Sightseeing in Milan - what to see. Complete travel guide

A walk on the famous Piazza Mercanti is an excellent way to get acquainted with the cultural heritage of Milan. The street is the location of numerous outstanding historic buildings. Loggia …
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This cathedral is considered the main attraction of Milan. The magnificent Santa Maria Nascente Cathedral




Milan is often called the capital of fashion. Here come shoppers from all over the world in order to visit the internationally famous shops and boutiques. Moronigomma boutique is very …
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Ambrogio, a former Bishop of Milan, (IV century) is considered the patron saint of the city. The temple, which is named after him, is the oldest church in the city and, according to many, the most beautiful in its simplicity. The basilica



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1. The most popular means of transport are subway and buses. By using them you can easily get to any place of interest in the city. It should be noted that buses here stop not at all …
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Castello Sforzesco is a huge castle, which is home to numerous museums of the city. Paintings, furniture, sculptures, frescoes, Egyptian mummies, ancient musical instruments and the monumental castle – all these precious items await visitors of Castello Sforzesco





Do you think that the only things that Milan can offer to travelers are numerous historical buildings and incredibly high prices in local boutiques? These aspects, indeed, can surprise, but …
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Four Seasons Hotel Milano is a very unusual and attractive place. The prestigious hotel is open in a beautiful building that was a monastery in the past and was founded yet in the 15th …
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In order to see the graveyard of Cimitero Monumentale, you will need to move slightly to the north of Milan. The huge complex Cimitero Monumentale



Teatro alla Scala



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City tours, excursions and tickets in Milan and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Milan
♥ Shopping area ' Via San Pietro all Orto' Milan, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via Verri' Milan, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via Montenapoleone' Milan, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via Manzoni' Milan, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Piazza San Babila' Milan, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via San Pietro all Orto' Milan, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via Verri' Milan, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via Montenapoleone' Milan, 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via Manzoni' Milan, 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Piazza San Babila' Milan, 0.7 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Milan
♥ Castle 'Zivido Castle' San Giuliano Milanese, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Affori Tower' Milan, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Cassino Scanasio Castle' Cassino Scanasio, 8.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tolcinasco Castle' Tolcinasco, 11.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Peschiera Castle' Peschiera Borromeo, 11.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Zivido Castle' San Giuliano Milanese, 1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Affori Tower' Milan, 2.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Cassino Scanasio Castle' Cassino Scanasio, 8.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Tolcinasco Castle' Tolcinasco, 11.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Peschiera Castle' Peschiera Borromeo, 11.5 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Milan
♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 53.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 86.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 142.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Appennino Tosco-Emiliano' , 148.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 53.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 86.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 142.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Appennino Tosco-Emiliano' , 148.5 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Milan and around
♥ Art museum 'Museo del Novecento' Milan, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Pinacoteca Ambrosiana' Milan, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo Poldi Pezzoli' Milan, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Pinacoteca di Brera' Milan, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Castello Sforzesco' Milan, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo del Novecento' Milan, 0.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Pinacoteca Ambrosiana' Milan, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museo Poldi Pezzoli' Milan, 0.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Pinacoteca di Brera' Milan, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Castello Sforzesco' Milan, 1 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Milan from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Crespi d Adda
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
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Distance from Milan center - 30.7 km.
Nowadays the old village attracts people who like architecture. There was saving a family palace of Crespi in neogothic style. Other beautiful buildings are the Crespi d'Adda church, workers’ houses. Nothing has changed for about a hundred years. If you want to become engrossed in the past, walk in this old village. Now it is quite hard to imagine that earlier this area was one of the most technically equipped in Europe. There was a modern lighting system and even a good-working aqueduct. …
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Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
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Distance from Milan center - 1.4 km.
Over the past decades, the main church in Milan has remained a popular tourist attraction. The queue of those wishing to see the legendary frescoes doesn’t vanish, so it’s recommended to sign up for a tour several days in advance. Anyone who wishes to see the legendary fresco by Leonardo da Vinci, will have to undergo a special procedure. An outerwear has to be cleaned from the dirt using a dedicated gadget. Only after that, you can take a look at the amazing work of art. However, visitors can not admire it for more than 15 minutes. …
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Almost 100 Hotels by Marriott Will Open in Asia Pacific This Year
In 2020, the hotelier added another 27,000 rooms to its pipeline. As expected, Greater China is the leader in terms of the number of hotels. This year, Marriott plans to open its 400th hotel in the country. Marriott hotels in Shanghai are also expanding at a tremendous rate the JW Marriott Shanghai Fengxian, which is set to open in spring 2021, will be the 50th hotel by the company in this Chinese city.
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In 2020, the hotelier added another 27,000 rooms to its pipeline. As expected, Greater China is the leader in terms of the number of hotels. This year, Marriott plans to open its 400th hotel in the country. Marriott hotels in Shanghai are also expanding at a tremendous rate the JW Marriott Shanghai Fengxian, which is set to open in spring 2021, will be the 50th hotel by the company in this Chinese city.

24.01.2021
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