Milan is Italy's second-largest city and its powerhouse of fashion, design and finance, a place that feels more forward-looking and businesslike than the country's art cities yet hides world-class treasures in plain sight. At its heart stands the Duomo, a vast Gothic cathedral of white marble whose rooftop terraces…
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Book the Last Supper the moment your dates are fixed; tickets are tiny in number and vanish weeks ahead, and it is one of the world's great paintings.
The enormous Gothic cathedral at the city's centre, a forest of marble spires and statues. A basic ticket covers the cathedral interior and museum; dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered, and book online to skip the ticket queue.
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Duomo Rooftop Terraces
The cathedral's greatest experience is walking its rooftop among the pinnacles and flying buttresses, with views over the city and, on clear days, the Alps. You can climb the stairs or pay a little more for the lift; a timed ticket is best.
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Leonardo's Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci's fragile mural in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Visits are strictly limited to fifteen minutes for small groups and sell out weeks ahead, so book the moment your dates are set or join an official tour.
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
A magnificent 19th-century glass-and-iron shopping arcade beside the Duomo, lined with luxury boutiques and historic cafes. Free to walk through, it is one of the world's oldest shopping galleries and a sight in its own right.
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Taste it here
The must-try local dishes, sweets and fruits — including the exotic ones you won't find back home.
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Risotto alla Milanese
Milan's golden signature dish: creamy rice slow-stirred with butter, onion, white wine and beef stock, coloured and perfumed a deep yellow by saffron. A proper version flows loosely on the plate, neither soupy nor stiff, and is traditionally eaten alongside ossobuco.
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Cotoletta alla Milanese
A bone-in veal cutlet, breaded and fried in butter until golden, thick and juicy rather than thin. Milanese traditionalists insist on the bone and the height; the flat, boneless version is considered a different dish, and a squeeze of lemon is the usual finishing touch.
Braised veal shank stewed slowly in white wine, stock and vegetables until the meat falls from the bone, its name meaning 'bone with a hole' for the prized marrow inside. It is often served with saffron risotto and topped with gremolata, a zesty mix of lemon, garlic and parsley.
The tall, domed sweet bread studded with candied fruit and raisins that Milan gave the world, traditionally eaten at Christmas but now sold year-round by the city's best pasticcerie. A good one is airy and fragrant, pulled into soft strands rather than dense, and is delicious with a sweet wine or coffee.
More a ritual than a dish, the Milanese aperitivo is the early-evening drink, a spritz, Negroni or glass of wine, served with olives, crisps or a generous buffet of nibbles included in the price. It is the city's favourite way to unwind, especially along the Navigli canals, and can happily replace dinner.
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Malpensa Express train 50분€13 ~ €17 · US$15~20
A direct train between Malpensa Airport and central Milan (Cadorna or Centrale) in about fifty minutes, avoiding road traffic. The simplest and best-value link from the main international airport.
Metro M4 from Linate 15분€2 ~ €3 · US$2~3
Linate, the close-in airport, is now linked to the centre by the M4 metro line in around fifteen minutes on a standard urban ticket. Fast and very cheap if you fly into Linate rather than Malpensa.
Licensed white taxis charge a single regulated flat fare between Malpensa and central Milan, with no meter. Best for groups or lots of luggage; use only the official rank and refuse touts inside the terminal.
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Metro€2 ~ €3 · US$2~3
Milan has a clean, efficient metro of several lines reaching the Duomo, the stations and most districts. Fast for longer hops, though the central sights around the Duomo are close together on foot.
Trams and buses€2 ~ €3 · US$2~3
A dense surface network of trams, some of them vintage, and buses fills the gaps the metro misses. Buy and validate a ticket before or on boarding, and watch your belongings on busy central routes.
Walking the centre
The core between the Duomo, the Galleria, La Scala and the Sforza Castle is compact and pleasant on foot. Comfortable shoes and a relaxed pace let you take in the shop windows and squares.
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Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) offer mild, pleasant weather and are the liveliest seasons, though design and fashion weeks can fill hotels. July and August are hot and humid, with many businesses closing in mid-August, while winter is cold and grey but atmospheric, especially around the Christmas panettone season.
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주의Pickpocketing is common on the M1 and M3 metro lines around the Duomo, in the Galleria and around Milano Centrale and Cadorna stations, especially at rush hour. Keep bags zipped and in front, and stay alert when a carriage or crowd is packed.
주의Summer in Milan is hot and humid with little breeze in the built-up centre. Carry water, refill at public fountains, seek shade or air-conditioned museums in the hottest afternoon hours, and pace yourself between sights.
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Book the Last Supper the moment your dates are fixed; tickets are tiny in number and vanish weeks ahead, and it is one of the world's great paintings.
Join the evening aperitivo along the Navigli canals, where an early drink comes with enough food to stand in for dinner.
Walk the Duomo rooftop rather than only the interior, wandering among the marble spires with the city and the Alps spread out below.
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How many days do I need in Milan?
Two days is enough to see the Duomo and its rooftop, the Last Supper, the Galleria, the Sforza Castle and enjoy an aperitivo, with a third day for Brera, shopping or a day trip to Lake Como.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Yes, above all for the Last Supper, which is strictly timed and sells out weeks ahead. Booking the Duomo rooftop and Brera online also saves queueing and helps you avoid touts selling overpriced tickets.
Is the tap water safe to drink?
Yes. Milan's tap water and its public drinking fountains are safe and good to drink. Bring a refillable bottle to save money and stay hydrated, especially in the humid summer.
What should I wear to enter the Duomo?
Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered to enter the cathedral, or you may be turned away. Security checks apply, and large bags may need to be checked before you go up to the rooftop.
How do I get from Malpensa Airport to the city?
The Malpensa Express train reaches central Milan in about fifty minutes and is the best value, while official fixed-fare taxis suit groups with luggage. If you fly into Linate instead, the M4 metro reaches the centre in about fifteen minutes.