The Best of Milan in Two Days
Follow this suggested itinerary and see the highlights of Milan in two days.
Your itinerary includes the Museum of the Twentieth Century and of course, the largest church in Italy and the true gem of Milan - Duomo di Milano. Next, visit the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery and the La Scala Theatre, probably the most famous opera and ballet theatre in the world.
Your second day starts at the Brera Botanical Garden - although it is rather small, it is well worth a visit for its serene atmosphere. It boasts hundreds of species, including very exotic ones. Then, visit the Brera Art Gallery and the 15th century Renaissance Sforza Castle, which now houses many interesting museums.
Relax in the Sempione Park and finish your day at the Church of St Maria delle Grazie - the home of Da Vinci's Last Supper. Don't forget to book your visit in advance if you want to see the famous mural!
Day 1: Milan
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Royal Palace
Historic neoclassical palace and art museum featuring classic art collections and temporary exhibitions. It serves as an exhibition building and cultural center with significant historical importance.
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Museum of the Twentieth Century
Modern art museum showcasing 20th-century Italian and international artworks by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, and Paul Klee.
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Milan Cathedral
Historic Gothic cathedral known for its impressive architecture, extensive sculptures, and panoramic terraces offering views of the city.
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Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery
Historic 19th-century covered shopping arcade featuring luxury shops, a glass-domed roof, and neo-Renaissance architecture. It connects two major cultural landmarks and combines high-end retail with significant architectural and artistic elements.
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Via Monte Napoleone
Luxury shopping street known for high-end fashion boutiques, historic palazzi, and its role in Milan's fashion district.
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Alley of the Ear
Luxury shopping street known for high-end boutiques and artisan shops within a prestigious fashion district.
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Indro Montanelli Public Garden
Historic urban park established in 1784 featuring statues, green spaces, and cultural landmarks including museums and a planetarium.
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Day 2: Milan
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Brera Art Gallery
Art museum featuring extensive collections of Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and modern paintings housed in a historic palazzo. It is part of a cultural complex including the Brera Academy.
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Sforza Castle
Historic Renaissance castle and building complex housing multiple museums and extensive art collections, including works by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
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Sempione Park
Large historic urban park featuring gardens, a lake, sculptures, and cultural landmarks.
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Triennale Milano
Art and design museum housed in a historic building, hosting international exhibitions and cultural events related to contemporary art, architecture, and industrial design.
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Church of St Maria delle Grazie
Historic basilica known for its Renaissance and Italian Gothic architecture and housing Leonardo da Vinci's famous mural The Last Supper. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a minor basilica significant for art, history, and religion.
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Leonardo da Vinci Science Museum
Science and technology museum dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci featuring interactive exhibits and over 40 recreated machines and inventions.
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Audio Guides – Milan
Explore on foot with a self-guided audio tour that narrates each stop as you reach it.
Milan Highlights
87 min4.7 km7 stops
Milan reveals itself landmark by landmark: a soaring Gothic cathedral, a glittering 19th-century shopping arcade, the world's most storied opera house, a bohemian gallery quarter, a Renaissance fortress, an ancient basilica, and finally Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. This roughly 3 km walk through the historic center takes about 75-90 minutes and links Milan's most iconic sights in one unhurried loop. Start at Piazza del Duomo, right at the cathedral's front steps, easily reached by metro (Duomo station, lines M1/M3) or on foot from Milano Centrale.
Milan with Kids
66 min3.1 km7 stops
Milan hides a dragon at a castle gate, a lucky bull you spin with your heel, and a golden Madonnina watching over a cathedral of a thousand statues. This family walk through the heart of Milan hunts down the city's best legends, secrets and hands-on spots — built for explorers around age 10. It starts at Piazza del Duomo, right by the Duomo metro stop, and finishes about 2.5 km later at the Arch of Peace.
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