Things to see in Milan
Milan’s Monumental Cemetery, a walk among famous tombs
At Milan’s Monumental Cemetery, the tombs of the most famous people are authentic works of art: from fantasies of Romanticism to The Last Supper.
The Piazza del Duomo, the heart of Milan
With its imposing cathedral and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II as great landmarks, the Piazza del Duomo is the nerve centre of the city of Milan.
Piazza Gae Aulenti: the most futuristic corner of Milan
The Piazza Gae Aulenti, in the heart of the Porta Nuova business district, is surrounded by skyscrapers, shops, fountains and designer buildings.
Corso Como, Milan’s most vibrant street
Corso Como runs through the centre of Milan and is the most modern part of the city. Discover its shops, restaurants, cafés and places to go out.
Piazza Mercanti, a trip to the Middle Ages in Milan
Just a few metres from Il Duomo, this secluded square allows us to get closer to Milan’s medieval past, through ancient buildings such as the Palazzo della Razione.
Arco della Pace: a war monument that symbolises peace
Built on the orders of Napoleon during his period of Italian domination, triumphal Arco della Pace stands as a tribute to European peace.
Via Montenapoleone, the “Golden Mile” of shopping in Milan
The iconic Via Montenapoleone has the highest number of high-end Italian and international designer shops.
The Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio: gold for the saints
The high altar of Sant’Ambrogio is just one of the treasures hidden in this thousand-year-old basilica, founded by the early Christians in the 4th century
The Royal Palace of Milan: centre of power and museum
The Palazzo Reale was the luxurious home of sovereigns such as Napoleon and is today one of the world’s most important museums.
Casa Galimberti: living inside a work of art
The Italian Art Nouveau is in full force at Casa Galimberti, where iron and concrete are moulded into delicate floral and natural motifs.