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Despite centuries of rich history, Milan prides itself on being Italy's most contemporary city and fashion capital. The ancient Duomo is just one of many churches around the city, and you'll also find numerous world-class museums, theaters, and opera houses like La Scala.

To discover the city's history, head to the red brick Castello Sforzesco, where the prominent Sforza-Visconti families of Milan used to live. Today, you'll find several museums inside, one of which features the "Rondanini Pietà" – Michaelangelo's final work. Continue exploring down the Corso Magenta, lined with chic cafés and impressive examples of Milanese architecture like the Palazzo Litta. The most famous highlight lies inside Santa Maria delle Grazie church, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper."

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele blends the best of shopping with impressive architecture. This enormous shopping mall is set inside a glass-domed, 19th century palace and features an intricate mosaic floor lined with designer boutiques like Louis Vuitton and Prada.

Milan's main international airport is Malpensa, with an express train, buses, and taxis into the city.

Tonight

From $48 per night

This weekend

From $156 per night

Next weekend

From $141 per night

Most popular time to visit October-December
Cheapest time to visit January-March
Local currency € 1 = $1.08
Language Italian
Average weekend price $163 per night
Average weekday price $166 per night
Average stay 2 nights

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10

Milan, a magical, beautiful, fascinating and safe city, a...

March 28, 2024

Milan, a magical, beautiful, fascinating and safe city, a lot of nature and many places to visit, the food is spectacularly delicious, I ate several times at the Da Genaro restaurant, the food is very delicious, I recommend it.

Melvin
Melvin
8.0

Metro connects each districts of the city, easy to use...

March 27, 2024

Metro connects each districts of the city, easy to use applications to purchase tickets for public transportation.Stuff in museum very serviceable and Tourism/t oriented. It's better to pay more and avoid some districts. Doom,Doom museum, Sforza,Brera pinacotek,Pezoldi Gallery and others must see.A huge piece of art &history. The street food in Milano is not cheap at all.but tasty.

Kobi1Cenobi
Kobi1Cenobi Israel
10

We absolutely loved this place, definitely recommend.

March 27, 2024

We absolutely loved this place, definitely recommend. Easy to use tram, buses, metro and stations all excellent service and reasonable. I think 3 nights here is correct amount of time to see everything here. Visit Duomo Try all public transport Visit designer shopping area Enjoy

Martyn
Martyn United Kingdom
10

There is plenty to see in Milan, on foot for a couple of...

March 25, 2024

There is plenty to see in Milan, on foot for a couple of days unless you are really into art when there is plenty more. The city is easy to get around. After that you can easily use trains to go out to the lakes which are about 1 hour away. There are some great areas to eat, especially down by the canal.

Martin
Martin United Kingdom
8.0

I enjoyed the people, good food and friendly atmosphere of...

March 23, 2024

I enjoyed the people, good food and friendly atmosphere of the city. For the basic food, ie, pasta and pizza, the prices were not shocking and one can take a family out for dinner without it breaking the bank. I felt safe and apart from the pick pockets, which are around, I wasn’t worried about walking around alone.

Maxine Davidson
Maxine Davidson Jersey
6.0

I think i was expecting Milan to be a lot more beautiful...

March 22, 2024

I think i was expecting Milan to be a lot more beautiful than it was, which is probably ignorance on my behalf as I wasn't expecting it to be so industrial and concrete. The cathedral was the beautiful and I visited some nice restuarants and a spa. Unfortunately i had terrible weather when I was in Milan which really effected my experience.

Jailee
Jailee United Kingdom

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