Guidebook for Milan
Arts & Culture
A world class museum with importance comparable with the Madrid's El Prado or the Paris' Louvre. One of Italy's most important art collections and one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings.
782 locals recommend
Pinacoteca di Brera
28 Via BreraA world class museum with importance comparable with the Madrid's El Prado or the Paris' Louvre. One of Italy's most important art collections and one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings.
In Duomo square, it is one of the most important and beautifoul art museum dedicated to the XX century
585 locals recommend
Museum of the Twentieth Century
8 P.za del DuomoIn Duomo square, it is one of the most important and beautifoul art museum dedicated to the XX century
This museum offers a very interesting collection of masterpieces from XIX and XX century. Located in Piazza Scala, this museum is very easy to visit and well enjoyable.
15 locals recommend
Gallerie d’Italia
6 Piazza della ScalaThis museum offers a very interesting collection of masterpieces from XIX and XX century. Located in Piazza Scala, this museum is very easy to visit and well enjoyable.
Houses several of the city's museums and art gallery collections. A must see is the Michelangelo statue of the Pietà Rondanini.
1406 locals recommend
Castello Sforzesco
Piazza CastelloHouses several of the city's museums and art gallery collections. A must see is the Michelangelo statue of the Pietà Rondanini.
Contemporary art museum located in a giant hangar in the industrial district just north of Milano Bicocca university. They have a few permanent sculptural installations along with rotating temporary.
237 locals recommend
Pirelli HangarBicocca
2 Via ChieseContemporary art museum located in a giant hangar in the industrial district just north of Milano Bicocca university. They have a few permanent sculptural installations along with rotating temporary.
Reachable by bus or subway, line MM2 Sant'Ambrogio Station. Very near to our home! (10 minutes walking).
472 locals recommend
Le Botteghe di Leonardo
55 Corso di Porta RomanaReachable by bus or subway, line MM2 Sant'Ambrogio Station. Very near to our home! (10 minutes walking).
Opposite the South side of Duomo, always hosts many exhibitions, usually very interesting. The palace itself it is definitely worth a visit.
428 locals recommend
Royal Palace of Milan
12 P.za del DuomoOpposite the South side of Duomo, always hosts many exhibitions, usually very interesting. The palace itself it is definitely worth a visit.
Museum of Design and Architecture, always has 4-6 exhibits on the subject of design, photography or modern art, at least 1-2 of which are always free entry.
353 locals recommend
La Triennale di Milano
6 Viale Emilio AlemagnaMuseum of Design and Architecture, always has 4-6 exhibits on the subject of design, photography or modern art, at least 1-2 of which are always free entry.
Unesco's World Heritage site, this basilica is one of the masterpiece of the renaissance architect Donato Bramante.
581 locals recommend
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Piazza di Santa Maria delle GrazieUnesco's World Heritage site, this basilica is one of the masterpiece of the renaissance architect Donato Bramante.
A stunning fully frescoed Renaissance church. Most of the paintings are the work of Bernardino Luini.
175 locals recommend
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
15 Corso MagentaA stunning fully frescoed Renaissance church. Most of the paintings are the work of Bernardino Luini.
A lovely 4th century basilica, famous for its beautiful courtyard, with Roman-age columns and a statue of the emperor Constantine.
96 locals recommend
Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore
35 Corso di Porta TicineseA lovely 4th century basilica, famous for its beautiful courtyard, with Roman-age columns and a statue of the emperor Constantine.
One of the most renowned opera houses in the world. It first opened in 1778 and re-opened in 2004 after extensive renovation.
799 locals recommend
La Scala Theatre
2 Via FilodrammaticiOne of the most renowned opera houses in the world. It first opened in 1778 and re-opened in 2004 after extensive renovation.
The famous stadium of Milan, home to AC Milan and Internazionale, two of the most famous and successful football(soccer) clubs in the world.
357 locals recommend
San Siro Stadium
Piazzale Angelo MorattiThe famous stadium of Milan, home to AC Milan and Internazionale, two of the most famous and successful football(soccer) clubs in the world.
is a big space of green land right behind the Sforzesco castle, and one of the most famous and popular in the city.
1487 locals recommend
Sempione Park
Piazza Sempioneis a big space of green land right behind the Sforzesco castle, and one of the most famous and popular in the city.
Shopping
Rinascente Milano
Piazza del DuomoGreat shopping!
Sightseeing
Once the hubs of the city's commercial life (the industrial canals), after years of abandonment, these pretty and places are currently the location where many spots are open until late
176 locals recommend
Naviglio Pavese
Alzaia Naviglio PaveseOnce the hubs of the city's commercial life (the industrial canals), after years of abandonment, these pretty and places are currently the location where many spots are open until late
Food Scene
Pizza thin and huge. Local 80's style. It's cheap and pizza is fantastic. Via San Siro 10-minute walk.
23 locals recommend
Pizza Ok 2
9 Via S. SiroPizza thin and huge. Local 80's style. It's cheap and pizza is fantastic. Via San Siro 10-minute walk.
restaurant and pizzeria. Beautiful atmosphere and a wide selection of food. Average price (for Milan ... expensive, unfortunately!)
38 locals recommend
Casa Lucia
4 Via Carlo Ravizzarestaurant and pizzeria. Beautiful atmosphere and a wide selection of food. Average price (for Milan ... expensive, unfortunately!)
Restaurant with typical Milanese dishes. Good qualit! Via Giovanni Fantoni, 26, 20148 Milano
18 locals recommend
La Pesa Trattoria 1902
26 Via Giovanni FantoniRestaurant with typical Milanese dishes. Good qualit! Via Giovanni Fantoni, 26, 20148 Milano
Ristorante Indiano Shiva
7 Viale Gian Galeazzogood Indian food!
A Dolce & Gabbana themed restaurant, it is situated in the posh Venezia avenue, right in the top fashion district.
13 locals recommend
DOLCE & GABBANA GOLD
2/A Via Carlo PoerioA Dolce & Gabbana themed restaurant, it is situated in the posh Venezia avenue, right in the top fashion district.
Everything Else
Corso Magenta, near the church of San Maurizio, a small but famous Bar prepares the most delicious sandwiches of Milan. Unfortunately, the sandwiches are small and expensive (about 7 euro each)
23 locals recommend
De Santis
9 Corso MagentaCorso Magenta, near the church of San Maurizio, a small but famous Bar prepares the most delicious sandwiches of Milan. Unfortunately, the sandwiches are small and expensive (about 7 euro each)
there are several around the city, the nearest is on Via Alberto da Giussano (5-10 minute walk). Homemade ice cream made with excellent raw materials.
16 locals recommend
GROM
9 Corso Buenos Airesthere are several around the city, the nearest is on Via Alberto da Giussano (5-10 minute walk). Homemade ice cream made with excellent raw materials.
Drinks & Nightlife
For an artistic dining experience, try this restaurant on via dei Orti, 4, which serves dishes inspired by the early 20th century art movement, Futurism.
117 locals recommend
Lacerba
4 Via OrtiFor an artistic dining experience, try this restaurant on via dei Orti, 4, which serves dishes inspired by the early 20th century art movement, Futurism.
small bar offers drinks fantastic and totally unique (eg fluorescent or drink decorated with gold dust!). Viale Piave, 1
125 locals recommend
Nottingham Forest
1 Viale Piavesmall bar offers drinks fantastic and totally unique (eg fluorescent or drink decorated with gold dust!). Viale Piave, 1
This popular bar is best visited with a bunch of friends during aperitivo, a time when free appetizers are given out, usually around 7PM.
70 locals recommend
Bar Magenta
13 Via Giosuè CarducciThis popular bar is best visited with a bunch of friends during aperitivo, a time when free appetizers are given out, usually around 7PM.