Milan, Italy Guide: Places to See & Eat
Known as one of the fashion capitals of the world, there is so much more Milan has to offer.
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Things to Do
Explore the different neighborhoods in Milan, they all have their own charm!
Visit the rooftop of the Duomo. It's the one thing you must do in Milan! The architecture and view up there is stunning.
A gorgeous shopping arcade filled with luxury brands. Very cool to walkthrough and look up at the artwork.
Bustling square right by the Duomo
Lovely park and garden to walkthrough and take a break here after visiting Sforzesco Castle
Large Medieval fortress to wander through. You can also buy tickets to see the museums & art by Da Vinci and Michelangelo inside.
An arch at the end of Sempione Park. Many people will rest on the steps here.
Explore the Brera neighborhood, there are quite a few restaurants here where it was nice grabbing lunch outdoors & people watching.
This neighborhood has a more modern city feel than Milan's center. You'll find some cool apartment complexes like the Bosco Verticale structure here and lovely parks.
Modern square with skyscrapers and shops all around.
Lovely park and garden area to walk around and relax.
Known for its canals. This neighborhood has tons of shops and restaurants.
A simple street serving Asian food. Found a few places to grab pastries & quick bites here.
One of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery around the world. Worth a visit to check out the building and its architecture.
The street to visit when shopping for high-end goods.
Shopping street right outside the Duomo square with many affordable brands.
Archeological site to stop by if you're in the area. It's 16 Roman marble columns right outside the Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore
Day Trips
Lake Como is about an hour outside of Milan. If you need a break from the city, head towards the water and visit the charming towns of Bellagio & Varenna.
Did a day trip to Lake Como from Milan and had a wonderful time visiting the cities of Bellagio and Varenna. Both are charming towns with gorgeous mountain and lake views. The boat ride was also super enjoyable, passing many notable places like a vil...
Where to Eat
Pasta, gelato & street food all day.
Came here a few times for breakfast to grab a croissant and cappuccino.
Wonderful pastry & dessert shop
Grabbed awesome stuffed cannolis here
Super cute spot to grab a cannoli. You can customize it with chocolate chips or other toppings.
Awesome gelato flavors here like black sesame
Another favorite gelato shop in Milan
Gelato shop right by the Duomo with tons of unique flavors
Delicious! Simple pasta place with kind service and great pasta.
Tried the famous carbonara. Awesome texture, good flavor.
Delicious stuffed pasta restaurant. Known for their tortelli
Casual pizza restaurant
Bakery right by the Duomo selling panzerotti filled with sweet or savory fillings. Tasty snack!
Needed a snack, great place to grab street food in Milan's Chinatown
Delicious dumpling restaurant in Milan's Chinatown
Another great street food spot in Milan's Chinatown. Got delicious cold noodles here.