Milan and Surroundings
Discover the authentic soul of Milan: among art, architecture, flavors and neighborhoods all to be experienced. A guide designed for those who want to immerse themselves in the city and its surroundings, among great classics and hidden gems.
Milan and its Surroundings - A city to live, discover, love
Milan is not visited: it is experienced.
As soon as you arrive, it is impossible not to feel enraptured by the rhythm of the city. A vibrant, dynamic metropolis that encompasses centuries of history and at the same time anticipates the future.
Founded by the Celts, conquered by the Romans, cradle of the Renaissance under the Sforza dynasty-Milan has never ceased to be a protagonist.
Walking through its historic center, every corner tells something: the Duomo with its sky-defying spires; the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, as elegant as a 19th-century salon; and the Teatro alla Scala, which still makes opera lovers around the world’s hearts beat.
And then there is Leonardo da Vinci, who left his indelible imprint in Milan. Entering Santa Maria delle Grazie and admiring the Cenacolo Vinciano is a breathtaking experience.
Milan is a city that is constantly transforming. From the Renaissance palaces of Corso Venezia to the futuristic skyscrapers of Porta Nuova and CityLife, each neighborhood tells a new story.
And how can we forget the Navigli? By day romantic, by night bustling with pulsating life among clubs, art exhibitions and bistros. Here, over a Milanese aperitif, you feel part of the city.
Discovering Milan: Dream Itineraries
A day in Milan?
Waking up with the Duomo silhouetted against the blue sky, strolling through the Galleria, entering La Scala. Then get lost in the greenery of Parco Sempione and end the day with an aperitif at the Navigli.
Two days in Milan?
Visit the Last Supper, explore the Brera district, stroll down Via della Spiga and Montenapoleone, discover Piazza Gae Aulenti.
Three days or more?
It’s time to widen your gaze: Monza with its Villa Reale, Como with its lake, Bergamo Alta between Venetian walls and history.
The Surroundings: A World to Explore
Milan is a door that opens onto endless wonders.
- Lake Como: among noble villas and enchanted villages.
- Bergamo: double city, modern at the bottom and medieval at the top.
- Pavia: the Charterhouse nestled in the countryside.
- Monza: Villa Reale, park and racetrack, between history and modernity.
Tastes Not to Be Missed
Milan is enjoyed in its traditional dishes: Risotto alla Milanese, crispy Cotoletta, Ossobuco, and Panettone.
And then the aperitivo: a ritual that is part of the Milanese soul.
Milan: where every journey becomes history
Milan is not just a city to visit: it is a mosaic of emotions, encounters, and discoveries. A city that embraces you with its millennial history and projects you into the future.
A city that is not forgotten, because those who experience it always remain a little bit in love with it.