Travel Destination Guide: Milan Attractions - 10 Top Tourist Attractions In The Great City Of Northern Italy

What are the places that make Milan such a great place?

Where are the most worthwhile museums? And what to do if you don't just want the art.

Here is a list of attractions in Milan that you must see:

The Milan Duomo

At the heart of the city, sits its unmissable pearl - the Duomo, Milan's main cathedral. Some claim that the Milan Duomo is the most magnificent of the Gothic churches in Italy, and in any case, few critics would not identify with the phrase "breathtaking."

The huge building, which can accommodate 40,000 visitors, is wrapped in glittering marble on its front, made of thousands of figurines, turrets and decorations. In fact, you can only spend an entire hour looking around the building and looking at its small details, or watching it from its southern side, from the courtyard of the Royal Palace, Palazzo Reale.

Inside the church you can enjoy a wealth of points of interest: from the spectacular stained glass windows that change in the nature of the era, through the statues depicting key moments in Christian life and the city, to the nail that stands above the altar and is shown to the public once a year, who claim to be part of the original cross of Christ.

Tip: By no means do you miss the climb to the Duomo roof. The sight of the city, and the roaming of the turrets and statues (including, of course, the statue of the Madonna, the saint protecting the city), is well worth the climb of more than 150 steps, but there is also an elevator.

• Address: Piazza del Doumo

• Opening hours: Open daily from 8am to 7pm (Entry until 6pm) The attic is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sometimes changes by winter and summer and should be updated on site.

• Price: Entry to Duomo, Museum and Crypt: 2-3 euros. Elevator Roof: € 7-13. Pilgrimage: 4.5-9 euros.

• Website: www.duomomilano.it/en

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La Scala Opera House

The Teatro alla Scala Opera House is the world's best-known opera house, although you may not know it from the outside. The exterior is fairly simple (in European terms), but the picture on the inside is quite different: the grand theater in Europe is wrapped in the grandeur of red and gold, and its entrance creates a sense of belonging to the European nobility.

Tip: Even if you don't get the chance to watch the show, you can visit the theater by visiting the theater museum, whose entrance is adjacent. You can enjoy interactive activities or join a guided tour of the museum. If there are no rehearsals when you visit, you can enter one of the chambers and see for yourself this wonderful splendor.

Address: Via Filodrammatici, 2

Opening Hours: The Museum is open daily from 9 am to 5:30 pm (last entry: 5 pm), closed in December 7, 24-26, 31 (on December 7 and 24, only closed in the afternoon), and January 1, May 1 and August 15

Price: 6-9 euros for the museum. Children under 12 enter for free.

Phone: +39 02 88792473

Website (for both museum and theater): www.teatroallascala.org
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Vittorio Emanuele Gallery

If you have come this far, you must also take a tour of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the world's oldest shopping center, located on the north side of the Duomo Square.
The gallery sums up the atmosphere in Milan in tiny Anpin - a combination of old and new architecture, luxury, and fashion. You will find a variety of designer shops on the spot, and if you arrive during the Christmas period, then also a shimmering tree made entirely of Swarovski stones.

Address: Piazza del Duomo
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Castello Sportsco
The giant castle Castelo Sforzesco, where you will find some of the most important museums in Italy (and some claim to be in Europe).
And magnificent gardens for a pleasant wander. The fort has existed for more than 500 years, faithfully serving the rulers of the area, and each generation has left its mark on it. Leonardo da Vinci himself was involved in designing the building.
The museums include the Museum of Ancient and Intermediate Art with impressive sculpture collections and frescoes (murals), as well as a wonderful collection of Renaissance paintings and the Scola Grande, centered in Pinkotka (Art Gallery).
The castle is also known for the wealth of its musical instruments collection, which is definitely worth a visit.

Tip: If you need some air out of the city, behind the citadel you will find the Parco Sempione Public Park, one of Milan's two green lungs, and a wonderful place to escape the bustle of the city.
Address: Piazza Castello 3.
Opening Hours: The Citadel is open daily from 7 am to 7:30 pm (winter to 6 pm). The museums are open every day except Mondays from 9:00 to 17:30 (last entry at 17:00).
Price: Citadel and park: Free admission, Museums: Regular: 5 euro, students and retirees: 3 euro, all free on Tuesdays from 14:00, and Wednesday - Sunday, from 16:30.
Phone: +39 02 88463700
Website: www.milanocastello.it
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The Last Supper

This is your chance to get a closer look at one of the world's best-known works of art - Da Vinci's Last Supper. The painting shows Jesus at the Passover Seder, in which he declares to his apostles that one of them is going to be the one who betrays him. The impressive fresco, also called the Cenacolo Vinciano, can be seen in the dining room of the Romanesque monastery adjacent to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. The church itself is also worth a visit due to its Renaissance design, which provides hundreds of wonderful photography angles.
Please note: The visit to the venue requires advance coordination and must book tickets in advance. This can be done by phone or via the website, but it is advisable to do so as long as possible before the visit, especially during the tourist season. However, if you do not verify your visit, you can try your luck and see if someone canceled for that day.
Address: Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2
Opening hours: The visit requires advance coordination. The reservation center is open from 9am to 6pm on Mondays and Fridays, and 9am to 2pm on Fridays.
Price: € 10 + € 2 for pre-order. Discounts for European citizens, and free admission under the age of 18 (not including € 2 for pre-order).
Phone: +39 02 92800360
Website: www.cenacolovinciano.org
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Pinacoteca di Brera

Located in the heart of the Bohemian district of Brera, it is one of Milan's most important museums, with an extensive art display, housed in an equally impressive structure.
You will discover famous works of the great Italian painters and sculptors from the Renaissance, Baroque to the 20th century, some of which we can easily identify.
This is an absolutely charming museum - don't miss out!
When you leave the art world, you will discover the elegant Brera district, where you will find galleries, chic cafes and small boutique shops. At night his face changes completely and he becomes the city's entertainment district.
Address: Via Brera, 28
Opening hours: Open every second day except 8:30 to 19:15 (last entry at 18:40).
Price: € 12, or € 8 off. Admission is free under 18. Every first Sunday of the month, admission is free (except for exhibits that require a separate ticket). Every third Thursday of every month from 18: 00-22: 15 for € 3 (tickets up to 21:40), people over the age of 65 pay a € 1 fee every weekend. Voice instructor in English, Italian, French, Spanish or German for € 5
Phone: +39 02 72263 1
Website: www.pinacotecabrera.org

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Brera Nights / Music
Third Thursday of the month, three euros, three hours of music.
 The Pinacoteca di Brera celebrates the dialogue between the arts and between the musicians and the public, with an extraordinary night with live music performed in the rooms of the Pinacoteca.
The unique collection of the Pinacoteca and the beautiful reorganized rooms with new colors, new lighting and new captions are waiting for you.
From 6.00 p.m. to 10.15 p.m. at 3 euro (ticket office closes 9.40 p.m.) the rooms of the museum will host musical performances by the young musicians of the “Civica Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado”.

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Nabili district and its churches

Navigli, located about a mile southwest of the city center, is Milan's canal district. The district is very inviting and full of galleries, cafes, bars, graffiti for amateurs, and of course - the canals. Beyond a pleasant wander, two main churches are points of interest here: the Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore, which includes Roman period remains. Some people think these pages are the last vestige of the Milan Empire.
Church of St. Austorgo (Chiesa di Sant'Eustorgio), known for its spectacular chapel.
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The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology presents an interesting overview of the evolution of science, but the focus here is the building dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci. This section presents models based on the genius sketches, and are fascinating!
Website: www.museoscienza.org
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If soccer is your field - why not visit the big ones?
The AC Milan Club invites you to tour the team at the San Siro Stadium and the Museum of Soccer, where you can get closer to its stars and victories.
Website: www.sansiro.net
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After plowing the city along its length and width it is recommended to enjoy one of Milan's charming parks.
You can buy pizza or tramino on the lawn and just… enjoy.
The largest park in the city is Parco Sempione, near Castello Sporcesco.
In this charming park you will find lakes, bridges, hiking trails and of course loads of greenery.

The park's location, near the citadel, around the Palazzo dell'Arte Municipal Art Museum, and adjacent to the aquarium, makes it a great place to rest among the attractions.

On the other side, the northwest of the city, you will find the Giardini Pubblici Gardens.
In this park you will find a lovely lake, trails and lots of playgrounds for children, as well as the municipal zoo, science museum, and modern art gallery.

Lastly, for those of you who love a space-rich park, suitable for sports and cycling games, Monte Stella Park, near the QT8 station on the Red Line - is exactly what you are looking for.