Milan
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.
Points of interest

Cenacolo Vinciano, Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece
Cenacolo Vinciano, Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milano, MI, Italia
Cenacolo Vinciano, Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milano, MI, Italia


Castello Sforzesco, the fortress of Milan
Castello Sforzesco, Piazza Castello, Milano, MI, Italia
Castello Sforzesco, Piazza Castello, Milano, MI, Italia


Montenapoleone district, the best luxury shopping in Milan
Via Monte Napoleone, Milano, MI, Italia
Via Monte Napoleone, Milano, MI, Italia

San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, the “Sistine Chapel” of Milan
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Corso Magenta, Milano, MI, Italia
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Corso Magenta, Milano, MI, Italia

San Siro Stadium, the “temple” of football
San Siro Stadium, Piazzale Angelo Moratti, Milano, MI, Italia
San Siro Stadium, Piazzale Angelo Moratti, Milano, MI, Italia

Galleria, the “living room” of the Milanese
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza del Duomo, Milano, MI, Italia
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza del Duomo, Milano, MI, Italia


Go on dreaming
Milan Wellness Experience
After a day spent visiting museums and monuments, shopping or exploring the city, what could be better than recharging your batteries for a few...
Borromean Islands, the ‘pearls’ of the lake
Located just an hour’s drive from Milan, the Piedmontese side of Lake Maggiore reveals several of its treasures, including the Borromean Islands.
A single itinerary...
Tips for a cultural break in Milan
Numerous cultural venues offer eateries or bookstores, or both that can be accessed without a ticket.
The “Piccolo” Cafè & Restaurant – a great place...
Museo Teatrale alla Scala, the foyer of Milan’s music
Lying adjacent to the Teatro alla Scala – in Largo Ghiringhelli – two important institutional bodies associated with La Scala attract tourists and aficionados...
Porta Nuova, an upward spiraling city
Porta Nuova is a sprawling area, the result of a project of urban and architectural redevelopment involving the area that leads from the Porta...
The Milanese Renaissance in 3 steps
Would you like to immerse yourself in a Milanese Renaissance atmosphere? Today, you can visit three landmarks of the period, in an area covering...