Church, mosque or temple
Milan Cathedral
Milan, Italy
A huge Gothic cathedral of white marble with thousands of statues and a roof you can walk on.
City · Italy · Lombardy
Milan
Italy's fashion and design capital, with a spectacular cathedral, Leonardo's Last Supper and an aperitivo habit.
about 5 h
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Why Milan matters
Milan is Italy's fast-moving, stylish side. At the centre stands the Duomo, a forest of white marble spires you can climb onto, while next door the glass-roofed Galleria shelters some of the country's most famous shops. Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper is here, the opera house La Scala is here, and the evening ritual of aperitivo turns the canal district into one long party. Milan rewards people who like design, food and a city that always looks forward.
Talking points
- Climb onto the roof of the Duomo for a walk among the spires.
- Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper needs advance booking, so plan ahead.
- Aperitivo means a drink with a buffet of snacks, usually in the early evening.
- Milan is a global capital of fashion and design, especially during its famous fashion weeks.
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What to see in Milan
Art gallery · UNESCO
The Last Supper
Milan, Italy
Leonardo da Vinci's famous wall painting, in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Shopping
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Milan, Italy
Milan's glass-roofed 19th-century shopping arcade, linking the Duomo and La Scala.
Entertainment
La Scala Opera House
Milan, Italy
One of the world's most famous opera houses, with a museum open to visitors.
Neighbourhood
Navigli District
Milan, Italy
Milan's canal district, famous for aperitivo and lively evenings.
Neighbourhood
Brera District
Milan, Italy
A charming artists' quarter of cobbled lanes, galleries and cafes.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.