What to do in Milan —
30 things to do

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Climb to the roof of Cathedral

Eugene Krasowski

On the roof of the cathedral you will see the Gothic towers and fantastic views of Milan.

€846Milan Cathedral

See the famous fresco by Leonardo da Vinci "Last Supper"

oddviser

See the most famous work of Leonardo da Vinci in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

€1235Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

Get a tan on the roof of Milan Cathedral

Eugene Krasowski

Lie down on the roof of Milan Cathedral under the hot sun and take a rest on the housetop.

€835Milan Cathedral

Listen to opera at La Scala

Mickey Collins

Visit one of the most famous opera houses in the world where the great operas premiered.

€2529La Scala theater

Try Gorgonzola

Eugene Krasowski

Become a real foodie and try Italian Gorgonzola blue cheese with mold, which gives it a distinctive tangy flavor.

See extraordinary optical illusion in the church of Santa Maria

Eugene Krasowski

Here you will see an optical illusion, conceived the brilliant architect of 600 years ago!

FREE23Church of Santa Maria

See Egyptian mummies

Darina

Sforza Castle has the Museum of Egypt, which holds real mummies and sarcophagi, still able to scare even daredevils.

€521Sforza Castle

Try panzerotti by Luini

Kateryna Plakhotna

The best panzerotti in Milan you can buy only by Luini, and you should try them - especially panzerotti with tomatoes and mozzarella.

€320Luini Panzerotti

Have a picnic near the Sforza Castle

Joan Naples

Take a walk in the park at the Sforza Castle, feed the birds at the pond, and have a small picnic on the lawn, watching the locals.

FREE20Sempione Park

Try cotoletta alla Milanese

Kateryna Plakhotna

You need to try a delicious schnitzel straight from the Middle Ages in Milan, which is still fighting for the right to be called the capital of cotoletta.

Drink coffee in a Gucci Café

Alex Like

Take a break from shopping and sit down with a cup of coffee in a Gucci Cafe, where everything breathes romance of fashion brand.

€519Gucci Café

Try gelato artigianale

Kateryna Plakhotna

Do not forget to visit gelateria in Milan and try an unusual variety of ice cream, which is prepared only here.

€218Grom Gelateria

Walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Jimena

Go shopping and visit the boutiques of world brands at the best passage of Italy.

FREE16Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Ride around the city on the historic tram #1

Joan Naples

Ride on the historic tram that looks like a toy train and rides near the most popular attractions of Milan.

Ride in a boat on the canals of Milan

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Ride on a mini-boat on the canals designed by Leonardo da Vinci.

€815Naviglio Grande

Try the cheese grana padano

Eugene Krasowski

Try granular cheese, parmigiano competitor, that has unusual nutty aftertaste.

See masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Modigliani

Eugene Krasowski

Dive into contemporary art in Italy and see masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Modigliani.

€515Museo del Novecento

Try ossobuco

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Try "solar" dish of cuisine of Milan - delicious veal shank with traditional risotto!

Try risotto Milanese

LIFEisGOOD

You need to taste an unusual saturated yellow rice with saffron and wine only in its homeland.

Try stracchino cheese

oddviser

Soft cheese with a slight bitterness is best spread on bread, take a bottle of wine and have a picnic in a quiet area of Milan.

Try salami

oddviser

There are several kinds of salami, but the most delicious is Milanese salami, and you certainly need to try it in Milan.

Try campari

Nika

Before the meal, try a slightly bitter campari liqueur, which became known to the whole world.

Try Fernet-Branca liqueur

Tarras

Try Milan's famous liqueur, the taste of which you will not be confused with anything, and whose recipe is kept very secret.

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