Milan holiday guide Things to see and do in and around Milan
Milan is known as the fashion capital of the world with it's infamous shopping street - Via Monte Napoleon - lined with every designer label imaginable. However, Milan is also rich in culture and history and the city offers plenty to see and do with museums, castles, art galleries and the fourth largest cathedral in the world.
For cafes, bars and restaurants, the city has them on every corner but one of the highlights of a city break in Milan is sampling some of the Milanese cuisine at one of restautants on the canals.
| Top attractions |
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| Duomo |
| Castello Sforzesco |
| Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper" |
| La Scala opera house |
| Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II |
| Fiera di Senigallia flea market |
| Museo di Novecento |
Featured Milan villas & apartments
There are plenty of options when choosing where to stay in Milan with an excellent range of self catering holiday rentals with luxury villas on the ouskirts or apartments to rent in the city centre. Getting around Milan by public transport either by bus or the metro is easy and cheap - we would avoid driving around as parking is nearly mission impossible.
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Things to see and do
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Catch a boat and ride around Milan's canals taking in the historical sights | ✔ |
| Climb to the top of the Duomo for magnificent views of the city | ✔ |
| See the ancient washhouses of vicolo dei Lavandai and San Cristoforo | ✔ |
| Cross the Scodellino bridge and discover the old Darsena port | ✔ |
| In summer, chill out at Milan's 8 square kilometer man-made lake - Idroscalo. | ✔ |
Twin centre holidays
If you are taking a city break in Milan during the winter, there are many ski resorts within a few hours drive to try out for one or more days:
Our view on Milan holidays
We think Milan is a great choice for a city break. With excellent food, great shopping and plenty of historical sights to visit, Milan is definitely worth visiting.
