Milan, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-06-23

Milan is Italy's fashion and design capital, a vibrant city blending rich history with modern innovation. Visit to experience its impressive cathedral, indulge in luxury shopping, and savor its exquisite culinary culture.

Top things to do in Milan

Things to do in Milan include Duomo di Milano, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Sforza Castle. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Milan

Here is what 3 days in Milan look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio · Magenta
  2. Parco Sempione
  3. Sforza Castle
  4. Biblioteca nazionale Braidense · Centro Storico
  5. Palazzo del Monte di Pietà
  6. Arco della Pace · Sempione
  7. Santa Maria del Carmine, Milan

Day 2

  1. Sforzesco Castle · Centro Storico
  2. Pinacoteca di Brera · Brera
  3. Teatro alla Scala · Centro Storico
  4. Duomo di Milano · Centro Storico
  5. Navigli District · Navigli

Day 3Ancient Roman Columns & Navigli

  1. Triennale di Milano · Centro Storico
  2. The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie) · Magenta
  3. Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci
  4. Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore · Ticinese
  5. Torre Branca · Sempione
  6. Giuseppe Meazza Stadium · Outer Milan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Milan?

Duomo di Milano, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Sforza Castle, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Teatro alla Scala, Pinacoteca di Brera and 9 more. Duomo di Milano: This magnificent Gothic cathedral is Milan's symbol and offers breathtaking views from its rooftop.

What can you do in 3 days in Milan?

Day 1: Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, Parco Sempione, Sforza Castle, Biblioteca nazionale Braidense. Day 2: Sforzesco Castle, Pinacoteca di Brera, Teatro alla Scala, Duomo di Milano. Day 3: Triennale di Milano, The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie), Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore.

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