Top Attractions in Milan
Milan, the capital of the Lombardy region, is a city capable of offering a multitude of sensations. It is a culturally very active, modern, effervescent city, rich in works of art. The Duomo, in late Gothic style with its luminous Candoglia marble façade, is the monumental symbol of this northern Italian metropolis. From its summit, stopping at the foot of the famous Madonnina (little Madonna), it is possible to enjoy a unique panorama, dominated by the 135 pinnacles of the church pointing to the sky.
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Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore, Milan
The Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore was built in the 4th century and is one of the oldest churches in Italy and Milan.
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Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, Milan
The Basilica of St. Ambrose is a church in the centre of Milan which was built in 387 AD and its therefore one of the most ancient churches of the city.
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Brera Gallery, Milan: All year
The Pinacoteca di Brera ("Brera Art Gallery") is the main public gallery for paintings in Milan. It contains one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings, and it's located in palazzo Brera.
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Columns of San Lorenzo, Milan
The Columns of San Lorenzo are simple, yet interesting Roman ruins, found in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo.
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan: All year
One of Milan’s most popular attractions, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is perfect for any shopper!
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Monumental Cemetery of Milan, Milan
The Monumental Cemetery of Milan is a large cemetery designed by Carlo Maciachini in 1866.
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Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan: All Year
Museo Poldi Pezzoli is an art museum in Milan which contains stunning masterpieces.
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Porta Sempione, Arch of Peace, Milan
The Arch of Peace is a triumphal arch built in the 19th century to commemorate Napoleon’s achievements and then the victory of the western powers in the aftermath of the Council of Vienna in 1815. It's located in Sempione square.
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San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Milan
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is a 16th century church with some of Milan’s best frescoes.
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Sforza Castle and Museums, Milan
The Sforza Castle is by far one of Milan’s most important attractions and one of the main landmarks of the city.
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Teatro alla Scala, Milan
Most of Italy's greatest operatic artists, and many of the finest singers from around the world, have appeared at La Scala during the past 200 years.
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The Workshops of La Scala, Milan: All year
The Workshops of La Scala are known as the Ansaldo Workshops.
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