🇮🇹 Milan: Style, History & Hidden Depths

📍 Itinerary Overview Milan is more than just fashion — it’s a dynamic city where Gothic architecture, Renaissance art, modern design, and real Italian life all meet. Whether you have one day or three, Milan will surprise you with its contrasts and energy. 🚩 Sightseeing Route Start your day at the Duomo di Milano, climb to the rooftop for unforgettable views, then explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II next door. Walk toward Teatro alla Scala, then head to Sforzesco Castle and relax in Parco Sempione behind it. In the afternoon, explore the Brera district’s art and charm, and finish with an aperitivo in Navigli. 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions • Duomo di Milano – A jaw-dropping Gothic masterpiece • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – Elegant shopping arcade • Castello Sforzesco – Historical fortress with museums inside • Santa Maria delle Grazie – Home of da Vinci’s Last Supper (book far in advance!) • Navigli – Canalside district with bars, art spaces, and great vibes • Brera – Milan’s artistic heart with cobbled streets and galleries 🚇 Transportation Milan’s metro and tram network is excellent. A 24h or 48h metro pass is a good deal if you’re moving around a lot. But many central sights are walkable if you plan your route well. 📷 Photo Spots • Rooftop of the Duomo at golden hour • Under the glass dome of the Galleria • Street scenes in Brera • Sunset over the Navigli canals • Symmetry and grandeur of Sempione Park with Arco della Pace 🍜 Local Cuisine Don’t miss risotto alla milanese, cotoletta (veal cutlet), and panzerotti at Luini near the Duomo. For coffee, Milan takes its espresso seriously — fast, standing, and always delicious. Aperitivo in Navigli or Porta Romana is a must — drink + buffet for a great price. 🏠 Accommodation Staying near Duomo, Brera, or Porta Garibaldi offers central access. For a hipper vibe and nightlife, look into Navigli or Isola. Milan has many boutique hotels and stylish B&Bs for all budgets. 💡 Tips • Book The Last Supper weeks (or months) in advance • Don’t eat near tourist traps around Duomo — walk 10 minutes for better quality • Be ready for Milan’s fast pace — especially in cafés and public transport • Sunday is quiet — great for walks, but some places close • Avoid taxis — public transport is faster and much cheaper 🔍 Quick Summary Milan is Italy’s most cosmopolitan city — stylish, artistic, efficient, and alive. It’s not a postcard town like Venice or Florence, but it has an urban soul that grows on you. Come for the cathedral, stay for the culture, and leave with a new appreciation for Milanese cool.