Milan is no longer just an international capital of fashion, design and finance. Over the past few years, the city has seen a radical change by investing heavily in culture, pursuing beauty and promoting numerous architectural and artistic treasures. Therefore vibrant, effervescent and vivacious, absolutely beautiful and beguiling, Milan is also packed with artistic treasures just waiting to be discovered.

Today, the city leads the way with its pulsating and constantly evolving cultural life. Since getting a makeover and discovering its more international self, Milan is now more than ever the “place to be”. It’s the ideal city for a weekend-break either dedicated to “bleisure” or for a week’s holiday. Visitors to Milan will be caught up in an irresistible whirlwind of activities, with not a moment of boredom, because, as novelist Guido Piovene explained: “To understand Milan, you need to dive into it. Dive, not look at it like a work of art”.

There is the well-known Milan, which makes those visiting it for the first time or umpteenth time feel completely “at home”, but also continuously evolving city that never ceases to amaze with its wich offerings of important events.

Discover the landmarks of the centre, those that you’ll never tire of seeing – including the Duomo and the Sforza Castle – and then visit the new attractions that reveal Milan’s more contemporary, cosmopolitan side. Start from Piazza Gae Aulenti and its skyscrapers and move on to the city’s hidden gems that are quietly unveiled by Milan, which will leave you awestruck as for example the church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore. But there is also an overwhelming choice of museums, exhibitions of international scope, shopping at the fabulous exclusive boutiques in the Quadrilatero della Moda, glam aperitivi and upscale food experiences, amidst starred chefs and street food.