Milan, Italy
15 Best Things to Do in Milan
The sights travelers rate highest in Milan, with what makes each worth your time.
We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 45 we track here. Updated monthly.
Duomo di Milano
Religious siteThe Duomo di Milano, or Milan Cathedral, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and one of the largest churches in the world.
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LandmarkFree entrySforzesco Castle (Castello Sforzesco) is a massive 15th-century fortress in the heart of Milan, once the residence of the powerful Sforza dynasty.
Read our full guide →Parco Sempione
Park & natureFree entryParco Sempione is Milan's most beloved public park, stretching 47 acres behind the imposing Sforza Castle.
Read our full guide →Milan Cathedral
Religious siteMilan Cathedral, the Duomo di Milano, is the cathedral church of Milan and the seat of its archbishop.
Read our full guide →Arco della Pace
LandmarkFree entryThe Arco della Pace (Arch of Peace) is a majestic neoclassical triumphal arch located at the northern entrance of Parco Sempione in Milan.
Read our full guide →Teatro alla Scala
LandmarkTeatro alla Scala, known simply as La Scala, is not just an opera house but a symbol of Italian culture and musical excellence.
Read our full guide →Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
LandmarkGalleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a stunning 19th-century shopping arcade that connects Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala.
Read our full guide →Palazzo Reale di Milano
MuseumFree entryPalazzo Reale di Milano, or the Royal Palace of Milan, is a historic building on the Piazza del Duomo that served as the seat of government for centuries.
Read our full guide →Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Religious siteFree entryBasilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie is a renowned religious site in Milan, best known for housing Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece 'The Last Supper' in its refectory.
Read our full guide →Piazza del Duomo
LandmarkPiazza del Duomo is the vibrant heart of Milan, dominated by the magnificent Duomo di Milano, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that took nearly six centuries to complete.
Read our full guide →Piazza del Duomo, Milan
NeighborhoodPiazza del Duomo is the main square of Milan, dominated by the cathedral and serving as the city's geographic, artistic, cultural, and social center.
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LandmarkSforza Castle is a medieval fortification in Milan built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza on the site of an earlier 14th-century stronghold.
Read our full guide →La Scala
EntertainmentLa Scala, officially known as Teatro alla Scala, is one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world.
Read our full guide →Pinacoteca di Brera
MuseumPinacoteca di Brera is a world-class art gallery housed in a 17th-century palace in Milan's artistic Brera neighborhood.
Read our full guide →Merchants Square
LandmarkFree entryMerchants Square (Piazza dei Mercanti) is a historic square located in the heart of Milan, Italy, in the Brera district.
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5 hidden gems in Milan
Like Madonnina and HIGHLINE Milano, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
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6 outdoor adventures near Milan
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15 free things to do in Milan
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