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Milan, known as Mediolanium in Roman times, is Italy's second-largest city. A key transportation hub in southern Europe, Milan boasts a rich history and is renowned for its architecture, fashion, art, painting, opera, football, and tourism. Milan is also one of the world's leading international metropolises, a global capital of fashion and design and a leading influencer in the fashion world. It is also a renowned historical and cultural city, a global opera mecca, and a global art capital.
It's said that boys and girls associate the word "Milan" with completely different things: football team and fashion week. Thanks to these two world-renowned "Milanese specialties," Milan stands out among Italy's many popular cities, becoming a highly sought-after destination. If you're lucky, you can catch a live football match and soak up the frenetic atmosphere. Fashion, on the other hand, has long been ingrained into Milan's streets and its people.
The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. It's suitable for all seasons, with high outdoor temperatures and cool indoor temperatures in the summer, and even a bit chilly at night. Many shopping malls offer discounts in the summer, so it's a peak tourist season when many tourists flock to the city.
Milan Cathedral
Italy's most famous Catholic church, also known as the Duomo, is the symbol of Milan and its heart. From the cathedral's rooftop, you can admire the city's three ring roads and the dense web of streets that stretch between them. The cathedral boasts 135 spires, each crowned by a statue of a deity. Together with the statuary adorning the interior, the cathedral boasts over 6,000 statues, making it the most statue-rich Gothic church in the world.
Tickets
Ordinary ticket: Church 3 euros / Elevator to the top 12 euros / Stairs 7 euros / Elevator to the top + Jewelry Pavilion + St. John's Baptistery 15 euros / Stairs to the top + Jewelry Pavilion + St. John's Baptistery 11 euros / Museum 6 euros / St. John's Baptistery 6 euros
Free ticket: Teachers and disabled companions with valid ID
Opening hours
08:00-19:00 (Cathedral), 09:30-17:50 (Baptistery) Ticket sales stop at 18:00, admission stop at 18:10,
Monday-Friday 11:00-17:00 (Jewelry Hall) Saturday-Sunday 13:30-15:30 (Jewelry Hall)
Cathedral Square
Built in 1862 adjacent to the Duomo, Piazza Grande is the main venue for major political and religious events in Milan. In the center of the square stands an equestrian bronze statue of King Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of Italy, sculpted by Ercole Rossa in 1896. To the north of the square is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a renowned luxury shopping street. The square is home to a large number of pigeons, and visitors can buy corn to feed the birds. However, beware of vendors who may pressure you into buying them.
All day, free
Sforzesco Castle
The Sforza Castle is one of Milan's most important buildings, a testament to its rich history. Built in the 14th century by Count Sforza as a castle, it later became the residence of the Sforza family. The castle, with its square plan and a large park, is surrounded by high walls. Today, the castle is open to the public, and its museum houses numerous works of great artistic and historical value, including Michelangelo's final sculpture, "The Pietà," and Leonardo da Vinci's original Codex Trivulzianus.
Tickets
Castle Free
Castle Museum full ticket 5 euros, half ticket 3 euros
Opening hours
7:00-18:00 (winter)
7:00-19:00 (Summer)
All museums are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:30 (last admission at 17:00)
Closed: Mondays, December 25, New Year's Day, January 5, and Easter
Milan, founded by the Celts and later developed by the Romans, is Italy’s fashion and financial capital. It is renowned for art, architecture, and cultural landmarks.
2–4 days to see main landmarks, museums, shopping areas, and neighborhoods.
Yes, guided tours and audio guides are available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German for major sites.
Day 1: Duomo and Galleria; Day 2: Sforza Castle and Parco Sempione; Day 3: Brera District and Santa Maria delle Grazie; Day 4: Fondazione Prada and shopping streets.
Tourist sites are busiest in summer and weekends; weekdays and early mornings are less crowded.
All major attractions provide restrooms, cafes, water fountains, seating, and souvenir shops.
Most landmarks are wheelchair accessible and family-friendly; some historic buildings may have limited access.
Cards and mobile payments are widely accepted; small cash may be useful for markets or local vendors.
Yes, Milan offers vegetarian, vegan, and halal restaurants throughout the city.
