Movies, TV shows, and social media have succeeded in making a huge population of people obsessed
with Milan City.
With its glamour, high-end fashion, and elite lifestyle, this city has sneaked its way into
the bucket lists of people all over the world.
However, media perception tends to be missing out on some huge elements.
While fashion, boutiques, and high-end clothing are some of the major elements of this city
but it is important to note that there is a lot more to explore as well.
From different historical sites to tons of amazing tourist attractions, this fashion
hub will keep you occupied and stunned with all that it has to offer.
Are you thinking of paying a visit to the ever so famous Milan City shortly?
If yes, then you are in the right place.
Stick around to take a look at the top 12 places you must see for yourself when you
visit the beautiful Milan City.
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And now the first place to visit in Milan...
Milan Cathedral (Duomo of Milan)
Starting with one of the most famous and historically rich places in the city, the Milan Cathedral.
This cathedral church is situated on Piazza del Duomo and has a lot for you to uncover.
Known to be the third largest cathedral in all of the existence of Earth, the construction
of this cathedral took place in 1386 and it said that it continued for 500 years till
it was completed.
It is an important historical and cultural site as the tombs of their very important
saints are present in there, these tombs are St. Gervasus, St. Ambrose, and St. Protasus.
Housing approx.
136 and around 2000 marble statues, this place is rightly called the marble hedgehog.
Be sure to pay a visit to the terrace for a mesmerizing and panoramic view of the city.
The Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery (Galleria Vittorio Emanuele)
Next up after one of the biggest cathedrals, Milan is also house to the oldest gallery
for shopping in Italy.
When making a tour itinerary, this one should be a necessity not just for the fashion element
but because it is a crucial landmark also.
Moreover, it just takes a 5-minute walk to get to the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery from
the Cathedral.
Named after an important figure, the first king of Italy, this spot was designed in the
year 1861.
This gallery has around 10 shops including Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, etc., and multiple
cafes including Café Biffi which is one of the oldest cafes ranging back to 1867.
Surely, the shops and cafes will entertain you but the architecture with a mosaic floor
and a 48 meters dome is bound to leave your jaw hanging in awe too.
Sforza Castle (Castello sforzesco)
It is impossible to talk about Italy with its rich culture and not bring up castles
in the meanwhile.
One castle in the Milan City known as the Sforza Castle is one of the most historically
crucial and aesthetically pleasing castles in Milan.
There was a time back in the 12th century and 14th century as well when this castle
was the house to the Sforza and Visconti families who were the rulers of Milan.
Today, open for tourists and the general public, this castle has a bunch of museums and even
the last piece of Michelangelo.
All the museums, together hold a huge amount of other important features and pieces of
art such as armory weapons, decorative art, the entire collection of history and antiques
going back to Egyptian and prehistoric times.
Park Sempione (Parco sempione)
The best thing about these locations in Milan is that if you follow our lust you won't have
to travel too much through vehicles.
Right after getting out of the Sforza castle, with just a little walk, you can enter the
Park Sempione, also known as Parco Sempione.
One of the biggest parks accessible for the public and tourists, the Parco Sempione is
a nice place to rest and take in the lively environment of Milan.
The cleanliness when combined with the beauty of the architecture is surely bound to give
you a calm and peaceful experience.
Other than resting in the grass or on the benches, you can also take a look at the different
buildings in the vicinity.
This includes the Arena Civia, the Civic Aquarium of Milan, and the Triennale full of architecture,
art, and history.
Arco Della Pace
In the Park Sempione, when you keep walking you will discover various architectural wonders.
One such wonder known all over Milan is the beautiful Arco Della Pace.
Surely, the locals and Italian viewers will be able to gauge the type of architecture
from the word "Arco.".
This is a 25 min high arch located in the northwestern area of Sempione.
Rich in history, this arch was designed and created back in 1807 and stands tall ever
since.
The arch wasn’t just built without any purpose.
Like all other buildings and monuments in Italy, this arch too was designed for a specific
purpose.
Back then it was created to celebrate the presence of the famous Napoleon.
San Siro stadium
Are you a fan of football?
If so then you will be having the time of your life in Milan.
Any AC Milan fans out there would be delighted to know that the San Siro Stadium is situated
in Milan.
Stadium for A.C Milan, this huge stadium can house around 80,000 people.
This stadium is also known as the Stadium Giuseppe Meazza.
Initially, this stadium back in the old days turned out to be too small and had to be renovated
and rebuilt to make it greater in size.
Even the opening match and the quarter-final of World Cup 1990 have also been hosted on
this magnificent and huge ground.
The stadium has gone through several refurbishments and renovations to increase its ground size.
Navigli canals
Looking for someplace to spice up your Instagram feed?
Head over to the Navigli canals.
While the area has a lot of dams and canals for you to discover, you will also find yourself
to be in a peaceful and beautiful neighborhood.
While morning time is the best time to be there with the sun streaming in, the nighttime
and evenings are equally good.
Nighttime is the time when the bars and cafes open up making it a lively and romantic place.
Back in the old days, canals were used to move goods to the country and to transport
food.
Another great historical thing to note here is that this spot and system were designed
by the ever so famous Leonardo da Vinci.
Church of St. Mary (Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Grazie)
The next place for you to surely visit in the capital of Italy is the St. Mary church.
To make things even more special, it is crucial to note that the church has been declared
as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Opened for the public back in 1497, the architects Donato Bramante and Guiniforte Solari designed
it.
Furthermore, this beautiful church had the burials of Giovanni Marliani and Gilbero Borromeo.
For any art enthusiasts out there, if you want to take a look at the famous mural by
Leonardo da Vinci called Last Supper then this is the place to be.
The church had faced its fair share of troubles back during World War 2.
In 1943, an aerial bombardment damaged the refectory of the church however, luckily the
Last supper survived.
La Scala Theater (teatro la scala di milano)
You can not possibly imagine touring Milan and not taking a look at the opera theaters
and the opera houses one such famous place to add to your bucket list is the famous La
Scala Theater.
One of the most important theaters of all of Italy, this one is can be visited right
after Galleria Vittorio Emanuele as both of these are in close vicinity.
The exterior might look quite simple but the interior is bound to stun you due to its magnificence
and splendor.
Not just the theater, but you can also get a look at the Museum of La Scala.
In this spot, you will be able to take a deep look at the musical culture including costumes
for opera, the instruments, and other documents as well.
Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio
One of the oldest places open for tourism, the.
Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio is known for the historical importance it holds.
Back in the old days, and when we say old, we mean pretty old considering how the church
first came into existence in 386!
However, the basilica that we can see today was brought to completion in the year 1099.
Named after a crucial patron saint of Milan City, think of this area as a secret spot
as there aren’t many tourists that are aware of it.
Once venturing inside, you will find that there are various Saints including St. Protasus,
St. Ambrose, and St. Gervasus.
This Romanesque style of architecture will surely give you a great experience.
Monumental Cemetery
The next place on our list is bound to stun and maybe creep you out a bit too.
However, if you really want to get the complete 360 degrees and view and tour of Milan City
then the cemetery is one place you wouldn’t want to miss out on.
The cimitero Monumentale di Milano, also known as the Monumental Cemetery for English travelers.
The one thing to keep in mind while adding this place to your location is that it is
not just a cemetery as it has a lot more to offer.
Like all other places in Milan and Italy, this place once again has a museum in it as
well.
In this museum, you will find a lot of artistic tombs.
One thigh you should keep in mind is that if you plan on visiting it then do it on any
of the days of the week other than Monday.
Pinacoteca di Brera
And here we are coming to an end with the Pinacoteca di Brera.
This is a must-see as this is the art gallery where you will get to take a look at some
of the most important pieces of art in the history of Italy.
Situated in Palazzo Brera, this place is said to be designed and created on a monastery
where monks used the spot for cultural teachers, schooling, and even as a library.
Considering how the growth of the collection doesn’t seem to be coming to an end, there
are around 40 rooms in which the art is placed in chronological order.
This too is done based on the technique of art used.
And there you have it, folks!
Those were the 12 most important places to visit in Milan City.
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