Milan

Duomo spires, fashion quadrants and da Vinci's Last Supper.

Overview

Milan is Italy's fashion capital, where the Gothic Duomo's forest of pinnacles crowns the piazza and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II sparkles with luxury boutiques. The Santa Maria delle Grazie convent guards da Vinci's Last Supper; the Navigli canals pulse with aperitivo culture.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit

April to June for spring warmth and outdoor aperitivo; September to October for golden light.

How to get there

Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Linate (LIN) airports are 40-50 km northwest with Malpensa Express trains. Rome is 3h by high-speed train; Venice is 2h30.

Getting around

The metro is Italy's best and covers most attractions; trams and buses fill gaps; the Navigli canal belt is best on foot.

Travel budget

Three-star hotels EUR 110-200/night; an aperitivo buffet EUR 10-15; Last Supper ticket EUR 15-20.

Safety

Very safe; pickpockets in the metro and Duomo area.

Visa information

Schengen visa; EU/EEA free entry.

Internet & eSIM

Excellent 4G/5G; EU eSIMs reliable in Lombardy.

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