Day 1 : City Sightseeing in Milan: First Visit

The Duomo, major symbol of the city; Milan’s cathedral is one of Italy’s most remarkable Gothic monuments, with its spires bristling upwards. Visit the top for a view over the city. Just a few steps from the Duomo, enter the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where you will find an abundance of cafés, bars, bookshops and clothing outlets all lined up. Just like Verdi (in his time), have lunch at Zucca or at Savini.  This luxurious neoclassical gallery is covered with a splendid glass roof. Press on and head towards La Scala, Italy’s most famous theater. Visit the museum first, and then take the opportunity to see an opera in the shrine of lyric art where Verdi, Puccini and many other artists have given memorable performances.

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• Duomo

  Address: Piazza del Duomo, Milan
  Phone: +39 02 86463456

• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Ii

• Zucca

• Ristorante Savini

  Address: Galerie Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan
  Phone: 02 72022888

• Teatro Alla Scala

  Address: Via Filodrammatici 2, Milan
  Phone: +39 02 88 791

Day 2 : Visit to Monuments & Architecture in Milan

It wouldn’t make sense to visit Milan and not see the famous Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci! It means that you are in the convent of the church Santa Maria delle Grazie. Press on and visit Sforza Castle, a Renaissance building, which used to be the residence of the Dukes of Milan. It houses a museum dedicated to sculpture, a masterpiece of which is Michelangelo’s last work, the Pietà Rondamini. Enjoy fresh and trendy mozzarella at Obika or go more traditional at the Antica Osteria Stendhal. Head downtown and go up the Corso Vittorio Emanuele if you wish to continue your shopping expedition. You won’t be alone seeing that it is the busiest street in the city! Discover the many bookshops, bars and cinemas before venturing into the famous Quadrilatero della moda, the hunting ground for higher class patrons and Italian jewellery enthusiasts. Pace the Piazza San Babila,  via San Andrea, della Spiga, via Gesù, via Borgospesso, via Santo Spirito, via Verri and of course via Montenapoleone… 

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• Church Santa Maria Delle Grazie

  Phone: (+39) 02-89.42.11.46

• Sforza Castle

  Address: Piazza Castello, 3 , Milan
  Phone: +39 02 88463700

• Obika

  Address: via Mercato ang via dei Fiori Chiari, Milan
  Phone: +39 02 86450568

• Antica Osteria Stendhal

  Address: Via Ancona,1, Milan
  Phone: +39.02.6572059

• Corso Vittorio Emanuele

• Quadrilatero Della Moda

Day 3 : Culture, Art, and Museums in Milan

This day will be devoted to aesthetics; start with the Pinacoteca de Brera; a shrine of Italian painting exhibits and masterpieces by Raphael, Mategna, Titian, Bellini and other European painters. Discover Brera, the arts district, and stroll amongst the antique dealers and young fashion designers. Have lunch in one of the authentic botteghe at Nabucco or Rosso di Brera. Admire the Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore and the Basilica Sant’Ambrogio. 

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• Pinacoteca Di Brera

  Address: 28 Via Brera, Milan
  

• Nabucco

  Address: Via Fiori Chiari 10, Milan
  Phone: 02-860663

• Rosso Di Brera

  Address: Via Marco Formentini 7, Milan
  Phone: 02 805 093 63

• Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore

  Address: Corso di Porta Ticinese, Milan
  Phone: +39 02 89404129

• Basilica Sant’ambrogio

  Address: Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, 15, Milan
  

Day 4 : Romance in Milan: Romantic Getaways for couples

Move out of the city for a trip to  Lake Maggiore or even Lake Como. Situated 1h30 away from Milan, you will enjoy the walk on shady paths, or relishing in an invigorating swim. Located just 45 minutes drive away; Pavia also deserves to be discovered.  As the former crowning town of Italian kings, it houses many interesting monuments.  Don’t miss the Pavia Charterhouse,  Visconteo Castle,  Broletto and the Duomo. Try the following restaurants: Osteria alle Carcieri or Il Cupolone.

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• Lake Maggiore

• Lake Como

• Pavia

• Castle Visconteo

  Address: Viale XII Febbraio 35, Milan
  Phone: 0382 338 53

• Broletto

• Duomo

• Osteria Alle Carceri

  Address: Via F.lli Marozzi , Milan
  Phone: 0382 301443

• Il Cupolone

  Address: Via Cardinal Agostino Riboldi, 2, Milan
  Phone: +39 0382 303519

Alternatives in Milan depending on the weather

Day 5 : On a blistering day

When the heat in the city becomes unbearable, it is time to take a 1h30 boat trip to Lake Maggiore or Lake Como.

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• Lake Maggiore

• Lake Como