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Are you passing through the capital of Lombardy and have little time available, but still want to visit the city? Here is a brief one-day itinerary in Milan that you can follow to discover some of its most famous places.
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A visit to Milan must start from Piazza Duomo, the heart of the Lombard capital and one of its most famous places.
Here stands the famous church, the largest in Italy (San Pietro is located in the territory of the Vatican City). The entrance is free and you only have to pay a ticket if you want to go up to the terrace to admire the view of the city and the square from above.
Around Piazza Duomo, moreover, you will find some of the most symbolic places of Milan.
Enter the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to browse through the stores and luxury restaurants, stop in front of the Teatro della Scala, one of the most important theaters in Italy, and go to the Fashion District to stroll through the glittering windows of Via Montenapoleone.
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At this point you can head to the Brera district, one of the most elegant and characteristic of the city.
Here you will find the famous Pinacoteca.
It houses important Italian works of art, mainly from Lombardy and Veneto. Thanks to donations, however, the gallery has been enriched and now offers an exhibition that ranges from prehistoric to contemporary art. Among the many works preserved here are, for example, masterpieces by Mantegna, Tintoretto, Veronese and Canaletto. One of the most famous paintings you can see is the Kiss by Francesco Hayez.
Probably if you spend only one day in Milan, you won’t be able to visit the Pinacoteca, but keep it in mind in case you have some time left.
In Brera there is also one of the most beautiful green corners of the city: the Orto Botanico.
Entrance is free and we suggest you take a half hour to take a relaxing walk among exotic and local plants, far from the chaos of the city.
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From the Brera district, in a few minutes, you can reach another of the symbols of Milan, the Castello Sforzesco.
The fortress was built by Francesco Sforza in the fifteenth century and over the ages has undergone numerous changes and transformations. Between the 16th and 18th centuries it was one of the main military citadels in Europe.
Today the structure houses several museums including an Art Gallery, an Archaeological Museum, a Museum of Ancient Art, the Pietà Rondanini – Michelangelo Museum, an archive and some libraries.
You certainly won’t have time to visit everything during your day in Milan, but you can walk through the courtyards of the fortress to admire its imposing structure.
From the Castle, then, you can move to Parco Sempione, one of the most famous green areas of the city, as well as one of the most loved by its inhabitants.
Paths, meadows and an artificial lake will make you forget for a moment that you are in the center!
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At this point move to another of the most famous areas of the Lombard capital: the Navigli.
Among the canals, the alleys, the courtyards and the artists’ stores you will almost feel like you are not in Milan!
Look for the Vicolo dei Lavandai (Laundrymen’s Alley) and let yourself be captured by the atmosphere of the Cortile degli Artisti (Artists’ Courtyard): the Navigli are one of the most fascinating places in this city and we are sure they will capture your heart.
At this point you can end your day in Milan with an excellent happy hour: the Navigli are considered the heart of the city’s nightlife and the happy hour in Milan, you know, is a must!
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We have recommended some steps to visit Milan in one day, but we also want to suggest an experience not to be missed to enjoy the city in an alternative way.
Participating in a food tour of Milan is an excellent opportunity to discover the city from a new and authentic point of view.
Not only will you have the opportunity to visit some of the most famous places accompanied by an expert guide, but you will also have the chance to enter the most popular restaurants and bars in Milan to taste traditional dishes and innovative delicacies.
We at Do Eat Better Experience propose 3 particular experiences:
Our tours last about 3 hours and half. Once the tour is over, then, you will be ready to continue your one-day itinerary in Milan in freedom and you can say that you have discovered a unique side of a city too often considered cold and impersonal!
Before concluding these tips of ours to visit Milan in one day, we want to leave you with three tips to enjoy your day to the fullest.
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We hope you find our advice useful.
We look forward to accompanying you on one of our gourmet tours!
A graduate in Literature and Media Communication and Culture, she loves to write and tell stories. She made her first trip when she was only two and a half months old and hasn't stopped since. Each of her trips is accompanied, of course, by several samples of the local cuisine! Today she tells all this and more on her blog "Viaggi che Mangi" and in the meantime writes for other portals.
We have created amazing food tours and cooking experiences that will show you how and what local people enjoy eating. Typical dishes, served in different restaurants, will present you the local food culture!
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