Guide to holidays in Milan City, Italy

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Milan City

Overview

Milan is a city in the north of Italy, It is the second most populous city in the country, The city contains several cultural institutions, museums and galleries, some of which are highly famous worldwide, such as the city's Duomo and Piazza. Most tourists visit sights such as Milan Cathedral, the Castello Sforzesco and the Teatro alla Scala.

When visiting the Milan, step into the city’s lifestyle, experience the shopping, football, opera, and nightlife. Milan is regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world, the city is host to an array of shops.

Location Information

Milan has two main international air gateways, Linate airport 7km east of the city centre and Malpensa airport 50km northwest of the city.

Other Airports that cater to Milan are Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport (45 km East) and Parma airport (100 km South) mostly host budget airlines.

Airlines operating direct flights to Milan from the UK include British Airways, Alitalia and Lufthansa, as well as low-cost carriers Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2.com.

Milan trains are reliable and reasonably priced. The main railway station in Milan is the Stazione Centrale, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, which has high-speed links to other major cities in Italy including Bologna, Venice, Genoa, Turin, Florence and Rome.

Buses leave approximately every 20 minutes for Centrale Station and Linate airport, costing about €7.50 (€15 for a return ticket). Travel can take from 40 minutes (weekends) to 1 hour or more (during weekday mornings). There is always a bus waiting, and they usually wait until the bus is completely full before departing.

Trams run above-ground on rail lines running through the streets. Being above ground means you get a view of what you're passing, so if you don't need to go far, they're convenient and fun. There is also a restaurant tram and a party tram with disco music. Many tram stops have electronic information panels with indications on how many minutes to wait before the next available service.

City Information

Cathedral (Duomo) in Duomo Square. Milan's main cathedral, a massive late Gothic church. The Duomo is the city's most famous landmark and a sight that you definitely don't want to miss. This ornate cathedral reigns as an architectural beauty with its rose marble spires and stunning stained-glass windows.
Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale) The Cimitero Monumentale in Milan, Italy is a very large cemetery, noted for its abundance of highly artistic and often imposing tombs.
The Last Supper is a 15th century mural painting in Milan created by Leonardo da Vinci for his patron Duke Ludovico Sforza and his duchess Beatrice d'Este.
La Scala Opera (Teatro alla Scala) This world-renowned opera house was built in 1778, where many composers wrote and conducted works including such greats as Rossini, Puccini, Verdi and Toscanini.
Biblioteca Ambrosiana. The Biblioteca Ambrosiana is a historic library in Milan, Italy, also housing thePinacoteca Ambrosiana, the Ambrosian art gallery
Duomo Square This busy and vibrant city square features the gothic cathedral, one of the largest in Europe.
The Quadrilatero d'Oro (Rectangle of Gold)
Castello Sforzesco has been rebuilt several times throughout history. Many exquisite art collections can be found inside these palatial walls including the art of Michelangelo, tapestries, and century old costumes.
San Siro - The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, (originally and commonly referred to as the San Siro because of its location) is a football stadium located in the San Siro district in Milan, Italy. It is the home of both A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano. The stadium is named in honour of Giuseppe Meazza, the two-time World Cup winner.