my top recommendations for travelling to Milano + a few Torino recommendations to get out of the big city for a day! Discover the best places to eat in Milan, top attractions near the Duomo, local thrift shops, nightlife, and hidden gems for the perf...
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torino day trip
restaurants/bars
a must visit bakery in Milano for an inexpensive breakfast and authentic local morning coffee, featuring the owner Luca's signature hospitality. if he is there, ask for an espressino, a traditional drink from his birthplace, Puglia to experience a di...
Briciole Di Grano
cannot go to italia without having a authentic pizza! this spot close to the Duomo offers an authentic pizzeria experience. my advice, try the margherita or bufala DOP. 🍕
Gino Sorbillo
a legendary Milan street food staple for famous savory and sweet panzerotti. imagine a pizza pocket but so so much better! my personal recommendation : the classic panzerotto with tomatoes and mozzarella. 🍅
Luini Panzerotti
a wonderful cozy restaurant in the heart of milano that is sure to satisfy all your pasta dreams. as a entree, i strongly suggest the « Carciofi alla romana » along with a main dish of either « Spaghetti cacio e pepe » or « Spaghetti alla carbonara ».
very good place to get a bang for your buck on date night while in milano.
Giulio Pane e Ojo
hands down the best gelato available in milano. the best part about cioccolatitaliani is definitely the chocolate that gets directly poured into the cone before they add the ice cream. very reminiscent of our classic childhood drumsticks.
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Cioccolatitaliani
a nice sports bar to enjoy a football game on the navigli. ⚽️
Woodstock Milano
enjoy an aperol spritz apperitivo paired with amazing views of the duomo from above. definitely a more pricey experience but very worth it for a first time in milano. 🍹🧡
Terrazza Aperol
museums
plan at least 2 hours to walk around this gorgeous place! from cubism to photography, this museum offers a variety of artistic creations for a very reasonable price on top of offering a unique and beautiful view of the duomo and galleria. perfect for...
Museo del Novecento
a wonderful museum pic for any classical art fan, from artwork to jewelry passing by rugs and stained glass, this museum offers a rich variety of art in the once aristocratic home of art collector Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli
Museo Poldi Pezzoli
attractions
not a surprise that this masterpiece of a cathedral finds itself on this list, a must see during the stay in Milano. one recommendation, do not spend the extra money on the lift to the top, 251 steps and you are up there for half the price.
Duomo di Milano
another classic to walk around in right next to the Duomo! make sure while you are there you complete the tradition of turning on my bull’s balls. a Milano must-do.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
the vertical bush is an impressive building worth a visit in the city life area of milano.
Bosco Verticale
A wonderful architectural piece of milano to visit even if you aren’t planning on getting on a train 🚇
Milan Central
A creepier but absolutely gorgeous spot to visit right next to the duomo piazza! visit the church and joint ossuary built to accommodate the overflow of bones from deaths starting in the 1200s.💀
Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa
a beautiful piazza to enjoy a beautiful piece of architecture. right next to this piazza, there is a beautiful park with bridges and many different types of animals running around. 🐿️🌳🦆
Arco Della Pace
nice architecture, exhibition, nature and fountains a must-see on your way to the Arco Della Pace! 🐍🏰
Castello sforzesco
shops
the tried and true spot for the classic city girl leather bags! decent prices and multiple different style options for every kind of girly. 👜
Silvia Milano
for all my journaling and postcards girlies, this store has a beautiful selection of journals, notebooks, postcards and pens! 🖊️ 📔
Rigadritto
every Tuesday and Saturday, Via Fauchè gets filled with kiosks of a variety of products. flowers, clothing, fruit and veggies, fish, fresh rotisserie chicken and so much more. a must see for fanatics of affordable and delicious finds! my favorite sto...
Mercato Via Fauchè
a wonderful store to visit if you are into affordable vintage finds! a great selection of vintage Levi’s among many other clothings items, posters, photographs and much more.🛒🩷
Lo Specchio di Alice
another great thrift store to visit for authentic and original pieces that scream euro trip. a great selection of vintage leather coats among many other items for every taste! 🧥👜
Thrift Shop Milano
clubs
one of the best spots in milano to enjoy some good music, meet some good people and enjoy a fun night out till the early mornings. younger crowds between 19-23
Gattopardo Milano
another fun spot to go out and enjoy so some fun music. not only are the vibes inside immaculate but the outdoors space is wide and filled with seating areas to enjoy fun conversations or a little cigarette. 🤭
Magazzini Generali
torino day trip
if you go to torino, you must stop by this 1763 café that serves the traditional Bicherin, a hot coffee, chocolate and cream drink. my recommendation, take it with the biscotti and dip them inside the drink. right in front of this institution is also...
Caffé Al Bicerin
on your day trip to torino, make sure to visit the emblem of the city, the Mole! inside this building you also have the possibility to visit the museo del cinema, a true gem! 💎
Mole Antonelliana
when in torino, this park is a must-see piece of nature in the city. 🌆
Parco del Valentino
if you are looking for an opportunity to have a little day long adventure, take a train to Torino to try out this traditional restaurant that’s been around over 200 years.
off their menu, I recommend the vitello tonnato della Piola as an entrée foll...