Known for fashion and design, Milan is located in northern Italy and is the country’s second largest and most cosmopolitan city. Offering top-notch art, culture, history and food, Milan is the perfect spot for a weekend of urban exploration.
48 hours in Milan
Known for fashion and design, Milan is located in northern Italy and is the country’s second largest and most cosmopolitan city. Offering top-notch art, culture, history and food, Milan is the perfect spot for a weekend of urban exploration.
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Pinacoteca di Brera
Just a few blocks from the castle is Milan’s largest art collection, Pinacoteca di Brera, which houses Giovanni Bellini’s ‘Madonna and Child’ and Francesco Hayez’s ‘The Kiss’. The gallery closes at 7:15 pm, so you’ll hav...more
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Parco Sempione
For an afternoon stroll, head over to Parco Sempione, a beautiful city park ornamented by the Porta Sempione (Arch of Peace) and the 14th-century Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle). The castle’s fountain, nicknamed the ‘...more
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is home to a number of luxury shops, including Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton—and some of Milan’s oldest bars and restaurants. Scope out a lunch spot in the Galleria and stop by Zucca in Gal...more
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Piazza del Duomo
No trip to Milan is complete without a visit to Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square), the city’s main square. There you’ll find the city’s Gothic cathedral, the Duomo—it is the largest cathedral in Italy and the fourth la...more
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Ristorante Pizzeria
If you’re staying in Navigli, end your day with dinner at Ristorante Pizzeria Sant’Eustorgio, a restaurant and pizzeria that features simple dishes, a wide wine selection and terrace seating overlooking Piazza Sant’Eusto...more
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Pasticceria Marchesi
While in the Magenta neighbourhood, stop by Pasticceria Marchesi for the best sugar-coated croissants (called brioche) in the city. Circa 1824, Pasticceria Marchesi is one of the oldest pastry shops in Milan. Don’t forge...more
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Santa Maria delle Grazie
Make time to visit Santa Maria delle Grazie, a church and former monastery with a beautiful façade and interior. The church is home to Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th-century masterpiece—The Last Supper. In order to see the pai...more
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Rinomata Gelateria
Stop by retro-styled Rinomata Gelateria (Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 1) for crepes or ice cream and continue your stroll along Naviglio Grande, as Gelateria doesn’t offer seating. Navigli is worth a second look, as its beaut...more
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Colonne di San Lorenzo
In front of the church stands the Colonne di San Lorenzo, Milan’s best-known Roman ruin. Dating from the 2nd century, the columns were moved to their current location during the 4th century.
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Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore
After breakfast, head to the Chiesa di San Lorenzo Maggiore (‘Basilica of Saint Lawrence’). This 4th-century church has endured a number of renovations and demonstrates artistic and architectural traits from the early By...more
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Noir Café
Start off your second day in Milan with a chocolate croissant and cappuccino. If you’re staying near Navigli, Noir Café (located at Corso di Porta Ticinese, 106) is a great choice.
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