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City guide · Italy

Milan

Fashion, design, and Leonardo's Last Supper.

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Fashion & design · Aperitivo · Art & churches · Shopping

When to visit.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeMilan CathedralExplore →
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Milan Cathedral

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Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary, is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

02What to seeGalleria Vittorio Emanuele IIExplore →
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

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The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is Italy's oldest active shopping arcade and a major landmark of Milan.

03What to seeBiblioteca AmbrosianaExplore →
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Biblioteca Ambrosiana

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The Biblioteca Ambrosiana is a historic library in Milan, Italy, also housing the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, the Ambrosian art gallery.

04What to seePinacoteca di BreraExplore →
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Pinacoteca di Brera

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The Pinacoteca di Brera is the main public gallery for paintings in Milan, Italy.

05What to seeBasilica of Sant'AmbrogioExplore →
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Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio

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The Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, officially known as Basilica romana minore collegiata abbaziale prepositurale di Sant'Ambrogio, is an ancient Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church located in the center of Milan, in the region of Lombardy, Italy.

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Milan, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

February in Milan

What’s on in Milan in February. Typical daytime highs around 54°F (12°C).

April in Milan

What’s on in Milan in April. One of the best months to visit Milan. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).

May in Milan

What’s on in Milan in May. One of the best months to visit Milan. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).

August in Milan

What’s on in Milan in August. Typical daytime highs around 86°F (30°C).

October in Milan

What’s on in Milan in October. One of the best months to visit Milan. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Milan Malpensa (MXP).

Know before you go

  • Book Leonardo's Last Supper weeks ahead, as slots sell out.
  • Aperitivo hour turns a drink into a spread, so arrive hungry around 7pm.
  • The Navigli canals are the place for an evening out.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Milan?

The best time to visit Milan is Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, in Italy.

Where is Milan?

Milan is in Italy. The nearest major airport is Milan Malpensa (MXP).

What is Milan known for?

Fashion, design, and Leonardo's Last Supper.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.

Milan: Porta Nuova skyline seen from a rooftop terrace on a clear day
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Porta Nuova skyline seen from a rooftop terrace on a clear day