Best spots in Milan
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From the classic Duomo di Milano and Via Monte Napoleone, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.8 · 210,814 reviews
Stand before the Duomo di Milano, the cathedral that anchors the whole city. Explore its enormous Gothic interior, then consider climbing to the roof for a close look at the spires.
★ 4.5 · 1,675 reviews
Stroll Via Monte Napoleone, the polished heart of Milan's Fashion District. Walk past haute couture flagships and jewellery boutiques, soaking up the refined atmosphere even if you only window-shop.
★ 4.6 · 13,326 reviews
Stand before Leonardo's Last Supper in the refectory where it was painted. Enter in a timed group and spend a quiet moment with the mural, ideally with a guide explaining its story.
★ 4.7 · 35,113 reviews
Visit Teatro alla Scala, Milan's legendary opera house in the heart of the city. See the red-and-gold auditorium, then attend an opera or ballet, or explore the museum if you cannot secure a seat.
★ 4.7 · 95,361 reviews
Explore Sforzesco Castle, the great fortress at the heart of Milan. Wander its courtyards and spend around two hours in museums showing history and art, including works by da Vinci and Michelangelo.
★ 4.6 · 31,621 reviews
Explore the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology, set within a former monastery. Examine models of Leonardo's inventions, then move on to vintage trams, steam locomotives and space capsules.
★ 4.6 · 20,958 reviews
Step inside Palazzo Reale, the grand 18th-century palace beside the Duomo. Climb the sweeping staircases, pass through regal halls and see whichever major art exhibition is currently on.
★ 4.7 · 35,541 reviews
Enter the Pinacoteca di Brera, a graceful palazzo once used by Napoleon. Spend the morning among medieval and Renaissance masterpieces, with an audio guide to help you through the galleries.
★ 4.4 · 24,748 reviews
Explore Rinascente Milano, the grand department store beside the Duomo. Move through floors of designer fashion, curated homeware and Italian gourmet food and wine in one central stop.
★ 4.6 · 19,861 reviews
Visit Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo's The Last Supper. Explore the Renaissance church and its Gothic interior, then enter the refectory with your timed ticket to see the famous mural.
★ 4.7 · 116,552 reviews
Walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan's grand glass-covered arcade beside the Duomo. Admire the dome and mosaics, window-shop the boutiques, and stop for a coffee in one of the historic cafés.
★ 4.6 · 86,314 reviews
Stroll through Milan's best-loved park, right behind the Sforza Castle. A shaded, free stop that mixes lawns, ponds and lively family areas.
★ 4.5 · 17,083 reviews
Join the queue at Panzerotti Luini, the Milan institution that has been filling panzerotti for decades. Pick a savoury filling like mozzarella and ham, add a sweet one for dessert, and eat them hot on the street.
★ 4.3 · 3,573 reviews
Climb the stairs at Marchesi 1824 for a coffee break above Milan's most famous arcade. Order pastries and a cappuccino, then linger over the Galleria view in the elegant upstairs room.
★ 4.7 · 5,543 reviews
Combine Leonardo's Last Supper with a walk through central Milan. Visit Sforza Castle and pass La Scala before ending at the Duomo.
★ 4.2 · 11,525 reviews
Stop by Spontini, Milan's well-known pizza counter for a fast, satisfying bite. Grab a thick, soft slice and eat it standing among locals and travellers in true street-food style.
★ 4.4 · 3,943 reviews
Visit Ristorante Ratanà, a Milanese favourite in a quiet neighbourhood with a leafy garden. Try seasonal modern Milanese dishes and browse the long wine list, ideally at an outdoor table.
★ 4.6 · 6,305 reviews
Step into BAM, Milan's contemporary tree-library park, for a calm hour away from the city bustle. Wander the themed plantings, find a bench or a patch of grass, and finish with lunch or gelato nearby.
★ 4.2 · 2,019 reviews
Slip into Bar Luce, the retro Wes Anderson cafe inside Fondazione Prada. Order a pastry or prosciutto sandwich, then soak up the pastel interior, vintage furnishings and jukebox over a coffee.
★ 4.4 · 31,841 reviews
Step inside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Piazza Cordusio, a coffee destination in a historic Milan building. Try a handcrafted signature drink and wander the grand interior.
★ 4.5 · 6,627 reviews
Climb into the Museo del Novecento, set in the Palazzo dell'Arengario on Piazza del Duomo. Walk through light-filled galleries of 20th-century Italian art and stop at the windows for a close view of the cathedral.
★ 3.7 · 4,612 reviews
Visit Cracco, the celebrity-chef address in Milan known for elevated Milanese cooking. Dine on the first floor or stop by the café for coffee in a comfortable, air-conditioned setting.
★ 4.5 · 3,406 reviews
Book a table at Langosteria, one of Milan's best-known seafood addresses. Enjoy impeccably fresh fish in a fashionable but relaxed room, and finish with its much-praised tiramisu.
★ 4.6 · 597 reviews
Reserve a table at Enrico Bartolini for a slow, special-occasion meal. Settle in as the waiter talks you through each course of the tasting menu, from the first bite to the last.
★ 4.4 · 17,588 reviews
Wander into Mercato Centrale Milano, the stylish food hall beside the central station. Browse stalls from coffee to full meals, then pick a table among the modern, airy interiors.
★ 4.6 · 355 reviews
Wander Via della Spiga, a calm pedestrian street tucked into Milan's Fashion District. Take in the designer storefronts and luxury accessories, then continue on to the neighbouring shopping streets nearby.
★ 3.7 · 6,656 reviews
Discover Terrazza Aperol, an orange-tinted terrace beside the Duomo. Order a spritz, nibble on complimentary snacks and take in the cathedral views at the heart of Milan.
★ 4.4 · 2,820 reviews
Discover Camparino in Galleria, an elegant aperitivo bar beside the Duomo. Sip Campari-style drinks under ornate decor and watch the Galleria go by.
★ 4.4 · 3,440 reviews
Discover Ceresio 7, a rooftop restaurant with pools and a sweeping Milan skyline view. Start with an aperitivo at sunset, then stay on for modern Italian dishes.
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★ 4.6 · 1,791 reviews
Book a table at Trattoria Trippa, the chic Milan trattoria famed for its tripe and bone marrow. Work through seasonal plates like vitello tonato and grilled vitellone before choosing a dessert.
Milan · 🏛️ Landmark
Duomo di Milano
1h30
Milan · 🛍️ Shopping
Via Monte Napoleone
1h
Milan · 🎨 Museum
Leonardo's Last Supper Museum
45 min
Milan · 🎭 Entertainment
Teatro alla Scala
3h
Sforzesco Castle
2h
Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
2h30
Palazzo Reale di Milano
Pinacoteca di Brera
Rinascente Milano
Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie
30 min
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Milan · 🌳 Nature
Parco Sempione
Milan · 🍽️ Food
Panzerotti Luini
15 min
Milan · 🥐 Breakfast
Marchesi 1824
Milan · 🧭 Tours
City Center & Last Supper Walking Tour
Spontini
20 min
Ristorante Ratanà
1h15
BAM - Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano
Milan · ☕ Coffeebreak
Bar Luce
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Museo del Novecento
Cracco
Langosteria
Enrico Bartolini
Mercato Centrale Milano
Via della Spiga
Milan · 🍸 Drinks
Terrazza Aperol
Camparino in Galleria
Ceresio 7 Pools & Restaurant
Trattoria Trippa
