Milan Cathedral (Duomo)Attraction
Milan Cathedral (Duomo)
The vast Gothic cathedral in white marble. You can walk among the spires on the rooftop terraces.
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Photo: Jiuguang Wang, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
AirportsMalpensa (MXP), Linate (LIN), Bergamo (BGY)
Getting aroundMetro, trams and on foot
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Best monthsApril to June, September and October
Milan in brief
Milan is Italy’s capital of business, fashion and design. The sights are fewer than in Rome or Florence, and most stand within a short walk or metro ride of the cathedral square.
Leonardo’s Last Supper is the visit to plan first. Entry is in small groups for fifteen minutes, and tickets sell out weeks ahead.
Come evening, the city gathers for aperitivo, above all along the Navigli canals. Milan is also the easy base for a day on Lake Como.
Top attractions in Milan
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Milan Cathedral (Duomo)
The Last SupperAttraction
The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci’s mural in Santa Maria delle Grazie. Timed entry, booked well ahead. Closed on Mondays.
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIAttraction
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
The nineteenth-century shopping arcade with a glass roof, beside the cathedral.
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Sforza CastleAttraction
Sforza Castle
The brick fortress of Milan’s dukes, with museums and Michelangelo’s last sculpture. The courtyards are free.
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Pinacoteca di BreraAttraction
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s main gallery of Italian painting, with Raphael, Mantegna and Caravaggio. Closed on Mondays.
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La ScalaPhoto: Milan Cathedral (Duomo) — C messier (CC BY-SA 4.0); The Last Supper — Leonardo da Vinci (Public domain); Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II — Maurizio Moro5153 (CC BY-SA 4.0); Sforza Castle — Mænsard vokser (CC BY-SA 4.0); Pinacoteca di Brera — Stefano Stabile (CC BY-SA 3.0); La Scala — Jakub Hałun (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons
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Airport transfer from Malpensa (MXP)A pre-booked car from arrivals to your hotel. Alternatives are the Malpensa Express train or the airport coach.
Trains from MilanTrains reach Como in about forty minutes, Turin in about an hour and Florence in under two hours.
Car rentalNot needed in the city, where the centre has a weekday traffic charge. Useful for the lakes and the Alps.
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Where to stay
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Duomo and the centre
Beside the cathedral and the main shopping streets. Close to everything.
2
Brera
Cobbled lanes with galleries, boutiques and restaurants, a short walk from the centre.
3
Navigli
The canal district, known for aperitivo and nightlife. Lively until late.
4
Stazione Centrale
Around the main railway station. Practical for trains and airport coaches.
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Milan day by day
- Day 1: The Duomo and the centreThe cathedral and its rooftop terraces, the Galleria and La Scala, then an evening in Brera.
- Day 2: The Last Supper and the castleThe Last Supper at your booked time, Sforza Castle and Sempione Park, then aperitivo on the Navigli.
- Day 3: Brera and modern MilanThe Pinacoteca di Brera in the morning, the fashion district, then the towers of Porta Nuova.
- With a fourth dayTake a day trip to Lake Como or Bergamo.
Local tips
- Book the Last Supper as soon as your dates are fixed. If it is sold out, some guided tours include entry.
- Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the cathedral.
- Tap a contactless card or phone at the metro gates, both in and out.
- Many museums are closed on Mondays. Check before you plan the day.
- In August many small shops and restaurants close for the holidays.
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Luggage storageLeave bags near the station or the sights.
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Milan works best in spring and autumn, and two days covers the main sights. Book The Last Supper well ahead, and take the Malpensa Express train from Malpensa or the M4 Metro from Linate.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Milan?
April to June and September to October are mild. Hotels fill up during the fashion and design weeks.
How many days do I need in Milan?
One to two full days cover the main sights. Add a day for Lake Como.
Should I book the Last Supper ahead?
Yes, weeks ahead. Visits are limited to small groups for fifteen minutes, and tickets sell out quickly.
How do I get from the airport to the centre?
From Malpensa, the Malpensa Express train runs to the city in about fifty minutes. Airport coaches, taxis and pre-booked transfers are also available. Linate is linked to the centre by metro line M4.
Can I visit Lake Como from Milan in a day?
Yes. Trains reach Como or Varenna in about forty minutes to an hour, and boats link the lake towns.