery, connecting the Duomo and the Teatro Alla Scala, featuring luxury retailers, restaurants, cafes and a hotel.
Duomo di Milano
The largest church in Italy, the second largest in Europe and the third largest in the world, construction began in 1386 and the final details were completed only in 1965.
Lago di Como
Mentioned as a location for a day trip from Milan, accessible via canals thanks to Leonardo Da Vinci's system of locks.
Bellagio
Mentioned as a location for a day trip from Milan.
Varenna
Mentioned as a location for a day trip from Milan.
Parco Sempione
Mentioned as the location of the Branca Tower and connected to the Sforzesco Castle after its restoration in 1905.
Piazza del Duomo
Connected to Piazza della Scala by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Piazza della Scala
Connected to Piazza del Duomo by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Rome
Mentioned as one of the capitals of the Kingdom of Italy, with its coat of arms displayed in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Turin
Mentioned as one of the capitals of the Kingdom of Italy, with its coat of arms displayed in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Florence
Mentioned as one of the capitals of the Kingdom of Italy, with its coat of arms displayed in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.