Sightseeing in Milan

Sightseeing

The major landmarks of Milan can be seen on foot, and most are within an easy walk of Piazza Duomo, the heart of the city. Start your exploring with the Duomo itself (and its museum, if you have the time) and then plan some short walks from there.

Heading north from Piazza Duomo, through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (built in 1865 as perhaps one of the world's first indoor shopping arcades), you'll reach Piazza della Scala, home of the famous La Scala opera house. Turn on Via Manzoni and head for Via Montenapoleone, Milan's premier shopping and design area.

Alternatively, head north into Via Verdi, which leads to Via Brera and the Pinacoteca di Brera, one of the city's�and the world's�most celebrated art galleries. Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini, Raphael, Piero della Francesca and Caravaggio are just some of the artists whose work is in this vast gallery.

Another option is to walk northwest from Piazza Duomo on Via Mercanti, which becomes the pedestrian-only street Via Dante. This will take you to Castello Sforzesco, home of the Renaissance rulers of Milan. The castle now contains several museums that are well worth visiting. Even just a stroll around the grounds is a memorable experience.

Following Via Torino from Piazza del Duomo, you will reach the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, a small but important gallery. It houses works by Raphael, Leonardo, Titian and Breughel.

If you really feel like walking, head west to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. In the refectory is Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece The Last Supper. Make sure you get a reservation to view.

Sightseeing bus tours of Milan throughout the year are organized Tue Sun by Autostradale. Departures (and tickets) at 9:30am from the central tourist office IAT (April-July and September-October also at 3:pm). The tour lasts three hours, and the ticket price includes entrance to the Last Supper (morning tours).

Tours by bus and on foot are organized Tue Sun by Zani Viaggi. Departures at 2:30pm from Foro Buonaparte 76 (Piazza Castello). The tour lasts three hours and the ticket price includes a visit to the Duomo and entrance to the Last Supper.

Rides by open-topped double-decker bus organized by Zani Viaggi depart daily from Piazza Castello (every hour 9:30am-4:15pm). The tour lasts about one hour and the same ticket (valid 24 hours) allows you to get off at any stop and catch another bus later.

Excursions by boat along the Navigli canals are scheduled on weekends from April 25 through September 30. Ask at the Tourist Office IAT or visit the Navigli Lombardi website.

Museums

Civico Museo Archeologico
Corso Magenta 15, Milan

Fondazione Antonio Mazzotta
Between Castello Sforzesco and the Piccolo Teatro, Foro Bonaparte 50, Milan

Museo Bagatti Valsecchi
Via Gesu 5; there's another entrance on Via Santo Spirito 10, Milan

Museo del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo 14, Milan

Museo di Milano
Via Sant'Andrea 6, Milan

Museo Diocesano
Corso di Porta Ticinese 95, Milan

Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnica Leonardo da Vinci
Via San Vittore 21, Milan

Museo Poldi Pezzoli
Via Manzoni 12, Milan

Museo Teatrale Scala
Largo Ghiringhelli 1, Milan

Osservatorio Astronomico
Via Brera 28, Milan

Palazzo Reale
Piazza Duomo 12, Milan

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Piazza Pio XI 2, Milan

Pinacoteca di Brera
Via Brera 28, Milan

Prada Gallery
Via Fogazzaro 36, Milan

Triennale di Milano/Palazzo dell'Arte
Viale Alemagna 6, Milan

Parks & Gardens

Giardini Pubblici
Corso Venezia, Milan

Orto Botanico
Via Brera 28, Milan

Parco Sempione
Starts at Piazza Cairoli and stretches about 1 mi/1.6 km, Milan

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