Milan, the city of fashion and shopping, although at the tourist level, as it happens to many Italian cities, is overshadowed by the beauty of cities such as Rome, Florence, Venice, Siena or Naples. For us, just because we can see the Duomo, the Vittorio Emanuele II gallery or The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, it is worth visiting. It is also a perfect city as a base for a getaway of more days in which you can visit its fantastic surroundings with Lago di Garda, Lake Como or Lake Maggiore. We leave you a list of the 50 things to see and do in Milan based on our trip to Milan and Bergamo in 4 days.
1. Enter Piazza Mercanti, one of the most beautiful squares in Milan surrounded by palaces.
2. Climb the roof of the Milan Cathedral with its spectacular marble sculptures and spiers, and its beautiful views of the city. You can book here the entrance to the cathedral with access to the terrace without having to queue.
3. Stroll along the Corso Como, one of the most famous pedestrian streets in the city, where you can breathe fashion.
4. Visit the impressive library of old books of the Palazzo dell'Ambrosiana where the Leonardo da Vinci Codex Atlànticus is located with his inventions.
5. Look under the pulpit to see the Stilicho Sarcophagus in the Basilica of St. Ambrose.
6. Sit in front of the Duomo of Milan and enjoy its white marble facade, one of the most essential places to visit in Milan.
Il Duomo of Milan
7. Surprise yourself with the futuristic Piazza Gae Aulenti, especially at night.
8. Have a coffee at the historic Café Biffi of 1867, in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the best things to do in Milan.
9. Stroll through graves through the Monumental Cemetery of Milan, an incredible Outdoor museum.
10. Look at the card limit if we want to buy in the fashion quadrilateral, the most expensive shopping area in Milan.
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11. Enjoy the views of Milan from the top of the spectacular Unicredit Tower.
12. Save a day to make the excursion to Lake Como and visit its picturesque villages on the lake, one of the best excursions from Milan.
For more information you can consult this post on how to go from Milan to Lake Como.
13. Stroll along the Brera road full of shops, cafes and art galleries with a bohemian air, one of the best things to do in Milan.
14. Enter the modernist Central Station of Milan even if we are not going to take any train.
15. Tour the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, The Salon of Milan.
Stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the best things to do in Milan
16. Eat some freshly made cannoli at the Ammu Cannoli Espressi Siciliani.
17. Enter the Pinoteca di Brera if only to see its inner courtyard.
18. Surprise yourself with a little macabre decoration based on human bones from the Church of San Bernardino alle Ossa.
19. If you are a football fan you can not miss the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, also known as San Siro, the stadium of the legendary and enemy Milan and Inter.
20. Get on a historic tram to get around the center.
21. Go shopping in the stores of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II or Corso di Porta Ticinese, cheaper than the streets of the fashion ring.
22. Try a delicious handmade ice cream at the Giova Gelateria.
23. Visit the Teatro alla Scala, one of the most famous opera houses in the world. A good option is to book the visit with a guide in Spanish
Scala Theater
24. Relax and disconnect from the city in Sempione Park, near Sforzesco Castle, one of the best things to do in Milan.
25. Searching for a good, beautiful and cheap hotel in Milan is not easy, we do a train excursion near the Central Station at the Andreola Central Hotel, with a good quality / price ratio.
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26. Devour the traditional pizzas of the Piz restaurant in Via Torino 34.
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If you prefer to forget about preparations or have little time, you can book the best tours and excursions in Spanish in MilanMore places to see in Milan
27. Enter the Corso Como 10, a multifunctional space, with a book store, spaces for designers of large firms, a garden with a terrace ...
28. See the Sala delle Asse decorated in fresco by Leonardo da Vinci in the Sforzesco Castle.
29. Take the subway to the Brera area, known as "luxury bohemia", one of the best places to see in Milan.
30. Find inside the Duomo the statue of Bartholomew the Apostle and the Nail of the Cross of Christ.
31. To not miss any historical detail or curiosity we can make a guided tour in Spanish or this free tour of Milan Free !.
32. Look up to see the mosaic of the continents in the central vault of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
33. See the sixteen columns of the third century of the Roman city Mediolanum, in front of the Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore.
34. Eat a table of sausages and cheeses with a good wine at Ciaccia Coi Ciccioli.
35. Book the guided tour to see Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in the Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, one of the best places to see in Milan.
Santa Maria delle Grazie Church
36. Take a train to visit Bergamo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy that is less than an hour from Milan. To not miss anything about the city you can follow this list of places to see in Bergamo essential.
37. Marvel at the perfectly preserved frescoes of the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore.
38. For art lovers you can not miss the Ambrosiana Pinacoteca with works by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Titian or Caravaggio.
39. If you have little time a good option is to take the tourist bus from Milan that stops at the main points of interest of the city
40. Look up to see the Pirellone or the Pirelli Tower with its 127 meters high.
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41. Cross the Arch of Peace in Sempione Park.
42. Take a shopping tour through the Serravalle Outlet Designer, the largest outlet in Europe.
43. Go up to the Branca Tower to enjoy the best views of Milan.
44. Visit the Sforzesco Castle, with some of the best museums in Milan.
Sforzesco Castle
45. Eat good pasta dishes at Pasta Fresca da Giovanni.
46. Visit the Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore, the oldest in Milan in the fourth century.
47. Stroll or run through the Public Gardens of Milan, with areas to relax in the city.
48. See the strange pyramid with horses of the Royal Palace.
49. Take the bus to visit the Abbey of Chiaravalle, with its beautiful cloister.
50. In the center of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II take a complete turn with the right foot in the mosaic: they say it gives good luck!
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